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Multimedia

IAMM NTD36HD/ IconBIT HD360W Multimedia Player Review
[07/23/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

As PC users were assembling large media collections and as there appeared numerous digital formats for storing music, video, etc, a new class of computers emerged. It is the Home Theater Personal Computer. Today we are going to discuss one solution of this class from the Korean Novatron Company.

Razer Lachesis: First Laser Mouse from the Third Generation
[06/01/08 | by Kirill "ALT-F13" Balalin]

The main feature of the new mouse we are going to discuss today is the third-generation laser sensor with a physical resolution of 4000dpi and other impressive characteristics. Read our review for details!

Universal Soldier: ASUS Xonar D2 PM Sound Card Review
[05/14/08 | by Sergey Romanov]

These days, when every mainboard comes with an integrated sound adapter, few manufacturers dare release discrete audio solutions. Many brands have left the market altogether, others have halted the development process and don�t care much about driver updates. That�s why every new device provokes a huge interest in the PC audio community. We are going to talk about a device like that � a sound card from ASUS.

27 Card Readers Roundup
[03/23/08 | by Aleksey Meyev]

We would like to offer an unprecedented amount of card readers within the same roundup: 27 models including such manufacturers as Apacer, Transcend, SanDisk, Pretec, Vizo, Microsonic and many others. We will check out external and internal models� performance with the following major types of media: Compact Flash; Secure Digital; SDHC; MMCplus and Memory Stick.

Grado SR325i and Sennheiser HD 600: Professional Headphones Reviewed
[12/27/07 | by Sergey Romanov]

In this review, we are going to discuss two headphones models from the top sector of the mass market: Grado SR325i and Sennheiser HD 600. It is interesting to compare these models with inexpensive products (we took a Grado SR80 for that) and also with each other since they represent two different approaches to design.

X-Fi for Music Lovers: Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 in Detail
[12/18/07 | by Sergey Romanov]

Audiophiles do not regard the PC as a serious audio source. Auzentech proves the opposite. Read more about this exciting sound product in our new detailed review.

Creative Web-Cameras Roundup
[09/13/07 | by Sergey Samarin]

Thanks to the rapid growth of broadband Internet, huge amounts of audio/video information can be transferred over long distances at a tremendous rate, so when communicating with text is not enough, modern technologies allow you to communicate with voice and even real-time video. In this roundup, I will discuss six cameras from Creative you may be interested in.

NMEDIAPC HTPC 288 SA: Affordable Case for an HTPC System
[08/22/07 | by Vasily Melnik]

Today we are going to review a system case from NMEDIAPC that can be used to build an all-purpose HTPC system for a wide range of applications. It proved to be a great choice for those who need a universal HTPC system free from compatibility issues. Read more in our review!

Hi-End HiVi Swans S200A Stereo System Review: Elegance of a Piano
[04/24/07 | by Sergey Samarin]

Today we are going to invite you to get acquainted with a very interesting multimedia acoustic stereo system � Swans S200A from HiVi Company. This is the first truly high-end acoustic system we are looking at on our site, so we will go deep into technical details regarding its design and operation.

Professional Gaming Mice: Razer DeathAdder vs. Microsoft Habu
[04/05/07 | by Kirill "ALT-F13" Balalin]

I guess no one will argue my point if I say there are only three serious contenders on the market of high-quality gaming PC mice. And today we are going to introduce to you the latest products from two of them: Razer and Microsoft. Find out which one is the best choice for gamers today from our detailed comparison.

First Look at iDome DS 500: Digital Stereo Acoustic System from... Abit!
[12/22/06 | by Sergey Samarin]

Today we would like to take a quick look at the new acoustic system from Abit. Cristal-clear sounding of the high frequencies, excellent design and connectivity make it an excellent solution. Read more in our preview!

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review
[12/04/06 | by Oleg Artamonov]

The G15 Gaming keyboard from Logitech is a true masterpiece. Besides being a good keyboard, the G15 features superbly designed highlighting of the keys, a multifunctional LCD screen, programmable buttons, and much more. We are going to discuss all the great capabilities of this solution in our review today!

Cordless Laser Mouse for Sale (Expensive): Logitech MX Revolution Review
[11/24/06 | by Doors4ever]

"Smarter, faster, and fully-loaded, the Logitech MX Revolution gives you powerful new controls that will streamline the way you work." This sounds really great, but how true is it? Find out in our detailed review what hides behind this terrific product description!

Optimus Mini Three Keyboard Review
[10/06/06 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Optimus mini three is the world�s first keyboard with multi-color displays built on organic LEDs (OLED) designed by Artemiy Lebedev Studio. Right now it only has three keys, however very soon we will see a full-size modification of this new solution. Read our review for more details!

Cooler Master Media 260 HTPC Case: One Step Away from Perfection
[06/20/06 | by Vasily Melnik]

If you need a compact system case that allows using standard hardware components and features clever design and ergonomics, then this review is for you. The solution we are going to talk about today is almost a perfect choice in its class, and with a few tricks we will describe, you can put together an ideal HTPC system. Read more about it in this review!

Zalman HD160 HTPC System Case Review
[03/23/06 | by Vasily Melnik]

Today we would like to introduce to you a new HT PC case from Zalman. The case can be stuffed with quite an advanced configuration which could not only play media files, but also cope with the latest gaming titles which look much prettier on a big screen than on an ordinary PC monitor. Find out more about this new exciting solution from our detailed review.

XFX Quakes Up Your Mind: XGear Multimedia Gaming Headset Review
[03/21/06 | by Anton Shilov]

We decided to try out XFX XGear multimedia gaming headset that has a very special vibration feature implemented. Whenever you hear an explosion or shoot within a game or movie, the headphones begin to pulsate, which definitely adds immersion and realism to games. So, let�s take a look at the mindquake from XFX!

Thermaltake Bach and Mozart HT PC Review
[01/28/06 | by Vasily Melnik]

Today we would like to introduce to you two newest Home Theater PC systems from Thermaltake. These systems are no ready solutions but they offer excellent functionality and attractive design for those users who prefer to build a custom hi-end multimedia center according to their own taste. We will look not only at the hardware but also at the software support and multi-media interface in great detail.

Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Sound Card Family Review
[01/13/06 | by Sergey Samarin]

Today we would like to introduce to you a new sound card family from Creative. Four solutions for all applications including gaming and professional sound editing software have hit the streets. Learn more about the innovations and advantages of the new X-Fi series in our detailed review!

Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop Kit for Notebooks Review
[11/22/05 | by Marina Volkova]

We would like to introduce to you a cordless keyboard kit from Logitech, which might become an irreplaceable traveling companion. Are you going on vacation, or on a business trip but you are tired of hitting the tiny laptop buttons? Give you hands some rest: check out this cordless kit.