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V-Moda to add mic control to Vibe Duo

V-Moda to add mic control to Vibe DuoWaaa! Waaaa! Waaa!Hey smart boy. Why don't you just pony up and start your own company, since you know all the answers. God, you are such a whiner!

Tags: Vibe Duo, Waaa, V-moda, Vibe, mic

Discussion threads 2007-09-11

V-Moda to add mic control to Vibe Duo

I've made it pretty clear that I'm not exactly thrilled with iPhone's damned recessed headphone jack. Just because there's a reasonable explanation behind it exposed ports break doesn't mean that I have to like it. I'd still prefer a re-engineered headphone jack that sits flush (or what about a wider...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Headphone, Microsoft Word, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2007-09-10

That damned recessed iPhone headphone jack

I don't know what Apple was thinking when they released the iPhone with a recessed headphone jack that prevents customers from using almost any set of earphones or earbuds that they already own. Surely someone mentioned this little fact in the beta testing? Focus groups? Oh yeah,...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Headphone, Microphone, Apple Inc., Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2007-09-06

V-Moda Vibe Duo

V-moda has gained quite a reputation for its stylish, low-profile earbuds. The good word has been helped along by the fact that these 'phones are not just lookers, but they sound sweet, too. The latest model, an iPhone-specific pair called the Vibe Duo, is no exception. These $101 earbuds offer...

Tags: V-Moda Vibe Duo, Vibe Duo, headphone, Vibe, cable

Product reviews 2007-07-11

Additional Resources

Asus announces quad-core gaming laptop (again)

There are now several quad-core mobile workstations for work, but Asus is laying claim to the first quad-core laptop designed purely for play. This week it announced that the G71 "Republic of Gamers," a 17-inch gaming laptop, now offers Intel's new 2.53GHz Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9300....

Tags: Game, ASUS, Quad-core, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-08

Online ad revenue strong first half of 2008: What about the second half?

Internet ad revenue surged in the first half of 2008, up 15.2 percent to $11.5 billion compared to a year ago, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Unfortunately, that duo left their crystal balls at home when it comes to the second half outlook. Simply...

Tags: Revenue, Advertisement, Online Advertising, Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-07

How a Mac Mini can beat a quad-core Vista behemoth (or how Apple can't write good software for Windows)

How a Mac Mini can beat a quad-core Vista behemoth (or how Apple can't write good software for Windows)Adrian - why would Apple write good Windows software?Apple has historically had an edge with video editing / graphical design applications. Now, since they've moved to an Intel platform, any hardware advantages...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital music, Desktops, Digital media, Operating systems, software, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Vista behemoth, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple QuickTime, quad-core

Discussion threads 2008-10-07

Sony AW series: The best laptop display?

With expansive 16:9 displays and Blu-ray drives, the new crop of desktop replacements with 18.4-inch displays are geared toward mobile entertainment. Though its design is nothing special, the Sony VAIO AW series stands out from this group, according to reviews at PCMag.com and LaptopMag.com, thanks to its high-quality, LED-backlit 1,920-by-1,080...

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Desktop Replacement, Laptop Computer, Entertainment, Display, Desktops, Advertising & Promotion, Hardware, Marketing, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-06

Lenovo ThinkPad SL400

Take the ThinkPad R series, remove the internal roll cage and the TPM chip, add dedicated GeForce graphics, an HDMI port, and a glossy lid, and you get the ThinkPad SL400. This 14-inch laptop is Lenovo's play for small business buyers, trading in enterprise features such as the aforementioned security...

Tags: Notebooks, Lenovo ThinkPad, IBM ThinkPad, ThinkPad SL400, lid, Lenovo Group Ltd.

Product reviews 2008-10-03

The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort of

Back in August Dell, HP and Lenovo all announced mobile workstations that offer Intel's first quad-core chip for laptops. Those systems are now available for order and reviews of at least one model--the Lenovo ThinkPad W700--are giving a glimpse of the performance you can expect from these 17-inch powerhouses. ...

