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2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD

Photo gallery:2009 Toyota Matrix S AWDWhen Toyota launched the Matrix in 2002, the advertising emphasized its technology features, including navigation and an AC outlet, rare features for a car in this price bracket at that time. Since then, other inexpensive cars, such as the Mitsubishi Lancer and Honda Civic Si,...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, S-trim, instrument-cluster, Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota Matrix, AC outlet

Product reviews 2008-06-10

Will green mean go for mobile projectors?

Will green mean go for mobile projectors?Power issue.Every cell phone I've used continues to run off of it's battery even when plugged directly into an AC outlet. Now, I freely admit I know nothing about designing electrical systems, but would adding the ability to run straight off of a...

Tags: Keyboards, Engineering, Mice, keyboard, battery, phone, AC outlet, mobile, mouse, computer

Discussion threads 2007-05-25

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Cloud Engines Pogoplug

Photo gallery:Cloud Engines PogoplugWouldn't it be nice to quickly access your data from anywhere without a complicated network setup? That's exactly what the Cloud Engines Pogoplug offers. Priced at $100, this tiny gadget turns any USB external storage devices--anything from a Seagate FreeAgent Go to a Western...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, Pogoplug, network, home network

Product reviews 2009-11-10

Bang & Olufsen tries to make land-line phones cool again with BeoCom 5

No one wants a land-line anymore for other reasons1. The landline service is too expensive considering that all the 'infrastructure' is already there for them. $30 dollars a month is VERY expensive for a landline, and that's why my family is thinking of dropping ours.2. Cell phones are simply more...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, phone, cell phone, land line, BeoCom 5, Bang & Olufsen, VoIP

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Life In The Vast Plane...

At least you'd get some peace and quiet.At least you'd get some peace and quiet. Personally, I enjoy having some time off work, and don't want to be on the clock 24/7, thanks.RE: Life In The Vast Plane...That is an extremely valid point: 'always on' = burn out. Modern work...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Photo gallery:2010 Ford Fusion HybridThe problem with some hybrid cars is that they're often more hybrid than they are car. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid doesn't have that problem. Even without considering the gas and electric tag team happening under its hood, the Fusion is a well-put-together vehicle with an...

Tags: Ford Motor Co.

Product reviews 2009-09-03

PowerBAR 3500 mAh Solar Battery Charger for HTC Touch Pro2

There will be times when your smartphone is low on battery and you won't be near an outlet, but that doesn't mean you're in for a dead device. A portable accessory like the PowerBAR 3,500mAH Solar Battery Charger will allow you to charge your phone from anywhere, and even better,...

Tags: Smart phones, Engineering, HTC Touch Pro2, HTC Touch, High Tech Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-31

Don't underestimate the power of the electrical power plug in the smart grid

Don't underestimate the power of the electrical power plug in the smart gridPlease read...(Broadband over Power Lines- BPL)Take a look at the following. While net communication over power lines might be useful in high density areas (like a large Apt. Building in a major city) it is not without...

Tags: electrical power plug, smart grid, power plug, grid, powerline

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

Apple Airport Express: Okay, Okay, I love the damn thing.

The Apple Airport Express, a pocket-sized wireless access point and SOHO router was refreshed with 5Ghz Wireless Draft-N capability in March of 2009. Click to view the gallery. As many of you know, I make my living as a systems architect...

Tags: Apple AirPort Express, Router, Apple Airport, Unit, Apple Inc., Wireless, Nope, Home Networking, Microsoft Windows, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-05-22

WildCharger with Nokia 2mm tip universal adapter

When we reviewed the original WildCharger more than a year ago, our biggest complaint was that it only accommodated the Motorola Razr V3. WildCharge (the device's manufacturer) promised support for more phones in the future, which is why we were glad to learn earlier this month that the company came...

Tags: Nokia Corp., WildCharger, adapter, phone, universal adapter

Product reviews 2009-04-16

2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4

Photo gallery:2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4The 2009 Jeep Compass is available with a cabin tech package that we've come to love: Chrysler's UConnect system. With hard drive-based navigation and media storage, there's a lot to like about the UConnect suite. However, even the option of UConnect doesn't do much to...

Tags: Compass, Jeep

Product reviews 2009-04-08

Vizio VSB210WS Sound Bar

Vizio bills itself as "America's HDTV Company," but the company has begun dipping its toe into the home audio side of the electronics pool with the VSB210WS. Billed as a "High Definition Sound Bar," the $349 package is comprised of a sleek-looking single speaker paired with a full-size 2.4GHz wireless...

Tags: Engineering, System Setup, cloth grille, VSB210WS, light-emitting diode, sound bar, speaker, Vizio

Product reviews 2009-03-26

Freedom Mobile Power

We've all been there at some point. Your cell phone or smartphone is low on battery power, you're nowhere near an outlet to recharge, and panic starts to creep in at the thought of a dead handset. However, there are a number of accessories out there to help you resuscitate...

Tags: Engineering, Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Freedom Mobile Power, battery

Product reviews 2009-03-20

Edifier iF330 Plus

Edifier is a Canadian-based company that makes a variety of stylish audio systems. The company seems to have limited distribution in the U.S., but its compact and affordably priced iF330 Plus audio system for iPods is more readily available stateside. At first glance, the iF330, which costs around $75, looks...

Tags: Engineering, iF330, Edifier iF330, battery, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2009-02-03

Acer Aspire 8930-6448

The original Acer Aspire 8920 was the very first 18-inch laptop we had a chance to review, and the follow-up Acer Aspire 8930-6448 is similar in terms of its essentials, with only a handful of component upgrades. The display has the same native resolution as a 1080p HDTV; that coupled...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Processors, display, volume slider, Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., laptop computer

Product reviews 2009-01-26

Gateway M-7818u

The Gateway M-7818u is a fixed configuration version of the manufacturer's midsize M series and is currently available through OfficeMax. As with the other versions of the M series we've reviewed, we like the design of the M-7818u, which combines an attractive display and comfortable keyboard inside of a stylish...

Tags: Notebooks, Gateway M-7818u, Gateway Inc., laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-11-26

New MacBook Pro performance degrades with the battery removed

New MacBook Pro performance degrades with the battery removedActually......the batteries degrade faster if they are not used. I have an HP Laptop about 2 years old, when I stored it last December it had a battery life of about 2-2.5 hours. When I took it out in August the...

Tags: Engineering, New MacBook Pro performance, battery, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-11-23

HomePlug revival continues with new Netgear Powerline gear

Remember when, not so long ago, home networking using power lines seemed down for the count due to slow throughput rates, especially as Draft N wireless devices entered the market? Thanks to improved technology, the HomePlug standard is staging a comeback, with big-name brands like Linksys...

Tags: NetGear, Powerline, HDXB111, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Toshiba U405D-S2874

Editors' note: This review is part of our Holiday 2008 Retail Laptop Roundup, covering specific new configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. We've generally liked Toshiba's current Satellite line of laptops, most notable for a clever Sleep-and-Charge feature, which lets you charge USB devices even...

Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Processors, Toshiba Corp., satellite, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-11-12

IR2BTci

While the Sony PlayStation 3 is one of the best values for high-def movie buffs, it's always been somewhat of a pain to integrate in a standard home theater because it lacks an IR receptor. That means popular universal remotes, such a Logitech Harmony, can't control the PS3 and you're...

Tags: Home entertainment, Cable, IR2BTci, Sony PlayStation 3

Product reviews 2008-11-03