Geek Tech Live

GoPro Hero3 Silver Edition Unboxing

Chris — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:40:33 +0000

I dont normally do unboxing shows here but I thought I would give it a go and what better thing to unbox but the GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition . To make it realistic this is truly the first time I have opened this box. I compare it to my original GoPro Hero HD

Build your own Ice Tube Clock from Adafruit.com

Chris — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:50:14 +0000

I have been waiting for this kit to become available for a while now and my wife decided to surprise me with it this Holiday. This is the Ice Tube Clock kit from Adafruit.com and also found on Makershed.com . You get to build your very own Russian style VFD tube clock. Everything is included in the kit except your passion to solder and build something cool. If I can do this then you can too! let me tell you all about the clock and what it looks like. I shot some close up video of the clock to show what it looks like when its done.

The One TruSIM by TruPhone review

Chris — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:50:30 +0000

Is your Phone Unlocked? Maybe even Jailbroken? Do you Travel? Would you like to? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to learn about the TruSIM by TruPhone.com as told by me. Find me at: About.me http://about.me/geektechlive Web http://geektechlive.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Geektechlive Twitter http://twitter.com/geektechlive Youtube http://youtube.com/geektechlive EmpireAve http://empireavenue.com/geektechlive TruSIM, SIM, Unlocked phone, Travel, TruPhone, Iphone, Jailbreak, Jailbroken, Android, Iphone 5, Micro SIM, Nano SIM, SIM card, Gophone, PrePaid, London

Do you need a Google Chromebook? My Review.

Chris — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:30:21 +0000

Who is the Chromebook useful for ? Can it handle daily use? what can it do and not do? what do you lose by using it? Lets talk about the Chromebook as I decided to get one for my Mom as a present. I will tell you why I chose it over all the other options.

Kindle Fire 7 HD and Kindle review

Chris — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:30:14 +0000

With Holiday gift giving upon us we should talk a bit about the new Amazon Kindle 7 HD and do some comparisons to the original kindle. Talk about features and prices and hopefully help you decide on which one to buy.

CrashPlan Cloud Backup Review

Chris — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:20:45 +0000

Hurricane Sandy taught us all another lesson about keeping our data safe and sound even if you are backing up important stuff to a NAS like a Drobo you still should be looking to the Cloud for the ultimate solution and disaster recovery of important files.

Drobo Nas 5D and Mini and RAID Levels you need to know

Chris — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:30:18 +0000

Lets talk about Drobo and its newest 5D and mini offerings as well as RAID levels and why buying cheap drives isn't the smartest thing to do.

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Chris — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:50:09 +0000

A friend of mine just bought a Galaxy Note 2 and I got to take a close up look of its features and why its a serious contender to the Iphone

How to port your landline phone to Google Voice

Chris — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:10:19 +0000

Learn the basic steps you need to do to ditch your landline phone and port over to Google Voice and save some money without losing your phone number.

Get Clean with LuxuryLaneSoap.com

Chris — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:50:10 +0000

Do you get dirty? Do you like to get clean, smell awesome, be nice to the environment AND help a small business out at the same time? Well then, you need to head over to LuxuryLaneSoap.com and buy some of Kylee's famous and wonderful soaps. Its good for you, for the environment and you get to feel good while getting clean. Stop being Dirty! Buy some LuxuryLane Soap Nao!

Geek Tech Live 140 Portable USB power with Satechi

Chris — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:10:29 +0000

If you need to extend the use of any USB rechargeable devices the Satechi portable power pack is the best choice for you. Between 1 Amp ad 2 Amp dual USB sockets and the ability to hold a charge for over 3 weeks you have the best way to keep an outlet by your side to charge your Iphone, Kindle or tablet in record times. Satechi makes a few models and this is my favorite for keeping my EyeDevices and Kindle topped off.

GeekTechLive 139 Logitech Harmony Link remote and Jag35 Giveaway

Chris — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:37:46 +0000

In this Episode I review the Logitech Harmony Link remote for Ipad and Android Devices. I also prep you for an upcoming contest from Jag35.com where I am giving away a DSLR baseplate!

Geek Tech Live 138 Use Hadoop to build your own Skynet

Chris — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 02:20:23 +0000

I talk about Big Data and how Hadoop can leverage your ability to analyze huge data sets.

Geek Tech Live 137 We Heart Pics app review

Chris — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:30:38 +0000

I review the Website / IPhone ( soon Android) app for , yes sharing pictures. pros and cons.

Geek Tech Live 136 C2E2 Comics and Cosplay

Chris — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:30:20 +0000

I was at C2E2 and talk about Jim Henson's Tale of Sand, a comic called Underneath and of course cosplay! More Cosplay can be found on my C2E2 Flickr gallery at http://bit.ly/Jtn8yv

Geek Tech Live 135 C2E2 and Dlink DSM-310 Streaming Media Player

Chris — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:11 +0000

The MovieNite Streaming Media Player (DSM-310) is available now for $59.99 at Walmart stores nationwide and www.walmart.com. More information about MovieNite is available online at http://www.dlink.com/DSM-310.

GeekTechLive 134 Zoom in on a bargain with a Tamron 70-300mm Lens

Chris — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:20:29 +0000

Lets discuss the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD XLD zoom lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras. I own one myself and really like its features for price ratio.

Geek Tech Live 133 Take all 11 Doctor Who home with you

Chris — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:07 +0000

Learn about the Officially BBC licensed 11 Doctor Who Fully posable figurine set

Geek Tech Live 132 The Traveling Geek aka how to get free Wifi

Chris — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:38 +0000

In this episode I talk about my Trip to the UK and Paris and how you can get around not paying one dime for Internet access if you know where to look.

