Audio, Video, TV – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:01:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Audio, Video, TV – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Hercules WAE Outdoor 04Plus FM Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:05:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=216671 It’s that time of year again; the days are longer, nights are warmer, and the nature is calling. Like many of you, I enjoy spending time outside as Summer approaches. For me, a beautiful day outdoors isn’t complete without something playing in the background. Almost a year ago I reviewed the Hercules WAE Outdoor Rush Bluetooth …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 2 Rock Jaw Resonate hybrid earphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/15/rock-jaw-resonate-hybrid-earphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/15/rock-jaw-resonate-hybrid-earphones-review/#respond Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:38:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=216346 The Resonate earphones are the third pair I’ve reviewed from the UK based Rock Jaw audio company. For the last few years, Rock Jaw has made quite good, yet inexpensive earphones almost anyone can afford. The Genus and Clarito earphones have veered towards a warmer, more forgiving sound anyone but extreme bass heads could really …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/15/rock-jaw-resonate-hybrid-earphones-review/feed/ 0 KDC Laser Beam Pro C200 projector review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/06/kdc-laser-beam-pro-c200-projector-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/06/kdc-laser-beam-pro-c200-projector-review/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:00:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215769 Introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Korean company Cremotech’s flagship Pico projector, the Laser Beam Pro C200 earned an Honoree Innovation Award. The C200 touts 780P resolution, a quad-core Android-based operating system, Bluetooth, and WiFi. I purchased one of these units as a portable alternative to my bulkier projector. The C200 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/06/kdc-laser-beam-pro-c200-projector-review/feed/ 9 Cut the Cord, Ditch the Dish, and Take Back Control of Your TV – New from LeanPub https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/cut-the-cord-ditch-the-dish-and-take-back-control-of-your-tv-new-from-leanpub/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/cut-the-cord-ditch-the-dish-and-take-back-control-of-your-tv-new-from-leanpub/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:00:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215740 Keeping up with your favorite TV series can get expensive when you are tied to providers like cable and satellite companies. The only option in my area is DirecTV or Dish. I’ve been with DirecTV for over 20 years and am happy with their service and content, but not the monthly bill. Ouch! A few …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/cut-the-cord-ditch-the-dish-and-take-back-control-of-your-tv-new-from-leanpub/feed/ 0 Urbanears rolls out new line of connected wireless speakers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/urbanears-rolls-out-new-line-of-connected-wireless-speakers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/urbanears-rolls-out-new-line-of-connected-wireless-speakers/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:48:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215735 Swedish company Urbanears, who are known for their colorful headphones and earphones, have just launched a new line of equally colorful Connected Speakers. The speakers are available in six colors and two sizes that have been named Baggen and Stammen. Baggen is the larger speaker and Stammen is the smaller one. Both models feature multiple …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/05/urbanears-rolls-out-new-line-of-connected-wireless-speakers/feed/ 1 Blue Ella and Sadie headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/03/blue-ella-and-sadie-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/03/blue-ella-and-sadie-headphones-review/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:00:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215362 When I reviewed Blue’s original Mo-Fi headphones in 2015, I compared its unique headband system to my wife”s over-engineered door hinge on her 1997 Lexus SC300. Fast forward two years—Blue has kept the still unusual headband design with its hinge, yet has improved on the Mo-Fi with the new Sadie headphone and vastly improved on …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/03/blue-ella-and-sadie-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Lenovo Smart Assistant releases this May with integrated Amazon Alexa https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/02/lenovo-smart-assistant-releases-this-may-with-integrated-amazon-alexa/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/02/lenovo-smart-assistant-releases-this-may-with-integrated-amazon-alexa/#comments Sun, 02 Apr 2017 18:35:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215266 The Amazon Echo costs $179.99.  Would you like the same functionality (and then some), but save $50?  Of course!  Introducing the Lenovo Smart Assistant, featuring Amazon Alexa.  This will be released by Lenovo in May 2017, at a cost of $129.99.  Don’t want a giant black tower in the middle of your room?  