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RIM BlackBerry Bold

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:58:21 -0400

The BlackBerry Bold (aka RIM BlackBerry 9000) is the latest smartphone (available August 21, 2008) from RIM to be released by AT&T on November 4th 2008, for $299 with a 2-year contract. Earlier retail estimates were expected to be around $300 - $400, but this latest release hints that it will probably be much higher. The Bold has high-speed data connectivity with support for 3G networks (quad-band EDGE and tri-band HSDPA) and WiFi (802.11 a/b/g). Other improvements over the BlackBerry Curve including a doubling of CPU speed to 624 MHz and a doubling of screen resolution to 480 x 320 resolution...

Thriller 25

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:47:57 -0500

Thriller 25 is the 25th anniversary re-release of Michael Jackson's popular Thriller album originally released in 1982. Additional material has been added to the album thanks to the collaboration of contemporary artists will.i.am and Kanye West. The album also includes a DVD featuring several Micheal Jackson videos, and a Thriller booklet. The album was released February 12th, 2008 by Legacy Recordings, the re-issue division of Sony BMG. Track listing Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Jackson) - 6:03 Baby Be Mine (Temperton) - 4:20 The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) (Jackson) - 3:42 Thriller (Temperton) - 5:58 Beat It (Jackson) - 4:18...

Apple iPhone 3GS

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:08:12 -0400

The iPhone 3GS is the successor to the iPhone 3G that features the same outer design but offers redesigned and upgraded internals. Apple claims the "S" stands for Speed (iPhone 3G Speed) and sees more powerful internal processing to offer a faster experience. According to Apple the apps open twice as fast as regular 3G, and web browsing is up to 3 times as fast. The other aspects of the iPhone that have undergone upgrades are the camera, internal battery and more built-in features such as Nike+. Differences between iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S upgrade to 3MP camera with auto-focus...

Palm Pre

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:43:02 -0500

Introduced at CES 2009, the Pre is a new long-awaited smartphone from Palm. Featuring a 3.1" multitouch display along with a full QWERTY keyboard, it is one of the first smartphones to feature both types of user interaction. It also has a 3MP camera, complete with LED flash and 8GB of built-in storage. Palm aims to make the Pre the #1 competitor to the Apple iPhone by making it more fully featured than Apple's solution. The Pre will be exclusively with Sprint for the first half of 2009, although a launch date or MSRP have not been announced. A UMTS 3G...

Nokia N97

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:35:07 -0500

The Nokia N97 is a touchscreen phone which slides open to reveal a small QWERTY keyboard. The screen can be angled, allowing the consumer to use the phone as a mini-computer to browse the web or write e-mails. The battery is capable of 1.5 days of audio playback or 4.5 hours of video, making it good for a movie every so often but not a device to rely on for long flight. It has A-GPS and 32GB of onboard memory along with a microSD expansion slot. The touchscreen is 3.5 inch and has a 16:9 aspect ration, 640 x 360 pixel....

Samsung 7 Series (2009)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:35:49 -0500

Also known as the 750 Series, the 7 Series line of televisions represents Samsung's highest end LCD HDTVs that use regular CCFL backlighting solution as opposed to the newer LED backlights. This 2009 line continues the 7 Series brand introduced in 2008, and upgrades the sets to contain the top of the line features of 2009 which includes a 1080p native resolution, 240Hz motion compensation technology, deep Internet connectivity and expanded digital media format support. These features make the line comparable to Samsung's flagship Luxia 8000 Series, with the only difference found with the different backlight technologies, which results in a...

Amazon Kindle DX

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:02:53 -0400

The Kindle DX from Amazon is the most recent addition to Amazon's popular line of eBook Reader devices. Introduced in May 2009, the Kindle DX is the largest Kindle available with a screen size of 9.7". Most of the technology in the Kindle DX is found in the previous Kindle 2 with the main differences coming in the size of the display, and the size of the internal memory clocking in at 4GB (3.3GB usable). Other differences include native PDF support (other Kindles require conversion) and auto-rotation from portrait to landscape. The Kindle DX retains the same WhisperNet wireless technology as the Kindle...

HTC Magic

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:33:23 -0500

The HTC Magic is an Android powered mobile phone and is also known as the Android G2. Hooked directly into Google's services such as mail, maps, search and other features, the phone has access to the Android market of applications. This market is stocked with applications and games, and Google fanatics who will continue to make more as time goes on. The HTC Magic offers a video recording capability and makes it easy to publish the video directly to YouTube right from the phone. It incorporates a high speed 3.5G network connection with a Wi-Fi connection. The 3.2 inch HVGA screen...

Twitter

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:37:11 -0400

Twitter is a social networking site founded in 2006 as a service to allow friends and co-workers to communicate and stay up to date with each other through the use of tweets. Tweets are 140 character length messages which answer the basic question, "what are you doing?". Users publish these tweets to their profile pages and everyone who has signed up to follow that particular user will receive the tweets as well. This micro-blogging framework has enabled news organizations, politicians and celebrities to interact with the community of users and provide real time updates in a way traditional media (newspapers, blogs,...

iTunes

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:56:34 -0500

iTunes is a digital media player application that is used to organize and play digital music and video files while also interacting with the popular iPod and iPhone devices. iTunes also interacts with the iTunes Store via the the Internet to download and purchase music, music videos, television shows, iPod game, audiobooks, podcasts, films, and movie rentals. iTunes was originally released on January 9, 2001 and is available for free download for Mac OS X, and Windows Vista/XP. iTunes cannot be run natively on a Linux-based O/S, however, it can be run using Wine Windows compatiblity layer. The current version is...

Magellan Crossover GPS

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:25:31 -0400

Magellan's Crossover GPS receiver is a model meant to cater toward those you want all the features of handheld and automotive GPS units in one product. It features all of the standard auto-navigation GPS features (city maps, clear view, Points of Interest, spoken directions, etc.) and and combines them with outdoor, topographic maps ideal for hiking. The Crossover GPS hosts a 3.5-inch diagonal, touch-screen display and can mark waypoints along hiking trails for future reference. The unit has an eight-hour battery life and can be upgraded to receive real-time traffic updates. Features 3.5-inch diagonal, touch-screen display Standard automotive features (clear view,...

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:29:11 -0500

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is the successor to 2008’s PowerShot SX110 IS. This mid-level compact digital camera differs from its predecessor by improving several features relating to image quality and usability. The SX200 IS features a 12.1 megapixel DIGIC IV image processor, a 12x wide angle optical zoom lens and a rechargeable Li-ion battery. This compact camera can also capture 720p HD video. This is a moderate improvement over 2008’s model, which featured a more limited 9 megapixel DIGIC III processor, a 10x optical zoom and no support for HD video recording. Less experienced photographers will appreciate Canon’s integrated “Scene...

LG 60PS11

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:02:20 -0400

The LG 60PS11 is a 60" Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV from LG's 2009 PS series. It has a feature set very similar to the LG 60PS60 but does not have the single-layer panel that makes the panel look like a single pane of glass nor does it have THX Display certification. With the exception of these two features the 60PS11 appears to be very similar to the slightly more feature-rich 60PS60. It has 3 HDMI ports for digital input and a USB 2.0 port for displaying photos or playing music from a memory stick. It has 2 ISF calibration modes...

