Unboxing

Gadgetorama unboxes the Sony Xperia S

2012/05/07By Jerome Skalnik

The Sony Xperia S has landed at Gadgetorama headquarters. Before diving into a review, we took a few minutes to unbox the device and capture the event on video for your viewing pleasure. Our full review of the Sony Xperia S will be up within the next few days. I will also reveal that plans are afoot at Gadgetorama headquarters […]

Gadgetorama unboxes the Motorola RAZR and LapDock 100

2011/12/19By Jerome Skalnik

While we are working on our review of the Motorola RAZR and LapDock 100, here is an unboxing of the latest two gadgets to make their way to Gadgetorama headquarters for those who like to see exactly what comes in the box. Look for our review in the upcoming days – assuming that I can get all my Christmas shopping […]

Gadgetorama unboxes the ASUS Eee PC 900

2008/07/07By Jerome Skalnik

ASUS EEE PC 900

In Gadgetorama‘s second unboxing, we crack open an Asus Eee PC 900 box to see what treasures lie inside. The ASUS Eee 900 is the first Eee PC to sport a larger 8.9-inch display (1024×600). Powered by a 900MHz Intel Celeron processor, it comes with 1GB RAM, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, the new FingerGlide touchpad, a 1.3MP webcam, and an SDHC expansion […]

Gadgetorama unboxes the HP iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger

2007/11/05By Jerome Skalnik

HP iPaq 500 Voice Messenger

Welcome to the inaugural Gadgetorama unboxing. The HP iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger was announced earlier this year but only landed in Canada in late September. The HP iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger is powered by a 200MHz TI OMAP850 processor and Windows Mobile 6 Standard. It comes with quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, 64MB RAM and 128MB ROM, a 2-inch 220×176 display, 802.11 […]

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

TAG Heuer Carrera - Heuer 01

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

"Value tier" Moto 360 concept

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]