The Lenovo …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/02/lenovo-smart-assistant-releases-this-may-with-integrated-amazon-alexa/feed/ 3 Treblab X11 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214990 I’m a firm believer in futurism, the coming-true of farfetched science fiction concepts. One of the seemingly impossible devices I remember reading about was featured in Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. The main character’s wife would lie awake at night listening to the “beetles” in her ear — tiny radio earbuds — chittering away deep …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/feed/ 4 Creative gets creative with gaming speakers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/29/creative-gets-creative-with-gaming-speakers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/29/creative-gets-creative-with-gaming-speakers/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:53:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215052 Creative is known mainly for SoundBlaster sound cards and speakers. I’ve reviewed their wonderful Roar wireless speaker series. Creative’s newest speaker is the BlasterX Kratos S5 is a 2.1 gaming speaker system with Aurora Reactive lighting system. It comes with powerful 4” satellite drivers and a 6.5” subwoofer in wooden enclosures, delivering clear highs, detailed …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/29/creative-gets-creative-with-gaming-speakers/feed/ 0 Rowkin Pulse wireless Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:36:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214564 Seems like just yesterday the world was introduced to wireless headphones, now they’re everywhere. So many models and price points to choose from it can literally make ones head spin. So what makes a good pair of wireless headphones? Well, that can vary from person to person. For me its a few things. Style, comfort, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Noontec Hammo TV headphones and listening station review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/noontec-hammo-tv-headphones-and-listening-station-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/noontec-hammo-tv-headphones-and-listening-station-review/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2017 19:54:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214641 (Updated 30 March 2017 to reflect ability of Hammo TV to connect to two headsets at once.) There are times you want to watch TV, not the computer, and those in the general vicinity don’t really want to hear the sound. (This is known as an opportunity for innovation, or the start of an argument, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/noontec-hammo-tv-headphones-and-listening-station-review/feed/ 1 StarTech USB-C Video Adapters with Presentation Mode Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/startech-usb-c-video-adapters-with-presentation-mode-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/startech-usb-c-video-adapters-with-presentation-mode-review/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:02:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214164 As a frequent business meeting presenter, I have a variety of device-to-display adapters in my travel bag.  And this collection continues to evolve over time when newer technology such as USB-C video output becomes more prevalent.  Keeping up with this trend, StarTech offers a line of USB-C video adapters and provided VGA and HDMI versions to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/24/startech-usb-c-video-adapters-with-presentation-mode-review/feed/ 0 Mpow Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:08:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214095 These Mpow Bluetooth headphones are a decent, moderately priced option for people who prefer traditional over-the-ear headphones versus earbuds. They are stylish, portable and offer the choice of a wired connection as well as Bluetooth. In the box: Mpow Bluetooth Headset 3.5mm Audio Cable USB Charging Cable Packing Bag User Manual Specifications: Bluetooth Version: 4.0 Range: …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 4 ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:00:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214461 Grace Digital must have adopted the slogan, “Go big or go home,” because the EcoBoulder Waterproof Bluetooth speaker from their ECOXGEAR speaker line is, well—B.I.G. This thing is huge—and heavy. The EcoBoulder comes with a retractable handle and wheels. From a distance, it could easily be mistaken for a small travel suitcase. It also doubles …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 8 iFrogz Impulse Wireless headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:30:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=213978 We all need to listen to things on our devices from time to time without the distraction of other noises, or without causing interruption to those around us. Earbuds are the quick-and-dirty solution, but if you’re watching a movie, or sitting down for a good long study/work session, you’re going to want something a little …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Pyle’s new turntable goes Bluetooth and vertical https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/08/pyles-new-turntable-goes-bluetooth-and-vertical/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/08/pyles-new-turntable-goes-bluetooth-and-vertical/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:00:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=213642 I don’t think I have any vinyl records in my home anymore, but if I did, I’d want Pyle USA’s newest Bluetooth Vertical Turntable. It has a vintage style that has been paired with modern tech features like Bluetooth for wireless streaming and a cool vertical stand.   