Sennheiser MM50 iP

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:38 -0400

The Sennheiser MM50 iP are in-ear headphones that are specifically designed to be used with the Apple iPhone or iPod. The ear-buds offer Sennheiser quality sound and come with three sleeve size choices for ultimate comfort and ambiant noise isolation. These headphones give a natural sound reproduction with a high dynamic and very good bass response. There is an in-line microphone with answer/end button allowing you to take calls on the fly, without having to dig out your iPhone. The Sennheiser MM50 iP are available in black with chrome or white. Features Natural sound reproduction and high dynamics Integrated in-line microphone...

Acer X1160PZ

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:08:32 -0400

The Acer X1160PZ is one of the many DLP projectors designed and created by Acer. It is is a fairly standard product, with a slightly smaller native resolution than comparable Acer projectors. It comes with an economic mode that gets more hours out of the lamps and costs the consumer less money in the long run. The Acer X1160PZ uses a Best Color Tracking technology to make the picture smother and more detailed than projectors without something similiar. The product comes with a one year warranty and weighs 5.1 lbs, making it lighter than the average projector even though it doesn't...

Sony BDV-IS1000

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:46:01 -0400

The Sony BDV-IS1000 is a Blu-ray disc, 5.1 speaker home theater system offered by Sony. The main unit is a Blu-ray disc player (profile 1.1) capable of playing virtually any disc format and is wireless multi-room audio ready allowing you to listen to your favorite music in any room with the optional S-Air transmitter and AirStation client. There are dual HDMI inputs as well as composite and component inputs for other devices and features an HDMI output with with 1080p upscaling. 5.1 surround sound is provided by a passive 100W subwoofer and five golf ball sized speakers. The included WAHT-SA10 S-AIR...

Nikon D70s

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:42:09 -0400

The D70s builds on the success of its popular predecessor, the D70, with multiple internal and external refinements including an improved autofocus system, larger LCD monitor, the addition of a remote cord port, new graphic user interface, among several other enhancements. Designed for a broad range of consumers from experienced and amateur photographers to beginning photo enthusiasts and hobbyists, the D70s offers a proven track record of superior image quality, robust performance, and advanced new features. Its DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity. An improved autofocus system delivers enhanced performance, especially...

Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:39:33 -0400

Google Chrome OS is a free open source, lightweight operating system designed and optimized for web use, and will mainly be targetted to netbooks. Google Chrome OS will run on both x86 and ARM processors and is planned to be included in a number of OEM netbooks in 2009-2010. It is a separate project from Android, however there are areas where to the two operating systems overlap.

Samsung UN46B8000

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:37:21 -0400

The Samsung UN46B8000 is a 46" ultra-slim LED TV that combines breakthrough picture quality, eco-friendly design and advanced connectivity options and is a part of Samsungs LED TV Series 8. It has a massive 5,000,000:1 Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio making it capable of producing pure blacks to pristine whites with Advanced Color Processing to give vibrant color and Auto Motion Plus 240 Hz technology for a smooth and crisp picture. The screen itself is only 1.14" (29mm) thick and can be hung less than 0.59" (15mm) from the wall with the optional wall mount. Like all Samsung LED TVs, it uses...

Acer Aspire One 531h

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:24:54 -0400

The 531h is a netbook PC that is geared towards business users from Acer's 2009 Aspire One series. The netbook features a 10.1" LED backlit LCD display with Acer's CrystalBrite technology and a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, and comes with a 160GB hard drive. The 531h is designed with a diamond black chassis and includes a memory card reader, webcam, microphone, and built-in stereo speakers. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity with Acer's SignalUp technology for better antenna performance and is available with Bluetooth and 3G connectivity in some configurations. The netbook includes a VGA port, 3 USB ports, and comes with...

Oppo BDP-83

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:48:04 -0400

The Oppo BDP-83 is a high end Blu-ray player and one of the few that are SACD/DVD-A capable. Very few devices with these capabilities are available, and the ones that are are in another price range altogether. The BDP-83 features an ethernet port for BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support, and also includes 7.1 channel analog audio outputs. The device will include the award winning ABT 2010 chip, allowing for top quality de-interlacing and scaling for both Blu-Ray and DVD media, and will support Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital TrueHD, DTS High Resolution, and DTS HD-Master high-definition audio formats. A beta program was...

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:03:22 -0400

Leaked accidentally on March 24th 2009, and realeased officially a day later, the EOS Digital Rebel T1 - known as the 500D everywhere else in the world - i is a digital SLR camera from Canon. Featuring the same body as the XSi, the T1i includes a sensor that matches that found in the 50D, allowing for 15.1MP images and full 1080p video recording. The device will cost $800 for the body only, or $900 for a kit which includes the default XSi 18-55 IS EF-S lens. Features 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor Digic 4 processor Canon lens mount 3" LCD (920,000...

The Sims 3

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:42:59 -0400

The Sims 3 is an upcoming computer game in the popular and critically acclaimed The Sims franchise, originally created by Maxis and due for release on June 2, 2009 in North America, and June 5, 2009 in Europe and Australia. In contrast to the previous versions, the houses and neighborhoods will be seamless, allowing players to explore and interact with their neighborhood without loading time. With this release there is a Create-A-Sim character builder, where the polygon 3-D models of Sims can be modified by changing a wider variety of properties than what was available in previous installments. This opens the door to creating...

Sherwood Newcastle R-903

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:56:01 -0400

The Sherwood Newcastle R-903 is a 6.1 channel A/V receiver that features a compact design and is a part of Sherwoods TruDigital amp series. The TruDigital amps operate with over 90% effieciency, compared to other amps which usually dissipate half of their energy into heat. These amps also maintain a fully digital signal path from the amplifier input to the output stage for lossless audio reproduction. The chasis is also only 10" deep letting it fit in smaller spaces than typical amps. It uses Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound and has decoders for Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo-6 and DTS-ES...

Hannspree HT09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:37:17 -0400

The Hannspree HT09 is a 28" Matrix TFT LCD TV with full 1080p HD resolution for superior image quality and video performance. It has a elegant design with mirror black bezel and silver lower panel which hides the two 5 watt speakers behind a grill with holes that vary in size to give a unique appearance. It supports full 1080p resolution and has a 500 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and super fast 3 ms response time for a high quality picture, even for fast moving images and the anti-glare hardcoating allows you to clearly see the image from almost...

Lawn-Boy 10666

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:59:11 -0400

The 10666 is a walk-behind gas mower from Lawn-Boy's Insight series. The mower features a Sens-a-Speed self-propel drive system that makes it easy to push and automatically adjusts the motor speed to match the user's pace. It offers 6.75 ft. lbs of gross torque for powerful performance and is designed with a 21" steel deck that is lightweight and durable. The mower is an upgrade to the 10665 since it includes an electric starter compared to the recoil starter of the 10665. The 10666 includes Lawn-Boy's 3-in-1 system which quickly changes between the mulch, rear bag, and side discharge functions. It also features a simpleset handle, soft...

jWIN JXCD4300

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:33:34 -0400

The jWIN JXCD4300 is a 3-piece portable or home CD/Cassette player. It only holds a single cassette, so allthough it is a cassette recorder it can only record from a CD or the radio to the cassette, not from one cassette to another. It comes with an AM/FM stereo radio, a 20 track programmable memory, and a top loading cd-r/rw player. The speakers detach and the main body of the system has a carrying handle, making the jWIN JXCD4300 more portable than other cassette players on the market. However, because it is a newer product, unlike most cassette players, it is...

