Review

 Camping season is in full swing, and unless you own an RV you’ll need some shelter to sleep in. If you own a truck, you’ve probably contemplated one of the cool looking truck bed tent models.  Are they worth it?  What considerations do you need to be aware of with this type of tent? Can you use it with a tonneau cover? Click for the full blog review plus a video.

Sony’s Vaio series of PC laptops has always won points for style and design and the company has become a leader in producing Windows 8 hybrid machines —portables that combine Windows 8 PC and tablet capabilities. I’ve spent the past week trying out Sony’s latest take on the hybrid form factor. After putting it through its paces, I can assure you that the Vaio Fit 15A is one of the most useful variations yet on the tablet/notebook convertible hybrid, a real looker (especially in the black finish of the test unit) and an able performer. It’s held back a little by a few details —a loud and persistent fan, so-so keyboard, and not so stellar battery life among them— but offers a solid portable computer experience, along with tablet capability, in a single package that just happens to look pretty smashing.  

Star Wars Outlaws does an excellent job in capturing the essence of Star Wars, with its rich environments and engaging story.

Pebble 2 Smartwatch serves as a health tracker packaged as a fashionable accessory.

Explore the zombie-filled madness of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, where Frank West battles the undead in a newly polished classic experience.

Yamaha's PSR-E373 is the newest version of a time-tested keyboard that offers many possibilities for beginners and casual players alike.

   The Activeon CX and the Activeon CX Gold are action cameras with LCD screens, integrated Wi-Fi, and serious power in the video and photo department. Take a look at my review and videos of the Activeon CX and Activeon CX Gold in action.

I tested out the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus and Garmin Edge 530 cycling computers. Both offer great tracking and incredible mountain bike metrics.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 is a wireless keyboard that has tri-band connectivity, ROG NX Snow switches, and a 1500 hour battery life.

Foldable electric bikes are great for portability and commutes. I test rode three from different price ranges to figure out which is best.