DLO HomeDock for iPod Review
Cool Tech Zone :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
“The number of iPod docks that are available for the world’s most popular music player is amazing. Just recently, we evaluated Kensington’s Entertainment Dock 500 for iPod, and we liked it quite a bit. Similarly, DLO, a relatively new name in the world of consumer electronics, has an entire line of iPod exclusive accessories that will make you give DLO a second consideration. Since DLO is dedicated to producing iPod exclusive gadgets, we expect to see quality products from a company that could very easily damage its reputation with carelessness.”
Intel Viiv vs. AMD Live! – Comparing the HTPC Standards
Tweak Town :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
“Today we at TweakTown hope to put the myths to rest and describe exactly what should be conjured up whenever someone speaks about Digital Home. We looked at Intel’s Viiv standard recently but today we’re taking a deeper look and comparing Viiv against the AMD Live! standard.”
Altec Lansing iM9 Portable Audio System Review 
XYZ Computing :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
There are already a lot of very good iPod speakers on the market but more keep coming every month. With so many iPod owners out there, a lot of people are interested in accessorizing their MP3 player. Speakers are a popular choice because they allow the iPod to be used without headphones, as you would at home or at a party. The speakers we are looking at this time are the Altec Lansing iM9. This is high-end set of portable speakers which is designed to compete with products like the iM7 and Logitech’s mm50. It features a portable design and a rugged build which is meant to handle all the rigors of mobile use. If nothing else, this is one of the cooler looking set of iPod speakers on the market, so it’s worth a look.
How To Use Car Audio On Your PC
Hardware 3d :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Car audio is recognized for its chest pounding subwoofers and powerful amplifiers. Often, people wish to setup a system of equal perfomance in their home, but either fail to deliver due to poor, overpriced home audio equipment, or end up spending thousands. But you really don’t have to go mainstream. There are ways to get around using expensive home audio; one of which is to port a car audio setup to work with your PC.”
Antec Fusion
Overclockers Online :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
We generally don’t find many mATX multimedia cases tailored for an overclocker. These cases are generally cramped resulting in terrible airflow and high temperatures. The Antec Fusion has resolved that issue. Its spacious interior allows for some of the larger heatsinks and the two 120mm tri-speed fans does wonders on reducing the overall system temperature.
World’s First Yo-Yo MP3 Player
Daily CE :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
“It’s a very simple music player (I couldn’t find too many details on this) with storage capacity to store up to 200 songs and Bluetooth wireless technology for headphones connectivity. That’s pretty standard, isn’t it?”
KEF KHT-3005 Home Theater Surround Sound Speakers Review
Cool Tech Zone :: Thursday, August 31, 2006
“There are products, despite their steep price tags, that make you go wow. That’s the case with KEF’s KHT-3005 home theater surround sound speakers. While the steep price tags are hardly worth it for many high-end speaker units we see in the market, select manufacturers play the bargain game and yield successful and tasteful products. We will ruin the surprise and tell you that KEF’s KHT-3005 impressed us immensely. Read on for more details…”
DVD Insider #66 – Mobile Entertainment – Bring It On
DVD Insider :: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Nothing more stressful for a parent than a daughter trying out for the cheer squad. Well OK there is keeping up with their content “needs” (hey, it’s the business we’re in!!!) which means anytime, anywhere, everywhere, all the time. It’s driving storage thru the roof. It’s driving Tellywood nuts. Both sides say simply…Bring It On!!!
HDCP – An Introductory Guide to the most debated Digital Content Protection
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Discover what HDCP is all about, why it impacts your HDTV viewing, and how it works. Is there an alternative to non-complaint HDTV devices – what about HDCP strippers? 5/4/2006 4:28 AM
How-it-Works: Flat-panel LCD Display Technology
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Monday, August 28, 2006
What is LCD display technology, and how do LCD panels work? Discover more in this illustrated how-it-works flat-panel LCD TV guide. 6/16/2006 1:24 PM
Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones Review
OCIA :: Monday, August 28, 2006
“The headphones are packaged in a very attractive box with the black and green Razer motif inside of a blister pack. They are part of the Barracuda Integrated Audio System (IAS), which consists of the HP-1 headphones and the AC-1 Gaming Soundcard. The soundcard is not quite ready for release, but hopefully they will soon will allow me to give you a review of the whole system. The headphones, though designed to be used with the AC-1 to get “the best gaming audio experience in the world today”, can also be used with any soundcard, either integrated in the motherboard or PCI.”
SanDisk Is No iPod Killer
Cool Tech Zone :: Monday, August 28, 2006
“The industry is buzzing with SanDisk’s latest announcement to introduce a new MP3 player, the Sansa e280, with 8GB of storage for only $249.99. SanDisk is also planning a 30 percent price cut from its current generation of music players. Because of this shift in strategy, people somehow believe SanDisk is going to kill, or at least injure, Apple and its iPod family of music players. There’s no way that’s going to happen. Allow me to explain.”
