How to buy great sound on the cheap, think 'vintage' audio
Updated: 2011-07-30 15:41:00
Online store Audiocubes has started selling the Elecom MR-A300 53+1 multicard reader. The device is compatible with most of memory cards in the market including MicroDrive CompactFlash, xD SmartMedia, MiniSD, Memory Stick Duo, MicroSD, M2 memory card, and the new SDXC card. Measuring 83mm x 58.5mm x 15mm and weighing 50 grams, the Elecom MR-A300 [...]
The new Onkyo UWF-1 wireless USB adapter helps you to integrate your music life and remove unwanted cables. The device is compatible only with Onkyo 2011 network receivers (TX-NRxx9, HT-RC3XX, or later), TX-8050 network stereo receiver, and does not connect directly with computers. The Onkyo UWF-1 also provides an IEEE 802.11b/g/n connection to access music [...]
Razer has unveiled a new set of gaming headphones namely the Razer Electra. Designed for tablet and smartphone gamers, these headphones are equipped with thick leatherette ear cushions that mold to the shape of your ears, and optimally positioned ear cups to boost sound isolation. The Electra gaming headset is also equipped with a detachable [...]
Shenzhen Guangxuntong Communication Technology has proudly introduced the EKing T9, which is claimed to be “the world’s thinnest touchscreen tablet.” The EKing T9 comes jam packed with a 9.7-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen display, an Intel Z670 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, rear- and front-facing cameras, as well as a 2GB of RAM. The tablet is also [...]
Thermaltake has unveiled the white version of its Level 10 GT full-tower PC case called the Level 10 GT Snow Edition. Just like the all-black version, the Level 10 GT Snow Edition also comes with two I/O panels with 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and 1x HD audio ports, four exposed 5.25-inch [...]
The Rude Gameware Fierce 3500 gaming mouse is now available for $69.95 a pop. This wireless gaming mouse is equipped with an adjustable 3500 DPI Engine, a 2.4GHz wireless nano technology, 8 independently programmable buttons and macro support. The Rude Gameware Fierce 3500 also features Zero-Acoustic Ultra-smooth Teflon feet, Ultra-fast polling and response time, On-the-Fly [...]
Marvel Digital has added another budget-friendly Android tablet to its product page called the TBT-10C Mercury Pad. Specs-wise, the device is packed with a 7.0-inch 800 x 480 capacitive multi-touch screen, a 1GHz Samsung S5PV210 ARM Cortex-A8 processor, a 512MB DDR2 RAM, a 4GB/8GB/16GB of storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 0.3MP [...]
Pioneer Computers Australia has come out with another ultra slim all-in-one desktop PC namely the DreamVision C21. Powered by a 2nd-generation Intel Core CPU (up to a 2.5GHz Core i7-2920XM Extreme Edition quad-core processor), this space-saving machine sports a 21.5-inch 1366 x 768 touchscreen (optional) display, an Intel HD 3000 graphics card, up to 8GB [...]
Home Archives About JVC Intros New Dual Dock for iPad and iPhone iPod by jessica on Fri , 2011-07-29 13:16 Tags : Apple iPod Accessories AudioVideo Docking Station iPad Accessories iPhone Accessories JVC UX-VJ3 Do you have an iPad and an iPhone or iPod JVC just unveiled a new dock that can hold and charge them both at the same time The new JVC UX-VJ3 boasts 30 watts of power , an AM FM tuner , a clock with sleep timer and alarm , and comes with a pair of separate . speakers Available in black or white , the JVC Dual Dock UX-VJ3 also features a subwoofer output , four sound modes rock pop classical jazz a surround sound mode , and Sound Turbo function that provides a bass boost . A video output allows the dock to be connected to a TV and there's also an auxiliary audio input for connecting
Home Archives About GameStop Launches New In-Store Digital PC Game Purchase Method Tags : ComputerNews FromtheWire GameStop PC Games New service kicks off with exclusive offers on Square Enix’s Deus Ex : Human Revolution July 2011--GameStop is making it easier for PC gamers to get their hands on hot new releases . Exclusively at GameStop , customers can now use any accepted form of payment , including trade credit and GameStop gift cards , to purchase digital PC games at their local store and access the titles immediately at launch . Deus Ex® : Human Revolution™ is the first of what will soon be many titles to support this new purchase method . This is a great illustration of how the digital distribution model and in-store experience really complement one another , said Steve Nix ,
Home Archives About Panasonic Introduces Its First Full HD 3D Home Theater Projector Tags : AudioVideo News 3D Projector FromtheWire Panasonic Projector PT-AE7000U The PT-AE7000U delivers exceptional 2D images and rich 3D features in a 3D Home Entertainment Center setting July 29, 2011--(BUSINESS WIRE Panasonic Solutions Company , provider of collaboration , information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises , this week announced the PT-AE7000U , its first Full HD 3D home theater projector with 1080p 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution . The PT-AE7000U is also the world’s first 1 3D projector to use transparent LCD panels driven at 480Hz that , combined with Panasonic’s original Overdrive Technology , realize significantly low crosstalk . Thanks to the
Panasonic today launched its first Full HD 3D home theater projector namely the PT-AE7000U. The optical system of the PT-AE7000U features a new 200-Watt Red-Rich Lamp and new LCD panels with larger aperture ratio for increased red luminance and brightness output. The combination of fully-optimized Pure Contrast Plates, Pure Color Filter Pro and Dynamic Iris [...]
