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Hold the phone – the official Galaxy S2 car holder just hit my desk!

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

There are a variety of Galaxy S II car holders floating around, including the very lovely Gripwise, which I blogged on earlier in the week.  But for some people, only the real McCoy will do – and here it is, on my desk today, the Genuine Samsung Galaxy S II Vehicle Dock.

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I’ve been taking a look at it and it really does seem immensely sturdy, unlike some unofficial car holders, which just goes to show that you really do get what you pay for with something like this.  It’s also pretty stylish and good-looking, and you can attach it to either your dashboard or your windscreen, which means it shouldn’t block your view too much (safety first!)

It also has an in-built Galaxy S II charger, which personally I think is a must for car holders if you’re thinking of using your smartphone instead of a SatNav.  The sad fact is that smartphone batteries simply aren’t up to much – even the comparatively powerful Galaxy S II battery – and GPS will drain them like nobody’s business.  With a car charger included then you at least know you’re not suddenly going to run out of power half way through a long journey, leaving you stranded in the middle of Ashby-de-la-Zouche or similar.

Other Galaxy S II docks of the non-vehicular variety are also available over on the main site.

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Targus Rotating iPad 2 case is back in stock!

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

You gobbled this one right up when we first got it in – and now we’ve got a new batch back in stock!

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Landscape

Let’s take a look at why this unusual iPad 2 cover went down so well.  I like to think of it as the three P’s: professional, protective and practical.

Protective

The Targus Rotating Case for iPad 2 proves once again that all the best things come in threes, with a triple lining providing the ultimate in protection.  The iPad 2 case boasts a soft inner lining to prevent scratches, a long-lasting leather-effect exterior and a hard outer shell which the tablet itself slots into.

Practical

What makes the Targus case so unique and unusual is its specialised rotating mechanism and in-built iPad 2 stand, which lets you prop up the tablet and then spin it between landscape and portrait view without removing it from the case in order to do so.  That gives you complete flexibility and choice when it comes to choosing the best angle to view your iPad 2.

Professional

With its leather-effect exterior and cut-out in the back of the case to flaunt the Apple logo, the Targus Rotating case has a stylish and executive look that’s perfect for both in and out of the office.

For more iPad 2 accessories just click through to the main website.

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She shall have music wherever she goes – the Galaxy S2 Sound System dock

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

With one of the best smartphone screens available (800 x 480 screen resolution and exclusive Super AMOLED Plus technology), 1GB RAM to store media and 1.2Ghz dual-core processor for the fastest and most powerful performance ever, the Galaxy S II gives you a multimedia experience that’s as good as they come.  On the other hand, though, smartphone speakers just aren’t up to it if you want proper, room-filling sound – it doesn’t matter how good the phone is, playing music from it without headphones is always going to have that tinny edge.

Turn up the volume with the Galaxy S II Sound System!

That’s why the Samsung Galaxy S2 Sound Station is such a great idea – and such a simple one that we aren’t sure why there aren’t a dozen similar models floating around on the market.  It’s basically just a Galaxy S II dock that sits quietly and inconspicuously on your desk – until you plug the Galaxy S2 into it, whereupon it transforms into a positively rowdy Sound Station with high-quality Seine acoustic amplifier and stereo speaker.

It doesn’t need any external power source – it’s powered completely by the Galaxy S2 battery alone.  That makes it great for use outdoors, meaning you won’t need to trail extension leads out of the door and across the garden to enjoy some summery sounds along with your picnic or barbecue.  Perfect stuff for the sunshiney season!

The Sound System is available for preorder over the main website and will be in stock soon, along with a variety of other Galaxy S II accessories and Galaxy S II cases.

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James Bond eat your heart out – Motorola Atrix docks transform the smartphone into a laptop or satnav

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

One of the first smartphones to feature a massive dual-core processor, as well as dual cameras for video-chatting, the Motorola Atrix is all set to be one of the best handsets of the year.  But the biggest news about the Atrix is its fingerprint-recognition technology, which sounds like something that’s come straight out of Q’s laboratory!  In fact, that’s not the only way that the Atrix is like a gadget from a James Bond film – it can also be three devices in one, due to specially-designed Motorola Atrix accessories which transform it into a SatNav or even a laptop.

Let’s take a look at these nifty pieces of tech which could spell the future of mobile computing.

Motorola Atrix Laptop Dock

Using the specially made Motorola Atrix Laptop Dock, your Atrix can be transformed into a full multimedia laptop experience.