Creative Labs blames nVidia for the X-Fi issues
NGOHQ :: Monday, August 28, 2006
A few months ago we reported about the X-Fi and nForce-4 compatibility issues. This story still develops and Creative is giving us some more headlines. A Creative fan site has published an update from Creative Labs regarding the issues.
Media Encoding Performance: AMD Vs. Intel
Lost Circuits :: Monday, August 28, 2006
Arguably, the biggest factor driving the computer industry is gaming. However, the home entertainment sector, especially encoding of audiovisual content, is becoming increasingly important as well. Ripping and editing software ranges from super-expensive studio editions to free downloads. Each program has its own quirks, favoring either Intel’s or AMD’s processors. We took LAME, Dr. DiVX, NeroVision4 and Monkey’s Audio as representatives of the inexpensive (or free software) and ran AMD’s dual core CPUs as well as Intel’s Core2 Duos through the paces. One issue to keep in mind is that not all programs are multithreaded, this is particularly true for audio stream-encoding, however, multiple cores can take care of multiple audio streams in parallel.
Are Plasma TVs Really Better than Other Types of TVs?
About Home Theater :: Monday, August 28, 2006
Plasma television is finally becoming a viable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available
The Sopranos Coming to HD-DVD
About Home Theater :: Monday, August 28, 2006
HBO has made an announcment that Season 6 of America’s favorite dysfunctional family, The Sopranos, will be released on HD-DVD in November, with a followup release on Blu-ray Disc planned
Yamaha RX-797 Stereo Receiver with XM Satellite Radio
About Home Theater :: Monday, August 28, 2006
If surround sound is not your thing, or you are looking for a second room receiver, then check out the Yamaha RX797 stereo receiver. Features include; XM Satellite/AM/FM Tuner, 100WPC
Lite On Scheduled to Deliver HD DVD Players for Xbox 360
Burn World :: Monday, August 28, 2006
Lite-On IT Corp. is reported to begin shipping Microsoft stand-alone high-density digital versatile disc (HD DVD) players for Xbox360 game consoles in the first quarter of 2007, Lite-On’s another big windfall after landing orders to supply DVD-ROM players for Xbox360s.
Onkyo D-TK10 Speakers
Digital Trends :: Monday, August 28, 2006
“What would speakers sound like if they had the acoustic quality found in high-end guitar construction? Those with $2,000 in their pockets will be able to find out via the new Onkyo D-TK10 speakers.”
Westinghouse Digital LVM-37w3 37-Inch LCD Monitor With 1080p
About.com :: Monday, August 28, 2006
The Westinghouse Digital LVM-37w3 is a 37-inch 16×9 LCD monitor with 1080p native resolution capability. With most Plasma and LCD televisions offering only (852×480) 480p or (1280×720) 720p native… 8/15/2006 3:00 AM
XM Experience
Ultimate AV :: Monday, August 28, 2006
Head over to The XM Experience resource center, where you’ll learn everything you need to know to start enjoying XM today.
M:I3’s Triple Threat And A New All-In-One Front Projection System From Hasbro
Ultimate AV :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Mission: Impossible 3 bowing on Blu-ray, DVD and HD DVD in October; an all-in-one projector solution from Hasbro (yes, that Hasbro!) for $300.
Ricoh Pioneers Combined Blu-Ray / HD-DVD Reader
DVD Recorder World :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Ricoh has announced that it has developed a component that can read both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray discs.
Add style to your home theater – Poster Light Boxes
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Poster Light Boxes – for a unique finishing touch to your home theater!
60-Inch and Larger Projection Televisions
About.com :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
The NFL and NCAA college football seasons, the Baseball World Series, and the new Fall television season are some of the big television events in store for avid sports fans… 8/14/2006 2:52 AM
The Great Audio Cable Debate
Ultimate AV :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
The effect of cables on the sound passing through them is hotly debated throughout the audio community. UAV talks to experts about the factors that could influence the sound of audio cables.
Mitsubishi WD-57731
Ultimate AV :: Sunday, August 27, 2006
How things have changed. Just a couple of years ago, bringing a 57-inch TV into my studio meant wrestling with a 300-pound gorilla of metal, glass, plastic, and particle board. I’m still trying to figure out how to get my 51-inch Hitachi CRT out of its room so new flooring can be installed. But when Mitsubishi delivered their new WD-57731 for review, I could almost have moved its 88 lbs. by myself had it been in a more compact package. As it was, two delivery persons hauled it into my house without breaking a sweat.
LG Wins ‘European Digital Video Recorder Of The Year’
DVD Recorder World :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
LG has won three awards in the 2006 EISA Awards including ‘European Digital Video Recorder 2006-2007’ for the LG RH200MHS. The official award ceremony will be on September 1st at IFA Berlin.
