Category: Apple

Surfr has a unique ability to charge the iPhone 6 using the solar panel located on the back of the case. As the case has to accommodate the solar cells located at the back, it is a bit bulkier than rest of the iPhone 6 cases out there. If thinness matters to you, you should stop reading this review.

EnerPlex Surfr Review

Surfr is not cheap. It costs a whopping 100 dollars but then it is the first Apple MFi (Made for iPhone) certified iPhone 6 solar and battery case. It features 2,700 mAh internal battery that provides more than 100 percent extra battery life. EnerPlex Surfr’s integrated solar panel can keep you charged up when in a pinch.

Surfr iPhone 6 specifications

Product Dimensions:154mm/15.4cm (6.1″) X 74mm/7.4cm (2.9″) X 14.8mm/1.48cm (0.8″)
Battery Capacity:2,700 mAh
Battery Life:Standby Time: Up to 375 Hours; Talk Time: Up to 20 Hours; WiFi: Up to 15 Hours; Audio Play: Up to 75 Hours; Video Play: Up to 16 Hours
Battery Type:Lithium-Ion
Recharge By:Micro-USB
Input:Micro-USB
Output:Lightning Connector
Power Output:1 Amp
Warranty:1 Year

Surfr can receive a charge any time it is in sunlight. However, many factors will affect the performance of the solar panel, such as if there is a window between the panel and sunlight, if it is cloudy, whether or not the panel is angled directly at the sun, etc. Also keep in mind that a solar panel of this size is largely intended for emergency situations, not necessarily as the primary power source for the Surfr.

Also the solar panel on the Surfr cannot directly charge your phone’s battery, instead, it will send its power to the Surfr’s internal battery which you use to charge your phone as needed. The estimated time to fully charge your Surfr for iPhone 6 using the solar panel only is 24 – 34 hours, which is why it’s intended for emergency situations.

So you just bought an SSD a k a solid state drive for your Macbook Pro and now you are looking to clone that old and slow hard disk and move all that data including the operating system to the new drive. Believe us, the Macbook Pro are still the best of Apple laptop line up and they become unbeatable after adding in an SSD.

The one I personally recommend getting for your Macbook Pro is Samsung 850 Evo SSD. I have been using its predecessor, the Samsung 840 Evo for over an year now and it has been superb and trouble free so far. The Samsung 850 Evo solid state drives come with good enough warranty and it really hits a sweet spot when it comes to price.

Clone Macbook Pro HDD to SSD

Anyway let us get back to topic, that is how to clone the Macbook Pro hard disk to SSD. For the cloning I personally like the SuperDuper utility. This simple-to-use tool is a simple, powerful piece of software and its free version is good enough for the most users.

You can use the SuperDuper to clone the HDD’s contents to your new SSD. Make sure you have partitioned it through Disk Utility using any generic USB to SATA adapter. This way, you can make sure the drive is ready to go before you start opening up your computer and moving things.

Click on Copy Now button to start cloning.

The new Apple Macbook 2015 comes with a single USB C port so how would you charge a Macbook 2015 and use the USB at the same time? The solution is to use the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter that Apple sells for 79 dollars. This is how it looks like. It adds three connections: USB-C, HDMI and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. The USB-C can be used for charging and another USB can be used for connecting peripherals.

We saw every one complaining about not being able to charge the Macbook 2015 and use another peripheral such as Mouse as the same time. The answer is yes, you can do it but you will have to cough 79 dollars to add that functionality. We really hoped Apple included the $ 79 accessory in the box but alas, it does not.

The Apple’s idea is that this is supposed to be a universal port and if you would be connecting many peripherals, then we suggest getting another USB to 4 port USB hub. We found one that retails for mere $ 6 so there is no point in not getting one.

Apple Macbook 2015 is a pretty amazing laptop but will it have to be removed from bag or can you keep it inside the bag given the fact that Macbook 2015 is fanless and pretty small just like a tablet? We feel that most of the public will consider it as upgraded Macbook Air which shows the poor marketing done on the Apple’s part.

So unless Apple phases out the Macbook Air which we are guessing they will, this issue will not be solved. Transportation Security Administration a k a TSA will provide some guidance on the point but that means nothing.

Transportation Security Administration at myriad airports will continue to do whatever they want. It shall be noted that Macbook Air 11 inch model is allowed to stay inside the bag most of the time except when you have agents at the airport that do not understand the policy.

Uniq Aircraft+ is an excellent case for Apple iPhone 6. Featuring an aluminum bumper that slides over a separate rubber bumper, it comes with a back plate that slides on to the aluminum bumper’s back. The back plate present on the back contains a magnet which is useful when you are docking your iPhone 6.

Continue reading Uniq Aircraft+ Review for iPhone 6

Magpul is a great looking cheap iPhone 6 case that retails for just 12.93 dollars. It is made of semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer construction provides protection against minor bumps and abrasions. The Magpul iPhone 6 case has compact design that adds minimal bulk to the iPhone 6 and fits like a charm.

The Magpul iPhone 6 case is not a rugged case but can be categorized in semi-rugged case category. It is good enough to provide basic protection in the field. It is made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation and removal, and slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

This Magpul iPhone 6 case has all the required cutouts and openings so that you are able to reach for all buttons and ports easily.

It is available on amazon for $12 and comes in grey, black, pink and brown colors. The one I reviewed (clear) is not available now.