Finding YOUR Perfect Tablet

If youre like me, you have no idea what details and specifications to look out for when buying a tablet. So before going shopping, I decided to ask someone who would know what to look out for: Alex Rocha, Senior Business Development Manager at Accessory Power. The details a person prefers their tablet to have varies depending on what their wants and needs are, Alex says. Here are some specifications he believes tablet hunters should look into.


Size

Tablet screen sizes range anywhere from 7-inches to 10-inches. Like many reviewers, Alex believes that size is a significant factor, saying When buying a tablet, shoppers should consider where they will be using their tablets the most and for what. Avid movie and TV fans would probably prefer a bigger screen for a more enjoyable viewing experience, like the iPad 2 or Motorola Xoom , while someone who is always on-the-go might prefer a more compact and lightweight tablet, like the BlackBerry Playbook or Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Performance and Storage

For tablets, performance refers to a tablets speed and memory. A tablets processing speed and memory capacity is the decisive factor regarding how your tablet performs. If youre interested in running several apps simultaneously, like listening to music while browsing the web, or if you plan to use your tablet when playing games or to watch videos, a stronger processor would ensure the best performance. With its Dual-core 1GHZ processor, Motorola Xoom is arguably a great option for fast and efficient performance.

Depending on what youll mostly be using your tablet for, storage space can be a significant factor, Alex says. For example, if youre planning on downloading a number of apps, music, and movies, more storage space may be of interest to you.

Connectivity

Although WiFi can be found on most tablets, other connections, like Bluetooth capabilities HDMI-out capabilities that allow you to connect your tablet to an HD TV or computer monitor, arent included in many tablets. These features are nice to have but arent necessarily for the everyday user, Alex explains.

3G connections are also important to take into consideration when buying a tablet, especially if youre planning on using the tablet when youre on-the-go and not restricted to locations where there is a WiFi signal. Some tablets offer cellular connectivity through wireless carriers like AT&T, Verizon, t-Mobile, and Sprint. Again, this feature is nice to have but may not be worth the monthly payments if youre tablet is always within WiFi range.

Apps

Availability of apps is also an important feature to keep in mind. Depending on the tablets operating system (OS), the number and types of apps available for a tablet will vary. Although all operating systems have a variety of apps available, You should keep in mind that Android OS and iOS (Apples operating system) are the most developed and offer the largest selection of apps, Alex comments.


All of these factors are important to keep in mind when on the hunt for the perfect tablet for you. But before you go visit stores, do a little bit of homework. Decide for what and where you would most often be using the tablet, and make a list of what features you want, and which you think you need. This will hopefully make finding the right tablet for you an enjoyable adventure.

Whichever tablet you decide fits your wants and needs best, Accessory Genie has the perfect case, stand, or any other accessories!

Happy hunting!

-Jinni

Win Your Very Own Flexsmart X2 Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter

After discovering that my brand new iPhones case was slightly too big to properly plug my FM transmitter into, I went on the hunt for a good quality transmitter that was reasonably priced and would let me talk on the phone through my car speakers.


Even with the larger than usual case, I was able to find several transmitters that would allow me to plug in my iPhone with the case still on. However, they were bulky themselves, and significantly expensive for transmitters with limitations.

And then I found the GOGroove Flexsmart X2, a wireless FM transmitter that uses its Bluetooth capabilities to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices, like my iPhone.
This FM transmitter easily plugs into any DC car outlet and syncs with your Bluetooth enabled media player, whether its a smartphone, MP3 player, or even a tablet. Its Auto-Tune feature quickly finds the best free FM station and clearly displays it on the screen, making it easy for you to know what station to change your radio to. The built in microphone and hands-free calling capabilities are also great to have, especially for someone like me who is always on-the-go.

Accessory Genie is giving away a FREE Flexsmart X2 Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter to a lucky winner! All you have to do to enter is click here to go to the contest page and fill out a short form.

The winner will be announced on April 5 on the Accessory Genie Facebook Page as well as personally notified via email.

For contest details and to enter for a chance to win your own Flexsmart X2 visit the Flexsmart Contest Page.

-Jinni

Universal Chargers Save My Day! AND Devices!

After reading emails, updating my social media pages, checking the weather, listening to music, text messaging and talking on the phone all day, my phones battery icon quickly empties out until all that is left is a single red dash signifying the imminent death of my battery. Coincidentally, my mp3 player, e-reader, tablet, and any other electronic devices that I may carry with me also end up with a low battery level by the end of the day, cutting off any connections I had with the world.

As a solution, I could purchase and carry around chargers for each individual item if I was okay with all of the extra weight and bulk it would add to my bag. Not to mention how much more money it would cost me to have 2 individual chargers for each item: one for AC adapters and one for the DC adapter in my car.

If only there was a much more sensible, comfortable, and affordable alternative, like a single charger that could pull power from several different outlets and provide power to all of my devices through USB cords.

Lucky for me, there is!

Universal chargers, like those in the ReVIVE Series, are specially designed to charge multiple devices and draw power from different sources, making these universal chargers extremely convenient, affordable and hassle-free.

