For people with discriminating taste in casual footwear, it is difficult to beat the classic aesthetics of the new Converse Jack Purcell “Brogue Leather” shoes. Constructed of luxurious full-grain 100% brogue leather, sporting round shoe laces, uncluttered minimal detailing and pure white vulcanized soles, this elegantly styled footwear is appropriate on or off the court. The design of these shoes is simultaneously sporty and sophisticated, with the ultra plush comfort devoted fans of the Jack Purcell Converse athletic shoe have come to expect. In short, this latest Jack Purcell model is a triumph. Buyers can choose from fashionable colors perfect for any occasion (white, navy, maroon or brown). Jack Purcell ‘Brogue Leather’ shoes are now available at Converse retailers worldwide.
It’s no secret that the iPad has taken the world by storm. Apple’s device has exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of customer feedback, and continues to sell remarkably well. Since the device is basically a touch-screen computer, it is lending itself to the ever-changing field of technological advancement to the point where people are using iPads in scenarios that were never before even considered. The iPort has done just that, as it allows one to permanently install an iPad into their wall.
Whether you wish to use portrait or landscape mode, the iPort allows you to make your iPad a permanent fixture in your home. It can be used to browse the web, check emails, play music – all with the simple touch of a finger. Plus, installing an iPad into your wall can make your home look very sleek. All in all, the iPort is an excellent iPad accessory.
Lets face it: the cameras on most phones suck. There is just no flexibility in how they take pictures. While nothing can fix the bad plastic lenses in the phone itself, you can make your phone’s camera more versatile by using an attachable lens. Thought those were only for higher end cameras? Not anymore! PhotoJojo has introduced two lenses: a wide angle/macro lens and a fish-eye lens. Provided with each are two magnetic rings that you attach around your camera’s existing lens. Then just place the lens against the ring, and viola! Your friends look like they are in a bubble. While being in a bubble is of dubious utility, the macro lens could seriously be useful. You never know when you will find something small but interesting, and these lenses are small enough to be worth carrying around. You know, just in case.
Anyone who has ever shot video on an iPhone has wished for this gadget or something like it. We’ve all been there, trying to take that shot in landscape mode, our hands shaking the more we concentrated on being still, and then that one rebellious finger suddenly covers the lens and ruins the shot. You can just scream in frustration.
Zacuto’s clever solution to this common problem is the Zgrip for iPhone, which brings the convenience of a tripod to the handheld arena. In order to pull that off, the device has to be ultra-light and ultra-comfortable. Weighing in at just a few ounces, Zgrip manages to be both of those things. One very favourable design decision is the gap in the handle, which allows for its lightness, and it allows you to hold the handle for long periods without a sweaty palm.
Anyone who shoots video with an iPhone should try this product, even if you count yourself among the lucky few who have never screamed out in frustration. You might be surprised at how revealing the test run is. Using an iPhone to shoot video is an awkward experience even if you’ve never realized it. The Zgrip turns awkward into graceful, and it allows you to shoot video for hours with pain-free hands.
The Zgrip Jr. is the perfect fit for those times when you want to shoot video with their iPhone at a concert or even at the local parade. However, if you take your iPhone video a little more serious than that, there’s the Pro edition. The Pro is a lot like the Jr., but also includes greater adjustability, a tripod attachment, and a removable cradle.
For those who like to write, there’s a new instrument on the market that’s turning quite a few heads. Sharpie has released a “liquid pencil,” which utilizes liquid graphite that writes more like a pen than a pencil. For those who prefer the smoothness of writing with a pen, yet the erasibility of pencil markings, Sharpie may have invented exactly what it is you’re looking for.
Sharpie claims that when the liquid graphite is freshly applied to paper, it can be erased completely just like a normal pencil. However, when left to sit overnight it dries permanently like an ink. The technology appeals to those who wish to get the best of both worlds, and looks to be very promising.
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