Category: Nemo Memo

Deezer Elite on Sonos High Definition Worldwide Music Service – Nemo Memo

Apps, Audio, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review 1

Deezer Elite and Deezer Premium Plus are the best streaming music services you have never heard or seen. Deezer is available in more countries than Spotify. Deezer’s user interface experience is superior to Rhapsody. Deezer has a more comprehensive range of listening and sharing options than other services. Deezer Premium Plus like/dislike customization is better than Pandora. Deezer Elites tracks areequal in audio quality toTidal. And Deezer is way more stable and mature than Apple Music.

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iKlip Grip from IK Multimedia – multi function iPhone/iPod stand

Adapter, Audio, Bluetooth, Camcorder, Camera, iPhone, iPod Touch, Microphone, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Photography, Review, Stand 1

I nominate iKlip Grip from IK Multimedia for Most Innovative and Versatile iPhone/iPod Accessory of 2015. iKlip Grip is four products in one package at a reasonable price: table top tripod, selfie stick, extension handle, and tripod adapter, in order of probable usage. As a bonus, a Bluetooth remote control shutter release is provided.

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Cherry Windows keyboard for serious Mac typing – Part 1 – Nemo Memo

Battery, Keyboard, Macintosh, Mouse, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review 0

I am typing this text on a very pleasant black wireless keyboard with white laser-made characters. Cherry’s new JD-0700EU Entry Level Wireless Desktop Set (abbreviated below as JD7) ships with batteries for both keyboard and mouse. A single USB receiver inserts into your Macintosh and connects instantly with both pieces of equipment. This receiver stows in the bottom of the mouse when not in use.

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VisionTek USB Pocket SSD External Pocket Drive – Nemo Memo

Macintosh, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Photography, Review 0

The future is here. You can copy large quantities of data from a computer onto fast, small, external SSD thumb drives that can be shuttled between home, work, school, and everywhere else. VisionTek’s affordable and rugged models come in two capacities and prices. Never again will lack of space or slow transfer speeds inhibit data portability.

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iRig Mic Field – Nemo Memo user report

Apps, Audio, Digital Recorder, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Microphone, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review 0

This high quality compact and versatile iOS Lightning port microphone is much better than the built-in mic on Apple’s iOS equipment. Recordings are clear and crisp. Audio fidelity is very impressive at all sound levels. A turn knob on the side of the unit adjusts input volume. This microphone works with all Apple and third party iOS recording apps. Thick-edged iDevice cases may obstruct the Lightning tip’s insertion.

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Drive Genius 4 – First look user report for BootWell disk repair – Nemo Memo

Apps, Hard Drive, Macbook Pro, Macintosh, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review, Security 1

Drive Genius 4 (abbreviated as DG4) has Macintosh repair utilities that can be used individually or one after another, as needed, that are more powerful than Apple’s Disk Utility. Typically you use them one at a time to solve problems and do preventive maintenance. Included are: Secure Erase, Clone, Fix Permissions, Rebuild, Repair, Consistency Check, Physical Check, Active Files, Instant Drive Pulse, Speed, Icon Genius, Find Large Files, Find Duplicates, Defragment, and BootWell, which is being discussed in this article.

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Best 2015 New Audio Gear – RIVA Turbo X Speaker and thinksound rain2 In-Ear Headphones

Apps, Audio, Battery, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, Microphone, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review, Speakers 1

RIVA Turbo X Premium Portable Bluetooth Speaker is the size of a small loaf of bread, but weighs a lot more and sounds great. Its rectangular edges are rounded and contoured, with magnificent attention to detail in the physical product. Design is stellar, and functionality is effortless. The unit is available in either all black or all white.

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olloclip 4-in-1 Lens for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus – with macro photography tips – Nemo Memo

Adapter, Camera, Features, iPad, iPhone, Nemo Memo, Photography, Review 0

You only see two lenses mounted on the combo frame when you first open your new olloclip package. Where are the other two? Unscrew carefully the outer lens elements and you will observe the two macro lenses exposed from behind the wide angle and fisheye. The company has done a masterful job of designing one unified lens rig that easily switches between its four different focal lengths, with lenses in place simultaneously on front and rear iPhone cameras.

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Nemo’s 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 4 – Heart Rate Watch and Executive Speaker

Apps, Audio, Battery, Bluetooth, Dock, Features, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Microphone, Music, Nemo Memo, Review, Speakers 1

Mio’s ALPHA is a stylish, rugged, easy to use fitness watch that is as versatile as it is light weight. Within seconds of opening its carton you will be charging its battery via the dedicated, custom USB cable, and within hours you will be using this attractive watch to its optimum capability.

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Nemo’s 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 3: MacBook riser stand and 6TB Enterprise HDD

Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Keyboard, Macbook, Macbook Pro, Monitor, Mouse, Music, Nemo Memo, Review, Stand 0

This beautiful and functional brushed aluminum stand from the fashion forward folks at Rain Design keeps your laptop Mac cool and high at the same time. Set your MacBook Pro onto iLevel 2’s angled base plate, slide the front silver knob to the desired height for optimal screen viewing position, tilt the display-half of your computer to best viewing angle, and consider $69 U.S. a modest price for such ergonomic style and convenience.

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Nemos 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 2: USB3 to HDMI/DVI Adapter and 15 inch MacBook Pro Vertical Docking Station

Adapter, Audio, Dock, Features, Keyboard, Macbook Pro, Macintosh, Monitor, Mouse, Nemo Memo, OWC, Review 0

This innovative and versatile new video adapter falls into the category of Where have you been all my life, and where were you when I really needed you? In five minutes you can unpack its three component pieces, download the necessary free software, and be viewing your Mac’s content on an external display that has either an HDMI or DVI interface.

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Seagate SSHD 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive – The Best Little Hard Drive in Texas, or Anywhere! – Nemo Memo

Adapter, Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Macbook Pro, Nemo Memo, OWC, Review 0

There are many online comments on this innovative little replacement laptop hard drive from Seagate, now in its third generation. Purchasers post remarks ranging from extreme satisfaction to total failure. I chose to evaluate this product for its splendid archive purposes, not as a new internal drive.

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