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by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 1/07 - 2009

Never had the chance to test an iBuyPower system… supposedly they’re really decent systems though..



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 28/06 - 2009

This week guys and girls we’ve got a little something special for you, NZXT has graciously provided us with two of their products to specifically give away to our readers. The first one is the excellent Beta Case and the second is their award winning gaming mouse called the Avatar. Read on to learn [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 15/06 - 2009

Here come the accessories, get your case before you get the phone!



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 14/06 - 2009

Another week gone by,  it’s time for another weekly giveaway, this time I’ve got the NZXT Guardian 921 PC Case and two Speck fitted cases for the iPod nano 4th. We’re going to do this one a bit differently though, read on to find out what you have to do to win..



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 14/06 - 2009

A few days ago I took a look at the NZXT Guardian  921 PC case, today I’ve got another from NZXT as well, the Beta. The Beta chassis is meant to be more of a budget case, coming in at around $50, but it’s got features of more expensive cases and overall it’s a [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 13/06 - 2009

Hey, look, the weekend is here!! Woo-Hoo!..



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 12/06 - 2009

When it comes to PCs most people don’t care what they look like as long as they work right?  There are some of us though that don’t like the same old, same old, and like to be unique and when it comes to PC cases we’ve got a [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 10/06 - 2009

So it’s time for the news from our friends…
Here’s some of it, you can pick up the rest in the News Section of our forums.



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 9/06 - 2009

There are two types of clear iPhone cases on the market: ones design for protection and are composed of a thicker plastic which can survive a hard impact and others that are “show” cases designed to display the iPhone rather than to protect it. Today we will look [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 17/05 - 2009

We’ve featured Speck products before on TestFreaks, and from what we found they were very good quality products. I’m currently using a Speck case to protect my Zune actually, it goes with me everywhere and the case does an excellent job of protecting it. Today I’ve got three [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 11/05 - 2009

We all desire to be unique, to set ourselves apart from other people, so why should our computers all look the same? They should match our personalities, they should be as unique as each of us. One reason why PC case manufacturers do [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 2/05 - 2009

Today for review I’ve got the last case from our friends at Otterbox for the Apple iPod nano 4th Generation, the Armor case. This case is the ultimate in protection for your iPod, not only is it rough and tough, but it’s waterproof as well. The Otterbox Armor [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 25/04 - 2009

A few days ago I took a look at the Otterbox Impact case for iPod nano 4th, today I’ve got the next in the series of cases from Otterbox, the Defender. The Otterbox Defender is an iPod case like no other really, it feature three levels of protection for [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 23/04 - 2009

Today at TestFreaks we will be looking at the last of the iLuv iPhone case of the trio we received for review: the iLuv iCC72. This case is the model up from the last iLuv case we examined the iLuv iCC71. Like the latter version, it is also [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 20/04 - 2009

 

Our lives are filled with many gadgets, phone, mp3 players and laptops are common items you’ll see many people carrying around these days. One thing you’ll notice is that the majority of people opt for a way to protect them be it a bag, a case, a sleeve or [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 13/04 - 2009

 

With popular products comes many companies making accessories for them, take the iPod for instance, you can find a plethora of accessories for it by any number of makers, some are good and some not so good. There’s good and bad in every type of product really you just have [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 11/04 - 2009

There’s no doubt that the iPod is a popular and successful line of products,  but they’re rather expensive, and when you buy them they essentially come naked, meaning no case or any kind of protection for them. I’ve got the iPod nano 4th [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 2/04 - 2009

The other day Tom took a look at the BodyGuardz for his iPhone, today I’ve got it for myPhone… couldn’t resist that one… anyway, I’ve got the BodyGuardz for my AT&T Tilt and I had a bit of a different experience with this product than Tom did. The BodyGuardz for [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 1/04 - 2009

Does this look infected?

Well, it should since it is protected by an iPhone Skin from the company known as Infectious. Started in 2000 as creators of adhesive car art, Infectious eventually transitioned into creating skins for iPods, iPhones, and Laptops. They [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 31/03 - 2009

Today we will be looking at highly touted iPhone 3G clear film protectors– the BodyGuardz Clear Protection for Apple iPhone 3G. This clear shield is custom cut to cover every surface of the iPhone 3G to provide protection from everyday scratches and scrapes. It is composed of the [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 26/03 - 2009

A few weeks ago, we reviewed the iLuv iCC74 Clear Acrylic Case, today we will look at iLuv iCC71 which is a Silicone Case for the iPhone 3G. It is designed for those who don’t want bulk while carrying their iPhone 3G. This silicone case helps keep the iPhone 3G securely [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 15/03 - 2009