Radius RK-CA511K

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:32:07 -0400

The Radius RK-CA511K are in-ear headphones with an in-line microphone for use with an iPhone. These earphoens are designed for maximum fidelity sound with in-ear isolation and ergonomic design for a comfortable fit. These are described as "atomic bass" headphones, meaning they give a powerfull bass response at any listening level. Although they have a very affordable price of $49.99, they give performance you would expect from a higher priced set of earphones thanks to the Neodymium magnets and 10mm drivers. They have a ultra-light aluminum design with interchangeable ear plugs (S/M/L) ensuring you have a comfortable fit, and making them...

Rotel RSX-1560

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:04:13 -0400

The Rotel RSX-1560 is a 7.1-channel A/V receiver from Rotel's 15 Series that is an upgrade to the RSX-1550. The receiver offers 100-watts per channel of continuous power at 8 ohms or 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms, making it powerful enough for large rooms. It features a high performance Class-D amplifier design and supports most of the popular Dolby and DTS decoders including Dolby TrueHD, ProLogic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, dts HD Master Audio, and dts Hi-Resolution. The RSX-1560 includes an integrated FM/AM tuner with 30 presets and features multizone audio for up to three additional rooms. It also offers video upconversion to 1080p and has a wide range of connectivity...

Adidas Adizero Mana

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:25:58 -0400

The Adidas Adizero Mana are a ultra light high performance running shoe designed for distance runner looking for more medial support. They only weigh 8 ounces (women's 6.9 ounces) thanks to Adidas' use of light materials. The air mesh upper gives maximum ventilation and the non-slip lining gives added comfort and performance. The TORSION SYSTEM gives midfoot integrity, adiPRENE in the forefoot and a forefoot second-density midsole maintains propulsion and gives a more efficient takeoff while adiPRENE in the heel gives superior cushioning. The molded respoEVA sockliner gives an anatomical fit and great step-in comfort and the dual-density midsole gives pronation...

Fuji FinePix A345

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:11:48 -0400

The FinePix A345 is a great combination of style, ease of use and great quality. Featuring 4 mega pixels, 3X Optical Zoom and one touch operation, this camera is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into digital photography.

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:59:11 -0400

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a western themed first-person shooter available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows. As the prequel to 2006's Call of Juarez (Xbox, Windows), the game takes place during and after the Civil War. Bound in Blood was created by Warsaw developer Techland, and released on June 30th, 2009. System Requirements (PC version) Windows XP (with SP3) / Windows Vista (with SP1) Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, Intel Pentium D 2.66 Ghz, AMD Athlon 64 3500 + 1 GB for Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista Graphics card with 256 MB RAM, compatible...

Altec Lansing BackBeat 906

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:36:43 -0400

The Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 are wireless stereo headphones with built in microphone making them ideal for stereo music and cell phone use. The wireless design allows them to be used as you walk, run, work or play without the annoyance of a cable getting in your way. The AudioQ dual-mic technology not only allows you to use this headset with a cellphone, but it also can seperate your voice from surrounding noise for exceptional call clarity. The OpenMic button also lets you hear the world around you without having to remove the headset and the bass-boost feature will allow you...

Gateway DX4710-07

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:37:13 -0400

The Gateway DX4710-07 is the top model in Gateways DX series, which is the most affordable series of desktops made available by Gateway. Powered by an Intel Core2 Quad Processor and 4096 MB of 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM, the DX4710-07 is capable of handling several intensive applications, creating multimedia or playing your favorite game. The 3100 series Intel Graphics Media Accelerator improves graphics performance while saving power. The 640 GB hard drive gives ample space to store music, movies and videos, and the 15-in-1 media card reader with smart copy button lets you transfer your media files quickly and easily....

Brother MFC-465CN

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:05:50 -0400

The Brother MFC-465CN is an inkjet-based all-in-one machine with scan, copy, fax, and print capabilities. Print speeds are quick, ranging up to 30 pages per minute, with a resolution of up to 6000x1200 dpi. Scanning, copying, and faxing use a letter-size flatbed platen with an optical resolution of 600x2400 dpi. The MFC-465 is network-ready, using a direct-wired ethernet networking interface. PC-free photo printing is also supported, using PictBridge-compatible USB devices and slots for all major flash-memory card types. Selection and viewing are accomplished via a 2" LCD screen. Printing uses a 4-cartridge ink system with one black cartridge and individual colour...

Mitsubishi WD-73C9

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:09:14 -0400

The Mitsubishi WD-73C9 is a 73" HDTV from Mitsubishi's C9 Series for 2009. The television utilizes DLP projection and features Smooth 120Hz technology and a native resolution of 1080p for full HD graphics. For more information see the full Mitsubishi C9 Series report. Features/Specs 73" Display 1080p DLP Resolution 120Hz Frame Rate Perfect Color technology 3D Ready 16:9 Aspect Ratio Built-in 10-watt Speakers Ultra-Thin Frame EasyConnect technology Energy Star 3.0 qualified Inputs: 3 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 3 x Component (2 Rear, 1 Side) 1 year limited warranty

Intel Core 2 Extreme Mobile QX9300

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:24:54 -0400

The Intel Core 2 Extreme Mobile QX9300 is a quad-core mobile processor that is a part of Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile line of processors. This processor can achieve clock speeds of up to 2.53 GHz along with 12MB of L2 cache and a 1066 MHz front side bus making it ideal for hi-def multimedia or the latest generation of hardcore games. The Intel Core 2 quad-core mobile processor has four cores processing multiple threads and multiple tasks at once giving incredible artificial intelligence (AI), particle systems, dynamic physics, and texture generation. For ultimate game control, the Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core...

Kodak Zi6

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:42:20 -0400

The Zi6 is Kodak's venture into the ultra-compact, budget HD video camera world. It is able to record high-definition video (720p at 60 frames per second with 16:9 aspect ratio) and hosts a 2.4-inch viewfinder along with the option to watch footage through an HDTV with included connector cables. The Zi6 features built-in USB and software for uploading footage to the internet and comes with file editing and sharing software. The camcorder is also equipped with an expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB) and includes rechargeable batteries and a charger. Features Video resolution: 720p at 60fps Records in h.264 16:9...

gdgt

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:54 -0400

gdgt is a gadget-focused product community website launched by former Engadget/Gizmodo editor in chief Peter Rojas and Ryan Block On July 1st, 2009. The site is a social network focused on products where people can create lists of products they "Have", "Had" or "Want". Members can broadcast and share these lists with their friends across other social networks to view and comment on. On the product pages themselves members can engage in discussions revolving around a product's issues, tips and hacks. The site features member-editable structured product information which is used in their "gadget finder" and gadget comparison sections. Rumors peg...

