Local fire still active…
Updated: 2010-10-31 18:14:23
… hear that it is stinking up Denver [now THAT’S a switch ]
They were using helicopters yesterday to dip buckets into the new lake on the backside of the ridge our house is on (can’t see it from here because of all the trees)
You can see our front porch ...

Onkyo today launched the DT615-FF Final Fantasy-ready desktop PC in Japan. This computer meets the hardware requirement to provides the best user experience possible when playing to Final Fantasy Online (XIV). The Onkyo DT615-FF features an Intel Core i7-870 processor, a 4GB of RAM (up to 16GB), a 5400rpm 1TB HDD, a Blu-ray disc burner, [...]
If you want to convert all of your vinyl collection into a digital format, then you might need the Victoria Retrowriter from Grace Digital Audio. The gadget is a multi-functioning music system equipped with a unique recording feature allowing you to record your music from vinyl or from auxiliary RCA inputs to blank CD-R/RW’s. The [...]
Bang & Olufsen has released the 32-inch BeoVision 10 edge-lit LED HDTV. The TV produces a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, 16.7 million colors and a low reflection screen. Measuring 32-inch x 29.2-inch x 2.52-inch and weighing 59.4 pounds, the 32-inch BeoVision 10 comes [...]
If you are searching for a new external hard drive, then check out the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 External HDD. Available in 6TB of storage space, the provides a fast 205MB/s of transfer rate. Developed for professionals looking for high storage capacity and performance, the 2big USB 3.0 is the first RAID storage solution to [...]
Kingston has rolled out a limited edition memory module in the form of Kingston HyperX Limited Edition DDR3-1600MHz 4GB kit. The dual-channel memory kit features black heat-spreaders and includes 2x 2GB modules (total of 4GB). The module also has 9-9-9-24 timing and 1.65v voltage. The Kingston HyperX Limited Edition DDR3-1600 MHz retails for $100 and [...]
Sparkle Computer has once again expanded its graphics card line-up by announcing the GeForce GTS 450 (codenamed SXS4501024D5SNMS). This compact card is equipped with 192 Cuda Cores, a 128-bit memory interface, a GPU clock of 789MHz, a shader clock of 1579MHz, a 1GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 3760MHz and a single-slot active cooling system. [...]
Here we have another Android tablet from Pioneer Computers Australia called the DreamBook ePad 10. Specs-wise, the device packs a 10-inch 1024 x 576 touchscreen display, an 800MHz ARM processor, a 128MB/256MB RAM, a 2GB of flash storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 0.3-megapixel camera, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, WiFi, a 2400mAh battery [...]
Spire Corp. is preparing to drop their newest full tower PC case ‘Epoxi’ into the market. Aimed at gamers, this steel case supports for both Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, and boasts a cool aluminum mesh front panel, a top-mounted I/O panel with four USB, eSATA, audio and mic ports, five 5.25-inch external drive bays, six [...]
E FUN has recently introduced the Nextbook Next2 tablet. This budget Android tablet has a 7-inch TFT color display with an 800×480 resolution, a 2GB of memory with an SD card slot, Wi-Fi, an MP3/photo viewer, access to Borders BookStore, and app support. The gadget also comes preloaded with 25 e-books. The Nextbook Next2 will [...]
Philips has introduced the Econova LED TV, which has been awarded the European Green TV 2010-2011 award by the European Imaging & Sound Association. The 42-inch LED TV uses the latest LED technology that reduces energy consumption by up to 60 percent, while delivering the best-in-class picture quality. The LED TV also consumes just 40W [...]
If you're thinking about upgrading the sound of your home theater, should you buy a new receiver or new speakers?
: Home Archives About New from Harman Kardon : the HD 990 CD Player and HK 990 Amplifier by jessica on Fri , 2010-10-29 11:35 Tags : Amplifier AudioVideo CD Player Harman Kardon HD 990 HK 990 Home Audio Home Theater Harman Kardon has some of the best sounding home entertainment systems out there just ask any audiophile . Find out for yourself with the company's two latest additions : the new HD 990 CD player and HK 990 integrated amplifier . Packed with high-performance technology , the new HD 990 CD player features Real-Time Linear Smoothing RLS III a high-resolution synchronization HRS link for jitter-free playback , two stereo digital-to-analog converters , and its direct digital input improves the sound quality from external devices . It also includes CD text support which recognizes
Marshal today introduced the MAL2635S smart hard drive case that features many interesting functionalities. The Marshal MAL2635S is a 3.5-inch SATA/ SATA II external HDD case with LED indicators, allowing users to know the remaining free space on the drive (90%, 70%, 50% or 30%). The device comes with an aluminum body that prevents it [...]
The Quirky Contort is a four-port USB hub and cord manager, with a 360-degree flexible rubber neck to protect all your USB devices from accidental damage. The Contort has a built-in cord management wrap with four anchors to corral your cables. This super lightweight hub measures 34mm x 142mm x 24mm. The Contort is now [...]
Aperion Audio’s new Zona wireless Surround speaker system provides reliable audiophile-grade surround sound to your home theater in a pair of high-quality wireless bookshelf speakers. The built-in wireless receivers and two-way power amplifiers in each speaker make Zona a simply beautiful and easy to install addition to most home theater systems. The wireless technology automatically [...]
The much anticipated ViewSonic ViewPad 7 Android tablet is finally available for pre-order in the UK via Misco’s online store. This pocket-sized device is sold for 399.99 GBP (about $638). To refresh your memory, the ViewPad 7 offers a 7-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display, a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, a 512MB RAM, a [...]
NEC has decided to bring their newest Full HD monitor ‘MultiSync PA231W‘ to the US market starting next month. In case you didn’t remember, this 23-inch widescreen monitor makes use of an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel, capable of providing 71.6% coverage of the NTSC color space and 75.4% coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. [...]
Here comes another Android tablet from Telstra Australia, the T-Touch Tab. Powered by a 768MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, this lightweight device sports a 7-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 512MB of memory, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), a 2-megapixel camera, phone-calling support (SMS, email, mobile internet, video and voice calls), GPS, 3G, [...]
Exemode has entered the 3D digital picture frame market by releasing the Exemode PF-3D8. The gadget features the 3D Magic technology, which allows you to enjoy 3D effect without wearing 3D glasses. This new 3D digital picture frame boasts an 8-inch TFT monitor with an 800×600 resolution, a USB 2.0 port and a 2GB of [...]
Toys ‘R’ Us has started selling the Elonex eTouch Android tablet. The 7-inch model is priced at £89.99 ($143), while the 10-inch model costs £149.99 ($239). Weighing at just 695 grams, the Elonex eTouch Android tablet has a 2GB SSD on board, which can be expandable via a micro SD card slot. The Android 2.1-powered [...]
NHT's sweet little $99 SuperZero 2.0 speaker looks and sounds like a winner.
Turntables just spin records; how can they possibly have a sound? They do. No wonder high-end turntables sound vastly better than budget models.
Last week's seventh-annual Rocky Mountain Audio Festival, in Denver, Colorado, demonstrated that high-end audio is alive and kicking.
The U.S. doesn't build TVs, iPods, cameras, or much technology, but in high-end audio, we rule! The White House should have an all-American hi-fi.