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![]() Pinnacle Video Transfer Device Reviewed in VideoMaker, July, 2008 issue Pinnacle’s Video Transfer Device is such a simple machine that does exactly what it's supposed to do: transfer files from one device to another without using a computer. All you have to do is connect your VCR or camcorder into the Video Transfer... Read Review Bravo Primera SE Blu Reviewed in VideoMaker, July, 2008 issue Bravo’s Primera SE Blu is an entry-level robotic duplicator for the serious hobbyist. It has an input bin which can accommodate up to 20 discs, but keeps things down to basics with a single disc burner. The SE Blu, as its name suggests, can burn both... Read Review JVC Everio GZ-MG330 Reviewed in VideoMaker, July, 2008 issue The GZ-MG330 is JVC’s entry level camcorder, and those hunting for a budget-friendly shooter should consider buying this simple camera. It comes in 4 color schemes, namely Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Diamond Silver and Ruby Red. As for size, the... Read Review Canon Vixia HF10 Reviewed in VideoMaker, July, 2008 issue Don’t judge the Canon Vixia HF10 by its size, because this little camcorder is packed with features. It records high definition video directly into its built-in flash memory, which allows it to hold up to two hours of video. The HF10 has a... Read Review AVM Software HearMe Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue HearMe is a small player in the web-conferencing field. Its service is considerably cheaper than others in the market. It has a patented multicasting technology that lets you set up large online meetings with voice capabilities. There’s no need of... Read Review Hitachi CP-A100 Projector Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Hitachi’s CP-A100 is a digital projector that looks good and has an ultra-short throw. Plus, its lighter and smaller than many of its competitors. Built on an LCD engine, you won’t be seeing rainbows from it. The author tested the CP-A100 and found... Read Review Logitech Squeezebox Duet Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Logitech’s Squeezebox is a handy media extender that lets you stream music from Slacker, iTunes, Rhapsody, and Pandora without the help of your PC. This is because you can access your music library through a wireless network. The Squeezebox is fully... Read Review Sony Vaio VGX-TP25E Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Sony’s VAIO VGX-TP25E is an expensive home theater PC. It is designed to enhance your existing home theater system. It is wireless, which doesn’t add to the clutter that comes with most home theater devices. Inside, The TP25E has a 2.1-GHz Core 2... Read Review Cowon A3 Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Cowon’s A3 is a bulky, yet simple portable media player. More importantly, it supports a wide range of file types, playing OGG Vorbis, OGG FLAC, Apple Lossless, WMA, FLAC, MP3, and even unprotected AAC files. You can enjoy watching videos with its... Read Review Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 700 Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Microsoft’s Wireless Desktop 7000 looks good, speeds up your work, and also prevents repetitive stress injuries. It doesn’t look like any keyboard and mouse in the market today. The unit is thin, with translucent plastic and chrome trim that... Read Review Research in Motion Blackberry Pearl 8120 AT&T Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue AT&T unveiled the newest Blackberry model, the 8120 Pearl. It has lots of improvements over older models such as more accessible memory card slot, a camera, and a web browser. It also includes a jack that works with standard music headphones, making... Read Review Symantec Norton 360 2.0 Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Just like Norton Internet Security 2008, Norton 360 protects your computer - but it does the job in the background. The application performs all the scans and protective tasks during your computer’s idle time. Like most security programs, you can... Read Review SanDisk Sansa Fuze Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue The Fuze is SanDisk’s answer to Apple’s third generation iPod Nano. It has the same capacity as the Nano but is priced lower than the competition. According to the reviewer, the Fuze’s only weakness is its limited file support. After all, it does... Read Review Genie Backup Manager Pro Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue The reviewer considers the Genie Backup Manager Pro as a heavy-duty backup application. It performs almost every file-storage and rescue task that you can think of. Plus, it is feature-rich and highly customizable. The feature that the reviewer... Read Review Google iGoogle Reviewed in PC Magazine, June, 2008 issue Google’s personalized start page, iGoogle loads fast and is free from advertisements. To start using it, you just have to select topics that you’re interested in. Some user customization is available, along with pre-made themes. iGoogle also allows... Read Review |