Unboxing: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS / IXUS 220HS

For about a year, I have been enjoying the ability to upload YouTube videos in high definition. Granted, I was recording in 720p, I was impressed with the quality of my Flip MinoHD. Alas, the time has come for me to desire more in a camera. My knowledge in photography/videography is constantly growing thanks to my major in Broadcasting and the Flip began to feel limiting.

Enter the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS (aka the IXUS 220HS in UK/EU). This small yet powerful point-and-shoot packs full 1080p HD video as well as manual ISO, white balance and 5x optical zoom controls in video mode. This camera also offers autofocusing while shooting in high def. With this impressive feature set at the consumer price of $249.99, this will be the perfect camera for many YouTubers. This is my unboxing and some test footage of this little gem!



For my first test photos with this camera, visit Flickr.

Full Unboxing and Review of the BlueLounge Nest

The BlueLounge Nest is a great multipurpose stand for all of your devices. After using the Nest for about a week, I am going to give my final thoughts about the product. Above there is a a video review, and here is the written one.

BlueLounge definitely did not overlook build quality. The stand has a plastic construction, but it is by no means "cheap". The Nest feels sturdy and very high quality. The top has a rubber lip and the bottom has rubber feet so the Nest won't slide around, and neither will your device. At the back of the device, there is a hidden cradle that just flows with the design of the Nest. 

Aesthetically, the Nest does not lack. It has a nice, clean, modern, and subtle design that will not distract from your desk. The Nest comes in a plethora of colors- Orange/White (which is the one I'm reviewing), Blue/White, Pink/White, Green/White, White/White, and Black/Black. The Nest adds a splash of color to your desk without it being obnoxiously loud. It also doesn't take up very much desk real estate, so you'll lose hardly any desk space. Also, it is quite small and compact, so it is easy to travel with.

The Nest does not lose any function for form. Despite it's small size, the Nest can hold up many different devices, including some notebooks. It supplies two great angles- one for typing and one for viewing. The Nest even goes as far as to clear up some of the clutter on your desk, as it's intuitive design allows you to keep flash drives, SD cards, earbuds, or what have you inside the Nest. 

Overall, the Nest is an amazing iPad stand (and more). The only two cons I can find about it is that you can only have two viewing angles, and that the price is a bit steep ($14.95 from BlueLounge's website). However, you get a lot of bang from your buck since the Nest is universal and serves more than one purpose. The Nest is a great way to prop up your devices and to help de-clutter your workspace, and I would highly recommend it. 

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Apple iPad 2 Unboxing - 32GB

The lighter, thinner and faster iPad 2 has arrived. Enjoy and look forward to a slur of videos right here on TekSocial covering the iPad 2 this weekend. 

Unboxing: Able Planet NC200b True Fidelity Headphones

These noise-canceling headphones from Able Planet retail for $99.99 USD, and deliver their patented Linx Audio while having the ability to fold up in a multiple ways. The noise-cancellation, Linx audio, folding options, and the included travel bag make these headphones a perfect option for travelers who want to get away from the noise and stress of travel. Review will be up in a week or so. Check Able Planet out at http://AblePlanet.com

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ASUS P8P67 PRO Motherboard Unboxing

The ASUS P8P67 PRO Motherboard is a great option for those who want bang, for buck. It has all the premium features that will actually used and comes with a very attractive price tag. It has support for dual channel DDR3, Crossfire or SLI and the new technologies like USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s. So if you combine all this with a new Sandy-bridge processor, you will have a very powerful machine.

The board also features the new EFI BIOS. This new version of BIOS has support for a mouse with its scroll wheel (only about ten years too late) and it will fully support the new three terabyte drives. I will have a video on this soon.

So please, like and subscribe to my video, and I will have plenty more to come.  Just a hint, this computer will be VERY cool.

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