Canon PIXMA MX330

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:47:26 -0400

The Canon PIXMA MX330 is a color all-in-one inkjet printer from Canon's Office All-in-One Inkjet series and is a step up from the PIXMA MX300. The printer offers print, fax, copy, and scan functionalities making it suitable for a small business or home office setting. It features print speeds of 22ppm black, 17ppm color, and can print a 4" x 6" borderless photo in 46 seconds. The PIXMA MX330 is designed with a 1.8" LCD screen for controlling the printer functions and has a built-in 30-sheet automatic document feeder. It also features Chromalife 100+ technology which utilizes FINE enhanced printheads for printing long-lasting...

InFocus IN78

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:52:06 -0400

The InFocus IN78 is a high-performing and sleek multimedia projector with a native 720p wide screen resolution ideally suited for HDTV, HD, DVD, Blu-ray, or even high-definition gaming. It features 1000 video-optimized Lumens for delivering images brighter than even most movie theaters, a 3500:1 contrast ratio that maintains deep blacks and bright whites, and Texas Instruments’ 720p DarkChip3, DLP technology to ensure crisp & clear images with fine detail. In addition, the InFocus IN78 boasts onboard Pixelworks DNX video-processing technology that anticipates motion to drastically improve video quality. Most notable and perhaps useful about the InFocus IN78 projector is its color-coded...

Altec Lansing BackBeat 106

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:47:50 -0500

Altec Lansing's Backbeat series of in-ear headphones are geared for "on the go" listening and optimized for iPods and similar MP3 players. Soft, flexible cushions conform to the shape of your ear canal for improved bass response and maximum reduction of distracting noise. The entry-level Backbeat 106 (aka "BackBeat Classic Mobile") offers a frequency response of 40 Hz to 17 KHz and up to 16 dB of noise reduction. It weighs in at less than one ounce and comes with three different sizes of silicone cushions to ensure a snug but comfortable fit. The Backbeat 106 comes with a gold-plated plug...

Garmin Nuvi 750

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:23:04 -0400

The Garmin Nuvi 750 is a mid-line GPS tool that has been equipped with essential navigation features and has been given a more sleek design. Preloaded on the Nuvi 750 is City Navigator street maps along with millions of POI’s (points of interest) which are all controlled through touch screen commands. This model does utilize voice prompts when directing the driver to their destination, but it also displays a 3-D map on its 4.3” WQVGA colour TFT with white backlight. The built-in memory is solid state while it may also accept SD data cards, allowing for the more maps to be added...

Samsung ML-4551N

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:07:11 -0400

The Samsung ML-4551N is the fatest monochrome laser printer made available by Samsung. It can put out a staggering 45 pages per minute (letter size) making it a must have printer for a business with high printing demands. It gains its power from a 500MHz CPU with 128MB up to 512MB or DDR memory, and also comes with a built in network card making it a fully network-ready printer. It it can also be connected to a computer via USB 2.0 or parallel port and upports a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. The SyncThru web...

Clique Communications HUE HD Webcam 2.0

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:25:41 -0400

The description on this report is copy and pasted marketing material. The description should be rewritten to provide the facts from a neutral point of view, as per ProductWiki policy and guidelines. The Clique Communications HUE HD is an innovative and flexible high definition webcam compatible with both Macs and PCs. Perfect for your desktop or on the move, just bundle it up for easy travel and plug it straight into a laptop. HUE bends in any direction and stays where you bend it. 360° of filming capability and a built in mic means there is no restriction to your...

Westinghouse LVM-42w2

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:34:04 -0400

The new Westinghouse LVM-42W2 Digital 42" 1080p Monitor was designed to match the way you view high-definition. Its 1920 x 1080 resolution display with over 2 million pixels deliver a viewing experience that's almost like being there. Introducing the exciting new Westinghouse Digital 42? 1080p Monitor, designed specifically to match the way you view high definition content. This is the only display that should be connected to your HD cable box, satellite or multimedia PC! The LVM-42W2 includes a pair of 10 watt speakers and an integrated 10 watt subwoofer for a sound experience that makes you feel like you're a...

Mozilla Firefox

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:33:47 -0400

Mozilla Firefox is a free, open source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Corporation and hundreds of volunteers. Beginning as a fork of the browser component (Navigator) of the Mozilla Application Suite, Firefox has since become the Mozilla Foundation's main development focus (along with the Thunderbird mail and news client), replacing the Mozilla Suite as the foundation's official main software release. The current version is 3.5, released on June 30th, 2009. The first version of Firefox was released November 9th, 2004 as version 1.6; before that the browser was known as Firebird, and before that, Phoenix. Features Free, open-source...

Cambridge Audio Azur 640R

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:57:21 -0400

The Cambridge Audio Azur 640R is a 7.1-channel, HDMI A/V receiver that outputs over 700W, while utilizing an X-Tract Forced / Convection Heat Tunnel to maintain an extremely low operating temperature & noise-output. It includes HDMI connections, which allows HDMI devices to transfer high-definition video to a screen. Plus, the Azur 640R offers a plethora of other inputs and outputs, not to mention advanced Dolby and DTS decoding. Most notable about the Cambridge Audio Azur 640R is its multi-room compatibility, which allows for connecting with up to two additional rooms (Cambridge Audio Incognito components required). The Cambridge Audio Azur 640R retails...

Dell S2409W

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:13:49 -0400

Dell's S2409W is a 24-inch LCD, full HD flat screen monitor. It hosts a 1920x1080-pixel (full HD/1080p) resolution and is primarily intended for use as a computer monitor (although it also hosts the ability to perform as a general HD media display screen). The S2409W features VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs and supports DHCP for the ability to play security protected content (which is common on many Blueray discs). The Dell S2409W has a fast response time of 5ms, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and sharp resolution through 0.276mm dot pitch. Features 24-inch LCD flat screen Full HD/1080p resolution (1920x1080-pixel) VGA, DVI...

Sennheiser PMX70

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:46:49 -0400

The Sennheiser PMX70 are neckband stereo headphones released by Sennheiser as a part of their Sport line. The first thing you will notice about them is their neon green color, including cord and plug, but they have more to them than just a fancy color scheme. They have a patented ultra-lightweight and flexible construction with an ergonimic neckband and design that keeps the transducer at 90 degrees to the ear for optimum comfort, stability and sound quality. The powerful neodymium magnets in the earphone speakers give these headphones incredible detailed sound reproduction. They are also sweat and water resistant making them...

Samsung MR-00EA1

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:09:26 -0400

The Samsung MR-00EA1 Media Live Digital Media Extender is a multimedia streamer/player designed to work specifically with 2008 Samsung HDTVs only (series 4, 26" and up; series 5 and higher). It utilizes an HDMI-CEC port to deliver high-quality 1080p content to your Samsung HDTV directly from your PC. Not only does the MR-00EA1 connect to PCs via a conventional RJ-45 Ethernet port, but it also boasts an integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless receiver for tagging onto your wireless network. Once fully setup, the MR-00EA1 can transmit music, pictures, and streaming videos, as well as record off-air and cable TV programs for later viewing...

