Stereo Bluetooth Headset Face-Off: Plantronics Pulsar 590A vs. IOGear GBMHKIT

Published on July 11, 2006 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous

Until now, Bluetooth headsets have been good for phone calls but not much more. That's all changing, however-the Plantronics Pulsar 590A and IOGear GBMHKIT are part of a new breed of stereo Bluetooth headsets designed for listening and talking on the go. Read more

3D Stereo Technology: Is it Ready for Prime Time?

Published on May 2, 2005 to Display Panels and Monitors

3D stereo technology has made major strides in the past few years, so we felt it was time to take a look at the state of the industry and several different 3D stereo technologies that are available. We include a discussion of autostereoscopic displays, which allow a viewer to watch 3D images without the need for 3D glasses or other aids. Read more

One GPS With Built-In Luxury Car, Please

Published on July 7, 2006 to Smartphones

Bruce Gain explores the world of GPS receivers from tiny portables to the ones built into fancy cars. Some of his conclusions might surprise you. Read more

Rolling your own Car PC

Published on June 22, 2006 to Desktop Computers

In-Car PCs are something you generally see fitted into the Humvees of the rich and famous, allowing them to play MP3s, navigate via GPS and watch movies all in one neat package. However with a bit of do-it-yourself work, you too can have a CarPC! Read more

Play Your iPod In The Car

Published on December 19, 2006 to Home Theater

You can get tiny FM transmitters that sound good, mid-size transmitters with better quality, or full-size combination transmitters and charging units, where the convenience and quality is worth the price. But iPods have the advantage, because the sound quality from a dock connector is noticeably better than that from a transmitter that plugs into the headphone jack. Read more