Macbook Air/Pro Flush SD Storage - The Mini Drive

The Macbook Air/Pro comes with the very convenient SD slot. The hassle however is the card jutting out of the slot making it difficult to handle and putting it in and out of sleeves. This is when the mini drive comes in handy.

"TheMiniDrive" sits flush with the mac once inserted into the slot. The clever design is actually a micro SD adapter which takes in the card sideways thus saving space. I got mine delivered pretty quick and installed it right away and am extremely happy with the product. This is a must have especially if you are a Macbook Air user.
 In their own words:

TheMiniDrive storage expansion cards for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display. Just slide it into the SD slot on the side of your MacBook and instantly boost your storage capacity. With up to 128GB available, you can store up to 62,000 photos, 32,000 songs or 1920 minutes of Full HD video.

You can buy it at: http://www.theminidrive.com/

Regular SD

Regular SD inserted fully

TheMiniDrive

Side by side comparison

Micro SD has been inserted

Inserting the installed drive

Fully inserted

Sits flush with the surface

Top view with the drive inserted

Macbook Air Case - Thule Gauntlet Tmas-113

I was searching for a sleeve for my macbook air 13" model. My main concerns where,

• A slim sleeve with snug fit
• Water resistance
• Easy to carry
• Amble protection agains mild bumps
• Good aesthetics and design
• Soft padding inside
• Ease of pushing in and pulling out the mac
• No zip [ to avoid corner scratches ]

 My search ended at the Thule Gauntlet Tmas-113. Thule Sweden is no stranger to adventure sports and outdoor accessories. In their own words 

"Thule was established in Sweden in 1942. And ever since then, we've made it our business to bring you closer to the world and your passion for life. We are an international group of people united by our own passion for helping active families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Thule helps you transport anything you care for safely, easily and in style so that you are free to live your active life. We believe in the value of an active life – whether you're in the city or the great outdoors. For our own health and happiness as human beings, and ultimately for the respect and care we then give to the world around us.

Whatever your passion, whatever your pursuit. Wherever you're going, whatever you're bringing. With Thule, you're free to live your active life to the full." -source www.thule.com

So I went online and ordered one for my macbook air. After an eager wait of about one week it finally arrived. Carefully opened the pack and there it was a beauty in perfection

Soft inside for cushioning and preventing scratch

The extended pocket flap bends to provide an extra seal

There is no stitching on the sides for better water resistance 

Velcro instead of zips to prevent corner scratches

The larger inlet helps insert and take out the macbook with ease.

Fits perfectly and stays secure.

This is the view with the mac inside. Still very slim.

I have been using the sleeve for a couple of days and I must say that I am extremely happy with the buy.

Harman Kardon - Nova

Was in search of a pair of compact elegant and discreet speakers for my bedroom since my trusty amp died out on me. I was not in a mood to buy another chunky amp and bookshelves. So I went shop hopping and auditioning. Finally heard this beauty and fell in love with it. The sound is crisp and clear with ample bass. The drivers produce 40 watts RMS and has enough and more power for the bedroom or even a moderately sized hall. Delight about the buy and no regrets.

Specifications
• Power supply: 19V DC, 3A
• Power consumption: 57W maximum, <0.5W eco-standby mode
• Speaker channel number: 2
• Transducers: 2.5’’(63mm) for woofer, 1.25’’(35mm) for tweeter.
• Amplifier power: 2*20W woofer+2*20W tweeter
• Frequency response: 55Hz to 20kHz (-6dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 85dB at rated power (A-weighting)
• Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range: 2.402 - 2.480gHz
• Bluetooth® transmitter power: Max. 4dBm
• Bluetooth® transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK

Simple Cable Managemant

Here is neat simple method I use to store cable bundles. This can be a very simple solution for cables of any size or shape.

Aquarium Air Pump / Aerator

Aquarium Air Pump / Aerator:

Here is how an Aquarium Air Pump works....

This is a fascinating little device that we have been using for years. I have liked its operation for its straight forward operation and efficiency. Here is a short video I made explaining its operation.