Magellan RoadMate 1470

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:56:03 -0400

The RoadMate 1470 is a GPS receiver from Magellan's entry-level RoadMate series. The receiver is a step up from the RoadMate 1440 since it features a larger 4.7" color touchscreen LCD display that automatically adjusts the color and contrast to suit day or night viewing. It has a built-in speaker to provide spoken street names and voice-guided directions and offers route optimization and instant re-routing. The receiver also includes an address book and a OneTouch favourites menu for fast access to saved bookmarks. The RoadMate 1470 comes preloaded with maps of US, Canada, and Puerto Rico as well as millions of points of interest. It includes a micro SD memory card slot for loading additional maps. The receiver also has a rechargeable battery for handheld navigation...

Polar F55

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:45:15 -0400

The Polar F55 is the newest watch in the Polar line of heart rate monitor watches. It is the successor to the F11 with an array of upgraded features. The F55 is a complete heart rate monitor system that includes continuous monitoring of your heart rate during your exercise period and includes target zones with audible alarms when you step outside the preset zones. The most notable difference between the F55 and F11 is the ability of the F55 to connect with non-polar devices using a standard infrared port. The other differences include 2 main Polar presets: 1. The Polar OwnRelax,...

Microsoft Zune HD

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:45:02 -0400

Announced in late May 2009 after months of rumors, the Zune HD is the next generation Zune MP3 player from Microsoft. Featuring an OLED touchscreen display, HD radio receiver, HD video output capabilities, WiFi and a built-in Internet browser, specific details concerning the hardware have not yet been made public. The device, tied to Microsoft's current music service, will also be compatible with the 360's XBox LIVE Video Marketplace. There is no official information on the device's configuration(s), release date, or price(s). Information to be updated as it becomes available.

Canon PIXMA MP810

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:38:07 -0400

The Canon PIXMA MP810 is an advanced multifunction photo inkjet printer from Canon's Photo All-in-One Inkjet series. The printer offers print, copy, and scan functionality with print speeds of 31ppm black and 24ppm color. It is designed with a 3" LCD color viewer for previewing and altering images before they are printed and is capable of printing a 4" x 6" borderless photo faster than the MP800, in only 21 seconds. The printer also scans and prints slides and negatives and includes built-in duplex printing, making it suitable for home or small business use. The PIXMA MP810 prints with a color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi and produces 4800 dpi scans with 48-bit...

Sharp LC-19D45U

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:28:18 -0400

The Sharp LC-19D45U is a 19" widescreen AQUOS HDTV LCD TV that provides a slim design and small footprint. The high-performance LCD screen has a 7500:1 contrast ratio, high brightness of 300 cd/m2, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angle. It has built in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing and can also be used with a computer as a HDTV monitor. It is compatible with all 1080i and 720p signals and features one HDMI input to connect to an HD device. The included remote has a built in magnet on the rear so it can be docked on...

Philips TSU9600

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:15:27 -0400

The Philips TSU9600 is a universal remote control from Philips' Pronto Series that can be used to control an entire home theater setup. The remote is an upgrade to the TSU9400 since it features a larger 3.7" color LCD touch screen with an activity-based interface for programming multiple activities with just one button. It has an ergonomic design that allows both one or two handed controls and a built-in stylus for greater accuracy. The remote also features laser-engraved tactile buttons which resist fading and includes white backlighting for both the screen and the buttons, making it easy to operate in the dark. The TRU9600 is easy to...

Asus Eee PC 1008HA

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:47:20 -0500

Introduced in early March 2009 at CeBit, the Eee PC 1008HA is a new ultra-portable netbook by Asus. Intended for mobile professionals or consumers that simply can't be without an Internet connection, the 1008HA specializes in WWAN data with both 3.75G (HSPA) and WiMAX. At 1" thick and weighing in at only 2.4 pounds the device features the standard 10" screen and a 92% full keyboard. Specifications for the device are not yet solid, however the standard fare is expected. The device will cost $429. Features CPU / RAM: Intel Atom (undetermined model/clockspeed) Display: 10.2" (standard 1024x600px resolution is assumed) Connectivity:...

Linksys WRT54G

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:11:48 -0400

The Linksys WRT54G series of wireless routers, that includes variants: WRT54GS, WRT54GL, and WRTSL54GS, is an extremely popular among computer enthusiasts because of it's ability to run third-party open-source firmware such as DD-WRT and Tomato Firmware as it's firmware source code was released publicly under the GNU GPL. The first version was released in December 2002, but many different versions with hardware/firmware variations have subsequently been released. All feature two external antennas, 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN ports, and 802.11b/g support. The most recent version in the series is the WRT54GL, which returns to a Linux-based firmware, allowing for upgrades from...

Onkyo TX-SR607

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:21:36 -0400

The Onkyo TX-SR607 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver released in late March 2009 to supercede of the Onkyo TX-SR606. Most notably, it is the first receiver to feature the Dolby ProLogic IIz sound processing format. A step up from the Onkyo TX-SR507, the Onkyo TX-SR607 home theater AV receiver adds ProLogic IIz , and Faroudja DCDI Edge for 1080i upscaling from analog to HDMI. The Onkyo TX-SR607 retails for $600.00 and comes with a 2 year limited warranty. In addition, the TX-SR607 AV receiver can receive up to six 1080p-resolution sources via HDMI (Blu-ray, Playstation, HD, etc) and then deliver it to a...

NZXT Tempest

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:12:14 -0400

The Tempest is a mid-tower computer case from NZXT. It's dimensions are 211.5 W x 521.5 H x 562 mm L, and it weighs 11.2 kg. The Tempest is made of 1.0mm steel and supports ATX, Micro-ATX, Extend-ATX and Baby-AT motherboards. There are 3 5.25" drive bay available, as well as 8 internal 3.5" drive bays, and 1 external 3.5" drive bay. 7 expansion PCI slots are available as well. The cooling system utilizes a rear exhaust, front-intake (2 fans), side-exhaust fan setup. The Tempest supports a standard ATX-PSII power supply. Features Dimensions: 221.5 W x 521.5 H x 562mm L...

Sony Muteki LBT-ZX66i

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:44:45 -0500

The Sony Muteki LBT-ZX66i is a 3-way Bass Reflex shelf-system/boom-box outfitted with four 6.7” hybrid mid-range/subwoofer units and dual 1” horn tweeters that output a total of 560w of power. The third of four Sony i shelf systems, the Sony LBT-ZX66i is an upgrade from its two predecessors (the MHC-EC99i and CMT-LX20i) in that it is quite larger (not a micro system), it comes equipped with subwoofers, and it outputs more power. In addition, the LBT-ZX66i sports a 5-disc CD changer with Play Exchange and CD-R/CD-RW & MP3 playback, not to mention an iPod dock with charge, play, and control functions....

