David Lipscomb
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Halo: Reach - Boots on the GroundCombining elements from all four Halo titles, Bungie sends the series out with a bang.
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3DTV: The Next Iteration of High Definition3DTV televisions are primed to become the de facto high definition offering for those seeking new televisions.
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The Top 5 Audio AccessoriesMany audio enhancements not only make good systems sound better, but can help to solve room issues and deficiencies in gear.
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How Automated Setups on AV Receivers Are Subverting Proper Speaker SetupsWhen most home theater receiver purchasers run their auto-calibration setup routines, most leave them as-is, with complete trust placed in the results. There is strong evidence that this is not always the best idea.
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Why Stereo Can Cost More Than Surround SoundIt can be a point of confusion for consumers when they discover that a stereo-only receiver is costlier than a surround receiver from the same manufacturer.
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A Comparison of Objective and Subjective ListeningThe raging debate between between raw accuracy and realism continues today. The issue remains: Since we listen with our ears, the question of the relevance what instruments can hear vs what humans interpret is valid.
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An Evaluation of Custom Installers' Business ModelsTowards the end of the 20th Century, many CE dealers began to embrace the concept of moving away from focusing on products, and moving to a service-centered model.
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The Green Movement and Custom InstallationOne of the most-recommended courses of action from the Green movement to conserve energy is to "unplug devices", or use power strips that can be disconnected.
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Internet Direct and Consumer ElectronicsInternet direct vendors offer increased value to consumers, with a small catch.
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Audyssey's DSX and Dolby PLIIz Combine to Offer New Surround ExperienceWith the release of Audyssey's DSX surround processing, it's worth revisiting proper speaker placement for 5.1 and beyond.
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Klipsch THX Ultra2 Speaker Package Delivers the GoodsPlaying to the strengths of their horn-based heritage, Klipsch creates a solid home theater experience, mimicking commercial environments admirably.
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Halo Legends Enhances Gaming Franchise's CanonThe Halo Legends anime series is a package of seven short stories encompassing and enhancing the Halo Universe.
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Breitling B01 Watch Review: New Take on Windrider ClassicLong a company that re-engineered stock movements, Breitling literally strikes gold with their first in-house movement.
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Max Payne 3 Innovates in Unexpected WaysThis preview into the third entry of the Max Payne series brings innovative play, without changing the core elements of this popular franchise.
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Velodyne Impact 10 Subwoofer: Little Marvel Clean and PowerfulOne of Velodyne's newer offerings, the Impact 10 represents of the more affordable choices in the lineup.
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Review: Sony Bravia XBR9 LCD PanelThe Sony Bravia XBR9 continues the tradition of strong Sony video televisions. We take a look under the hood.
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Paradigm Reference Studio 20 V.5 Bookshelf Speaker; A ReviewThe two-way Studio 20 v.5 monitor eschews expectations of a 7", 2-way speaker.
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Samsung Strikes Black with 8500 Series LED LCD TVsThe successor to the impressive a950 Series of edge-lit LED LCDs, Samsung raises the bar with local dimming technology.
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LED LCD Primer: Important Differences in a Confusing MarketplaceThe most current version of LCD technology involves light emitting diodes, as opposed to clod-cathode bulbs.
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Blind Testing in the Audio World: Methodology is EverythingOften used as ammunition against the subjectivist audiophile crowd, properly controlled blind testing reveals differences as well as as human fallibility.
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Alpine INA-W900 Review: In-Dash Media Center Offers it AllAlpine has a tradition of offering fine in-dash components, continuing with the slick INA-W900.
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Proper Installation and Calibration of Car Audio EquipmentThere are a few tutorials about basics of mobile audio installation. What these fail to mention are the basics of what not to do, including shortcuts and calibration mistakes.
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Spyder3TV Makes Television Calibration SimpleDatacolor's Spyder3TV offers a fantastic tool for DIY calibrators.
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Toyota's Electronics Under ScrutinyThe complex electronics of the Toyota Prius and Lexus HS250h may be directly causing the problems witnessed by the Japanese giant.
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St. Fatty's DayA fine limerick indeed
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Blackberry Storm2 9550 ReviewThe Blackberry Storm2 9550 is a phone worthy of succeeding the popular but quirky 9530.
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S ReviewCanon is no stranger to fantastic cameras for a mainstream price. The EOS Digital Rebel is another in a long line of solid performers.
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Apple's Tablet Could Change Computer Interfacing ForeverApple's new tablet device is sending buzz throughout the world. We discuss some possibilities and hopes surrounding this potentially groundbreaking device.
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Kenwood KAC-8104D Affordable ThumperKenwood's compact KAC-8104D amplifier offers surprisingly solid performance for its size and price range.
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HTC HD2 Offers Functional Twist on SmartphonesThe HTC HD2 is a smartphone that attempts to make functionality more important than relying on applications.
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iPad: Not Everything to EveryoneLike other Apple products, the closed ecosystem and insistence that the product does things the Apple way only turns off many reviewers.
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Star Wars and Political InfluenceGeorge Lucas, with the Star Wars franchise, attempts repeatedly to parallel the current state of US and world politics.
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Yelp Conquers the CityYelp is a website/service that allows users via web or smartphone to discover and review local businesses.
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Foursquare Gym Rats Take NoticeSmartphone app Foursquare offers numerous badges for checking in to a variety of businesses. We explore the "Gym Rat" badge, and the best way to unlock it.
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Denon DBP-4010UDCI Blu Ray Player: Affordable FlagshipDenon's #2 Blu Ray player mimics its much more expensive brother, and in so doing pulls away from the mid-market pack.
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Denon AVR-4810CI: Theater KillerDenon bills the AVR-4810CI as the "Ultimate Receiver." We take a look to see how far that claim goes.
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Top Five Paranormal PodcastsPlenty of podcasts exist for all genres. Like TV shows, music, and books, there's no shortage of content worthy of ignoring. These podcasts set the standard for paranormal content.
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Cluster Headaches: Causes, Symptoms and ReliefCluster headaches tend to come at random, affecting one part of the head, or an entire side from the neck up.
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Google's China QuandaryGoogle is the world's most popular search engine, but in Communist China, censorship and information clamping creates potential problems for the company.
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Top Five Ways to Be a Foursquare Power UserFoursquare is a powerful app that allows users to dramatically increase enjoyment of urban areas. We discuss the best way to use - and not use - the app.
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Foursquare: Focused Urban Interest App for IPhone and AndroidFoursquare is a program for smartphones that allows users to find, update and refresh points of interest in cities and urban areas.
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Rotel RMB-1575 Multichannel AmplifierLast month, we reviewed the Rotel RSX-1560 receiver, one of the first high-end units to deploy IcePower amplifier modules. The companion RMB-1575, in comparison, holds its own.
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Spiceworks Spices Up ITAustin Texas' Spiceworks is a program designed to improve the systems efficiency of small-to-medium sized businesses.
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Top Five Goofiest CES 2010 ProductsCES 2010 is not all fantastic tech that we'd all love to have. In addition to those things, there are plenty of oddities that just have to be mentioned. -
Making the Next Ten Years GreenerThe next decade offers opportunities with emerging and existing technologies to decrease energy consumption, and live in a more ecologically-intelligent manner. -
Lost - the Bible in Prime Time, Part 2Lost is a series filled with allegory from the Bible and significant literary works. We review significant characters and their biblical parallels.
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Challenges for Apple in 2010Although knocking Apple out of the top spot in portable consumer electronics seems impossible, the company faces challenges from customers and partners.
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New 72" Vizio LCD Resets ExpectationsDebuting in CES 2010, the Vizio XVT Pro 72" LED LCD offers innovative changes that appeal to the videophile at aggressive price points.
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Lost: the Bible in Prime TimeSignificant characters in Lost take on roles that parallel Biblical archetypes. On occasion, they take on more than one, depending on plot necessity.
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Top Ten Influential Gaming Titles of the First Ten YearsIndividual titles in their own right, these games heavily influenced developers, single-handedly sold consoles, and created long-term strong franchises.
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CES 2010: Important Green Performance ProductsCES 2010 will be displaying much of the technology that truly addresses energy conservation in a meaningful way.
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Panerai PAM111 ReviewRichemont-owned Officine Panerai is well known for their simple and classic designs. The 111, a step up from the Luminor Base in terms of complication, is a perfect example of how to say more with less.
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What the Future Holds for Cloud ComputingCloud computing is viewed by many as the logical evolutionary step in an increasingly internet-based economy. Small and medium-sized businesses view opportunity in storage and computing capacity. -
E-Book Readers on the Cusp of EvolvingFollowing in the music industry's footsteps, book publishers are hitting the online distribution model fast and furious. Various manufacturers like Samsung are paying attention, focusing attention on flexible OLED tech. -
Influential Technologies that Changed the Electronics LandscapeThe 21st Century starred some of the most interesting and influential technologies we've ever seen. We look back on the ten best.
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HDMI 1.4: The New ConfusionHDMI 1.4 is designed to offer a slew of new features, all of which require different cabling and as-yet unreleased equipment. This article explores the positives and potential drawbacks. -
Paranormal Activity Strikes Home: Horror Genre Gets Lift from the TypicalParanormal Activity shows that sometimes, the scariest things are what you don't see.
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Table Three - West County Finally Gets a RestaurantTable Three is a newer restaurant in St. Louis County, catering to a more-European palette and environment.
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Sonos Bundle Offers Slick Zoned AudioThe Sonos Bundle 150 is a multizone audio system that includes a full-color handheld remote, and base stations for two rooms.
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NuVo Technologies Offers Multiroom EaseNuVo Technologies offers the Grand Concerto, the flagship system from their multiroom audio products.
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Preview: Splinter Cell Conviction - a Fresh Change of PaceSplinter Cell: Conviction takes Sam Fisher in a new direction as a rogue former agent, out to stop a massive international conspiracy.
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Preview of Halo: ReachThe Halo franchise is set to add Halo: Reach in Fall 2010. Although Bungie remains typically tight-lipped, we do know some things and can interpolate others.
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Borderlands: Role Playing Shooter with BenefitsBorderlands is a Gearbox Software title that allows players to explore the world of Pandora.
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Canon VIXIA HF200: Pocket Power in HDCanon's HF200 VIXIA camcorder is a compact video camera, utilizing a compact SDHC card in lieu of tape. We take a look at this pocket rocket camera.
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Rotel RSX-1560: A Green Receiver that Makes Competitors Green with EnvyIn late 2008, Rotel introduced the RSX-1560, a Class-D Ice Power amplifier driven HDMI 1.3a receiver that is changing perceptions about receiver performance.
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Perception Vs Reality: How Pricing Shapes Consumer PerceptionPricing is used as a powerful tool to alter, shape, and support consumer perception. This article examines two well-known premium brands, and explores their strategies.
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Product Placement's Own Patch of AstroturfCertain self-help and informative shows, all designed to impact our emotions, use products to illustrate and reinforce key messages.
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Bioshock 2 Review: Lofty ExpectationsThe sequel to 2007's much-lauded Bioshock, 2K Studios attempts to raise the bar again with 2010's Bioshock 2.
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Review of Assassin's Creed II: Better Luck This TimeThe followup to 2007's Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed II improves upon nearly all core elements, while still providing the experience fans of the original expect.
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Chasing Your Entertainment TailChasing after the newest A/V tech can be a frustrating endeavor, where attention is paid more to the hardware than the actual content.
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New Years Music SelectionsUse music to set the tone and pace of your New Year's gathering.
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Halo: ODST ReviewBungie Studios takes the Halo franchise in a different direction, focusing on a cadre of "Helljumpers" and their story during the New Mombassa invasion.
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Alternative Paths to Creating a Modern Media SystemMoving beyond simply slapping a Blu-Ray player and big screen in your living room, learn about how to integrate media servers, iPods, and gaming systems into your media system for true whole-family entertainment.
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Who Tiger Needs to Apologize ToTiger Woods is a hot topic right now, but certain segments of the media and general public are asserting that his notoriety is a license to snoop.
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Praise for UverseDescription of Uverse performance and ergonomics.
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Images from MauiHi-res images from beautiful Maui, our vacation home-away-from-home. -
IPod: the Audiophile's Best FriendDiscussions, observations, and consumer commentary on how convenient digital distribution is causing a rebirth in analog interest.
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Plasma TV, and the Tragedy of MisinformationDiscussion of different types of technology between plasma and LCD televisions, and how those differences are warped due to bad information.
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Selecting the Proper Modern A/V ReceiverAddressing HDMI concerns, decoding formats, and room calibration.
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Selecting an Audio/Video RetailerWays to cultivate the best relationships, get the best deals, and not get taken.
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Trekking Though EuropeEnsuring proper preparation for being on foot in Europe.
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NHL Focuses on Goaltender Equipment, AgainThe NHL's Kay Whitmore is the man assigned to personally measuring and issuing standards to eliminate oversized gear.
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Swine Flu: A Study on Supply and DemandPersonal observations regarding a recent H1N1 vaccination visit.
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Modern Warfare 2: EscalationSingle-player and multiplayer review of 2009's biggest media release.
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Functionality Vs LuxuryArticle discussing the parallels between high-end audio and other luxury categories.
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The Auto-Calibration TrapDiscussion on differences between receiver-based calibration routines vs professional room analysis.
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HDMI: More Than Meets the Eye PatternThe real issues and concerns regarding High Definition Multimedia Interface technologies.