Archive for October, 2007

Jump on the satellite bandwagon with the XM XpressRC.

As we mentioned in our Sony HD Radio review, satellite radio is a much better choice because the technology has been around longer and is much more widespread. XM’s latest offering, the XpressRC, could be the best choice for those looking to hop on the satellite radio bandwagon.

XtremeMac XtremeHD 4-to-1 HDMI Switcher

XtremeMac XtremeHD 4-to-1 HDMI Switcher

Let’s say you only have a single HDMI port on your TV or projector, but you have multiple devices you want hooked up. Instead of unplugging and replugging in different cables you should use an HDMI switcher, and today we’re reviewing a great one from XtremeMac.

Sony XDR-S3HD Tabletop HD Radio Review

Chances are you’ve heard HD Radio ads on your local radio stations telling you how crystal clear the sound will be and how affordable it really is. Compared to satellite radio, there is no monthly fee but you will have to pay for the receiver. Today we’re taking a look an affordable home tabletop system [...]

Upscale your DVDs with the Oppo DV-980H

The OPPO DV-980H provides a sleek and stylish product perfect for any home theater. If you’re looking for a DVD player for your new LCD, but you aren’t ready to invest in a next generation player, this player is a strong contender in the market for upscaling DVD players.
While HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players are becoming [...]

Mitsubishi HC1500 720p DLP Projector Review

We’ve been building up our collection of projector reviews here at ConnectReviews, kicking it off with the Panasonic AE-1000U we reviewed last month. Today, we’re taking a look at a lower-priced 720p model from Mitsubishi, the HC1500.

Dell 2707WFP 27″ UltraSharp LCD Review

Dell has always been a key player in the LCD market, providing consumers with reliable, cost-effective, and full-featured models that suit the need of graphics designers and budget computer users. Today, we’re taking a look at one of their highest end models, the 2707WFP 27″ UltraSharp widescreen flat panel monitor.

Today is Blog Action Day! Put a stop to global warming.

I don’t normally post on issues like these, but I felt this one was important because it was about the environment. Blog Action Day is an initiative for the world to post about the environment, that somehow relates to their own blogs topic. I know not all of you are bloggers, some of you [...]

Sony NWZ-A810 Video Walkman: An iPod nano Alternative

Sony Walkman MP3 players have never been too popular, at least from what I’ve seen. In the past, you’ve been forced to use Sony’s dreaded SonicStage software or convert your music to the proprietary ATRAC format. Well all that is in the past now with the new Sony NWZ-A810 Video Walkman.

First Look: B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker System

First Look: B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker System

I just had my first chance at testing out the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Speaker System for iPod. At $600, this is probably the best iPod speaker system you could buy today. I’ll delve into the sound quality in my full review later this month, but playing KT Tunstall’s latest album Drastic Fantastic on the [...]

Never miss your TV shows again. TiVo HD, reviewed.

The TiVo is one of the hottest and most popular consumer electronics in the world today, and has become a godsend in this day and age of technology. Today, we’re taking a look at the TiVo HD, the latest offering from the company.