Posts by July 2009

First Look: Samsung 8500 Series LED HDTVs

By John Pastor • July 30, 2009

Samsung has just upped the game with their new 8500 Series LED HDTVs, bringing out both 46- and 55-inch 1080p models. These aren’t any …

First Look: 2TB Apple Time Capsule

By John Pastor • July 30, 2009

Apple has quietly updated its Time Capsule network backup product and router to include 2 terabytes of storage, and has discontinued the 500GB model, …

First Look: Western Digital My Passport Essential SE External Hard Drive

By John Pastor • July 27, 2009

Have you ever wanted to store up to one terabyte (that’s 1000 gigabytes) on the go? Well, now you can with the Western Digital …

Back to School Guide 2009: Gateway NV5807u Laptop

By David Plews • July 23, 2009

As part of our Back to School coverage this year, we’ll be taking a look at a few laptops that would make perfect companions for any student. Today we’re taking a look at the Gateway NV series. More specifically, the 15.6″ Intel-powered Gateway NV5807u.

First Look: Sony BDP-CX960 Blu-Ray Disc Changer

By John Pastor • July 23, 2009

If you’re one of the few who have a 400-disc Blu-Ray movie collection, then the Sony BDP-CX960 is for you. Today Sony announced the …

Back to School Guide 2009: Software Essentials

By David Plews • July 22, 2009

Another school year is just around the corner and the craze for purchasing students laptops, iPods, and all other necessary college devices has just begun. However, often overlooked is the software needed to help fully utilize and protect all your new toys. We’re going to be taking a look at both the PC and Mac options for certain categories of software and help you prepare for the upcoming year of ~~partying~~ learning.

New Changes to ConnectReviews

By John Pastor • July 21, 2009

You may have noticed some changes to ConnectReviews recently, and that’s because we’ve upgraded our design to the awesome Mimbo Pro 2 theme which builds on top of the great Mimbo Pro theme we were using until today. Not a whole lot has changed in terms of design, but there are code refinements and other cool new features which help us bring more content to you, the reader.

First Look: Speck SeeThru Hard Cases for Unibody MacBooks

By John Pastor • July 21, 2009

Speck has introduced new updated versions of its highly popular SeeThru and SeeThru Satin hard cases for unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The new …

First Look: Shure SRH840 Headphones

By John Pastor • July 21, 2009

Shure has introduced three new professional headphone models, and the company’s first over-the-ear headphones for studio use. The SRH840 headphones are geared towards studio …

First Look: Zoom Q3 Video Recorder

By John Pastor • July 21, 2009

If you’ve ever used a pocket video camera like a Flip Mino HD or even the new iPhone 3GS, you know that audio isn’t …

First Look: Klipsch Image S4i In-Ear Headset

By John Pastor • July 21, 2009

There aren’t many headsets out there for the iPhone and iPod touch with a built-in remote and mic, with the exception of the stock Apple earbuds now included with the 3GS and iPod touch. Klipsch is trying to change the game with the new Klipsch Image S4i In-Ear Headset. The S4i headset offers the same controls you find on the Apple earbuds, in a sleek package paired with in-ear performance.