Samsung PN50B550

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:25:23 -0400

The Samsung PN50B550 is a 50" widescreen plasma HDTV that is the smallest size available in the 2009 models released by Samsung. More information can be found in the Samsung Plasma Series 5 (2009) report. Video Screen Size: 49.9" Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Mega Contrast Response Time: .001ms Audio Sound Effect System: SRS TruSurround HD Sound Output(RMS): 15Wx2 Input / Output HDMI: 4 (3 rear/1side) Component: 2 (rear) Composite (AV): 1 (side) USB: 1 (rear) PC input (D-sub) Headphone Wireless: 802.11 (with adapter) Features Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Game Mode Tuners: Built-in Energy Star qualified...

SoftBank 709SC

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:52:47 -0400

The SoftBank 709SC is a slider style cell phone with a full assortment of functions while maintaining a slim and compact design at under 13mm thick and 85g. This 3G compatible phone has internet download speeds of 1.8 Mbps allowing you to fully enjoy online content. It is compatible with Bluetooth stereo headsets for phone calls or to play music transfered to the phone from a computer. It is also compatible with microSD memory cards for more music storage, and there is also a built in 2.0 megapixel camera. It features translation and speech support in English, Chinese and Korean with...

Lexmark E260DN

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:44:17 -0400

The Lexmark E260DN monochrome laser printer with integrated duplex printing. It is available as a stand alone printer with reliable high-speed USB connectivity as the Lexmark E260D, or the network ready Lexmark E260DN. It is capable of professional quiality printing at 35 pages per minute with built in duplex (double-sided) printing and a replacement toner cartridge with a 3,500 page yield resulting in efficient and cost effective printing. On top of duplex printing, other eco-friendly features include Eco-Mode which uses reduced power consumption, instant warm up fuser and Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program for easy recycling. It is easy to set up...

HP w2207h

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:18:41 -0400

The HP w2207h is the top of the line model in a series of monitors HP released in early 2007. The w2207h features a 22” widescreen display at a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050. This design makes the w2207h ideal for multimedia, including viewing video, photo editing and gaming. This monitor can rotate from regular mode to portrait mode in order to view long documents or web pages. The contrast ratio is rated at 1000:1, meaning users will see distinct blacks and whites along with its 5-millisecond response time, which alleviates blurring with fast moving...

The Conduit

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:16:43 -0400

The Conduit is a first-person shooter in the style of Halo, Medal of Honor Heroes 2 or Resistance: Fall of Man – basically, fast, run-and-gun battles and stylized weapons. The game is developed by High Voltage Software and is published by Sega, to be released in NA in June 2009. This game is one of the very few games in the WII platform to be original and not conservative, in contrast to most of the Nintendo Wii non-sport games. It takes place during present day. Washington D.C. finds itself the epicenter of an extraterrestrial attack and it's up to gamers, as the secret...

Vizio VBR100

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:30:33 -0500

The Vizio VBR100 is the first Blu-ray player to be offered by Vizio, who are typically known for their TVs. Retailing for $188 exclusively from Wal-Mart, the VBR100 will make it easier for everyone to afford high quality video and stunning audio provided by Blu-ray. The 108MHz/11-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) delivers true 1080p video from native Blu-ray discs and offers a selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for standard DVD discs, which is sent to HDMI output only. For audio, the 24-bit/192kHz digital to analog converter supports all the latest surround sound formats, with built-in-decoding for uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD,...

BookSwim.com

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:22:49 -0400

BookSwim.com is America's only hardcover/paperback online book rental service. Utilizing the Netflix rental model, similar to GameFly and BagBorrowandSteal, BookSwim acts as a book rental library club. They offer no due dates, no late fees and free home delivery with prepaid return bags. BookSwim's rental plans range from 2 to 11 books at a time and from $14.99 to $35.99 monthly, with no limit on the number of rentals per month. Founded in 2006 by NJIT graduates, George Burke and Shamoon Siddiqui, BookSwim has a strong focus on the environment. Not only does BookSwim.com encourage book-renting as a great way to...

Denon DCM-290

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:51:11 -0400

The Denon DCM-290 is a 5 disc changer that can play CD, CD-R, and even CD-RW. It is an older product, built in the beginning of the century, so it cannot match the newer products available out on the market in terms of features, capabilities or out of the box price. It does have some products that are compatible with it, such some of Denon's iPod docks. Since the Denon DCM-290 is an older product, it can be purchased used for about half of its original cost. It comes with an IR remote control and has coaxial optical output. Features 5-disc...

Sony BRAVIA KDL-42V4100

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:52:59 -0400

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-42V4100 is a 42" full HD 1080p LCD television that is a part of Sony's BRAVIA V series. Picture quality technologies like Advanced Contrast Enhanser (ACE) and BRAVIA Engine 2 give life like images, while BRAVIA Theatre Sync offers easy one-button operation for enjoying a Sony A/V system. This full HD 1080 TV has a 1920 x 1080 picture resolution and features Motionflow 60Hz technology for smooth and clear motion. The 24p input capability allows you to connect to devices, such as Sony's Blu-ray player, which use a 24 frame per second frame rate which is used by...

Intel Core 2 Duo E7600

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:33:09 -0400

The Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 is a 3.06 GHz, 1066MHz FSB processor with 3MB Cache and falls in the middle of Intel's line of Core 2 Duo Processors. All processors in this line have 2 cores (hence the name) meaning they have two distinct processors on one chip allowing them to work seperately or together on a single large task. These processors also feature next generation Intel Core microarchitecture for better overall performance and Intel HD Boost which delivers up to 70% higher performance when encoding high-definition information from your HD video camera while Intel Clear Video Technology gives smoother...

Samsung SCX-4826FN

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:17:45 -0400

The Samsung SCX-4826FN is a monochrome all-in-one laser printer from Samsung's Multifunction Laser series. The printer offers print, copy, fax, PC-fax, and scan functionality with a print speed of up to 30ppm. It offers a monthly duty cycle of 50,000 pages and is designed with a 250-sheet input tray, 100-sheet output bin, and a 50-sheet document feeder, making it suitable for small to medium-sized offices. It also features integrated duplex printing and an easy-to-use LED display for controlling the print functions. The Samsung SCX-4826FN prints with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi and produces 4800 dpi scans. It offers ethernet connectivity for use on a wired network and has a front-panel USB port for...

Endless Ideas BeBook 2

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:27:16 -0500

Introduced at CeBIT in March 2009 the BeBook 2 is an e-book reader by Endless Ideas BV. While the software on the device is still incomplete, many new features over the original BeBook have been announced and demonstrated, including WiFi and 3G WWAN, 16 shades of gray, touchscreen-like functionality and a thinner overall form factor while maintaining the original device's battery life. Availability and price have not been announced, but the device is expected to launch in Q2 or Q3 2009.

Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:34:50 -0500

Launched in early December 2008, the Triple.Fi 10vi replace the Super.fi 5vi as the highest quality Ultimate Ears earphone with a built in microphone for use with mobile phones. Featuring the guts of the Triple.Fi 10 Pro, the Triple.Fi 10vi utilizes the same 3-driver design as found in Ultimate Ears top UE10 custom design - for only a fraction of the price. The built in microphone, which is designed for use with the iPhone and 3.5mm Blackberry bumps the price up $20 (like any other vi model) - bringing the full price of the Triple.Fi 10vi to a rather lofty $420....

