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What if instead of buying a new phone every two years, you just swapped out the parts that needed upgrading? That's the idea behind modular smartphone cases, and when I first got my hands on one, I genuinely couldn't stop thinking about it. Here's what the concept gets right, what it gets wrong, and why the idea refuses to die even years later. What Is a Modular Smartphone Case? A modular smartphone case is a system where the back of your phone snaps into a modular frame that accepts interchangeable "modules" — small hardware add-ons that clip or slide into a standardized slot. The idea is to let users customize and upgrade their phone's capabilities without buying an entirely new device. Modules can add things like: extra battery capacity, a better camera lens, a projector, a heart rate monitor, a higher-end speaker, or even game controller buttons. Each module clicks in and out in seconds. The Version I Tested The case I tried fit over my existing sma...

When Microsoft first said they're unveiling Surface 3. some people immediately thought about Windows RT version. However, windows RT versions of surfaces were failure so far. Why would Microsoft make that mistake again? The answer is, Surface 3 actually has Windows 8.1 and comes with free 1 year of office 360. Then what are the differences? Here's the truth. Name Microsoft Surface 3 Microsoft Surface Pro 3   Lowest Price      $599.00 $1,090.00 Dimensions 10.52 by 7.36 by 0.34 inches 7.93 x 11.5 x 0.36 inches Weight 1.37 lb 1.76 lb Processor Speed 1.6 GHz 1.9 GHz RAM 4 GB 8 GB Storage Capacity (as Tested) 128 GB 256 GB Storage Type SSD SSD Screen Size 10.8 inches 12 inches Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 pixels 2,160 x 1,440 pixels Wi-Fi (802.11x) Compatibility 2.4GHz/5GHz 2.4GHz/5GHz Battery Life 9 hours 52 minutes 8 hours 55 minutes So, looking at the price and size, surface 3 is most likely targeted for ipad users that want to work. Surfafce 3 is more like square sha...