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Latest Video: Unboxing Live 035: Drobo and DroboShare

We open up the Drobo Data Storage Robot in this edition of Unboxing Live!
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Unboxing Live 035: Drobo and DroboShare

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Features, Laptop, Networking, PC, Peripherals, Robots, Videocasts


Drobo is billed as the “World’s first data storage robot.” We like to think of it as super, super simple data storage that also doubles as a fantastic backup destination. Backing up your data is both extremely boring, and excruciatingly essential. has tried to spice things up in this area with their technology in Leopard (which Drobo supports), and Windows Home Server offers easy backup for your Windows-based computers.

As you may recall, we got a full feature rundown of Drobo back at CES 2008, so check that out if you need a refresher, or in case you missed it. We were thoroughly impressed, and had to get our hands on one to bring you the scoop on what we think of the device after using it in the real world. While the review is soon to come, we knew you’d want to see the Drobo unboxed. Oh, and as a bonus, we also have the DroboShare as well. This add-on turns your Drobo into a NAS device, and can even pair two Drobos up together for the ultimate in small environment networked data storage.

Check out the video above for the full unboxing of the and DroboShare NAS device.


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Unboxing Live 031: MacBook Air SuperDrive unboxing

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Apple, Features, Laptop, PC, Peripherals, Videocasts


Yesterday we hit you with our MacBook Air unboxing video, giving you a look at the SSD version of the notebook. Today, we bring you our unboxing video and demonstration of the MacBook Air SuperDrive.

As you probably know by now, the MacBook Air doesn’t include any sort of optical drive built-in to the unit. While the Remote Disc feature is nice, sometimes you just want to have a dedicated optical drive. I’d hate to install Vista in Boot Camp using Remote Disc, if that is even possible. For what it’s worth, we think this is a worthy purchase to go alongside your MacBook Air notebook. You just never know when you’ll need it.


Xbox 360 Messenger Kit Unboxing Gallery

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Features, Galleries, Peripherals, Video Games

The Messenger Kit has been hyped for months now, and it finally hits stores on September 4, 2007. The Kit includes the much anticipated Xbox 360 - a QWERTY keyboard accessory that snaps onto an Xbox 360 controller - along with a newly redesigned Xbox 360 headset. The new headset features a simple audio connector, with the mute and volume switch located on the wire itself - much more user friendly, and it looks better too. If you are tired of all the mundane typing that it takes to enter redeemable codes or to write quick messages to friends on the Xbox 360, this is definitely one to consider. We were able to get our hands on a Messenger Kit pre-launch, and have put up an Unboxing gallery giving you a look at both pieces of the package.

Read More | Xbox 360 Messenger Kit Unboxing Gallery

Unboxing Live 018: Windows Vista Launch Kit

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Features, Microsoft, Miscellaneous, Peripherals, Videocasts


In this episode of Unboxing Live, we break out one of the limited run Windows Vista Starter Kits. These are the kits Microsoft gave out at CES 2007, as well as many Windows Vista launch events. We show off everything that’s inside the box (mouse pads, video games, USB flash drives), and then give it away!

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


Unboxing Live 012: Ergodex DX1 Input System

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Features, PC, Peripherals, Videocasts


We show off the Ergodex DX1 Input System in this episode of Unboxing Live. If you haven’t seen it, it’s an insanely cool keyboard that allows you to move it’s individual keys all over it’s smooth surface, creating your own customized keyboard.

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


Unboxing Live 009: DocuPen RC800 Portable Scanner

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Features, PC, Peripherals, Videocasts


We recently got the DocuPen RC800 Portable Scanner in our clutches, and our friend Nate True is here to show it off in this episode of Unboxing Live. The DocuPen series of scanners are pen-sized scanners that are definitely aimed at the on-the-go professional.

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


Unboxing Live 006: The Optimus Mini Three Keyboard

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, PC, Peripherals, Videocasts


It’s been quite a while now that we have been lusting after the Optimus OLED keyboard. While that product is still under development - and rumor has it that it will not utilize OLED anymore - Art Lebedev Studios has released the Optimus Mini Three in the interim as a proof of concept. We got ahold of one of the Optimus Mini Three units, and we unbox it here in this episode.

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


Unboxing Live 002: Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, PC, Peripherals, Videocasts


In this second episode of Unboxing Live, we take a look at the Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard. This one has unique laser-etched keyboard keys, and features a glowing, backlit keyboard which has three colors that you can choose from. We unbox the Saitek Eclipse II and show off it’s features - hit the download to check it out!

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


The Optimus Mini Three Finally Appears, Gets Unboxed

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, PC, Peripherals

Optimus Mini Three

It seems like we have waited for both the Optimus OLED Keyboard and the for an eternity. While the keyboard is still laying low somewhere in vaporland, the Mini Three has finally surfaced. ThinkGeek will be selling the devices, and got their hands on one. They took a few images of the process, and things look good. Of course, the thing does only have three keys...so really, this is all about the cool factor.

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Unboxing Live 001: Logitech Harmony 720 Advanced Universal Remote

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Peripherals, Videocasts


Alright guys - one of the improvements we wanted to make to was to do a little more than just give you the great unboxing galleries, and point you in the right direction as far as new unboxed gear goes. We are ramping it up with our new video show, Unboxing Live. The domain will be up shortly, but you can take a look at the first episode of Unboxing Live here. To start things out, we unbox the Logitech Harmony 720 Advanced Universal Remote Control, showing off the 720 remote itself, along with all packages accessories.

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


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