Section: Audio , Portable Audio
Change is messy. Paradigm shifts, revolutions, restructures – any way you phrase it, widespread change entails considerable effort and uncomfortable periods. The same rings true with digital alterations. Challengers to the ubiquitous MP3 format face serious challenges despite their technical superiority to the old standard.
The foremost contender is the MT9 format. This upstart enables every user to split an audio file into six channels—vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and so on –- effectively making ordinary Joes into amateur recording producers. The format provides unprecedented widespread technical access to users as they isolate specific channels in their audio files.
Known commercially as Music 2.0, industry pundits are supportive of the MT9 format. The Motion Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) is even considering making it an international standard in their meeting this month.Â
But the road tow...
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Filed under: Portable Audio , Portable Video
We’re pleased to see some improvements in SmartQ’s latest PMP . Screen size and resolution for the TAO weigh in at a staunchly 3.3-inches 480x320 HVGA with 262,000 colors. It hosts a decent lineup of multi-codec niceties like MP3, OGG, WMA, FLAC, APE, AAC, WAV (PCM, ADPCM), along with a 500mhz Blackfin processor -- not too shabby for soaking up video. Xvid and Divx AVI res hit 720x480 with RMVB topping that, and FL... more
Filed under: Gaming , Portable Audio , Portable Video
Microsoft couldn’t let the gory , highly-anticipated launch of Gears of War 2 (chainsaw duels! Rhhhahaararggg!) pass without bloodying a Zune or three in the process, Halo 3-style . Specifically, Microsoft has laser-etched that pesky little "Crimson Omen" onto a glossy black Zune 120 , pre-loaded the device with 244 pieces of "Gears of War" media -- the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes vids and so forth... more
ION Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker The easiest way to bring your record collection into the digital age!With the iPTUSB, ION has created a revolutionary battery operated portable USB turntable enabling you to convert your old vinyl collection to CD or MP3 using included recording soft ... ION Audio iPTUSB Portable USB Turntable with Software and Built-in Speaker Now!!! MidiMan M-Audio (formerly Midiman) is a leading provider of digital au... more
Section: Gaming , Miscellaneous
Its never a nice post when its related to someone passing away, but sometimes its nice to celebrate a little bit of what that person may have accomplished. In this instance the “father of the role-playing game” Gary Gygax who was the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons has passed away.
For some of the younger readers around here, D&D was originally founded 1974 and is the game that started the role-playing phenomenon, it was also one of ... more
Section: Communications , Cellphones , Mobile
Following earlier rumors and reports about this mysterious metallic slider, Sony Ericsson has officially announced that it will be the T303, a low-end, quadband GSM/GPRS slider-style phone that’s best for that not as “tech friendly” person in your life. With features such as Bluetooth, FM radio and a 1.3-megapixel camera, this new metal and chrome finished slider won’t be something to phone home about. It̵... more
Section: Reviews , Originals , Features
Product: Pinnacle Video Transfer
Price and Availability: $129.99
Pros: Simple capture device straight to iPod or USB
Cons: Almost too simple, no timer, no brains, just start and stop. That requires you to be around and paying attention when what you desire to capture is done.
Overall: This works fantastically well for simple transfer. Say movies off the camcorder to iPod or to USB sticks or old VHS movies to convert to digital. ... more
Section: Computers , Laptops
With quite a bit of excitement about the recent release of the Cloudbook , Everex has also released another low-cost notebook. The VA1500V, and while its not an ultra-portable it is still is very nicely priced at just $399. The VA1500V features a 15.4-inch display with a 1440 x 900 resolution, 512MB RAM, a 60GB hard drive, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and weighs in at 5.3 pounds. Also included is a full range of ports to include an Ethernet j... more
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