Canon SD780 IS

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:37:17 -0500

The Canon SD780 IS is an ultra-slim point-and-shoot digital camera from Canon's Digital ELPH series and is a step down from the SD960 for 2009. Like the SD960, the camera features a 12.1 megapixel sensor, records HD video in 720p and has a mini-HDMI port to allow direct connection to an HDTV. It includes a DIGIC 4 Image Processor that delivers face detection technology and has a face detection self timer for taking self portraits and group shots. The SD780 IS offers 3x optical and 4x digital zoom with Canon's optical image stabilizer technology for clear closeup shots and is designed with a 2.5" PureColor LCD display compared to the 2.8" screen and 4x optical zoom of the SD960. The...

Braun 790cc

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:04:24 -0500

The Braun 790cc is a cordless, foil electric shaver that features a precision, contour-hugging shaver head designed to provide an effective shave by automatically adjusting to every facial contour for maximum closeness and comfort, even in hard-to-shave areas. An upgrade from the Braun 760cc, the Braun 790cc features an interactive LCD charging indicator. In all other ways, however, the shaver is exactly the same as its predecessor. The Braun 790cc is priced at $249.99, a $10 increase from its immediate predecessor, the Braun 760cc. The Braun 790cc features revolutionary Pulsonic Technology that uses a sonic motor to power a high frequency,...

Dell 2209WA

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:47:06 -0500

Introduced in mid January 2009, the 2209WA is a 22" eIPS based computer monitor from Dell. Featuring a resolution of 1680 x 1050px, 300cd/m2 brightness and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 the 2209WA has a 6ms grey-to-grey response time. While slower than a great deal of TN matrix screens, the IPS based matrix allows for less backlight bleed, better colour (true 8-bit colour) and improved viewing angles. Other than this, the 2209WA is a basic computer monitor - sporting common DVI and VGA inputs and a 4 port USB hub. The stand of the 2209WA allows for swivel, tilt, rotate and...

Zinwell ZAT-970A

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:56:11 -0400

The Zinwell Zat-970A converter box is government certified and coupon eligible. This converter box is small, compact, and converter digital signals so that they can be viewed on your analog television. Features Analog Pass Through Aspect-Ratio Control 16:9 / 4:3 Built in Event Timer for DVR / VCR recording w/ 8 slots RCA Stereo Audio Out ATSC Dolby AC-3 audio decoding Electronic Program Guide Advanced parental lock function

Mountain Buggy Urban Elite

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:02:29 -0500

The Mountain Buggy Urban Elite is a versatile, easy-to-use, and stylish stroller designed for newborns, infants, and toddlers. An upgrade from the Mountain Buggy Urban, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite is a 3-wheel stroller that includes special padded harness straps that add an extra level of luxury for one’s baby. Plus, the soft liner offers additional warmth and comfort, while also being easy to remove and clean. In addition, the Mountain Buggy Urban comes with a handy diaper bag that includes numerous pockets and a changing mat. Like its predecessor, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite also sports 12” air-filled tires, not...

Lenovo S12

Mon, 25 May 2009 16:47:39 -0400

Introduced in late May 2009 the S12 is a 12" netbook from Lenovo. Further bluring the lines between full out notebook and handicapped netbook, the S12 features a 12" screen with 720p capable 1280 x 800px resolution. Similar to the Asus N10, higher priced configurations of the device will also see a more powerful Nvidia graphics chip - part of Nvidia's latest ION chipset - the 9400m, capable of outputting 720p high definition through the units display, or full 1080p high definition through an HDMI port. Shipping later in July, the S12 is priced from $449 with Intel graphics alone. The...

Nokia 5310

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:31:19 -0500

One of Nokia's "Xpress Music" music phone's evolves the line from its rocky start with the slider 5300. The 5310 is a candybar phone, and in that sense, somewhat unremarkable. However, like the other Xpress Music phones, the 5310 carries a trio of music keys, which according to review sites like GSMarena and MobileBurn performs "very well". Nokia's decision to include a standard headphone jack was very well recieved, and that it's mounted to the upper edge earned the device a place in many people's collection as a replacement for iPod nanos and similar devices. The 2MP camera is the most...

Coby TFDVD7050

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:36:03 -0400

The Coby TFDVD7050 is a portable table DVD/CD/MP3 player with a sleek & compact design for easy carrying to and from various locations. It features a large 7” widescreen TFT color display, two headphone jacks for private listening, and a variety of customizable functions, including camera angle, picture zoom, and parental control. Plus, the Coby TFDVD7050 includes Dolby Digital decoding, anti-skip circuitry, and support for both DVDs & CDs with MPEG-1/2 video, MP3 audio, and JPEG images. Additional features of the Coby TFDVD7050 include integrated stereo speakers, NTSC/PAL compatibility, and digital & analog AV outputs for use with a home theater...

Netgear RP614

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:51:08 -0400

The Netgear RP614 is a four port 10/100 network router aimed at families and first-time home network consumers. The RP614 was designed by Netgear to be exceedingly straightforward for beginners to setup and maintain. The router comes with a 13-page printed installation guide, plus an interactive “Installation Assistant” which can be found on the installation CD. For even more help, an electronic reference manual is included along with three years of toll-free 24/7 telephone support. Features on Netgear’s RP614 include parental content filtering (by URL or keyword), web access limiting, web site logging and automatic email alerts if someone attempts to...

Logitech Harmony 525

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400

The Logitech Harmony 525 is an entry-level multifunction, programmable remote control released in 2005. The Harmony 525 is nearly identical to the Harmony 555, with the exception of 5 less user-programmable components plus a different color scheme. The user will find a blue backlit display on its top, plus a numeric keypad, numerous programmable selection keys, a navigation pad and side mounted keys as well. The Harmony 525 requires 4 AAA batteries. This universal remote can control up to 10 devices simultaneously, including a wide range of TVs, digital set-top boxes, DVRs, Satellites, DVD players, VHS machines, amplifiers, game consoles, media...

Sennheiser HD 435

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:14:33 -0500

The Sennheiser HD 435 is a set of open, dynamic stereo headphones that have a unique silver design with a red outline. These headphones are geared towards the budget-conscious audiophile who prefer the open-back dynamic sound. Open supra-aural design means the headphones let sound escape, giving a more open natural sound and the earcups rest on top of the ears. This is not ideal for a noisy environment however because unwanted sound also enters from outside the headset. The cable is detachable and single-sided, meaning it only attaches to one side of the headphones and it also has a separate volume...

Samsung ML-1630

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:38 -0400

The Samsung ML-1630 is a user friendly monochrome laser printer with a stylish design to fit any decor. Samsung has redesigned the printer and given the ML-1630 a sleek and stylish design with gloss black finish and Sappire LED's making it more of a focal point than an eye sore. It has a slim design that takes up less space and makes it much more trasportable than most printers. It is also designed to be easy to use with single button operation and a semi-auto sliding cassette tray to eliminate the frustrations of annoying paper trays. It has an incredibly low...

