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Home Theater
Involve Audio Surround Master SM-465 Review
When used in a 4 speaker system, the Sound Master accurately reproduces the audio you expect to hear, but then adds in what was hidden to produce a surround sound-field. The actual process doesn’t care what the stereo audio sou...
Displays
First look: Samsung Series 9 85-inch 4K UHD TV
The Video and Audio Center in Santa Monica (CA) has the distinction of being one of the few places where you can go and see HDTVs in an environment where there’s room for them, and you, to “breathe.” By that I mean the TVs are ...
Misc
Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Theater Review
The Thunderstorm Handheld Theater does exactly what the name implies and does it well. While the retail $249 is high, the design is sensible, the construction well-made and the outputted audio both loud and clear to listen to.
Misc
Powerskin Battery Case for iPhone 5 Review
The $79 PowerSkin for iPhone 5 provides both a battery boost and a moderate amount of phone protection in a svelte package that minimizes bulk. Additionally it’s an excellent choice for those looking for a battery case that wil...
iPad Accessory Reviews
The Padcaster Review
The iPad can substitute for a lot of specific devices, with a digital camera being one of them. But while the 10” viewing screen, high megapixel sensor and digital technologies like auto-focus and white balance rival that of mo...
Computer Accessory Reviews
AhnLab V3 Click Review
There’s a lot of programs to help PC owners overcome viruses and other forms of malicious online attacks. But many PC users just don’t bother to install anything and hope they won’t be targeted. Into this void comes the V3 Cli...
Cell Phones
Cyclops Wireless Keyboard Review
Adversity makes for a good teacher. In my case, a recent fire in my apt building has forced me into temporary housing where my Mac Pro is my only solid companion. But today I learned that the restoration company wants to tak...
Computer Accessory Reviews
TP-LINK TL-MR3020 3G/4G Wireless N150 Portable Router Review
Anyone who has ever called to set up an Internet connection knows that weeks can often go by before a technician shows up. In comparison, a cellular modem has the distinct advantage of being available at a moments notice. Buy t...
Home Theater
DB8e Ultra Long Range Outdoor DTV Antenna Review
A lot of people have come to terms with paying for TV — as in having a subscription service for a cable box or satellite. But free TV — high-definition –only requires a competent antenna, because digital tech...
Displays
Viewsonic VG2732M LCD Monitor Review
A computer monitor provides the basic function of letting the user see the video output. LCD monitors have many advantage over the old CRT models — from weight to screen size — and are more often now differentiated ...
Bluetooth
New Potato Technologies Tunelink Home Review
Streaming music is a relatively recent phenomenon, as running wires from an amplifier to a pair of speakers, or multiple pairs, is simple enough for anyone to understand — or do. The advent of Bluetooth, combined with mob...
Outdoor Product Reviews
Taylor Toys POWER UP Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit Review
There are things you do because you must — like pay the electric bill and buy car insurance. But the things you do because you can are much cooler — like adding an electric motor to a paper airplane. Hence the reaso...
