Audio

Review: Synology DS411j, 4-bay Network Attached Storage

October 28, 2011

Having just recently purchased on these little fancy NAS boxes I’ve decided to write a brief review of it. I’ve only had it for a few days, nevertheless, being a techie I’ve already clicked just about every button I could find. Here are my observations so far: The NAS itself, which is named Synology DS411j, is [...]

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The Audio Video Receiver – The Heart of Every Home Theater System

September 26, 2011

Having a good home theater means you need to have a good speaker system that allows you to hear a pin drop as well as a good video system where you can view multimedia in high definition. In addition to a speaker and video system, you will need other components that will allow you to [...]

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Could HTML5 kill Flash for good?

March 12, 2011

The whole HTML5 vs Flash debate really started with the launch of iPhone worldwide when more and more people became aware that Flash-based websites didn’t work on iPhone. With that, non-flash versions of previously Flash-based websites began to popup around the Internet as more and more people started using iOS devices such as iPhone and [...]

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Sony expands headphone offerings with 3 new ranges

March 1, 2011

Sony today announced three new ranges for their headphone offerings: The MDR-Z1000 professional monitor headphone takes recording studio quality sound to the next level by using innovative design and cutting-edge materials. The MDR-Z1000 draws on decades of professional audio know-how by Sony, fusing innovative design and cutting-edge materials to deliver uncompromised performance in critical production [...]

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My Top 5 Favorite Photography Podcasts (audio/video) – recommended!

February 23, 2011

I assume you’re reading this article because you already know what podcasts are. In case you don’t, here’s a really quick introduction to podcasts, courtesy of Wikipedia: A podcast (or non-streamed webcast) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. The word [...]

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5 reasons to replace your Nikon D5000 with the new D7000

October 11, 2010

The new Nikon D7000 annonced a month ago is a very interesting looking camera for enthusiasts photographers and probably also newcomers to DSLR in general. But with a price tag of $1,199 at Amazon US and £1,029 at Amazon UK (body only), is it worth upgrading to Nikon D7000 if you, like me, already own [...]

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Review: Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

September 3, 2010

On my recent vacation in the United States, I suddenly found myself in a Bose outlet store in Leesburg Premium Outlet. An outlet center filled with boring clothing shops, if you ask me But the Bose shop instantly caught my attention. Initially I just wanted to look at their products and see if I could [...]

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Review: Sony MDR-570LP Lightweight Fashion Stereo Headphones

July 21, 2010

Sony tries to sell you their MDR-570LP headphones by saying they have: Slim and light headband that does not mess up your hairstyle. Neodymium magnet delivers powerful sound. Pressure-relieving urethane-cushioned earpads for comfortable fit. Slim and light headband? Oh yeah, no question about it. These headphones are really lightweight and weighs just 110 gram without [...]

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Review: Sony MDR-NC300D Noise Canceling Earbuds

March 31, 2010

SONY MDR-NC300D. Perhaps not the most appealing name and probably also not an easy name to relay to older family members when you tell them what you would like for your birthday. The name, however, becomes totally irrelevant once you find out exactly what these earbuds are made of and what they can do… In [...]

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