Nokia E55

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:28:17 -0400

The Nokia E55 is a quadband GSM mobile smartphone from Nokia's business-oriented E Series. The phone features 3G broadband internet and Wi-Fi connectivity with VoIP support over WLAN. It runs on Symbian OS and is designed with a 2.4" color screen and a half-QWERTY keyboard for messaging and email functionality. The phone also features an integrated speakerphone, conference calling, and supports push email for receiving emails instantly. The E55 has an integrated media player, FM radio, and a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and fixed focus technology. It provides up to 8 hours of talktime and includes a 2GB microSD card which can be upgraded to provide more storage. The phone is available in a black aluminum, white...

Emerson LC320EM9

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:38:15 -0400

The Emerson LC320EM9 is a 32" LCD TV with HDMI capability at an affordable price. It has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768 and features Clear Pix technology for an improved high definition image. The built-in ATSC/NTSC Tuner has HD quality output, and there is also an HDMI input to connect other HD devices. There are sever convenience features such as closed caption decoder, trilingual on screen display(English / Spanish / French), sleep timer up to 120 minutes and auto shut off. The Emerson LC320EM9 comes with a remote control (w/ batteries) and a VESA mount and is also sold...

Asus K50IJ

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:56:12 -0500

The Asus K50IJ is a 15.6" notebook PC from Asus' multimedia-oriented K-Series for 2009 and is the lowest of the three 15.6" models from the series, the other models being the K50AB and K51AB. The laptop features an LED backlit display with a native resolution of 1366 x 768. It is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor along with an Intel integrated GMA 4500M graphics card. The K50IJ includes up to 4GB RAM and an up to 500GB hard drive. The laptop comes with a built-in DVD burner, webcam, and Altec Lansing speakers with SRS surround sound support. It also has a 6-cell battery to provide a battery life of up...

LG BD390

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:19:50 -0500

The BD390 is a Blu-ray Disc player announced by LG at CES 2009. This product is part of a series designed to replace 2008’s LG BD300 which broke new ground by featuring Netflix internet streaming, allowing users to instantly watch movies, TV shows and other video content. Like last year’s model, the BD390 will also offer Netflix access in addition to YouTube videos and CinemaNow’s pay-per-view HD movie content. This Blu-ray player is profile 2.0, meaning it’s compatible with BD-Live and BonusView, which can give users access to additional downloadable movie content through the internet. All internet content is enabled by...

Moxi MR-1500T3

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:25:53 -0400

The Moxi MR-1500T3 is an HD DVR with a plethora of extra features and no monthly subscription fees. With a digital cable and broad band connection, you can enjoy content from your cable provider, computer a the internet. The 500 GB hard drive lets you record 75 hours of HD programming or 300 hours of SD programming. On top of DVR functions, you will be able to enjoy a music jukebox, game arcade, home automation control and news browser. The HD Moxi menu is easy to navigate, has great graphics and does not have any advertisements like some other DVRs have,...

Brother HL-4070CDW

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:51:44 -0400

The Brother HL-4070CDW is a color laser printer designed for producing high-impact color presentations, reports, brochures, and business documents. An upgrade from the Brother HL-4040CN, the Brother HL-4070CDW adds along a wireless network interface for connecting to a wired workgroup, built-in duplexing for two-sided printing, and BR-Script3 for PostScript compatibility. Like its predecessor, the HL-4070CDW features 21ppm print speeds for both color & monochrome prints, a max printing resolution up to a whopping 2400x6400, and high capacity replacement toner cartridges that reduce operating costs. The HL-4070CDW printer also boasts a USB Direct Interface for printing PDFs and JPEG files directly from...

Yamaha RX-Z7

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:13:48 -0400

The Yamaha RX-Z7 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in October 2008 joining the Z series of receivers. It was released with an MSRP of $2699.95 along with the RX-V3900 ($1900) and RX-V1900 ($1400), and fits in below the previously released top-of-the-line Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5500) and the, now discontinued, Yamaha RX-Z9. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and it is powered by a Anchor Bay ABT 2010 video chip that can upscale analog video sources to 1080p. It features high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA, and has a built-in Ethernet port for streaming audio...

SolidDrive

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:45:28 -0400

SolidDrive is a sound transducer that transmits acoustical energy through almost any solid surface. By converting audio signals into vibrations, walls (including drywall), windows, tables are transformed into speakers. Each transducer can be equipped with an optional passive equalizer module that will adjust the EQ to match the surface material that the SolidDrive transducer is mounted to. The main selling point of the SolidDrive is that you can completey hide your audio source from view. By attaching a SolidDrive transducer to a large surface area, the listener is immersed in an omni-directional sound field. A pair of SolidDrive transducers cost about...

Samsung UltraTOUCH S8300

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:24:21 -0500

Introduced on February 9th 2009, the UltraTOUCH S8300 is a high end slider cellphone from Samsung. Featuring a 2.8" AMOLED touch screen, an 8MP camera with dual LED flash, a high quality 30FPS VGA video recording mode, compatibility with a large number of video codecs/containers, GPS navigation with geo-tagging functionality, an FM radio with RDS, and a microSDHC slot, the 12.7mm-thick phone includes a 3x4 keypad slider for texting and number input. The device features HSDPA, UMTS and EDGE/GPRS connection compatibility as well as Bluetooth A2DP. There is currently no release or pricing information available. Features 2.8" AMOLED touch screen 3x4...

Cambridge Model 88CD

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:29:26 -0400

The Cambridge Model 88CD is a table top radio and CD player combined. For an older model, the system has a resonable price for the high quality sound it delivers. It comes with the basic features, a CD player, radio and clock/timer along with some additional nice features such as a record output that can double as a mixing input. The input can't be used for karaoke because of the lack of gain, but the front panel comes with a headphone minijack and the FM tuner is better than similiar models. The Cambridge Model 88CD takes up a good amount of...

Red Bull

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:44:33 -0500

The original energy drink was founded in Thailand with the intention of combating mental and physical fatigue. The drink has been popular with students and young people as a high boost of caffeine and is a common ingredient in mixed drinks throughout the US. The content is mainly caffeine and sugar and taurine, a common acid found in many animals.

Canon PIXMA MP180

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:38:49 -0400

The Canon PIXMA MP180 is a multifunction photo inkjet printer from Canon's Photo All-in-One Inkjet series. The printer offers print, copy, and scan functionality, making it suitable for basic home use. It features print speeds of 22ppm black, 17ppm color, and is a step up from the MP170 since it can print a 4" x 6" borderless photo faster than the MP170, in only 52 seconds. The PIXMA MP180 prints with a color resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi and produces 1200 dpi scans with 48-bit color depth. It includes a direct print port for printing photos straight from a memory card and also offers PictBridge connectivity. The PIXMA MP180 is Energy Star qualified...

TiVo TCD658000

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:52:22 -0400

The TiVo TCD658000 is the top model HD DVR offered by TiVo, known as the "TiVo HD XL DVR" with several upgrades from the TiVo HD DVR. Most notably, this unit has a much larger 1 Terabyte hard drive and upgraded THX sound, which was seen in the previous Series3 model. It is capable of storing and impressive 150 hours of HD programming or 1350 hours of SD programming from analog cable, digital cable or analog antenna, has the ability to pause and rewind live TV, and a dual tuner allows you to record two shows at once in HD. Online...