Chances are that you know someone who has a nice computer but uses terrible speakers. You know, those cheap stereo speakers that come free with a purchase or you buy for $15 as an afterthought. Similarly, you probably know even more people who listen to their digital music through the speakers on their laptop. Some of these people don't care about their sound quality, others don't have the room for a speaker system, but too many of them simply think that they can't afford quality sound. Logitech is trying to change all of this with their X-540 speakers. This kit retails for $99 but packs in a considerable amount of features and functionality. This kit is not for audiophiles, but if you want solid sound at a reasonable price Logitech may have the product for you.

The NeoDigits X5000 DVD player outsmarts the competition by adding media streaming capabilities through either WiFi or Ethernet. That's right, this DVD player will not only play your favorite DVDs, but it will also wirelessly connect to your home PCto play movies and music through your home theater. Now this is not really something new in theory, there have been other DVD players that do this (KiSS, Gateway), but the NeoDigits X5000 has some features that differentiate it from the others; audiophile circuitry. The X5000 has a sticker price of just $599.

Not all media is good. In fact, with the high influx of cheap media from Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, I'd venture to say most media is bad. This review guide is meant to shed some light on who manufactures and brands good and not so good quality DVD media.

Use this list as an assistant when selecting what media to buy and use. It shows what generally works as the best media. Individual results may very, depending on the burner and how the media chooses to cooperate, though typically not by much. Read the advanced topics guide after becoming familiar with the basics presented on this page.

While some cheap media may work for you, it's a gamble that often loses. Try to use 1ST and 2ND class media, and to avoid 3RD and 4TH class media, if at all possible.

So you have a HDTV, but nothing to connect the HDMI port to? How about getting an upscaling DVD player that uses all available lines on your fine HDTV. Most upscaling DVD players do 720p. The neodigits Helios H4000 is even able to upscale to full high definition resolution (1080p). I had some doubts about the benefits of upscaling before reviewing the H4000. I was pleasantly surprised that it really makes a difference.

Ipod has taken over the market as the biggest mp3 player. Iriver and some smaller companies are trying to keep up and X-Micro is one of them. We got a sample of their latest creation named F610 which is a combined video and music player. With a extremely small design and light weight they have been able to combine these two players into one. It looks good but does it also work good? How good of a battery time can we get with this? How is the sound quality? Those are just a few questions we hope to answer in this review for you.

Featuring a large 3-inch screen, the Microsoft Zune allows both music and video playback for under $250 US. Read our review before you buy it!

What I can say is that this monitor represents decent value for money and will offer an opportunity to lots of gamers to join the widescreen revolution. If you're thinking about making the step up, but are limited by a budget, then I strongly advise giving this monitor a look - a strong performer in real world testing for a very reasonable price.

It seems that Altec Lansing is finally making a comeback when it comes to desktop audio outside of the OEM sets they manufacture for Dell. Their latest product, the FX5051 boldly stands out spec and design-wise from the typical Creative and Logitech sets we're accustomed to seeing, and one-ups the whole market by being the first 5.1 channel speaker system to incorporate a USB input! On to the review...

While most canalphones are touted as being noise-reducing, the CX300 takes a different angle, creating a hybrid ear bud-canalphone product.

If you are in the market for a modestly sized widescreen computer monitor, then ASUS has you covered. It's hard to denote the PW201 as a "computer" monitor though, as it's fully capable of handling your game consoles and cable TV. The functionality doesn't end there though.

With the Zune being launched shortly, there's no better time than now to take a quick stroll through its native software. It's pretty, but has a lot of functionality as well.

Before I opened the box I was hoping that SteelSound fixed everything and released a product that is worth the money of our readership and I am happy that I can say that time has come. It might have taken three tries, but it certainly wasn't three strike, you're out. Every conceivable problem with the previous versions have been attended to and fixed. The sound quality is no longer muddled, the microphone works perfectly and the ventilation has been improved.

A good pair of headphones can sometimes be difficult to find. You need top notch sound quality in games as well as in movies and music. Today we are taking a look at a pair of headphones that break the norm in their design. Is it worth it, and if so, how do they perform?

Altec Lansing is a company that quickly comes to mind when discussing good audio systems at a reasonable price. Currently, I use a 5.1 Altec Lansing setup on my work computer and 2.1 on the benchmarking computer. Needless to say, their speaker sets have always fit my budget, and provide quality sound that I am looking for. Last month, they announced the release of the FX4021 and FX5051, the latter being a USB based 5.1 setup.

When you are looking at your cool 5.1 sound system, you may wonder why anyone in their right mind would stick to a 2.1 set. For me, I have everything in a single room. Bed, four computers, mini-fridge, couple shelves, ten empty cases of beer. You get the drift. In my situation, 2.1 is a far better solution simply because I do not want to make room for a 5.1. My primary computer uses 5.1, and that's fine enough. So, I am sure a lot of people share the same situation, which is why 2.1 sets are still plentiful.

Despite its flaws, iTunes is still one incredible media player. While there are other quality players on the market that offer the same capabilities, most have a free version with the CD burning and other essentials stripped- you have to buy the "premium version" to have these features enabled.

Creative has tried hard to create an iPod killer with the Creative Zen Vision M. Did it succeed?

Last month we had the chance to review one of Samsung's largest LCD display's with their 24" 244T monitor. The 244T was a very good performer and quite enjoyable to review. Needless to say when the Fedex man came to our product lab with a 24" multi-functional display in his hand it was a very exciting moment. The 242MP is Samsung's largest multi-functional display and comes equipped with a set of side-mounting speakers.

Wow, what a difference a generation makes. Last year, Toshiba's much-hyped Gigabeat digital media player left me disappointed to say the least. After playing with the next-gen Gigabeat S30 for a week or so now, I'm glad to see Toshiba stuck with the category and went back to the drawing board. Gone are the clumsy software integration, nagging menu structure and the frustrating slider control of the first generation. In their place are the no-brainer Windows Mobile Portable Media Center platform, solid button controls and an overall impressive package.

How many remote controls do you have right now? Let's see, TV, DVD player, PVR, Xbox360, Amp, Converter, and maybe a partially functioning universal that is more problem than solution. I bring you harmony, the Logitech Harmony 880 remote that is.

The original iPod nano was a stunning success for Apple, selling over 1 million units in the first 17 days after its release in 2005, and it is estimated that Apple has sold well over 30 million iPod nanos since the beginning of 2006. The new iPod nano, with its many important improvements, will likely dwarf the sales statistics and user enthusiasm for the original nano.