Designed by Chang-Su Lee of Design Hara, the Slim Hara PC has a similar design to a car stereo unit. The computer has an aluminum casing on the back and a piece of solid wood on the front. The Slim Hara PC is powered by an Intel Atom dual core D525 with an nVidia ION [...]
The official My Chemical Romance store has started selling a limited-edition watch from Tokyoflash, the Seikatsu Koujou Kyokusen. For your info, Seikatsu means “Better Living” and Kyokusen means “curved line” in Japanese. The waterproof timepiece features a stainless steel buckle and a USB mini port to recharge its replaceable battery. One full charge will take [...]
The USB Cassette Capture and Player from Brando converts your old cassette tapes into MP3 files to playback on your computer, iPod or MP3 player. The gadget has an easy-to-use USB connection for converting the music on your tapes into MP3 files. Its portable size allows it to fit in virtually any bag and enables [...]
Pandigital has unveiled the SuperNova tablet eReader. The gadget ships with a pre-loaded Barnes & Noble NOOK eBook app and store, allowing you to download your favorite e-books. Measuring 6.25-inch x 8.5-inch, the tablet features an 8-inch (600 x 800) capacitive touchscreen display, the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, an ARM Cortex-A8 chip from Samsung, [...]
iBUYPOWER has recently announced a new line of desktops, which are designed to complete your best work faster than ever. The iBUYPOWER Professional Series features 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processors, RAID cards, and nVidia Quadro graphics cards. Each workstation desktop is fully customizable, allowing professionals to tailor their workstation to fit their industry’s specific [...]
ION has released the Piano Apprentice accessory for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. This piano learning system features 25 touch-sensitive, lighted keys, built-in speakers and a headphone jack for private practicing. The gadget also has a 30-pin dock connector cable that enables it to work with the Piano Apprentice app, which demonstrates how to [...]
Elecom and Logitec have joined together to release two new Bluetooth headphones in Japan. Known as the LBT-TVOH02ABK and LBT-TVSP100BK, both Bluetooth headphones are compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled devices. The audio can be transmitted wirelessly at distances up to 10-meter. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Logitec]
: Home Archives About Call of Duty : Black Ops Unleashes Annihilation on PS3 and Windows PC Tags : AudioVideo News Call of Duty Black Ops Call of Duty Black Ops Annihilation FromtheWire PC Games Playstation3 New DLC for Global Phenomenon Call of Duty : Black Ops Launches on PSN and Windows PC Today July 28, 2011 Call of Duty : Black Ops detonates its latest downloadable content pack on PlayStation3 and Windows PC gamers with the release of Annihilation , the third DLC pack for the critically acclaimed and best-selling . title Fans have logged billions of hours in Call of Duty : Black Ops since its record-setting debut in 2010. Annihilation packs four of the most varied and intense Black Ops maps to date , along with a new Zombies experience filled with countless hours of new . gameplay The
LG is about to unleash another Full HD monitor ‘IPS225V-BN’ in Japan. Featuring an IPS (In Plane Switching) panel, this new 21.5-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In terms of connectivity ports, it comes with DVI-D, mini D-Sub and HDMI. [...]
Coming in a 3-button design, the M185 is the newest member to Logitech’s wireless mouse line-up. This compact and lightweight mouse features a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), a 1000dpi resolution and a tiny USB receiver. Powered 1x AA battery, the M185 will start shipping from August 12th for 1,380 Yen (about [...]
Since we’ve got one rigged up at the moment (doing stand in duty in a Onkyo SKS-HT870 speaker set) I thought Id give my quick feelings about the Onkyo SKW204 Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer. First of all its a nicely compact unit compared to the subs I’m used to seeing. I know I tend to [...]
You can pick up a great-sounding vintage hi-fi at a yard sale or on eBay, and put together an awesome-sounding system for a few hundred bucks.
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For those who really care about sound quality and like to listen before they buy, brick-and-mortar hi-fi shops are essential.
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