Cooler Master Musketeer III Tube Amplifier Review
Motherboards.org :: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Sure it might be a novel idea, and an easy way to get a front audio port, but what did you guys really expect – that a $50 audio “enhancer” could turn terrible, bottom of the barrel audio ICs around, and pump theater quality surround sound out of any speakers. Does the product do what it says it can – that being, to warm up, and humanize the audio – yes.
BenQ IMS-100 Mobile Bluetooth Speaker
Daily CE :: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
“Here’s an interesting concept. BenQ has released a mobile Bluetooth speaker that would let you connect the device to a cell phone with music playback capabilities via Bluetooth and listen through an external speaker. It works with all CD players, MP3 players and cell phones either wirelessly or via line-in cable, according to the company.”
The Search for The Perfect TV Set
The Tech Zone :: Monday, August 14, 2006
Trying to second guess consumer buying habits can put you in the funny farm. We were positive that the World Cup would get people crowding stores to grab up new LCD, plasma and projection HDTV sets. Crap! If it weren’t for the head butt, retailers and manufacturers would have swore the games had been cancelled. How could we have underestimated the draw? Let’s look beyond “conventional” wisdom.
The Egg Music Player
Daily CE :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“Korean design firms are great. They know how to make consumer electronics fun, literally. Fear the EGGE, the egg-like music player. Aesthetically, it’s one of the smallest players in the market with a sleek design and a number of interesting features.”
Antec Fusion HTPC Media Center Enclosure Review
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“I would rate the Antec Fusion very high on the list of home theater enclosures to purchase. As a personal attestation to the Fusion’s high quality, I feel obligated to share that out of all the many cases I have reviewed for VH, I previously had only kept one for myself… the Fusion now takes that number to 2”
Hauppauge MediaMVP Networked Media Player Review
Big Bruin :: Monday, August 14, 2006
The Hauppauge MediaMVP connects to your wired local area network and has the ability to view many video formats such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and DivX, as well as several popular audio formats like MP3, WMA and Internet radio. Could this device replace the need for a computer to be connected to your TV? Let’s take a look and see if this is a viable option.
The Simpsons: Season 8 DVD Review
Boost Mobile Gaming :: Monday, August 14, 2006
The highly anticipated eighth season of The Simpsons finally comes to DVD, packed with extras containing 550 hilarious minutes of comedy. Season 8 hosts classic episodes like ‘The Homer They Fall’ where Homer boxes Drederick Tatum (aka Mike Tyson), ‘Lisa’s Date with Density’ where Lisa dates Nelson the bully and ‘Homer’s Enemy’ where Frank Grimes can’t stand Homer’s unbelievable life.
5 Ways to Watch TV on the Computer
Big Bruin :: Monday, August 14, 2006
Over the last several years, computers have worked their way out of the office and into just about every aspect of our daily lives. Home computers are no longer boring beige boxes destined for an existence revolving around e-mails and personal finances. They can also be the key to our personal entertainment that allows us to immerse ourselves in games, music, movies, and television (TV). This Tech Tip will focus on the television portion of the list above, and will take a look at five ways in which just about anyone can enjoy watching television on their computer monitor.
nMedia HTPC 300 Case
Think Computers :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“So you want to build a quiet HTPC do you? Where do you go to find that case that is just what you want or need? Sure lots of companies make HTPC cases, but why not go to a company that specializes in them, a company that is known for making well designed and high quality cases. That company would be Nmedia, and today for review I have their latest offering the HTPC 280. This case has lots of features and looks great, pair it with some other Nmedia products and you have the makings of possibly the best HTPC system out there today. ”
Altec Lansing AHP612 Headphones
DesignTechnica :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“Altec Lansing, a name well known in the world of PC audio, has been hard at work since 1941 producing what they feel is high-end audio equipment. One of their latest releases is the AHP612 wireless stereo headphones that make use of omni-directional 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver what Altec Lansing calls “clear, accurate” sound through walls and floors up to 150 feet away. Many wireless headphones which make this claim have problems delivering on their promise – do the AHP612 headphones pass the muster, or is Altec Lansing hurting their image of quality products by failing to deliver? Read on to find out. ”
The Future of iTunes Movie Rentals
OS Weekly :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“When Friday night rolls around, what type of entertainment do you choose to partake of? To many, dinner and a movie constitutes a night out, and whether you choose to head out to the theater or go to your local video rental store, options are available in abundance.”
Samsung HP-S5053 Review
Windows A to Z :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“Samsung has certainly had its share of excellent televisions on the market. They’ve just recently came out with the HP-S5053 50″ HDTV plasma TV that looks very promising to hold their reputation for making only the best. WindowsAtoZ.com’s full review will tell you all you need to know about the new Samsung HP-S5053.”
Podstar iPod Video and Nano Case Review
Maxit Mag :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“iPod cases with a dark personality? These protective casings will turn your iPod into a real horny little devil. Elaborate designs with their own splash of originality will help make your mp3 player stand out from the crowd.
From Big Top to Darkside, these ipod cases offer maximum protection in a devishly wicked design. Rubber casing with horns and tail, carabiner hook for easy clipping, numbered dog tag for identification and limited edition collector’s card make for an interesting package.
Bluetooth iPod Accessories
Blue Tomorrow :: Monday, August 14, 2006
“There have been rumors circulating the internet that Apple will eventually add Bluetooth technology to the iPod. In the meantime, many people want the ability to stream music wirelessly directly from their iPod now. So here is a list of accessories that will give your iPod Bluetooth functionality.
Pioneer DV-490V DVD Player Review
Design Technica :: Friday, August 11, 2006
“With HD DVD and Blu-Ray on the horizon, it’s no surprise that companies are starting to sell regular DVD players at all-time low prices. Case-in-point is the new Pioneer DV-490V DVD player which can be had for just under a 100 dollars. Now because this is Pioneer’s most entry-level DVD player, there are going to be some obvious compromises, which we will cover in this review. Also keep in mind that because DVD technology has been around forever, there are a few treats that come with the DV-490V which you might not expect from a player in this price range.”
Philips SBA1500 Portable Speaker System
Daily CE :: Thursday, August 10, 2006
“Philips, the makers of cool and sleek CE devices, has released a pair of portable speaker units that look stunning.”
Pioneer Inno Review
Digital Trends :: Thursday, August 10, 2006
“XM Radio junkies have another enabler for their obsession with their favorite satellite programs, with the new Pioneer Inno portable XM Radio player.”
Slim Devices First Look
Digital Trends :: Thursday, August 10, 2006
“You may think you have the best sounding, best looking home entertainment system on the block. Your 50” plasma, TiVo, Blu-ray Disc player and Xbox 360 may be lacking one serious addition however: the Slim Devices Transporter.”
