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Episode 33 : Projectors
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Find out how to choose the right projector for your home theater, and learn all about why projectors give you the best value for your home entertainment dollar. Also, the Gurus of Cool tell you about the newest iPod software update and give you hands-on reviews of the latest Intel Core Duo notebooks from Dell and Apple.
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Features by the Gurus of Cool
Zero Day Review: Dell Precision Workstation M90
by Charlie White
The Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M90 (starting at $2239) raises the bar for the company's highest-end notebook PCs, adding Intel Core Duo processors to the mix along with a 7200RPM hard drive, workstation-class OpenGL graphics and enough room for 4GB of RAM. Making the product even more appealing is its 17-inch WUXGA screen with a pixel count of 1920x1200, and its upgraded styling that puts it into a whole new class of notebooks. We put the 8.6-pound laptop through a battery of tests, running our real-world benchmarks and comparing it to its predecessors and competitors.
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Build Your Own Podcast Kit
by Stephen Schleicher
Deciding on equipment that you’ll need for your podcast can be a daunting task. What mic do you need? Is a mixer a requirement? And how do you get the sound into your computer? In this installment, I’ll offer some solutions for beginners.
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OWC Mercury On-the-Go High Speed Portable Storage
by Charlie White
The Other World Computing (OWC) Mercury On-the-Go High Speed Portable Storage Solution is an attractive acrylic enclosure containing an Hitachi Travelstar 2.5-inch hard disk in capacities from 40GB to 160GB. If that's not enough disk space enough for you, the company offers the case and electronics only ($75), letting you provide your own 2.5-inch hard disk up to 500GB. For my evaluation, I used the 100GB FireWire 800/USB 2.0 model ($290). I took the unit out on the road and also onto our test bench, trying out both the FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces.
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Mitsubishi XD-460U Projector
by Charlie White
The Mitsubishi XD-460U ($1750) is a 1024x768 XGA projector that's marketed to the presentation crowd. It has a Texas Instruments Dark Chip 3 DLP processor inside and claims 2600 ANSI lumens. Although it couldn't be called a miniature projector, at 6.5 pounds it's certainly no heavier than an average laptop and is easily luggable. At first glance, it's an appealing package that will work well for business presenters. Let's take the projector into our test theater and see what it can do.
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Show Note Links
iPod Volume Limiter Update
Apple MacBook Pro
Sony DSR-11 DV Deck
Sony HDR-M10U HDV Deck
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Flexgo Illuminated Mousepad
This mouse pad is perfect for gamers who are constantly modding their systems. With a built-in LED, the pad glows in multiple colors, thanks to power provided by the USB connection. I picked one up last week and it is trippy.
Western Digital Pocket Passport
This tiny 1-inch disk drive is scarcely larger than a matchbook, but hooks up to your computer via USB 2.0. The Western Digital Pocket Passport has a 6GB capacity, and its drive spins at 3600RPM. One of the best things about it is its price: $130.
Logitech LX7 Wireless Mouse
I hate cords, and chances are you do, too. Go wireless with the Logitech LX7 wireless mouse. Plug the USB transmitter in and control your laptop from 15 feet away. Never worry about getting cables tangled up again.
Starck Fossil Watch
Designer Philippe Starck collaborates with Fossil again for some new watches with LEDs instead of LCDs inside. The Texas Instruments LEDs are integrated and extruded right into the plastic wrist strap -- these are some wild-looking watches, and I want one. The Starck Fossil watch is available in black, gray, orange and now the newest one is white. They're all gorgeous.
Targus USB Mini 4-Port Hub
With all the coolness connected to your computer via USB, you’re going to need a hub before you run out of ports. The mini 4-port hub from Targus supports USB2.0 and is small enough to take anywhere.
Ultrasone Edition 7 Luxury Headphones
These handmade headphones are in a limited edition of just 999 units, and their ear cups are Ethiopian hair sheep leather and the drivers are titanium plated mylar. They have S-logic surround sound, their ear cups are a highly polished blue piano-quality surface, and they arrive to you in an American red cherry polished wooden box. All yours for just $3100.
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This week's featured music:
"Weathered"
by Tim Jennens
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