 

Cooler Master is well known around the world for their products, their cases are especially desired for their build quality. They’ve recently come out with a new line of products called CM Storm, this line is aimed at gamers specifically, and have features that they think gamers will appreciate. [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 14/03 - 2009

A PC case is just a place where your system is right? Just a housing for the components right? The average person out there is more than happy with a stock case from one of the big manufacturers, most aren’t that well made and they’re usually very loud. Luckily for [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 12/03 - 2009

iLuv is a company known for their various iPod and iPhone peripherals. Today we will look at one of their protective cases for the iPhone: the iLuv iCC74. This is a clear acrylic case designed to keep the iPhone 3G safe from trauma while retaining the style of [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 12/02 - 2009

We as human beings all have an inherent want, need or desire to be special. Let’s face it there are billions of us floating around out there, and I think most of us feel the need to be differentiated from the rest, we [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 11/02 - 2009

 

As a reviewer, every once in a while I get the opportunity to check out something unique. Today’s review may not seem exotic since it is an iPhone case but you will have to take my word, this is a unique case. Recently I spoke at length with Jeff Sasaki, the owner of Element Case; [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 30/01 - 2009

Today at Test Freaks, we were given the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jeff Sasaki, CEO of Element Case.  Element Case is a maker of elite iPhone cases that are different from any case out on the market.  If you have not had a chance to check out their site, I [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 17/01 - 2009

 
There’s no doubt that Apple iPods are one of the most successful product lines out there today, and they’re rather expensive, since they don’t come with a case you’ll need to get one yourself.
There are many types and styles of cases out there today for the new iPod Nano 4th gen, and today [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 16/01 - 2009

Over the past few weeks, I have reviewed a couple of products from Speck, makers of cases and accessories for a multitude of electronic devices. Today I will be looking at one of their iPhone 3G cases, the PixelSkin for the iPhone 3G. The PixelSkin is a rubber case featuring a textured pattern with excellent [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 11/01 - 2009

Most SmartPhones out there are expensive, and it’s pretty much a must that you go an buy a case to protect them or should I say protect your investment. I’ve got the HTC TyTn II otherwise known as the AT&T Tilt, and I love it, it’s by far my favorite [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 10/01 - 2009

At Test Freaks, we don’t seem to focus on fashion too much; for good reason, we are kind of have tunnel vision. However this does not mean we can’t try and look good, correct? Like one of those makeover reality shows, Speck is trying to make us go metro-sexual with [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 2/01 - 2009

Last week I took a look at a case from Speck Products for the Microsoft Zune, this week I’ve got one for the Apple iPod nano 4th generation.The case is called the PixelSkin, and it’s made out of silicone with a pixel pattern on it that not only [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 29/12 - 2008

All my friends and family can tell you how much I love my MacBook Pro. In fact, to their chagrin; it is always by my side. I try to take good care of it and keep the outside looking immaculate. Of course this is harder than it sounds. Recently I have kept the top [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 27/12 - 2008

So was there anything good under your tree this year? Hopefully, Santa brought you what you wanted. If you happened to get a Zune under your tree this year, the product I’ve got for review today is one that you must check out. [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 26/12 - 2008

With its large touch screen, keeping the iPhone out of harms way is sometimes easier said than done. There is a fine line between keeping the aesthetic of the iPhone and providing protection. Today we will look at a product that attempts to do both; the Dual Skin Silicone Case (Apple iPhone 3G) which is [...]



by: Tomas Ratas, posted: 15/11 - 2008

 
Cases designed to protect portable gaming systems can be bland. Sure you get the physical protection, but they lack individuality. Logitech has addressed this issue with their newest case the PlayGear Pocket Slim for the PSP 2000 series aka the PSP Slim. This case allows the user to access all the controls and [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 27/10 - 2008

When you’re building a custom system for yourself or someone else you’ll need to buy a case, and  if you look around you’ve got plenty of choices in all shapes colors and sizes. What sets one case apart from the others? Which case is the right one for you? What will the system [...]



by: Kristofer Brozio, posted: 8/10 - 2008

OtterBox makes tough stuff. If you have an electronic device you want protected, then OtterBox is the place to go. They feature cases for iPods, Blackberrys, Motorola, Laptops, etc. Their cases range from waterproof to shock protection to environment impermeable.
When Apple released the iPhone 3G with the curved back, [...]