Are Blu-ray movies too loud?
Updated: 2012-03-31 15:36:00
Amazon has started selling the ETON American Red Cross MICROLINK-FR170 Emergency Weather Radio can be powered by a solar panel, an AC-adapter, a rechargeable Ni-MH battery and a dynamo hand-crank. The gadget features an AM/FM radio, a NOAA weatherband (all 7 channels), and 3 built-in white LED light source. It can even charge your USB [...]
The Oregon Scientific WS907G Gaiam Air Sanitizer is perfect for use in the office or home. This air purifier utilizes the advanced NCCO technology to remove harmful odors, airborne bacteria, dust and mold spores that cause allergies. You can adjust airflow by setting the fan speed to maintain/accelerate the air sanitizing process. The filter is [...]
If you are searching for a new affordable Android tablet, then check out the Eken A90. Priced at just $157.99 each, the tablet comes jam packed with a 1.2GHz Allwinner A10 processor, a 1GB of RAM, an 8GB of internal storage, a large 9.7-inch (1024 x 768) display and the Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich [...]
The Acronova Nimbie USB Plus is a Bluray copier, which is able to burn Blu-ray discs at the maximum speed of 12X, make multiple copies and transfer data to HDD automatically via the included QQboxx Pro3 software. The device is equipped with the latest USB 3.0 technology, which allows data transfer speed of up to [...]
Philips today introduced a new energy saving monitor namely the Brilliance 241P4LRY. Using this 24-inch monitor, you can greatly reduce your electricity bills by up to 80%. The Brilliance 241P4LRY adopts the ErgoSensor technology that will turn off the monitor when no one is not in front of it. This smart monitor will also advise [...]
HIS has just added a new graphics card to its range called the Radeon HD 7850 Fan 2GB. Powered by a 28nm GPU, the card sports a 256-bit memory interface, a GPU clock of 860MHz and a 2GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 4800MHz. The card also comes with a single-fan cooling system and features [...]
Here comes a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs from Lite-On, the E200. Available in both 80GB and 160GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell controller, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours and can provide read/write speeds of up to 500/120 [...]
Expert-oriented is set to launch a new USB 3.0 cloning docking station, the KURO-DACHI/CLONE/U3. This standalone cloning docking station (no computer required) comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface and provides two SATA slots for 2.5-inch & 3.5-inch HDDs/SSDs (can be used simultaneously). The KURO-DACHI/CLONE/U3 will start shipping from early April for 4,000 Yen (about [...]
Unlike most AC wall outlets, this newly unveiled single socket wall outlet ‘PL-KC1US2′ from Planex comes with 2 built-in USB ports (each port 500mA) for charging your devices. If you’re interested, the PL-KC1US2 will be available from April 6th for 4,200 Yen (about $51). [Planex]
The Hummer Zero 3.0 is the latest full tower PC case from Nox Xtreme. Measuring 610mm x 232mm x 520mm and weighing 14.2kg, this steel case supports for micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX, XL-ATX and Flex-ATX motherboards, and features a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 and 2x eSATA ports, a 2-channel [...]
Although for many FM/AM still rules the airwaves more and more each year people seem to get the concept of the vast choice afforded by an internet radio the Grace Digital GDI-IRMS300 Internet Micro Hi-Fi Stereo System is one of the more well specified mid range compact internet radio hifis available right now so we [...]
The new Jabra WAVE Bluetooth headset supports A2DP functionality, allowing you to stream music from your smartphone or Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player. Available in a jazzy red color, this wearable gadget provides greater comfort than other behind-the-ear products, which makes it perfect for wearing all-day long. The Jabra WAVE also provides up to 6-hour of talk [...]
The ILA Sport Pedometer and Personal Safety Alarm will help you to stay safe when you are jogging alone or walking at night. If you need to let people know that you are in danger, simply press the button at the top of the device and it will produce an ear-splitting 130Db alarm. What’s more, [...]
The Grace Digital Audio FireDock is a stereo speaker dock designed exclusively for the Amazon Kindle Fire. Measuring 13-inch x 4.3-inch x 3.75-inch, the dock features a USB port, a headphone jack and a power button, which are located at the bottom of the tablet. The FireDock is equipped with a rotating cradle that allows [...]
The A-Tech Fabrication HeatSync 1200 is not an ordinary ultra-slim mini PC, because it is equipped with a docking station for Apple’s iPhone or iPod. The computer features a 2.5GHz Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge processor, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 80GB of SSD, WiFi adapter, HDMI, USB ports, etc. The A-Tech Fabrication [...]
Nikon Vision today unveiled the Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT. The new golf rangefinder provides easy and immediate subject acquisition with the 6x multicoated lenses, large ocular lens and wider field of view. It supports a high-speed ranging system out to 550 m/600 yd. with 0.5-m/yd. distance display step. The Nikon Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT is waterproof (up [...]
Gainward hits back with their latest graphics card, the GeForce GTX 680 Phantom. Based on the NVIDIA’s reference design, the card sports 1536 CUDA Cores, a 256-bit memory interface, a GPU clock of 1084MHz (1150 Boost Clock) and a 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM set @ 6300MHz. Connectivity-wise, it offers dual-DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Pricing [...]
Sony has begun shipping their newest 3D home cinema projector ‘VPL-VW95ES’ into the market. Adopting the SXRD display technology, this 3D projector delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000 ANSI lumens brightness and 150,000:1 contrast ratio, and has a number of connectivity ports including 2x HDMI, 1x Component, 1x D-Sub and 1x Stereo Mini [...]
Lexar Media is preparing to release their latest solid-state cache drive ‘Crucial Adrenaline’ in Japan. Coming in 50GB capacity, this 2.5-inch solid-state cache drive is equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 95MB/s, respectively. The Crucial Adrenaline [...]
Another Full HD monitor is about to enter the Japanese market, this time from LG called the E2742V-BN. Adopting the TN panel, this new 27-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 160/170 degree viewing angles, and features mini D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI [...]
Emotiva's stereo amp isn't very big, but the Mini-X a-100 is built like a miniature tank, and sounds very decent.
We recently got our hands on a LG 42LK520 42-Inch HDTV for review from on of our suppliers, its been out for a little while and not a top of the line model but dont let that put you off, the LG 42LK520 has a lot to offer to the discerning AV fan. Here is [...]
Today's hi-fi buyers rarely get to compare one speaker with another to see which sounds the best. That happens every day at In Living Stereo in NYC!
High-end audio components can be silly expensive, but there are deals to be had. Here's a Top 10 list of affordable, but great-sounding products.
GoldenEar Technology's new Aon 3 bookshelf speaker boasts a number of design innovations, and sounds all the better for them.
Speakers and headphones sound completely different, and people use them in very different ways.
When it comes to home theatre systems not everyone has either the cash or the space required for a full 5.1 or 7.1 surround system with its full compliment of speakers wiring and receiver so over the last several years the major manufacturers have started to wise up and try to supply decent products to [...]