Solar ReStore

The ReVIVE Series Solar ReStore offers many options when in need of a power source. In addition to plugging into AC and USB outlets, the Solar ReStore also has an internal back-up battery from which you can power your electronics when no outlets are present. The innovative charger can also charge your electronic accessories with solar power, making it a great option for charging your everyday devices.

Much like the Solar ReStore, the goCHARGE also charges your devices from internal batteries, USB and AC outlets, as well as from DC car outlets. This universal charger is perfect for storing in the car and for travel, even letting you charge two devices at the same time!

The Trans4m also offers you many alternatives for power sources in a compact design with its flip-out AC and DC power adapters. As a backup power source, the Trans4m can also charge your devices with two AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries or a 9V battery!

Like the goCHARGE, the DoubleUP USB Charger can also charge two devices from a single power source when plugged into an AC or DC outlet. Its compact and lightweight design makes the DoubleUP a great option for charging your devices when traveling.



Trans4m

These ReVIVE Series Universal Chargers are the perfect solution for charging your many electronic devices with a single charger. Not only are they convenient for everyday use, but are perfect for traveling or to have in handy in emergency situations. I never have to worry about having a low battery or charging any of my devices now that I always have my universal charger ready to go.

For more information on universal chargers and other electronic accessories, visit http://www.accessorygenie.com/!

-Jinni

Accessory Power introduces truCELL AA batteries to its line of rechargeable batteries

If you have yet to make the transition from single use batteries to rechargeable batteries, here's a little insight to get you facing towards the right direction.

Did you know that Americans use about three billion dry-cell batteries a year? And of those three billion, about 180,000 tons end up improperly discarded in our landfills, raising the high possibility of heavy metals and toxic substances polluting our water stream and air.

If you're one of the few that does take the extra effort and recycles your used batteries, we thank you. But we still believe that we may be able to change your mind about using single-use batteries. Everyone likes to save money. And luckily rechargeable batteries, especially truCELL Rechargeable AA Batteries, are specially designed to have an extended run time as well as recharge up to 1,000 times. What does this mean for you as a battery consumer? That's hundreds of AA batteries that you wont have to buy and replace every year.

Single use batteries thrown into landfills can have serious effects on the environment, leaking heavy metals and toxic substances like nickel and cadmium into the air and water. By choosing to use and properly dispose of rechargeable batteries, consumers are reducing the number of single-use batteries and toxins the environment is exposed to.

truCELL Rechargeable Batteries recognizes that the transition from single-use batteries to rechargeable batteries may be a difficult one to make. Accordingly, truCELL offers a variety of options each aiming to satisfy a different consumer category interest and make this transition a smooth and comfortable one. One option is the truCELL Precharged Rechargeable Batteries, which have the ready-to-use design of single-use alkaline batteries with the benefits of high-power NiMH cells. The 2200mAh minimum capacity of the batteries supplies long-lasting power to low-drain devices, including remote controls, clocks, flashlights, video games and more.

truCELL 2700 Series Rechargeable AA batteries are designed to power high-power electronic devices including digital cameras, portable music players, portable video game consoles, and other high-drain devices used by the everyday consumer. The truCELL 2900 Series Rechargeable AA batteries offer twice the power and a fifty percent longer life span than standard NiMH batteries and are designed to power the high-drain devices of professionals who depend on high-power energy.

Photography and Camera Protection

Growing more popular by the day, photography is the science of capturing light onto different varieties of mediums. Unlike other forms of expression, it provides a real life image as seen through human eyes. By many, Photography is considered an art and a masterpiece can take a split-second to capture. The camera is the artist's paintbrush and several factors determine the quality of a picture.

Exposure is the amount of light collected by the camera sensor and determines whether the photo is going to be washed out or too dark. Two aspects which contribute to the outcome of exposure are shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light and aperture is the size of the lens opening that lets light into the camera. Technology has come so far and most cameras have light meters that measure light in a given shot and set an ideal exposure. There are several different varieties of cameras, but the two main categories are digital point-and-shoot and digital SLR. Digital Camera technology has advanced drastically in the last several years and quality can often be determined by price.

Digital SLR cameras are considered the tool of choice for professional photographers and can cost thousands of dollars. Digital point-and-shoot cameras are intended to be more affordable and practical for everyday shooting. It is a common sight to see Digital point-and-shoot cameras at major sporting events, parties, vacations or reunions. Regardless of the price, the owners of these two different types of cameras often travel with their favorite photo capturing device. There are several different products available to help enable portability and protect these valuable "paintbrushes."

Camera bags and cases are the solution to this problem. Their styles and quality vary highly and provide different functions. The Gear S2 Pro isn't only stylish, but practical. It comes equipped with a detachable shoulder strap and has a built in belt loop for convenience and portability. To protect the valuable device inside, it has shock-absorbing inserts that shield impacts and a non-scratch inner lining keeps the outer finish of the camera looking brand new.

