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DYMO DiscPainter
Printers | Posted: October 21, 2008
While it might not be quite as creative as spending hours scouring magazines for that perfect cut and paste cover for your newest teenage crush mix tape, the DYMO DiscPainter does make things easie...
iriver E100 MP3 Player
Portable Media Players | Posted: July 13, 2008
Despite their underdog status, iriver continues to impress with their ever expanding and evolving line of digital toys. I have generally been a fan of their various digital players and often refer...
Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System
TV Tuners / Media Receivers | Posted: June 19, 2008
This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises, a flashy new look and a sl...
Logitech MX Air Cordless Mouse
Keyboards / Mice | Posted: June 9, 2008
Logitech continues to innovate and redesign one of the most basic elements of computing: the mouse. I've been fortunate enough to have reviewed several of their offerings over the past few ye...
iriver Clix Gen 2 / Clix Rhapsody
Portable Media Players | Posted: July 23, 2007
The Clix player is a 4 gigabyte model in line with other such players as the iPod nano, Sansa e200 series, and other flash memory-based portable media players. iriver may not have the market share...
iriver X20 Portable Media Player
Portable Media Players | Posted: June 4, 2007
I've been a fan of iriver products for a while now. Like many electronics companies they are primarily based overseas. As such, we in the States miss out on a handful of nifty little gadgets that...
Speck Products Microsoft Zune Cases
Portable Media Players | Posted: May 16, 2007
As a testament to the rising popularity of Microsoft's Zune media player, aftermarket companies are starting to jump aboard the Z-train. Earlier this year at CES we started to see the makings of a...
Apple's iPod vs. Microsoft's Zune
Portable Media Players | Posted: May 1, 2007
It's time to settle the debate. iPod or Zune? Did Microsoft kick the pod where it counts or is the mighty whitey still the king of the ring? Each player is loaded with features, flashy video capa...
Apple iPod Video 5G
Portable Media Players | Posted: April 17, 2007
We chose to review the 30GB (as opposed to the 80GB version) as it is the direct competitor to the Microsoft Zune (not that the capacity will really make a difference in our review, aside from valu...
Altec Lansing iM510 Portable Sansa Speakers
Speakers | Posted: March 12, 2007
Portable external speakers have become a hot seller in the portable media player arena. Altec Lansing was at the forefront of the personal media player aftermarket and introduced several products ...
Microsoft Zune
Portable Media Players | Posted: March 6, 2007
After several weeks of daily use I've certainly formed more than one opinion about the Zune. Of course there are endless product reviews of the Zune available on the interweb. But with this revie...
Logitech MX Revolution Wireless Laser Mouse
Keyboards / Mice | Posted: November 21, 2006
The Logitech MX Revolution is their newest flagship model featuring wireless connectivity and a swooping new design. A meek remodeling this is not. Bold lines carve sharp curves into this input d...
iRiver Clix 2GB Multimedia Player
Portable Media Players | Posted: October 25, 2006
The one company that, in my opinion, stands out as the small market iPod alternative is iRiver. For the last few years iRiver has steadily developed a string of interesting personal media devices ...
SanDisk Sansa e260
Portable Media Players | Posted: August 15, 2006
Sandisk has been testing the waters of the music player business for a few years now. I'd never really considered their portable music systems, although I've always been a fan of their flash stora...
Slim Devices Wireless Squeezebox V3
TV Tuners / Media Receivers | Posted: June 26, 2006
Music changes; such is its nature. From sticks and rocks to electric guitars and drum machines, the will of music is to evolve. And as music evolves, so does the technology that delivers it. The ...
Laser Mouse Roundup
Gaming Devices | Posted: April 30, 2006
They've been on the market for several months now and I've had a chance to play with all of them. Laser mice are definitely here to stay. Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to have gotten to ...
Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
Gaming Devices | Posted: February 9, 2006
And we're down to the last one. The final laser mouse I have for review is Microsoft's Laser Mouse 6000. This is the little brother to their Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, yet the two look nothing alik...
Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
Keyboards / Mice | Posted: January 25, 2006
Microsoft has jumped straight into the laser mouse fray with the likes of Logitech and Razer. However, Microsoft is hardly new to the game and usually put together decent input devices. Previous l...
Logitech G5 Corded Laser Mouse
Keyboards / Mice | Posted: December 27, 2005
I was quite impressed with the performance of the wireless version of this mouse, the G7. Several innovations adorned the smooth and precise wireless mouse and I expect to see similar features on t...
Razer Copperhead Laser Mouse
Gaming Devices | Posted: December 15, 2005
The Copperhead features 2000 DPI optical resolution, ultra-fast data polling and onboard flash memory to store button configurations. Razer has quite a reputation to uphold. In the world of gamin...
Logitech G7 Wireless Laser Mouse
Gaming Devices | Posted: November 27, 2005
A year after Logitech actually put the "laser' in "laser mouse,' they are back at it with a new incarnation and this time they're doing their best to appeal to gamers. The Logitech G7 is a wireles...
Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader
Keyboards / Mice | Posted: November 7, 2005
Will this keyboard and its myriad of features cross Microsoft-specific boundaries and be compatible with non-MS based applications? Will there be a use for "spy novel" technology at home? And most ...
JBL Encounter 2.1 Speaker System
Speakers | Posted: August 3, 2005
The design department over at JBL must be working double shifts. The new look of JBL's computer audio screams two things: iPod and alien invasion; perhaps none more so than the Encounter 2.1 speak...
JBL On Stage Speaker System
Speakers | Posted: July 18, 2005
Chances are you have heard of JBL; they've been around since the "40s in some version or another. JBL has thrown their hat into the iPod after-market game. The JBL On Stage is a compact external s...
Logitech USB 350 Headset
Headphones | Posted: June 16, 2005
I've recently reviewed, to great acclaim, Logitech's stunning Z-5500 5.1 speaker system. Today I'll be taking a step in a smaller direction, that is, the headset arena. Their USB Headset 350 is a w...
Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 500W Speaker System
Speakers | Posted: May 16, 2005
In short...WOW. Logitech has done it again. They have taken their Z-680s and pumped them full of aural steroids while updating their looks and features. A perfect evolution. The price may be a bit ...
Thermaltake Armor Full Tower ATX / BTX Case
Full-Tower | Posted: May 7, 2005
It seems as if Thermaltake designed this entire case perfectly from the ground up. It was very hard for me to find any flaws in the case, and the only things I disliked were based on opinion. It is...
Fossil Wrist PDA FX2008
PDAs | Posted: April 13, 2005
The time has come - we can now wear our computers. This may be nothing new amongst the l33test uber-geeks, but it seems companies are starting to see profit margins in wearable computers. The Fossi...
Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel
Gaming Devices | Posted: March 16, 2005
How can you go wrong with Italian racing design? The wheel is ridiculously comfortable and the force feedback puts you right in the action. Realism is the jewel in this wheel's crown. Comfortable p...
Skullcandy Skullcrushers Headphones
Headphones | Posted: March 7, 2005
Today we'll have a look at Skullcandy's answer to noise canceling headphones, the Skullcrushers. Do they have sophisticated active noise canceling or cater to frequent flyers? No. Do th...
Saitek R440 Force Feedback Racing Wheel
Gaming Devices | Posted: February 8, 2005
The wheel is well constructed and not at all flimsy or cheap, a fact evident in the wrist-breaking force feedback motors hiding inside the wheel. Coupled with Saitek's Smart Technology software, th...
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
Gaming Devices | Posted: February 3, 2005
With the included programming software, you can designate X and Y axis control and sensitivity, assign specific button functions and even load pre-made game profiles for your game pad. It's ...
Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless Joystick
Gaming Devices | Posted: January 18, 2005
The Evo's in-game response is smooth and lag-free, the programmable and customizable SST software is extremely handy, battery life is exceptional due to the auto shut-off feature, and the wireless ...
