Audio, video or TV product related news, reviews and articles.
While I have always preferred keeping my CDs in their jewel cases, there are times when it can be completely impractical. For instance, when I am in the ranch truck. Since I haven’t sprung for Sirius Satellite Radio in this vehicle, while riding along I instead get to play DJ – switching out CDs as […]
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When I first received my iPod as a gift, I did not think I would get much use from it. After all, there is a pile of dust gathering upon the myriad of portable tape and CD players ( I even have a Diamond Rio 600 still in its box) that I already own. Then,
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Product Requirements: Device: Windows PC running 98SE, 2000 or XP. Digital cameras are available in all sorts of shapes and sizes these days. From the typical run of the mill point and shoot variety that we’re all familiar with, to something a little more exotic like the James Bond Stealth cam that we reviewed here
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Product Requirements: Device: iPod / iPod Mini with dock connector You’ve seen these retractable sync cables for various PDAs, but now they are available for one of my favorite gadgets of all times – the iPod. Brando’s Workshop is now carrying their own branded cables which are available in both USB and FireWire versions. Weighing
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Not counting talk show broadcasts, how many of you still enjoy listening to your tunes via FM radio? Since I purchased my iPod, I rarely listen to the radio anymore. Besides the fact that they play commercials and the same lame songs over and over again, FM radio is just blah when you compare
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Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98 and higher, USB port I love webcams. Most of my family live overseas, and we rely on instant messaging with webcams to stay in contact. I am always eager to try new webcams, and was especially interested in this model from Crayton Electronics. The Qcam 530M is a very
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Product Requirements: Device: 15, 30 and 40GB iPod models The iShield case from Pacific Rim Technologies is not just any old iPod case. This one is built like a tank and can be customized with different colored chrome shells. Made of ABS plastic, the main part of this case is iPod white. The removable chrome
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Product Requirements: A local FM radio station If you read Julie’s and my CES trip report, then by now you know about LobeMan, the product that came from out of nowhere and pleasantly surprised me. No, I was definitely not in the market for an in-ear FM radio when Scott Hynd, their Director of Marketing,
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Like many groups of electronics enthusiasts, audiophiles can be very opinionated about their hobby. When asking such a person to give you advice on the best audio equipment, you may get more information than you bargained for if you aren’t an audiophile yourself. Me, I’m a music lover. But, I do not pretend to be
Etymotic Research ER-4P MicroPro and ER-6 Isolator Earphones Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: 3rd generation Apple iPods I’m going to go out on a limb and say that all iPod owners have one thing in common; they want to protect their device from unsightly scratches and noticeable wear. I think we all know that the number one way to protect an iPod, is with a
RadTech PodSleevz iPod Case Review Read More
The events of October 27th, 2003 still remain fresh in my mind. The day started out innocently enough, but then ended in tragedy, while I was writing a review of an iPod case. The case was not compatible with my 30gb model, and required that I use scissors to extract it <queue Psycho shower scene
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Product Requirements: Will power most portable cassette players, radios, CD players, MiniDisc players, hand-held games, keyboards, calculators, and many other battery operated appliances One of the joys of having a teenager is that when we go on trips, she likes to keep herself entertained with her own collection of portable electronic devices. Whether Sarah is
Merconnet Portable Mini Car MP3/CD Adapter Review Read More
Product Requirements: Up to four home theater components, including: Cable (S/A Explorer and other Cable boxes) or Satellite, TV or TV/VCR , VCR or DVD and Audio equipments, and two AA batteries Is your coffee table starting to look like a wasteland of remote controls? Or perhaps your TV remote has been dropped one to
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Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98, 2000, ME or XP Early this year, I reviewed JetAudio’s iAudio CW200 MP3 Player. I found it to be a great small form factor player, that had enough extra features to overshadow the fact that it was not expandable (no memory card slot) and could not play WMA files. JetAudio’s
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The importance of the VCR can never be overstated when we take a look at the evolution of home and personal entertainment, however it appears that it is now time for the reigning king to step aside. Let’s take a walk through the not so distant past… Most of us have had access to television
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While ‘gearing up’ for our new photography business (Ayngelgraphics), my wife and I found ourselves looking for a good camera bag. We think we found it in the Photo/Video Convertible Bag from RoadWired. The Photo/Video Convertible Bag is medium sized and made from 1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon. RoadWired’s website specifies straps made of seatbelt-grade webbing
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Portable cassette players used to come in two main flavors: the basic walkman, with ear buds or headphones, and models with built-in speakers for more “social” uses. The speakers weren’t ever very good, but then the quality of the cassette recordings wasn’t great either. Portable CD players provide a much better music quality through headphones,
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Product Requirements: Device: Versions available for original and current iPod models Oh iPod, how do I love thee, let me count the ways… I listen to you in the morning, and I listen to you at night. I listen to you at my desk while working, the treadmill while exercising, and on an airplane while
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Product Requirements: Device: 3rd generation iPods: 10gb, 20gb, 30gb, 40gb What features are most important to you when it comes to buying a case for your iPod? Is it looks, protection, price, or usability that comes first on your feature list? If you are anything like me, all of those features are important to you,
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Product Requirements: Device: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Mac OS X Every company is always looking for the “killer app.” The software title that makes everyone just have to get a product. Visicalc was the killer app for the Apple IIe, Lotus and WordPerfect were the killer apps for the original IBM computers and now