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Workstation, Lenovo Group Ltd., Quad-core, Laptop Computer, Quad-core Laptop, Core 2 Quad Extreme, Workstations, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-03

Videos: Nokia 5800 touchscreen phone

Videos: Nokia 5800 touchscreen phoneI'm no guru...I'm all for alternatives to the iPhone, but the screen on this thing looks like it's made of cheap plastic. I dunno, maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.That's awesome how the device has handwriting recognition built in. I never had...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, phone, Nokia 5800, touchscreen phone, touch screen, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

Dell Inspiron 1525-139B

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.Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent mainstream choice for basic computing, especially because the direct-from-Dell version is highly flexible, offering extensive configuration options. For those...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron 1525, Dell 1525, Dell Inspiron, laptop computer, Intel Pentium, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2008-10-02

Gadget nostalgia: Five things I had and five things I have now

I was quite inspired by fellow ZDNet blogger Matthew Miller's post listing every mobile device he's had over the years (86 and counting, my friend!). Though my memory isn't as robust as Matt's, I thought I'd compile a list of my own ghost gadgets of the past, comparing them with...

Tags: Motorola Razr, Phone, Logitech, Intel Core 2 Duo, Camera, Computer, Motorola Inc., Processors, Telecom & Utilities, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-10-02

HP's first 13.3-inch Pavilion vs. the competition

HP is shipping its first laptop with a 13.3-inch widescreen display. The HP Pavilion dv3500t series is already available on HP's site starting at $1,000, and a slightly higher-end configuration, the dv3520nr, is available for pre-order at Best Buy for $1,200. Other sites have reported that this model will be...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion, Dv3520nr, DVD, Desktops, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-01

Sony VAIO TT Blu-ray ultraportable reviewed

Turns out you can build a pretty good laptop for more than four grand. LaptopMag.com has the first full review of the new Sony TT series ultraportable, and it doesn't disappoint. The latest low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor, a Blu-ray drive, dual 128GB SSDs and six-hour-plus battery life in...

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Blu-ray Disc, LaptopMag.com, Blu-Ray, Desktops, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-30

Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

The Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 offers almost everything the company claims. It's very easy to use, goes from off to recording in seconds, is small enough to throw in a bag, and its 60GB hard drive delivers anywhere from 14 to 41 hours of recording time depending on the quality settings....

Tags: Corporate communications, Monitors & displays, SR85, video, camcorder, lens, Sony Handycam, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-09-29

Apple: Is it really recession proof?

Apple: Is it really recession proof?One thing to keep in mindThe analyst's employer, Morgan Stanley, just had to sell 21% of itself to get needed cash. In other words, they f--ked up bigtime.Other Wall Street "genius" firms include bankrupt Lehman and forced sale Merrill Lynch.Back in the days of...

Tags: Apple Inc., recession, recession proof

Discussion threads 2008-09-29

Suddenly the MacBook Air doesn't seem so expensive anymore. . .

As rumored, Sony announced its new ultraportable this week. The old VAIO TZ series was a slick ultraportable, and the new VAIO TT series looks even better, though I'll wait for some full reviews for confirmation. In the meantime, the list of available options-- carbon fiber chassis that weighs 2.9...

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Burner, Apple MacBook, Blu-ray, Fiber, Network Technology, Desktops, Networking, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-25

Lenovo's ThinkPad X200 Tablet racks up awards

Reviews of the tablet version of Lenovo's X200 ultraportable are in. The big change in this version, which replaces the longstanding ThinkPad X61t, is the switch to a widescreen display. The X200 Tablet is also thinner and lighter, weighing about 3.5 pounds with the standard four-cell battery and a little...

Tags: Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo Group Ltd., Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., X200 Tablet, PC Magazine, Tablets, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-25

Apple iTunes 8

The latest version of Apple's iTunes software (Version 8.0.0.35) expands the offerings for iPod, Apple TV, and iPhone users. The popular Windows and Mac jukebox application remains on top of the heap, but it's not the only game in town for organizing and playing multimedia content on your computer. The...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, iTunes Store, iTunes 8

Product reviews 2008-09-23