Stay Unplugged Longer With The Valence N-Charge Battery Power System

Published on October 31, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

Valence Technology builds external battery systems to extend the off-AC uptime of notebook computers. Just how much additional run time can you expect from such a system? Read more

System Builder Marathon (Media PCs): Day 3

Published on May 18, 2007 to Home Theater

We've built low cost ($1,004) and high cost ($3,299) Media Center PCs. Today we discuss our experience with the builds and offer some righteous recommendations. Read more

System Builder Marathon (Media PCs): Day 2

Published on May 17, 2007 to Home Theater

Yesterday we built a low cost ($1,004) Media Center PC. Today we'll do a top of the line $3,300 model and, just for fun, up the price to $4,000 and beyond. Read more

System Builder Marathon (Media PCs): Day 1

Published on May 16, 2007 to Home Theater

Today we build a low cost ($1,004) Media Center PC and cut corners to reduce its price to under $800. Tomorrow we'll do a top of the line model. Read more

Building a Digital Video Capture System - Part II

Published on August 1, 2001 to Networking

First we looked at the basics of digital video captures systems, and now we get our hands dirty. We review the ADS PYRO ProDV, Dazzle Digital Video Creator II, Pinnacle DV500 Plus, and revisit the Matrox RT2500. Read more

Building a Digital Video Capture System - Part I

Published on May 24, 2001 to Networking

In the first of two articles we explore the world of digital capture, getting a little background on the technology and choices facing you. Read more

Carefree Music Streaming With The Logitech Wireless DJ Music System

Published on October 26, 2006 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous

Mike Baggaley found that Logitech's latest wireless music streaming system handles DRM-protected files as easily as your own ripped music. Read more

Review: VTech Broadband Telephone System with Vonage service

Published on October 11, 2005 to Networking

Vonage will soon unleash a VoIP Wi-Fi handset upon at least some eagerly-awaiting consumers. But for those who desire wire-free VoIP that sticks more to home, it has already teamed with VTech to field a combination product that's sure to please folks who rather talk than connect and configure. Read more

iBuypower Gamer Mage 855: a Quad-core Dual-GPU Gaming System for $1,499

Published on March 10, 2008 to Desktop Computers

iBuypower offers four CPU cores, two GPUs and a monitor – all for $1,499. But can you really get away with paying so little for a high-end gaming machine? Read more

Überclok Reactor: “Überperformance” Gaming?

Published on March 24, 2008 to Miscellaneous

Nothing else performs like a custom-tuned machine that you can push far beyond the rated capabilities of its components. But many buyers lack the time and/or skill to tweak their own systems and even if they did the whole process of buying the best parts. Read more

Reader How Tos: A System To Convert VHS and 8 mm Tape To DVD

Published on September 28, 2002 to Networking

If you wondered what it takes to get published on Tom's Hardware Guide, here's a start. Tom's Hardware reader Jim Tomlinson submitted this article, and we thought it would be a good idea to give our informed, enthusiastic, and very capable readers a chance to flex their knowledge online. Jim explains how he put a computer system together to make DVD movies from old VHS and 8MM videocassettes. Read more

Logitech Wireless Music System for PC

Published on February 14, 2006 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous

Logitech's Wireless Music family uses Bluetooth for digital audio streaming. Patrick Schmid checks out the PC version paired with Logitech's Wireless Headphones for PC. Read more

Music Meets Wireless Mesh Network: The Sonos Digital Music System

Published on April 15, 2005 to Networking

The Sonos Digital Music System promises to wirelessly beam music or Internet radio to every room in your house, without breaking the bank in the process. But how well does it work? Read more