This belt driven turntable has a ceramic …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/08/pyles-new-turntable-goes-bluetooth-and-vertical/feed/ 2 Jabees beatBOX MINI TWS Bluetooth speakers look like a great add-on for the Amazon Echo Dot https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/#respond Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:00:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=213424 The Amazon Echo Dot has an internal speaker that can be used to listen to your favorite music, but the Echo Dot’s built-in speaker isn’t powerful enough to fill a large room with music. Connecting a pair of Jabee’s beatBOX MINI TWS speakers can help fill the room with stereo sound. That’s right, the Jabee’s …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/feed/ 0 Brightech DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 transmitter / splitter review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:25:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212698 This is the Brightech – DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 Transmitter / Splitter. This little wonder lets you pair two wireless headphones to it, enabling both people to watch TV as long as they want, and as loud as they want, without disturbing anyone else in the house.  The Brightech BPX2 has A2DP technology, and CSR …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/feed/ 1 Senso ActivBuds S-250 waterproof Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:41:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212702 I’ve owned many sets of headphones in my day: Over-the-Ear, On-Ear, Earbuds, Earhook, you name it. But I am a huge fan of the Senso ActivBuds S-250 waterproof Bluetooth headphones. They’re my go-to set for when I’m on the run. Why is that? They’re waterproof (IPX-7 rating), noise-canceling, Bluetooth 4.1, HD stereo earbuds with very …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 19 Low tech solution to finding the right size TV for your space https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/17/low-tech-solution-to-finding-the-right-size-tv-for-your-space/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/17/low-tech-solution-to-finding-the-right-size-tv-for-your-space/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:51:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212551 Figuring out the right size TV to mount on a wall or fit in your entertainment cabinet just got a little easier than holding a tape measure at a diagonal line when you use the TV Sizer. What is it? The TV Sizer is a very low tech solution to a high tech problem. Just …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/17/low-tech-solution-to-finding-the-right-size-tv-for-your-space/feed/ 2 Fugoo Go portable Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:33:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212062 I’ve always had a soft spot for Fugoo speakers. Their rugged build, good sound and incredible battery life won me over. However, the original Fugoo speaker and newer XL version are a bit on the expensive side and anyone on a restrictive budget would be hard-pressed to justify buying a Fugoo speaker no matter how …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 0 ELEPHAS 1200 Lumens LED mini video projector review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/09/elephas-1200-lumens-led-mini-video-projector-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/09/elephas-1200-lumens-led-mini-video-projector-review/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:43:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211490 Watching video in a large format usually requires a huge TV or a projector. LED projectors have brought the price of a projector far down from what it was just a few years ago. We were offered the ELEPHAS 1200 Lumens LED Mini Video Projector to test, and I won the office pool to get it. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/09/elephas-1200-lumens-led-mini-video-projector-review/feed/ 13 Share the music with Braven and win! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/04/share-the-music-with-braven-and-win/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/04/share-the-music-with-braven-and-win/#respond Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:00:36 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211609 Who doesn’t like a contest? Or, in this case, 28 of them. That’s right. BRAVEN is dedicating each of the 28 days of February to sharing; sharing friendship, laughter, experience and most of all, sharing a love of music. Every day of the month, Braven will be giving away a brand new Braven 405, a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/04/share-the-music-with-braven-and-win/feed/ 0 Let LittleCane “support” your cinematic video https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/30/let-littlecane-support-your-cinematic-video/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/30/let-littlecane-support-your-cinematic-video/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:17:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211186 Most of the time that I record video on my phone I can find something solid to lean against to avoid the inevitable shaking that results from holding the phone freehand. If I anticipate that I’ll be taking an action shot then I’ll record through Hyperlapse. But what if I really want to go to the next …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/30/let-littlecane-support-your-cinematic-video/feed/ 0 FiiO X1 II high resolution music player review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/30/fiio-x1-ii-high-resolution-music-player-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/30/fiio-x1-ii-high-resolution-music-player-review/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:06:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211364 FiiO is a fascinating company. In an age where people are increasingly using smart phones as their sole source of music, FiiO flies in the face of that trend by releasing portable digital audio players (DAP) that don’t do anything else. The market for DAPs is actually growing owing mainly to the exploding headphone market. …

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