Audio, Video, TV

Audio, video or TV product related news, reviews and articles.

Sony Ericsson Stereo Bluetooth HBH-IS800 Headset Review

Like many people, I own quite a few headphones.  These days all handheld devices we purchase come with a free corded headphone which most of the time are of crappy sound quality.   But what if I want great quality sound but without the mess of a snaking cable dangling down to my Bluetooth enabled media […]

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ViewSonic’s sub $100, Full HD media player now available

Hoping to enjoy the same popularity as the WD TV and Popcorn Hour, the new ViewSonic VMP70 is yet another media player for your TV. The VMP70 boasts more compatible video and audio formats than any other player (MPEG 1/2/4, DivX/Xvid, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB, WMA, MP3, DTS, OGG, AAC, (2-channel), Real Audio, JPG, JPEG,

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Scosche tapSTICK Review

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The biggest complaint with the current iPod Shuffle is that you can’t use it with your favorite earbuds. The earbuds that ship with the Shuffle include an in-line controller for adjusting volume and controlling playback. Without the stock buds, you can’t control the Shuffle at all. People hollered and Scosche listened. Their tapSTICK product is

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Vestalife unveils three new iPod speaker docks

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Vestalife recently revealed three new models of their line of insect-inspired iPod and iPhone-compatible speaker docks.  The Ladybug II ($100) is larger than the previous Ladybug model, and claims enhanced sound over its predecessor, while the Firefly (pictured) promises a wider soundstage and features a very appealing organic design for $130.  The top end is

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Scan your ears for a custom earbud fit – Yurbuds

Yurbuds are $19.95 adapters that fit directly over your favorite earbuds or Bluetooth device and are made to be comfortable for hours while providing excellent sound quality. Yurbuds are specifically designed to capture the full frequency range of sound and channel it into the ear while helping to reduce the risk of hearing loss at

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Here’s a man wall for your man cave

The “world’s first” Man Wall includes four flat-screen HDTV (all operated by one remote). There’s a 42″ Vizio and three 26″ Vizios. You also get a 1000 watt 5.1 home theater system, a DVD player with a 5-disc changer, wireless surround sound speakers, an iPod dock, a live 7-foot sports ticker (with a year of

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Bluetooth Laptop Speakers – Creative Inspire S2

Check out the new sleek and compact wireless Inspire S2 speaker system from Creative. This 2.1 system includes a 17-watt subwoofer and 2 palm sized satellite speakers. It makes a great companion for notebooks, PCs or mobile devices and provides wireless music playback via its built-in wireless receiver (using the apt-X Audio Codec) or any

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Be in the movies with Yoostar

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Think you would make a better Sarah Connor?  Or maybe you see yourself as a natural addition to Mad Men or Sesame Street?  With the Yoostar system, it’s possible to insert yourself as a character from one of your favorite movies and then share your scene-chewing with others.    Think of it as Rock Band

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ScanSound Right-BUD Stereo Headset for iPhone Review

Like many states, it’s the law to use hands-free headsets when driving.  I always like using bluetooth headsets but it gets annoying when I forget to charge it or it just runs out of battery right when I’m in the middle of a call.  The iPhone’s two-eared stereo headset is ok for music and the

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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema – a Webcam with True 720p HD

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I’ve had the pleasure of getting to play with the new Microsoft LifeCam Cinema and I am impressed.  I haven’t tried any other HD webcams but compared to my previous webcam, the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is far superior.  To make this review simple, I compared the QuickCam Pro 9000 that I purchased in March 2009

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BlueMic announces the Eyeball 2.0 Webcam

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I became a big fan of BlueMic products after reviewing thei BlueMic Snowflake microphone. Today they are announcing the Eyeball 2.0 – its next generation Web camera with built-in microphone. Now featuring a higher-quality lens and 2-megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels), Eyeball 2.0 is a plug-and-play webcam with professional-class, digital audio. It is available

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Diamond Mini-Rockers Review

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Let me start by saying that these Diamond Mini-Rockers are probably the best sounding small speakers I’ve ever heard. I kept asking people to listen to them, to see if I was imagining it, but everyone who listened to these speakers was impressed. The Mini-Rockers are rated at 4 watts, they’re only 4×2 inches, the

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Capture extreme HD footage with the VholdR ContourHD Helmet Cam

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VholdR has just announced the ContourHD 1080p, a wearable HD camcorder that includes a series of mounts for your goggles, helmet, handle bars, vehicle, or anywhere else you want to attach it. It’s the world’s first wearable camcorder that can capture and share 1080p video (1920×1280). It has a water resistant aluminum and fiberglass body

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NIX TS08C Digital Cordless Picture Frame Review

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Displaying your vacation pictures, and videos, has never been easier!  The NIX TS08C Cordless Picture Frame with its auto-rotating screen and touch controls makes it fun to share your pictures and videos with your friends and the whole family.  And did I mention that you can drop the power cord because it has a rechargeable

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Diamond USB Display Adapter Pro Review

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If you have ever had a multi-monitor setup you know the added productivity it can provide.   The Diamond USB Display Adapter is a simple device that allows you to add an additional monitor using a spare USB port.  The adapter is basically a portable video card that works with your Mac or PC. The Diamond

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Jaguar plans to include HD radio as standard in future models

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Today Jaguar announced that HD radio will become a standard feature in their existing XKR and XFR models, and in their upcoming flagship model, the XJ.  HD radio will remain an option in the XK and XF models. While it might be easy to dismiss this as news that is only relevant for the filthy

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iFrogz EarPollution Timbre w/microphone Earbuds Review

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language defines “timbre” as “The combination of qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume.” The iFrogz folks do get their own joke. Their websites says the EarPollution Timbre earbuds feature “clean bass and you guessed it, outstanding audio “timbre”

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