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Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger

This is my second Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger. It's not a replacement. It's in addition to my first that sits in my pack and is my emergency iphone charger. Having two iPhones and a MiFi means I am always in need of portable power and this secondary solar powered charging device will certainly get a lot of use.   The detachable 'solar slave' remains attached to this one and at … [Read more...] about Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger

Redhead LiL Chewy on the Zoom H4n

I first caught glimpse of Redhead Windshields through a link on twitter and thought I'd get one for my Zoom H2. Recently though, whilst in Hong Kong I managed to get hold of a Zoom H4n. I found out that the Redhead's fit both so placed an order.Dealing with @IAmKaliniPrince was great. I love it when you can converse directly with businesses on twitter.  $35 later and … [Read more...] about Redhead LiL Chewy on the Zoom H4n

I'm A Passenger

It was hard leaving home today. Harder than it has ever been. I guess it's being part of my own little family. Not someone else's family, my own. Weird.Yesterday was spent packing and repacking, I am a bugger for taking too much kit. The trick is to pack and then ditch half of it.The problem lies with having a gadget for everything and not a gadget that can do everything. Then there's the issue … [Read more...] about I'm A Passenger

Samsung ST550 – Nearly a good camera

When i first saw the TV add for the Samsung ST550 I thought it would be a top vlogging camera. It's duel screen would mean you could monitor the composition of your video as well as your photos. (Here is a short clip from the camera that cut off as tha memory card was crap.) SAM_st550.MP4 Watch on Posterous I was wrong. The front facing screen although very cleverly hidden behind … [Read more...] about Samsung ST550 – Nearly a good camera