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Gift Guide: Joby Gorillamobile for iPhone

Joby Gorillamobile for iPhone (Media Hound, Under $50) Joby first earned fans several years ago when it essentially invented its own market: low-cost, flexible but durable mini tripods for cameras. And Joby's done it again by extending into the ... Read more →

Gift Guide: Wadia i70i High-End iPod Dock 26 days ago on Switched

"High-end" and "iPod dock" are seldom combined, but Wadia Digital has made it so with its 170iTransport, a squat little component that can turn Apple's portable audio and video capabilities into a stellar home media server. The first product to ...

HDTV Listings for October 29, 2009 26 days ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 2 at 7:30 p.m. ABC (720p) has 'FlashForward' at 8 p.m., 'Grey's Anatomy' at 9 p.m. and 'Private Practice' at 10:01 p.m NBC (1080i) has 'Community' at 8 p.m., 'Parks ...

Google Unveils Music Onebox Search Service 27 days ago on Switched

At a media panel discussion and concert in Hollywood yesterday, Google finally unveiled its long awaited music search service, Music Onebox. The new tool will streamline and centralize the music-searching world, creating a one-stop shopping hub for ...

HDTV Listings for October 28, 2009 27 days ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. DirecTV (1080i) has the season premiere of 'Friday Night Lights' at 9 p.m. FX (720p) has 'Nip/Tuck' at 10 p.m. Showtime (1080i) airs 'Inside the ...

The Laughable $147 'Audio Grade' Power Outlet 28 days ago on Switched

We've heard plenty of spurious claims made about so-called "high-end" products -- most often in the world of audio and video. High-end HDMI cables hijack consumers for their cash, and phrases like "gold-plated" and "silver content soldered" get ...

HDTV Listings for October 27, 2009 28 days ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: TNT (1080i) kicks off the NBA season with Cavs/Celtics at 7:30 p.m. and Clippers/Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ABC (720p) has 'Dancing with the Stars' at 9 p.m. and 'The Forgotten' at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) presents '30 for ...

Lullabelly MP3-Player Belt Brings Tunes to the Womb 28 days ago on Switched

It's never too early to set off on the road to Overbearing Parenthood. But before you buy the tennis racquet, book the violin lessons, download college applications, or even order the complete 'Baby Einstein' collection, you might want to start ...

Blu-ray Releases This Week 29 days ago on Switched

So the biggest movie of the year has come to Blu-ray and is behind us, but there are plenty of hot new releases left on the docket this year -- just not this week. This week we are planning on getting a couple of movies for our kids as well as ...

HDTV Listings for October 26, 2009 29 days ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: ABC (720p) has 'Dancing with the Stars' at 8 p.m. and 'Castle' at 10:01 p.m. CW (1080i) has 'Gossip Girl' at 8 p.m. and 'One Tree Hill' at 9 p.m. Fox (720p) has 'Lie to Me' at 9 p.m NBC (1080i) airs 'Heroes' at ...

Solid Alliance's 'Crazy Earphones' Are Just That 1 month ago on Switched

A new line of earbuds from Solid Alliance has drawn attention for its, shall we say, less than palatable designs, and as a public service to our readers, we would like to agree with all the haters. Beauty may reside in the eye of the beholder, but ...

HDTV Listings for October 22, 2009 1 month ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: ABC (720p) has 'FlashForward' at 8 p.m., 'Grey's Anatomy' at 9 p.m. and 'Private Practice' at 10:01 p.m CBS (1080i) has 'Survivor' at 8 p.m., 'CSI' at 9 p.m. and 'The Mentalist' at 10 p.m. Fox (720p) has ...

HDTV Listings for October 21, 2009 1 month ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: CBS (1080i) has 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' at 8 p.m., 'Gary Unmarried' at 8:30 p.m., 'Criminal Minds' at 9 p.m. and 'CSI: NY' at 10 p.m. ABC (720p) lines up 'Hank' at 8 p.m., 'The Middle' at 8:30 p.m., ...

Monster Unveils 'Miles Davis Tribute' Earbuds 1 month ago on Switched

Start saving your money, all you hep cats, daddios, and beboppers. Monster Cable has unveiled limited edition headphones specifically for jazz lovers. The new Miles Davis Tribute in-ear headphones have been engineered with the "unique acoustic ...

HDTV Listings for October 20, 2009 1 month ago on Switched

What we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) has Yankees/Angels ALCS Game 4 at 8 p.m. ESPN (720p) presents '30 for 30: Who Killed the USFL?' at 8 p.m. CW (1080i) has '90210' at 8 p.m. and 'Melrose Place' at 9 p.m CBS (1080i) has 'NCIS' at 8 p.m. ...

New John Mayer Video Features You via Webcam 1 month ago on Switched

In between his hectic schedule of making beautiful women swoon with his trademark dulcet tones, and making sure that his eyes are never more than 50-percent open, John Mayer, amazingly, has found time to revolutionize online music videos. His ...

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    Incredibly well-featured 7.1-channel receiver; excellent sound quality; three HDMI inputs; converts analog video to HDMI output; upconverts analog video to 720p/1080i HD resolution; iPod and USB MP3 player connectivity; Internet radio and MP3/WMA streaming audio via built-in Ethernet port; XM Satellite Radio compatible; touch-screen remote; multizone, multisource operation; browser-based control via home network; accurate autocalibration routine. Full Review

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    Full-frame sensor; well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body; very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs; fast. Full Review

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    Very low noise, high quality images; 21.1 megapixels; live view shooting; pro-level build-quality and performance. Full Review

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    Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
    A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains; graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model; sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least 12 months old. Full Review

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    Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, Fall 2009)
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