Geek Tech Live 131 Moo.com Review ; its not about bovines or cheese

Chris — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:25:59 +0000

I talk about Moo.com and their ability to print cool greeting cards and other paper products.

Geek Tech Live 130 Review of BookBook Macbook Case by Twelvesouth

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:11 +0000

Twelve South BookBook, 13-Inch Distressed Black, Hardback Leather Case for 13-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop cover. I go into detail on what it is and how well it works as well as talking about features and price. You will want to hear what I have to say.

Geek Tech Live 129 Hover.com coupon and Google Doodles

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:50:11 +0000

Google doodles for sale and I’m serious, Check out www.hover.com/geektech and get 10% off anything at Hover.com! Merry Christmas form the Head Geek!

Geek Tech Live 128 I play the Ban.jo for you

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:10:17 +0000

Episode 128 is a review of the Ban.jo app for Iphone and Android devices.

Geek Tech Live 127 WizardWorld Chicago ComicCon

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:01:20 +0000

My take on my first visit to WizardWorld Chicago ComicCon

Geek Tech Live 126 Drift HD 170 Helmet camera

Chris — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:18:57 +0000

I talk about the Drift HD 170 Helmet Camera and its competitor the GoPro Hero HD

Geek Tech Live 125 GenCon and Squareshooters, How do YOU roll?

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:03 +0000

Review of Squareshooters Dice game being at GenCon.

Geek Tech Live 124 Why Im not at SDCC Boxee Box and Google Plus

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:40:26 +0000

I ring in the New Nerd Year with why Im not at SDCC, Boxee and Google Plus Update.

Geek Tech Live 123 It puts the Google Plus in the Basket

Chris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:43 +0000

My review of Google plus (Google+) after 1 week of use!

Geek Tech Live 122 Iprop Universal Tablet stand Review

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:11:13 +0000

I review the Iprop Universal tablet stand

Geek Tech Live 121 ShapeWays and Tardis IPhone covers

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:10:28 +0000

REview of the ShapeWays.com and Tardis IPhone covers from http://whophonedhome.bigcartel.com/

Geek Tech Live 120 Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens for DSLR Cameras

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:21 +0000

Rokinon 8mm Lens is a steal and gets you great pictures at a discount price!

Geek Tech Live 119 Jebsapps.com Today in Movie History app for Android and Iphone

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:28 +0000

Check out this cool Movie history app for your smartphone! go to Jebsapps.com to find out more! Today in Geek History is available on the App Store (for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad) at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/today-in-geek-history/id431562206?mt=8 Android users can find it on the Android Market at: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jebs.geekhistory See how easy it is to use Today in Geek History at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ncMVC1LrU

Geek Tech Live 118 Death to Flip Cam and Flynano flying Cars

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:01:51 +0000

Today I talk about Cisco killing off the Flip cam line of products and also finally finding a flying car ( of sorts ) for the 21st Century.

Geek Tech Live 117 Fear Itself Trailer and More Thor and Loki Blood Brothers

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:20:19 +0000

Iron Breaks. Soldiers Fall. Gods Die. Get your first look at the official trailer to FEAR ITSELF #1 right here! Comic luminaries Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen deliver the most anticipated event of 2011, as Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Iron Man and the rest of Earth’s mightiest heroes find themselves embroiled in a war against the God of Fear…and at the center of a secret that will shock the Marvel Universe. FEAR ITSELF #1 (of 7) (FEB110500) Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STEVE McNIVEN Variant Covers by STUART IMMONEN Rated T+ …$3.99 On-Sale—4/6/11 Also, Get an in-depth look at Marvel Knights Animation’s Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers animated mini-series, adapted from the acclaimed story by superstar creators Robert Rodi and Esad Ribic! The Prince of Lies has seized the throne of Asgard and marked the Mighty Thor for execution. Now, Loki finally has a chance to tell tale of his brother’s crimes…and inflict the punishment he has craved for eons. Don’t miss the dramatic first installment of this incredibly rendered Marvel classic as Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers makes its debut on iTunes, XBOX and PS3!

Geek Tech Live 116 Thor and Loki Preview Trailer & C2E2 with Marvel

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:50:43 +0000

Watch the Thor and Loki Blood Brothers Trailer here and also find out what Marvel was giving away at C2E2 this year.

Geek Tech Live 115 My Power Lap at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:50:52 +0000

I go through the ins and outs of the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. the highlights and cars there as well as lots of cool video!

Geek Tech Live 114 X-Men and SpiderMan Comic sneak peak

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:30:43 +0000

The X-men will fall this May in X-Men: Prelude #1 (of 4). Learn about all the details here as well as FEAR ITSELF Targets SPIDER-MAN! in Fear Itself: Spider-Man #1 (of 3)

Geek Tech Live 113 Gunnar Glasses Review

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:30:33 +0000

In this episode I review a pair of Sheadog Gunnar Glasses and talk about what makes these things tick and of course if you should get a pair. Welcome to Episode 113 of Geek Tech Live!

Geek Tech Live 112 Lets Talk C2E2

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:41:10 +0000

I thought that since its already February and March is just around the corner that I should talk a bit about C2E2. We chat about the specifics, What days is it going on for. Who is going to be at C2E2. I even talk about how much it costs and where its going to be held. I hope to see you at C2E2 this year! If you see a really geeky looking guy with a camera its me, stop by and say hi at C2E2.

Geek Tech Live 111 Matrox TripleHead2Go review

Chris — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:21:49 +0000

I talk about the Matrox TripleHead2Go 3 way monitor solution and how it relates to gaming and work.