Quality Sound Ambitions: Altec, Creative and Logitech 2.1 Sound Systems
Published on October 13, 2003 to Digital Entertainment MiscellaneousAltec, Creative and Logitech have attempted to appeal to form factor and space constraint concerns PC users have when it comes to PC sound systems. But while these new PC speakers were obviously designed to address interior-decorating concerns, delivering on sound quality in such a small form factor poses challenges. Read more
Home Theater Quality Sound: Creative Labs DDTS-100
Published on January 20, 2004 to Digital Entertainment MiscellaneousHome theater costs a lot. Even entry-level home theater sound systems are expensive for the quality of sound reproduction they offer, especially compared to PC speakers, which offer much more for a lot less money. Creative Labs DDTS-100 decoder enables relatively high-performance, low-cost PC speakers to work with DVD players, games consoles and TV sets. For an investment of around $150 (€169), Creative Labs DDTS-100 allows for home theater audio for twice as less. Read more
A Quality HDTV for Less Than $1,000
Published on August 1, 2007 to Display Panels and MonitorsIt's possible to get a nice 30"+ HDTV, components, cables and even a couple of cosmetic additions for less than a grand. You just need to know what to look for and where to find it. Read more
Two Quality Core 2 Duo Notebooks From Gigabyte: Which One Is For You?
Published on October 27, 2006 to Notebooks and LaptopsWe look at Gigabyte's W251U and W551N Core 2 Duo notebook computers. One is smaller; one is larger. One has basic graphics capabilities; the other has more sophisticated graphics. And, yet they differ in price by only $100. Which is for you? Read more
MPEG-4 With The New Flask 4.1: Almost DVD Quality
Published on October 22, 2001 to NetworkingUsing the new Flask 4.1/DivX 4.01 codec, the THG lab produced videos in MPEG-4 format. We found it to provide more speed, comfort and features. Read more