Episode #13 – Rimowa Salsa Air suitcase

by cb on March 20, 2012

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Features

  • Polycarbonite plastic shell
  • TSA locks
  • Container screens0
  • Multi-wheel spinners
  • Durable handles and pull-bar
  • Four colors (silver-blue, midnight-blue, purple, dark orange, brown)

The Good

  • Light weight
  • Baggage handler friendly
  • Spinner wheels in airports
  • Dually wheels at each corner are replaceable individually
  • Stylish…  tells the world you’re a traveler
  • 32” in height reduces folding

The Bad

  • No compression system possible
  • Clam shell style takes up more space
  • Scratches
  • Rolls away when you’re not watching
  • Can’t hook carry-on or laptop bag
  • Flashy…   tells the world you have expensive stuff

Next Time

  • Buy a model with compression straps
  • Investigate applying subtle night time reflective material

Specifications

  • Type: Multi-wheel spinner
  • Dimensions: 32” H x 21.9” W x 11” D
  • Weight: 8.2 lb
  • Volume: 3.5 cft

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Episode #12 – The Tablet Series Part 3

by admin on November 12, 2011

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In this episode we’ll wrap up our Tablet Series regarding the different factors that you should consider when purchasing a Tablet. We’ll touch on:

  • Late Breaking News
  • What is coming up that you should pay close attention to in the tablet market?
  • What are the best uses for a tablet?

Late Breaking News

$35 Aakash Android tablet gets the hands-on treatment

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/35-aakash-android-tablet-gets-the-hands-on-treatment/

What is coming up that you should pay close attention to in the tablet market?

  • The demise of “Unlimited” data plans
  • Auto “Info-tainment” technology packages (Ford Sync MyTouch / Cadillac’s CUE tech)

What are the best uses for a tablet?

  • Media consumption and browsing
  • Quick reference and updates
  • Email triage
  • GPS Navigation

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Episode #11 – The Tablet Series Part 2

November 7, 2011

In this episode we continue our discussion of the different factors that you should consider when purchasing a Tablet. Over the course of a half hour we’ll touch on: Late Breaking News that the death of webOS is imminent What media “ecosystem” should you buy into? Revist ‘Go for 4G or WiFi only’? Late Breaking [...]

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Episode 10 – The Tablet Series Part 1

October 17, 2011

In this episode we’re going to tackle the topic of Tablets. They’re all the buzz in the media with the iPad2 being the gold-standard, but there are many new up-and-comers in the Android space. It’s a big purchasing decision, and one that appears to be recession-proof as consumer goods sales slow, while Tablet and Smartphone [...]

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Episode #9 – SonicCare, WaterBox, Prezi, Banking Thing

October 7, 2011

In this episode we decided to go a little more free-form with the discussion as we talk about a few things that are truly remarkable. And of course, a couple things that are really just bad. Good Ideas SonicCare toothbrush This thing is amazing. There really is no going back once you buy one. Yes [...]

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Short Hiatus

September 3, 2011

Chuck is overseas and a bit out of reach. But we’ll be back on the air soon –should have a new episode up in a week or two.

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Episode #8 – Kickstarter, Bookshelves, and a Headset

July 19, 2011

In this episode we talk about a small bookshelf that makes it look like your books are hovering in air. Kickstarter is a site that has emerged providing people with a way to fund their personal projects, and we’ll take a deep dive to explore what it’s all about and why you should join. At [...]

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Episode #7 – Reusable Bottles, Google+, and Traffic Blockers

July 11, 2011

In this episode we discuss taking reusable bottles to the coffee shop for your daily caffeine run. By all accounts Google+ appears to be a solid social-networking service and we’ll provide our impressions so far. Blocking traffic at street lights and translating text messages to voice messages has us riled up this week. Tune-in to [...]

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Episode #6 – Egg timers, Apture, and Ogling

July 4, 2011

Good Ideas Color Changing Egg Timer For a several weeks I’ve been trying to cook hardboiled eggs in a consistent and low effort way. If you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s not nearly as simple as any cook book explains it. Enter the LUX Color Changing Egg timer. This incredible little timer makes sure [...]

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Episode #5 – Quinoa Kung-Fu and Google Music Piracy

June 21, 2011

In this episode we discuss Quinoa…   no, not the amazing Kung-Fu fighter, Botoxing an 8 year-old, a Chevy Citation trike, Google Music Beta, and Music Piracy. Good Ideas Quinoa This is is an amazing food that is not just good for you, but also tastes great. During the show we will discuss the history [...]

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