December 3, 2020 – Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 25th Anniversary Edition Bookshelf Speakers provide affordable audiophile performance at $699 for the pair, currently at Best Buy. They are best-in-class to my ears, an investment in listening pleasure for decades to...
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SONY WF-XB700 True Wireless Headphones
June 11, 2020 – What do you look for in wireless earphones and earbuds? I want long battery life, great sound and all-day comfort. SONY WF-XB700 True Wireless Headphones, $129, strike a good balance. With good, not overpowering bass and overall good sound, these buds...
Mobi CUBE Bluetooth Speaker with 360º Light Show Review
After using a white Mobi CUBE for several weeks, I’m happy to report that I still like the little $30 (or less) speaker! The CUBE has a unique characteristic – nine LEDs per side with five flashing light modes, all of which can also be switched OFF. I have to admit,...
Legendary Actor John Wayne’s Western Classic “HONDO” Remastered, Restored, Debuts on Blu-ray
For fans of classic Western movies, and in particular those starring John Wayne, this is wonderful news! HONDO on Blu-ray is available for the first time starting June 5 for a suggested retail price of $25, but smart shoppers know how to find the best deals! (See end...
BigR Audio BIG Headphones, BIG on Sound
Big can-type headphones fans will like these $199 (retail) BigR Audio headphones, including MLB-licensed team logo models (and other licenses) that also carry Apple’s official Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad approval. I admit up front that this style is not my...
FlipShare Going Dark – Don’t Lose Your Flip Videos Currently on Their Site
The news below was sent to me as a timely reminder for all who have posted Flip videos via FlipShare. FlipShare users need to move fast – the video storage and sharing software for the defunct Flip Camera is poised to delete all videos saved to the service in less...
Westone Talk Series TS-1 Earbuds with Microphone a Good Choice for Use with Any Smartphone
Familiar with the Westone brand of so-called ear monitors? Neither was I. I made it a point to stop by their exhibit at the January 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and I am delighted that I did. I learned that the company has a 50-year legacy of...
DBEST Duo Rechargeable Bluetooth Mini-Speakers Pack Lots of Sound for Mobile Devices
DBEST Duo is a set of relatively inexpensive, good quality speakers that operate wired and wireless with just about any device. Ideally for small devices needing better than built-in sound, these are of surprising quality and punch. They did not distort at highest...
Update – Kodak PlaySport Pocket Camcorder Exceeds Expectations
During my recent road trip, I had the opportunity to put the 4k Camcorder Kodak PlaySport through its paces as a real user. Read my Road Trip comments and see links to samples in my June and early July 2010 blog entries, then come back for my summary. As you’ve read,...