Peripherals
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Buy the Sennheiser RS120 Wireless Headphones from TheNerds.net Today!
Sound is an emotional experience. Without a tv screen, we can still enjoy radio. But without sound, we’re looking at moving pictures, kind of boring. I say, “Liven up the Sound Experience”! For this review I connected the Sennheiser RS120 to my JVC DD3 Home Theatre System (DD3) today and was truly impressed. I’m specifically reviewing the lower end model RS120, and the quality is quite unbelievable. I can only imagine what the Sennheiser RS140 can do. WOW! The RS 120 is an open, supra-aural wireless RF headphone system. It is extremely comfortable to wear so it feels great on. It produces well balanced, great bass and sound which makes it ideal for all types of music and TV applications. Also, the cradle is a transmitter, and charger all in one. And you know how I feel about all-in-ones. Yippeee!
Furthermore, the Sennheiser RS120 Wireless Hi-Fi Headphones come with an innovative “easy recharge” function offers the ultimate in convenience when it comes to charging and storing your wireless headphones.
Here’s what’s in the box:
- Open, stereo, supra-aural, wireless RF headphone system
- Range of up to 100 meters
- Three selectable RF channels
- Transmitter with metal cradle for storing and recharging the headphones
- Rechargeable NiMH batteries included (size: AAA)
- 2-year warranty
Here are some features:
-Detailed, analytical sound reproduction with strong bass response
-Transmitter with metal cradle for storing and recharging the headphones. (No fumbling!)
-Optional wall mounting of transmitter possible
Vocabulary
Circumaural: Full sized, around the ear headphones
Supra-Aural: Headphones that sit on top of the ear
For the audiofiles (If your’re not an audiofile, don’t worry):
Technical Data
Max. Sound pressure level (aktiv) 106 dB
Powering 9V DC (transmitter); AAA batteries (receiver)
Weight (Transmitter) 200 g
Weight (Receiver) 230 g (inc. batteries)
Range up to 100 m
Modulation FM Stereo
Signal-to-noise ratio > 65 dBA
RF frequency range 863 … 865 MHz or 926 … 928MHz
Dimensions (Transmitter) 85 x 225 x 133 mm
Frequency response (headphones) 22…..19500 Hz
Transducer principle dynamic, open
Operating time (Accupack) approx. 20-25 h
THD, total harmonic distortion < 0,7 %
Jack plug 3,5mm / 6,3 mm stereo (863-865 MHz), cinch (926-928 MHz)
Pros: Great sound, Wireless freedom (reception through walls, ceilings, and outside), lightweight, extremely comfortable
Cons: kind of bulky
In Conclusion: With its new appealing and modern design, you can sit in style while listening to your favorite TV show or CD. Add it to your home theatre setup today!
PS: The additional headsets will be available separately next month. So you can buy them for your whole family.
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
The SoundSticks II Multimedia Speaker System is a wonderful speaker system that works well with both Macs and PCs. It’s nicely designed with a transparent color that gives it a very futuristic look and feel. The speakers give off a clear and high quality sound. They don’t muffle or stumble. The speakers are also small and can easily fit in a tight space.
Pros: Transparent so they kind of blend into whatever environment you put them in, Clear sound every time you use them, and reasonably priced at $129. They were crafted to fit into any sort of work or relaxing environment.
Cons: There is no real need for the SoundSticks II Multimedia Speaker System unless you want a high quality speaker for your computer.
Conclusion: This product is a must buy for anyone looking to enhance their hearing experience from their Mac or PC. Otherwise it really isn’t worth the $129 that it cost. If you are tired of you’re built in monitor speakers or looking to replace you current speakers then SoundSticks II Multimedia Speaker System is for you. Once again the clear sound is a major plus. It is definitely made for those music lovers who don’t want the static reception of other monitors.
I give this product a 3/5
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
The Chief PDR Universal Dual Arm Wall Mount is a fabulous product for anyone looking to mount that brand new small flat screen TV. The Chief PDR Universal Dual Arm Wall Mount hold up to 200 lbs, which is pretty good for its size. It’s easy to mount, especially if you don’t have any experience with mounting something on the wall like I did. The lockable latch gives off a great piece of mind that your flat screen won’t fall down on you as your watching movies.
Pros: easy to mount, hold’s up to 200 lbs, the arm rotates about 37 inches each way, and built in cable management means no wires will be throwing you off. The Wall protection rubber makes sure that you won’t scratch up your wall when you fold it in.
Cons: Don’t have any. The only problem might be if you want to mount a flat screen that weighs more than 200 lbs, then you need to look elsewhere.
Conclusion: This is a must buy if you’re looking to mount your TV on the wall and change its angle at will. It’s sturdy, it’s easy to mount, and it allows for you to be in charge of it. I would love to see them come out with a remote that lets you move it around from the comfort of your seat. But overall I can easily say that you will be extremely happy with this arm mount.
I give this product 5/5
Monday, January 19th, 2009
The HP LaserJet P3005DN Printer is one of the newest and hottest printers out there. It is ideally simple and easy to use, plus setup is easy as 1-2-3! It prints 35 pages per minute which is about average nowadays. I love the fact that HP is trying to go green and has since given the HP LaserJet P3005DN Printer an Energy Star.
Pros: Supports Macs, Auto Duplexing, Output bins hold 250 sheets, print resolution is 1200 X 1200 dpi, and 80 MB. It holds an open USB port which is fantastic. It also has a one open EIO slot
Cons: 35.7 pounds, a little costly at $452, and warranties (12 months, 24 months, and 36 months) cost you some more.
Conclusions: Overall I love this printer. It’s great for small business’ that want to go green. It has a good ppm at 35 a minute. This allows for you to easily print out any document, presentation that you might need in a matter of minutes. Low matentience is a good plus since normally most printers have so many problems with paper jams and etc. Luckily the HP LaserJet P3005DN Printer doesn’t get any of those nasty jams, and the one I did get was fixed within seconds! It is a must buy for anyone looking to increase their business’s output.
I give this product a 4/5
Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Summary:
This HP LaserJet printer is your perfect black and white printer solution for all of your needs. This fits in perfectly anywhere you want it, be it at the office, in school, or if you simply want a fast and reliable printer in your household. It is sleek and attractive, and designed for minimal tray protrusion. It fits nicely on your desktop or a small corner where it won’t take up too much space. Its reliability is 15,000 pages per month, an outstanding amount that is more than necessary for small offices and workplaces. It also has an amazing maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi.
Pros:
Fast and reliable, easy network access, conservative toner use, quiet, easy to set up, has a built in network card and doesn’t even require any drivers to set up.
Cons:
High up front cost, and when the toner runs out, that costs quite a bit as well.
Rating:
5/5 – In terms of reliable and fast printers, this HP LaserJet is really at the top of its class. It’s small, quiet, fast, efficient, the only thing that you’ll have to get by is the high up-front cost, but the price is definitely justified by how well this printer performs. The amazing resolution is also a bonus.
