Electronics: Jo's Corner

Feelin’ like a panther: Splinter Cell Conviction preview
With Splinter Cell Conviction , Ubisoft wants to make you feel like a panther. Ars recently had the opportunity to preview the co-op campaign for the oft-delayed stealth action game at Toronto Comic Con this past weekend, and the consensus amongst the developers on hand was that they want to turn players into predators. And while it’s hard to tell if they’ve fully succeeded given the short …

Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge $79.99 From Gerber, the 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife is designed to help you endure in the toughest environments. It features an ergonomic grip for comfortable handling and a dependable stainless steel blade with a versatile serrated edge. Additionally, the knife and military-grade nylon sheath are packed with innovative survival tools, including a fire starter, a diamond blade sh…

Gerber 31-000698 Bear Grylls Survival Series Parang, With Nylon Sheath $25.60 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Parang Machete is a modern version of the traditional tribesman machete. Its angled blade is ideal for clearing brush, branches, or tree limbs, and full tang construction boosts durability. This Parang comes with a lanyard cord to enhance grip security, and a military-grade nylon sheath.Parang MacheteAt a Glance:Angle…

Gerber 22-01769 Shard Keychain Tool $1.40 Shard Multi-tool keychain…

Drift DSTBAT Standard Battery $15.00 It’s always handy to have an extra rechargeable lithium battery for your helmet cam. Compatible with the Drift HD170 and Drift Stealth….

Maha Powerex 9 Volt Size Rechargeable NiMH Battery [8.4 Volts, 300mAh] $13.29 Rechargeable Nimh 9 Volt batteries are a wise investment for hobbyists seeking a long-lasting power solution for their high power drain devices….

Brunton PED 1204 Digital Pedometer $17.35 The Brunton Digital Pedometer eliminates guesswork as to how long your favorite run is. The Digital Pedometer incorporates a basic count-up timer and a filter function for accurate registration, whether you run or walk. Keep track in miles or kilometers, and count calories you’ve burned as you work out with this Brunton pedometer….

Transcend 32 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS32GSDHC6 $36.06 Transcend 32GB Secure Digtial High Capacity (SDHC) Card – Class 6 TS32GSDHC6 Flash Memory…

4 in 1 Mini USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader Writer SD MINISD MMC MOBILE RSMMC – Compatible with Sony, SanDisk, Toshiba, Lexar $0.01 With this handy compact USB device you can easily read and write to digital memory cards! Not only can you quickly and easily access data on your memory cards, but you can turn your card into a mobile flash storage device! Just insert card into the reader, connect reader to any available USB port and you are ready to transfer photos, music, video or any other files.With this handy compact USB devi…

Buffalo Technology MiniStation Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive with Shock Protection HD-PNT1.0U3BS (Silver) $140.39 MiniStation Plus offers high performance USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight shock proof chassis. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac, providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps. MiniStation Plus occupies minimal space and it’s USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source;…

OGIO Metro Backpack $52.50 The core of OGIO’s street pack lineup offers padded side-entry laptop sleeve, dedicated accessory storage, and a fleece-lined audio pocket. Behind its distinctive quilted half-moon pocket is additional fleece-lined storage for a mouse, power cord, and other tech gear. 21″h x 14″w x 9.5″d, 2200 Cu.In/36 L, 2.46 Lbs/1.1 Kg, 400 x 400 dobby pindot nylon / 600D poly….