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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 034: Mio Moov 310 GPS

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Features, GPS, Videocasts


The thing about devices nowadays is that they all pretty much do the same thing. They point you in the direction that you want to go (usually.) So, any small differentiators they can provide will normally be what sells the device, if it isn’t selling on brand name alone. In this episode, we unbox the Mio Moov 310 GPS unit. What is Mio doing to make this device stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the Moov 310 includes one year of real-time traffic updates - something you typically need to pay an extra subscription fee for on other GPS units. Also, it costs $249.00, and can be found online for even less.

Of course, there’s more to it than that. Check out the video above for the full unboxing of the Mio Moov 310.


Unboxing Live 033: Microsoft Zune 80 and Zune 8

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Features, Microsoft, Portable Audio, Portable Video, Videocasts


In this episode of Unboxing Live, we open up the 80 and Zune 8. These are both from the Zune 2 line, which features the Zune Pad - a touch-sensitive pad that also functions as a button.

The Zune 80 features an 80GB internal hard drive, matching it up with the current entry-level classic at $249 USD, while the Zune 8 has 8GB of flash storage available in its smaller frame, which sells for $199 USD. Of course, you can find both products for less than their MSRP if you do a little looking around. We also give you a look at the included accessories with each in this episode.


Unboxing Live 032: OLPC XO-1 - One Laptop Per Child

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


In this episode of Unboxing Live, we open up the OLPC XO-1. If that doesn’t sound familiar, this is the infamous One Laptop Per Child computer, aimed to help children in third-world countries with learning. The XO-1, previously known as the $100 Laptop or Children’s Machine, is an inexpensive laptop computer intended to be distributed to children in developing countries around the world, to provide them with access to knowledge, and opportunities to “explore, experiment and express themselves”. The laptop is developed by the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) social welfare organization, and manufactured by the Taiwanese computer company, Quanta Computer.


AirPort Express 802.11n unboxing gallery

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Apple, Features, Galleries, Networking

AirPort Express - 802.11n Wi-Fi

A few days ago, released the new AirPort Express with 802.11n Wi-Fi built-in. The release signified the completion of Apple’s wireless router line moving to the 802.11n Draft 2.0 standard, and they kept the price at an affordable $99 USD. We went down to the local Apple Store to pick one of these up to use alongside our AirPort Extreme and , which means we have a beefy N network rocking here at Gear Live HQ. Using the three in tandem is fantastic, especially for wireless support.

We just put up an AirPort Express 802.11n unboxing gallery. We’ve got a good 12 images up there for your perusal giving you a look at how compact the AirPort Express wireless router is, as long as the ports and the power connector, among other things. Go give it a look.

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Gallery: AirPort Express 802.11n unboxing gallery

  • AirPort Express 802.11n status light
  • AirPort Express 802.11n plugged in
  • AirPort Express 802.11n ports
  • AirPort Extreme 802.11n plug out
  • AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless router
  • AirPort Extreme 802.11n on side

Apple Time Capsule unboxing gallery

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Categories: Apple, Features, Galleries, Networking

Apple Time Capsule

Over the past day, we’ve been putting ‘s through its paces, and so far, we like what we see. We will be updating you with some impressions in a future post, but for now, we figured we’d hit you with another one of our unboxing galleries. We have a good 18 shots of Apple’s backup NAS wireless router that works hand-in-hand with Time Machine in all of its glory over in our Time Capsule unboxing gallery. Check it out.

Also, if you are interested, here is a Time Capsule vs. Airport Extreme size comparison gallery.

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Gallery: Apple Time Capsule unboxing gallery

  • Time Capsule Unboxed!
  • Time Capsule bottom
  • Time Capsule status light
  • Time Capsule unwrapped
  • Time Capsule rear USB and power ports
  • Time Capsule Ethernet ports

Gallery: MacBook Air unboxing

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Apple, Features, Galleries, Laptop

MacBook Air revealed

‘s latest gem, the , has been around for just about two weeks now. We got our hands on one of the -based units, and are currently working on our full review. In the meantime, we figured this unboxing gallery might be of interest. We grabbed about 40 shots of the notebook that sports the mad thinness, all for your viewing pleasure in our MacBook Air unboxing gallery.

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Gallery: Gallery: MacBook Air unboxing

  • MacBook Air MagSafe connected
  • MacBook Air MagSafe alternate shot
  • MacBook Air: OS X
  • MacBook Air open side profile
  • MacBook Air powered on
  • MacBook Air power button

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.


Unboxing Live 030: MacBook Air unboxing video

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


The MacBook Air is the latest gem of a notebook from the Apple folks. Aimed at those who need something super portable (or, ultra-portable), the Air features a 13-inch LED backlit screen, a full-sized backlit keyboard, and it weighs just three pounds.

We got our hands on the version of the MacBook Air, so we boot it up and give you a look at it’s startup time as well. The Air comes with a Mini Micro DVI-to-DVI cable, and Mini Micro DVI-to-VGA cable, and the expected power charger and software. We also noticed that the box it ships in is a lot smaller than those of previous Apple notebooks. Check out the video to see for yourself.


Unboxing Live 028: HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion

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Categories: Features, GPS, Handhelds, Videocasts


While getting ready to depart for today, we received a CES Navigation Kit via FedEx. Turns out our friends at wanted to make sure we made it through the rigorous tech conference in perfect health (as you’ll see in the video), and without getting lost. You see, they packed in their newly launched 310 Travel Companion. We actually did a pre-launch video on the whole line of HP iPaq models, so go watch that for a refresher. The 310 Travel Companion is included.

This is HP’s first dedicated device, so feast your eyes on the unboxing experience, and feel free to hit us back with any questions about it. The device retails for $449 USD. Full details on the iPaq 310, along with specs and price, after the jump.

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