Product: Native Union's Gripster
Price: $49.95
Rating: Weak Recommend

The Apple iPad is a beautifully designed device. It's sleek, it's clean, and the device feels solid in your hands. I've always found it difficult to find accessories and cases that really do it justice. With the exception of the Apple designed smart cover, I rarely use any kind of accessories with the iPad (especially third party accessories). I've bought cases, sleeves, stylus, and covers, but none ever seem to live up to my expectations in terms of function or design... More

Product: The Woombie
Price: $26-$43.99
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Many parents have discovered the almost magical calming effect of swaddling their babies. A snug-fitting blanket replicates the comfort of being in the womb while also keeping baby's flailing hands from waking her. A good swaddle can be hard to accomplish, however, and the hassle of removing and then reswaddling the blanket during middle-of-the-night diaper changes can be frustrating. The Woombie attempts to solve these swaddling issues by offering an easier and, according to its makers, safer way to swaddle baby.
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Product: Brother Business Smart Series MFC-J4510DW
Price: $199.99
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Print. Copy. Scan. Fax. All standard requirements for an all-in-one small home office printer solution. The Brother Business Smart Series printer covers all these functionalities in a Jonathan Ive-y sleek and compact form factor, but also throws in a slew of connectivity and UI features to distinguish itself from the yawn-inducing pack of printers (picking a new printer can feel as exciting as purchasing a new water heater), including an intuitive swipe touch screen and wireless printing options via Google Cloud Print, wi-fi network, or Apple AirPrint... More

Product: Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC
Price: $249.98 (Amazon)
Rating: Recommend*

Improving the sound quality of your computer has often been a grey area for those outside the audiophile circle. Most people think of upgrading headphones and speakers for better sound, but what about the source itself? While your earbuds and speaker choices will effect the final sound output, the digital to analog converter will determine the quality of signal sent to those devices. With an increasing number of USB DACs (digital-to-analog converter) hitting the scene, listening to higher quality sound is becoming easier and less cumbersome for all. Case in point: the Audioquest Dragonfly. More

Product: Early Rider Balance Bikes
Price: $159-$199
Rating: Strongly Recommend*

Balance Bikes for preschoolers are becoming far more widespead in 2012 than when they were first introduced in 1999. Depending on where you live geographically, they are either easily found in every bike shop in town, or you have to order online to find your options. The design choices range from Waldorf-inspired wooden models to more classically designed metal frames. The only thing similar? No pedals. More

Product: Braun Series 7 - 790cc Pulsonic Shaver
Price: $195.97 (Amazon)
Rating: Strong Recommend*

The hair on my head, and a little more sparingly across my face, is so thick it could possibly be used to pin small insects. And because of this fullness of filament, all of the electric shavers I've tried in the past failed to do an acceptable job of trimming my face compared to the low-tech razor blade. But I've always wished I could ditch the expensive habit of cartridge based razors (I've yet to delve into the world of straight shaves) but still get a consistent finish opposed to the patchy Paul Pierce-style chin every other model has left me with, requiring touch-ups with disposable razor. The Braun Series 7's 790cc is the closest I've gotten to a post-disposable razor solution... More

Product: Swissvoice ePure BH01u
Price: $179.00
Rating:Recommend*

This week I had the opportunity to partner the Swissvoice ePure BH01u Bluetooth handset as a companion to my smartphone. Touting a minimalist design referencing the classic ergonomics of traditional telephones, The Swissvoice ePure brings back memories of picking up the phone and hanging up landline models before cell phones took over... More

So you have a new iPad, if you're anything like some of my friends, your first instinct is to put that slim little tablet into the most protective case you can find. There are a few downsides to that, however, one of which is actually using the device. Surprised? Yes, the case you purchase does affect how you use the device. More

Product: KEF T Series Slim Profile Speakers
Price: $749.00 (2x T301), $399.99 (T301c center), $699.99 (T2 subwoofer)
Rating: Strong Recommend*

It's been a long time since I've listened to anything but virtual surround sound via a soundbar speaker at home...and even longer since I've owned a dedicated audio receiver and a set of speakers. For both budget and space consideration, I migrated to a compact and neighbor-friendly soundbar years back when my square footage went from large home down down to apartment life. But even though a soundbar does a solid job of improving upon built-in display speakers, I knew I was missing out on the benefits of a home theater setup: clearer dialogue, richer and more dynamic detail for both film and music, a wider sound field... More

Product: Netatmo Urban Weather Station
Price: $179.00
Rating: Highly Recommend*

A few years ago an air purifier manufacturer provided an expensive professional grade air particle reader for "before & after" monitoring. Using the device proved strangely addictive, informative, and an eye-opening affair, revealing plenty about the quality of interior air (or lack thereof). But what was prohibitively expensive then is reasonably priced now, with the unveiling of the Netatmo, a personal weather station and air quality monitoring system designed for smartphone users... More