Unlike most Motorola Atrix docks, the Laptop Dock isn’t just a desk charger that syncs and charges your phone.  It’s easier to think of it as an empty laptop shell, with stereo speakers and full QWERTY keyboard built-in, but no internal memory or hard drive.  Instead, your Atrix acts as a hard-drive; simply plug it into the back of the Laptop Dock and the webtop app will launch automatically, allowing you to view all of your apps and media content on a larger screen.

This is very exciting stuff which could sound a death-knell to netbooks; perhaps in the future we’ll store all of our data on our smartphones and simply plug them into our empty “laptop” whenever we need to interact with a more desktop-like experience.

The Laptop Dock won’t run down precious mobile phone batteries either, as it runs off its own battery which is good for up to eight hours’ continuous use.

Motorola Atrix Vehicle Dock

Just as you can transform the Atrix into a fully-functional “laptop” device, you can also turn it into a SatNav by slotting it into the Vehicle Dock.  This Motorola Atrix car holder is designed specifically for the Atrix, and holds it safely and sturdily on either your windscreen or dashboard.  It can also be rotated by 360 degrees, so that you can put it at the best angle to view safely as you drive.

The really stand-out thing about this dock is how integrated and functional it is.  Once you’ve clicked the Atrix into place inside the Vehicle Dock for Motorola Atrix, built-in dock software will automatically start, which optimises your home-screen for use within the car.  The Motorola Atrix dock for vehicles also plugs into your cigarette lighter via microUSB, so your battery will stay topped up as you travel – good news, since GPS can be a huge drain on any phone’s resources.

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Top Five Galaxy S II cases

Monday, May 16th, 2011

It’s been more popular than the iPhone 4 on our website over the last week – and the Samsung Galaxy S2 has been certainly wowing people with its powerful 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 4.3 inch Super AMOLED screen.

To keep the stylish chassis and everything tucked away underneath it safe and protected, here are our top five Galaxy S II cases.

FlexiShield Skin For Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 – Red

For basic protection, you can’t go wrong with FlexiShields, one of our favourite types of skin.  Made of a unique and hard-wearing gel, they give a crystal case-like protection that has the flexibility and durability of silicone – only even tougher.  The gel also makes the case easier to grip, which avoids those inevitable butter-fingers moments.  The FlexiShield Galaxy S II covers are a good choice if you want something that’s protective, very low in bulk and looks funky (they’re available in a variety of colours, so you can express your personality, or go for black if you want to stay low-key & professional).

Case-Mate Tough Case – Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 – Black

For ultra protection, the aptly-named Tough Case by CaseMate has dual-layer protection in the form of a snugly fitting silicone skin and an exterior plastic hard shell.  The outer layer protects from scratches and gives you better grip, whilst the silicone skin absorbs shocks from bumps and drops.  It’s also available in two-toned colours, which makes it a bit more interesting to look at than your bog-standard plain case.  On top of that, a Galaxy S II screen protector is provided in the pack, so your handset will be kept safe and secure all over.

CaseMate Barely There Case for Samsung Galaxy S2

Case-Mate Barely There for Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 – Silver

Another by CaseMate – the Barely There range are one of our most popular, and at a glance it’s easy to see why!  Available in a range of colours, they’re incredibly slim and stylish, giving you minimum bulk and maximum effect.  The Barely There Samsung Galaxy S II cover is formed from specially engineered materials, including a hard-to-break, super-strong plastic shell – and as with the Tough Case, a screen protector is included with the case.

Terrapin Genuine Leather Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S2

Terrapin Genuine Leather Flip Case for the Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100

One of the most classically stylish of our Galaxy S II cases, the Terrapin Flip Case comes in premium soft leather which is hard-wearing on the outside and soft on the inside, to keep your phone cushioned and protected.  Leather cases are great for executives and anyone who wants a more business-like, professional look and feel, and this one’s perfect for the office as if features special slots for credit cards and business cards.  A flip lid with magnetic clasp keeps the screen protected whilst the Galaxy S II case is closed, and the case has cut-outs to preserve all of the handset function – keeping your phone practical, professional and protected.

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S2 Extended Battery Case

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 Extended Battery Case

Something a bit different here – it’s quite a bit more costly than the other cases in the list, but with good reason!  More than just a cover, the Extended Battery Case contains a slim-line external Galaxy S2 battery which can extend your talk-time by up to 9 hours, or standby time by up to 500 hours.  Why would you want that?  Well, smartphones have been getting more and more powerful over the past few years, especially now that we’re seeing dual-core smartphones appear on the market.  The one thing that isn’t improving in line with the rest of the technology is the battery power, which rarely last more than a day for the top handsets.  That’s why the Extended Battery Case is such a good idea, and because it’s made by Samsung specifically for the Galaxy S2, you know the fit will be perfect.

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