Toshiba XD-E500 Review

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We already picked the new Toshiba XD-E500 upscaling DVD player as one of our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips. Now our review partner Digital Trends tested the XD-E500 and published a review.
Quote from the XD-E500 review: "Just when I thought that I would probably never review a DVD player gain, Toshiba introduced their new XD-E500 1080p up conversion DVD player. Toshiba, who was one of the co-inventor's DVD technology, and also the creator of the now defunct high-definition HD DVD optical disc, is coming back to the DVD marketplace with a new upconverting DVD player. Why? While still licking its wounds from the loss of its high-definition optical disc format, Toshiba has unveiled a new video processing technology called 'XDE,' which stands for 'Extended Detail.' Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:13:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse Review

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Today we are looking at the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Mouse. This mouse has some features you don’t commonly see outside of gaming mice.

The MX 1100 has adjustable sensitivity up to 1600 dpi and ten programmable buttons. The mouse uses AA batteries for power and is designed for right-handed users. Read more

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:06:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ATP EarthDrive 4GB Flash Drive Review

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Today I am looking at an eco-friendly flash drive made from biodegradable and recycled materials. The drive is called the ATP EarthDrive and can be had in capacities from 1GB to 8GB.

The drive uses a retractable USB connector and most internal components are encased making the drive water, dust, and shock proof. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:41:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Review

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The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre have been available since last month. Our review partner Digital Trends tested them and published a review.
Quote from the review: "Monster Cable and hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre teamed up on the Beats design. The result: Noise-canceling headphones that look way cooler than high-end competitors from Bose and Sennheiser. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI Wind U100 Review

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The test lab over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the MSI Wind U100 netbook.
Quote from the review: "It's been almost a year since the original Asus Eee 701 appeared stateside, making traditional ultra-portables look fat with its size and weight, sending prices plunging with its $400 price tag, and triggering a landslide of imitators. In that time, many have tried, but few have succeeded in one upping Asus at its own game. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit Review

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Today I am back with another BlueAnt review -- this time of the Supertooth 3 hands free kit. This device is made for hands free use, attaches to the visor of your car, and can be used at your desk.

The main features are text-to-speech that reads the name of the caller aloud and you can answer the call with your voice. If your phone supports the feature, you can voice dial with the Supertooth 3 as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:16:49 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset Review

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Today we are checking out the BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth headset for mobile phones. The headset can pair to two different phones at a time has great call quality.

The headset is small and comfortable to wear for long periods. Battery life is also very good making the Z9i a great option for those looking for a new Bluetooth headset Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:31:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends tested the expensive OLED keyboard from Art Lebedev, the Optimus Maximus. The unique keyboard did not fair too well in this review with negative points that include high price, poor typing ergonomics and questionable long-term reliability.
Quote from the review: "Thanks to a glowing array of 115 individual OLED displays fitted under its keys, Art Lebedev's Optimus Maximus is the first and only keyboard that literally morphs before your eyes. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OCZ Alchemy Elixir Gaming Keyboard Review

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One common truth for many gamers is that their budgets are tight. Gamers are always on the lookout for good, low cost gaming peripherals that actually work. Today we are looking at just such a device from OCZ called the Alchemy Elixir Gaming Keyboard.

The keyboard retails for around $30 and still offers the ability to record macros and more. The keyboard does lack some of the features found on more expensive gaming keyboards, like backlighting. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:13:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Professional Review

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Today we are looking at the latest version of Nuance's dictation software called Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10. If you are looking to get your work done faster with less typing, this application is worth a look.

I found that the Professional version had a few quirks that were not deal breakers for me. The biggest downside is that the version I tested is very expensive. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:52:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X200.
Quote from the review: "While Lenovo's ultra-sleek X300 may have stolen the show as the company's MacBook Air competitor back in April, the machine's astronomic price tag also left most would-be buyers pressing against the window glass like gawkers at a Maserati dealership. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr