August 2008

Gainward Media Xtender  – The Verdict

However, the outer shell of the Media Xtender is flimsy and appears as if it is about to break at the slightest impact. For that reason, we would not recommend this device to a frequent traveller, as it may not be able to withstand the jerks and pressure applied to it. The Media Xtender just [...]

Play it again, Sam

The Gainward Media Xtender is an external 5.1 soundcard that boasts of optical output and input, as well as a 6-in-1 card reader for Compact Flash, Smart Media Card, Memory Stick, Secure Digital Card, MultiMedia Card and Microdrive. It also has two USB 2.0 ports for additional connections to other devices. The package includes a [...]

Super trooper

Its name rather suits this USB external drive- it is a super DVD writer! Capable of reading and writing all kinds of DVD media, it also deals with all types of CDs. This external writer not only looks cool but also comes with software that is easy to use- software like Hot Burn Pro and [...]

Prescott express

Probably the last in line for the Socket 478, the Pentium 4 Prescott 3.4E GHz is an improvement over its older brother, the 3.2 GHz Prescott. It features a higher clock speed while maintaining the same thermal specifications. The 3.4 GHz Prescott has optimized Hyper Threading which enhances audio and video applications. The P4 3.4E [...]

Master blaster

The JBL 5.1 speaker system is quite a la mode; the subwoofer has logic buttons for volume control and the output mode-optical/coaxial/TV/Aux. The speakers can be connected to the Audio Out of a TV. This output can be ‘up­mixed’to 5.1 surround. Unfortunately, these are the only analog connections provided and that too just two channel. [...]

Inspire 5700 -The verdict

The bass is not very powerful, so this system works just fine for a small room. There is just enough power in them for a setup like this without makingyou stone deaf. The satellites are much like their Creative cousins-great for multimedia setups and quite good reproduction of high frequency notes. For: Can decode DTS, [...]