Smaller cases and bags like the Gear S2 Pro are adequate for point and shoot cameras, but the larger and more expensive DSLR's require something different. They are heavier and often used with multiple accessories for different types of shots. The USA GEAR Deluxe dSLR Zoom Bag is designed to provide complete protection for Nikon, Canon EOS, Pentax, Sigma, Olympus and Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras. It has a built-in internal suspension system to hold the weight of the camera and keep it elevated. As well, it has multiple layers of padding to keep your valuable investment safe inside. There are padded side compartments for lenses and multiple smaller compartments for any accessories. These bags are larger to compliment a bigger camera, but still have a shoulder strap and carry handle to make travel trouble-free.

Deluxe dSLR

Accessory Genie understands the importance of photography and how imperative it is to keep these valuable devices protected. The right bag or case can enable the photographer to safely travel with their camera and is a driving force behind being at the right place to capture that special shot.

Consumer Electronics

In recent years, we have seen a massive shift in consumer trends. The creation of personal electronic devices has revolutionized the market and caused consumer electronics to rise to the top of this year's Holiday wish list. This Holiday season, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) estimated that spending on consumer electronics will reach historic heights, despite a decline in overall gift spending. This is due in part to revolutionary advances being made in technology and the trend of ever falling prices. As a whole, we are becoming more sophisticated and increases in efficiency and production are making it possible for these Electronic Devices to be manufactured and distributed at an affordable price.

The cost of In-Home Entertainment Electronics has dropped severely over the last decade. The price of LCD and plasma TVs has been falling by thirty percent a year and are now a common addition to a household's living room. Other contributors to the growth of consumer electronics has been Laptops, Netbooks, Mp3 players, Smartphone's, iPods, Tablets and many more. The drivers of growth for these devices are personalization, mobility and connectivity.

GOgroove Panda Pal

Fifteen years ago, being mobile meant carrying around a ten pound radio and a cell phone the size of a brick. These devices have gradually become small enough to fit in ones palm and more advanced than ever imagined. Portable Audio speakers such as the Panda Pal are one example of how mobile technology has really become. This device ways less than a pound and can fill a room full of crisp music.

Smartphone's and iPods are the drivers for these portable speaker devices and have led to the creation of new fields of consumer electronics. Smartphone's enable people to be connected to the internet and their personal information at all times. This mix between personalization, mobility and connectivity has fueled the need to develop new technologies. Smartphone's and the majority of mobile devices run off lithium batteries and need to be charged daily. They have become a part of our society and are practically a necessity for daily life. The GOgroove Go-Charge is one example of how technology has been adapted to accommodate these new developments. It allows the user to remain connected to their mobile device by providing power in any necessary situation. It can provide power to these mobile devices Via AC, DC or with its built in 1500 Mah battery. Other devices such as Fm Transmitters go hand-in-hand with these mobile devices and eliminate the need for CD's in automobiles.

As technology advances, so do the accessories that go along with it. These advances have led to more complex and affordable electronics for the average consumer. You can expect Accessory Genie to stay on top of these developments and continue to produce accessories for the most popular consumer electronics.

The Age of Bluetooth

Bluetooth is used by millions of people, but what is it and why is it growing so popular? Bluetooth wirelessly transmits data via low-power radio waves and serves as a way to connect two digital devices. We are living in a digital age and like our technology, Bluetooth is changing and becoming more advanced. Originally, Bluetooth was primarily used in laptops and cell phones as a way to exchange various forms of data between them. In recent years, we have experienced a technological and social change that has given rise to numerous portable audio devices. These improvements in technology are transforming the uses for Bluetooth and have allowed it to become a more practical wireless communication and audio solution. 

FlexSmart X2 Bluetooth Fm Transmitter

Regardless of your preferred music device, there is a high probability that your music will be streamed using Bluetooth wireless connection in the near future. Bluetooth is readily available on new Cell Phones, Stereos Systems, PCs, MP3's and is even being factory installed in new models of cars. As well, there are devices available that make it easier to wirelessly play music using Bluetooth. The newest of these devices are Bluetooth FM Transmitters, which can be plugged directly into a standard Car DC adapter. Not only do these transmitters play music through the car speakers, but they are capable of answering phone calls. When a call is received, the music will automatically shut off and allow the user to talk through their car speakers. There are also advances in bluetooth headphone technology, which is great for music lovers. The new Bluetooth headsets connect to any Bluetooth audio device and allow the user to freely listen to music without cords. The new AirBand Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset has wireless music playing capabilities and hands-free calling integrated into it. This single bluetooth device can play music and allow you to take phone calls.


There are millions of devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology and it is expected to rise sharply in upcoming years. Bluetooth 3.0 is

AirBand Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset

currently being developed and is going to revolutionize data transfer. It is fast enough to stream video footage from camcorders, digital cameras will be able to stream photoslideshows to cell phones and laptops will have the ability to wirelessly transfer presentations to a projector. The possibilities are truly endless and have the ability to not only eliminate wires, but the communication barriers between multiple devices. Accessory Genie plans on keeping up with these advances and providing the most advanced Bluetooth devices on the market.