Archive for the ‘Purchases’ Category

Galaxy Tab OTG Connection

Who says you need a laptop for extra storage when traveling? Just take your Samsung Galaxy Tab and this storage adapter and you are set. It works with SD cards and external hard drive too (I haven’t tested that). I bought it from Amazon.com for $11

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Sigma 17-50mm Lens Is Sharper The Second Time Around

I got my Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens last month from Amazon.com. I fell in love with some of the pictures I saw online that’s why I picked it instead of the more expensive Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8. With my initial review, I really thought I received a good copy. Then I started [...]

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Carmela’s New Style N’ Ride Kick Scooter

We gave this to her as a new year’s gift. This is the only thing she asked for. It’s her first kick scooter so we are all excited for her. This is the Style N’ Ride Scooter made by Radio Flyer. I was gonna get her the three-wheel version but I don’t think she needs [...]

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My Wife Is A New Proud Owner of Cannondale CAAD10

Picked up the bike today at GoRide Bicycles in Redwood City. I like this store. Service is great and the staff are friendly. We were originally looking to get her a Cannondale Synapse and also got her fitted on a Trek Madone but ended up on this awesome bike. I ordered a Cannondale Synapse online [...]

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My Kurt Kinetic Rock And Roll Trainer

Just arrived. Here’s my new Kinetic Rock And Roll Trainer by Kurt. Also purchased the Turntable Riser Ring to allow the front wheel to steer. We are getting ready for winter. No more excuses

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 From Daddy

My daddy says Apple and Steve Jobs is scared of this tablet because it kills iPads.

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The Perfect Tent For My Family – Eureka Sunrise 9

Finally got the perfect tent for our family of four – Eureka Sunrise 9. I love the dome design. Screen window on all sides. Good ventilation – 2 in roof and 1 with high/low on the door. It has plenty of storage and very roomy inside. Our king bed fits just fine with more room [...]

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Upgraded My Garmin Forerunner To Edge 500

Just got my Garmin Edge 500 in the mail. The Edge model is designed specifically for cycling and better overall. Can’t wait to use it.

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My New ThinkTank Gear

To be tested under the heat of the sun in Laguna Seca on tomorrow’s Sea Otter Classic races. The belt and the bag is pretty solid and very well made. The gears: Pro Speed Belt v2.0 – to hold the lens bags LC 75 Pop Down – this will holster my 80-200mm lens LC 15 [...]

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My Wife’s New Ride, Felt ZW-Series

Just picked it up today. It’s a women specific bike in stunning purple color. It’s only 18.5 lbs. Pretty light for a beginner bike. She’s already tested it to the hill I used to go for warming up. Hmmm…

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What’s In The Adorama Box?

“Think…k”

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What A $1 Ipod Speaker Sounds Like

I bought this on Ebay just to test it out. This China made speaker is actually not too bad… it does sounds like a $5 speaker to me By the way, this speaker doesn’t use any battery and will work with the ipod touch as well.

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My New BlackRapid RS-7 Camera Strap

Yes! I just received my new camera strap that will replace my old LowePro neck strap. Just in time for the car show tonight. I originally stumbled upon this R-Strap back in October 2010. The RS-7 is the latest strap by BlackRapid that features an ergonomically designed shoulder pad and a more secure d-ring. We’ll [...]

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Inexpensive Magsafe 85W Power Adapter On Ebay

Recently, my OEM power adapter for my Macbook Pro was no longer functioning properly. I thought this thing was built like a tank and I praise it daily over my notebooks’ power adapter. Sadly, just like the other adapters, this one is also not a child proof. It means, it’s not protected from kids who [...]

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Pre-ordered My Gran Turismo 5

The most awaited, award winning and exclusive simulation racing game on PS3, the Gran Turismo 5 will be released on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. It is the most advanced Gran Turismo yet, featuring unrivaled graphics and a true-to-life driving feel. I was going to line up on the eve of the release date but it’s [...]

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Croozer 535 Bicycle Trailer Has Arrived, First Impression

After weeks of product comparison and contemplation, my wife and I decided to pull the trigger on the Croozer 535, a 3-in-1 bicycle trailer. It seems like the market for bicycle trailer is very small. So you will either get something good or worthless. Anything in between is still questionable. I’m not saying you have [...]

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New Addition To My Stable, Santa Cruz Superlight

Yet again, I pulled the trigger today on a Santa Cruz Superlight mountain bike. I got it from Sun Bike Shop in Milpitas and I have to give two thumbs up for my first purchase experience with them.  I was initially just going to replace my frame but since my wife needed a bike anyway, [...]

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Pre-Ordered The Droid Incredible From Verizon

I just pulled the trigger on the new, the hottest, the best Droid yet, the smartest and sexiest 3G phone in the planet of earth, the HTC Droid Incredible! I was waiting for the Nexus but it’s still MIA (and I’m glad it’s not available yet). Verizon is still courting Steve Jobs for the iPhone [...]

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