Altec Lansing inMotion iM3 Portable Audio System
Speakers | Posted: December 8, 2004
Altec Lansing continues to churn out innovative and worthwhile products. The iM3 is no exception. Falling in line with other iPod aftermarketers, they have struck upon a stylish and effective desig...
Altec Lansing AHP712 Headphones w/ Active Noise Reduction
Headphones | Posted: November 21, 2004
The incorporation of Active Noise Reduction is undoubtedly the premiere highlight of these headphones. This useful feature should most certainly appeal to the frequent flyer weary of the constant w...
Altec Lansing FX6021 2.1 Speakers
Speakers | Posted: October 13, 2004
If you are protective of your precious desktop real estate and a touch on the audio snob side, Altec Lansing is looking for you. Altec Lansing's new FX6021 is a set of 2.1 speakers featuring a heft...
Altec Lansing AHS602 Gaming Headset
Headphones | Posted: September 28, 2004
Altec Lansing's AHS602 Gaming Headset looks as though it should deliver the punch needed to frag and flay all your virtual opponents while still retaining their usefulness in the movie and music ar...
Vantec Vortex Hard Drive Cooling System
Hard Drive | Posted: August 4, 2004
The Vortex is a 5.25" front bay device meant to house and chill your over-worked hard drive with one innovative and vicious looking cross flow blower fan while an LCD output displays your hard driv...
JetAudio iAudio4 MP3 Player
Portable Media Players | Posted: July 13, 2004
JetAudio's iAUDIO 4 is a MP3 player/recorder/FM tuner/voice recorder. Boasting small size and a long battery life, JetAudio has filled this miniature soundsystem full of features and function.
Logisys SP 6000 Alien Sound System
Speakers | Posted: May 27, 2004
Logisys appears to be shooting for the specialized look of the high-end brand name Alienware rigs. While not exact replicas of their alien-dressed brethren, the SP 6000s certainly look the part wit...
Nu Technologies DDW-081 DVD+R/RW
Optical Drives | Posted: May 2, 2004
The DDW-081 is a single format burner, which burns the +R/+RW format. However, if you are a movie buff, don't give up hope, there is a beta firmware in the making that turns this drive into a dual ...
Enermax Security Screws & Tool Kit
Accessories | Posted: March 26, 2004
The security screws offer uniquely cut screw heads as well as an effective tamper-proof design to keep out the most persistent hardware thieves. The tool kit is a handy little device that aims to a...
Quality-Mat Mouse Pad
Accessories | Posted: March 8, 2004
The Quality-Mat is a glass pad aimed at gamers & graphics professionals. Can Dutch newcomer Quality Glass gain the trust of uber-gamers and graphics junkies or will they be sent back to the drawing...
Eumax Titan Notebook Cooling Pad
Notebook | Posted: March 3, 2004
The Titan Fan Pad is lightweight, thin and contains four 60mm fans to keep your notebook (and your lap) cool. Eumax claims it will decrease temperatures by up to 10°C... But how well will it really...
Enermax UC-A8FATR4 Ultimate (Fan) Controller
Accessories | Posted: February 20, 2004
What makes it the "Ultimate Controller?" Well, the box mainly, it says "Ultimate Controller" right on it. So is Enermax telling the truth, is this the ultimate controller? You'll have to read the r...
Enermax CS-31881TA-B3A Mid Tower Case
Mid-Tower | Posted: February 19, 2004
The CS-31881TA-B3A is another Enermax budget case that comes loaded with all sorts of extra goodies like an I/O interface, built-in fan controller, bubble lights, backlit temp. display, and more...
Steelpad Round-Up
Accessories | Posted: December 31, 2003
A while back I was looking at 'specialty' mousepads, the kind made specifically for gamers, and I wound up asking myself: "Self, are these mousepads REALLY worth coughing up the extra cash?" Let's ...
Plantronics .Audio 90 stereo PC headset
Headphones | Posted: October 5, 2003
Although not necessarily my first choice for listening to music, they are by far an ideal selection for gaming and computer use on a miser's budget.
 
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