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MOVIE Review: The Killing (3D Blu-ray)
From writer, executive producer and series show runner Veena Sud (“Cold Case”) The Killing is a crime drama that ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. The Killing is a well written show that relies heavily on the effectiveness of its characters to convey the thematic weight of its subject matter. The plot is simple, a teenage girl disappears and is found murdered. Although the tagline is “Who Killed Rosie Larson?” the entire season one is concentrated more on the “why” than the “who”. Continue Viewing here. Samsung Electronics 2012 Product Lineup Unveiled
Toronto, March 6, 2012 – Samsung Electronics of Canada (SECA) America Inc., the current marketshare leader in consumer electronics, today announced the immediate availability of its 2012 range of product lineup, which include Blu-ray players, home theater systems, sound bars, and of course both plasma and LCD TVs featuring SmartHub feature. Samsung also announced its audio docks, which support both Apple® and Android® devices, will begin shipping in April 2012. In this report I will only discuss the innovative and unique products. So no Home Theatre in a Box and no entry-level anything.
Continue Viewing here. AV REVIEW: Acer H6500 DLP Projector
The H6500 is an entry level projector that offers a few supposedly cool features.
Acer's latest entry-level projector brings to the table pretty much everything you'd expect from a sub $1,000 projector. It offers a 1080p resolution, a pair of HDMI inputs, a 24fps video mode for Blu-ray movies and an image projection size of up to 300 inches. Unless you're expecting 3D, accurate colour or deep blacks, of course. The H6500 boasts 2,100 ANSI Lumens brightness, but can scale down Continue Viewing here. DINGO NEWS: DO NOT BUY THESE PRODUCTS !!
Every now and then we review products that are utterly garbage, craptastic and craptacular. They are an absolute waste of your time and money. In the past we never grouped these products together, but we decided to group them together for your reading convenience. To start, you can read the Real Steel blu-ray review and Soundmatters portable speaker review. Continue Viewing here. PORTABLE: Can This Portable Speakers Truly Sound Good? Soundmatters FOXLV2
Back in February 2011 I received a press release from Soundmatters regarding their FOXLV2 portable speakers which they dubbed as the “ULTIMATE PORTABLE SPEAKER”. With their claim of having the best sounding pocket-sized stereo speaker in the world, I’m intrigued because from the size of the product, it defies the physics of sonic properties.
However, at the same time their claim of frequency range is quite an oxymoron. They claim their use of “Patented “Twoofer/BassBattery” Technology” results in “Ultra-wide 80 Hz – 20 kHz Audio Range”. 80 Hz to 20 kHz is “Ultra-wide Audio Range”? When a speaker that can do 35 Hz to 40 kHz is not even considered as “ultra wide audio range”, Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: Puss In Boots (3D Blu-ray)
I am certainly a huge fan and of Puss and his hijinks with pals Donkey and Shrek. Because of that I was truly looking forward to watch this movie in my home theatre. Overall, this movie is an exciting animated film that takes viewers on a thematically stimulating ride filled with memorable moments. It’s a thoroughly entertaining “prequel” to Puss in boots’ adventures in the Shrek films yet, unlike the StarWars Prequels, this prequel works really well. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Puss in boots more than I previously thought I would. Also the 3D Blu-ray presentation truly adds, uhm... depth,... both visually and to its storyline. Continue Viewing here. DINGO NEWS: Archos 10" Gen9 101 Turbo 1.5GHZ Dual Core - Multi Media Tablet
Archos released their new generation 9 Turbo Version of the Archos 101 in January 2012. They had this on hand at their booth at CES 2012 in Las Vegas.
Archos are taking the tablet world by storm, extremely popular in Europe, it's still taking time to find ground in North America. They are well known for their high quality PMP personal movie players, now with 8 prior generations on tablets... Continue Viewing here. DINGO TECH ARTICLE: Design of Interconnects
After further internet walkabouts I also found another great article by Reference Fidelity Components.
This doesn't touch upon all aspects of cables but is a good general rule. I recommend further surfing the internet if you are or become passionate about audio cables but definitely take any and all advice with a grain of salt. Specially if there is no hard scientific evidence just pure speculation and their "opinion". Likewise you do not have to agree with everything below but for the better.. Continue Viewing here. FUNNY: Hilarious Public Service Announcement by Audio-Technica - Use your own mic!!
Is this why should you use your own mic for performances! This PSA by Audio-Technica is an excellent advertising tool supporting why you should always use your own microphone. Definitely a Must watch. Continue Viewing here. TECH ARTICLE: “High End Cables” or Smoke and Mirrors?
So as my daily troll..I mean stroll around the internet I found an interesting company in the UK selling audio cables. The prices are excellent and the build quality top notch. Surprisingly the prices were not of the esoteric range that I am used to seeing for these released and iterations.
I stumbled across an article which they posted that really took my eye. Yes it is definitely playing with a Crocodile bringing this subject up but it is something that I found very interesting and compelled to share! Continue Viewing here. PHOTOGRAPHY: Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G Review
What should every beginner photographer have in their bag one might ask? That would be the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G. This is the successor of Nikon's entry level normal prime of the 50mm f/1.8 D lens that has been on the market for quite some time.
For Nikon, the AF-S 50/1.8 G makes perfect sense. It is a relatively inexpensive lens running around $199.99 in the US to $229.99 in Canada. The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is very popular for portraiture on DX cameras, or any other application that benefits from shallow depth of field and.... Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: Contagion (Blu-ray)
Film Synopsis (courtesy of imdb):
Soon after her return from a business trip to Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff dies from what is a flu or some other type of infection. Her young son dies later the same day. Her husband Mitch however seems immune. Thus begins the spread of a deadly infection. For doctors and administrators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, several days pass before anyone realizes the extent or gravity of this new infection. They must first identify the type of virus in question and then find a means of combating it, a process that will likely take several months. As the contagion spreads to millions of people worldwide, societal order begins to break down as people panic. My Take: One look at Contagion, it brought me back to the movie Outbreak released more than a decade.. Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: In Time (Blu-ray)
Film Synopsis (courtesy of imdb):
In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system. My Take: Let’s start with the fact that I don’t like Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake. I just find both of them to be creepy. Her humongous eyes and his cool-in-a-geeky-way persona just irk me to no end. However, the premise of this movie intrigued me enough to watch the movie. Story-wise this movie is almost like Bonnie and Clyde in the future or alternate universe Continue Viewing here. CES2012: Downunder Audio Innovation Award - Three Pleasant Surprises at CES
Without a doubt, the 2012 CES is officially the worst CES I've ever attended. There was hardly any new technology shown at the store with many CES award being given to iPod/iPad accessories which includes iPhone cases and suede-covered speakers. Don't get me wrong, they are nice and interesting but not worthy of any award.
First CES 2012 Downunder Audio Innovation Award goes to.. Continue Viewing here. INFO: What's Involved in THX Receiver Certification?
People tend to think that a company can just pay to get their receiver to be THX certified. Yes, they have to pay for the certification program and the rights to use the logo afterwards.
However, in order to obtain that coveted "stamp of approval", the receivers should be able to pass around 14,000 THX standard data points... and that's no easy feat. Just read these two slides (courtesy of THX) in order to know what some of the data points are. Continue Viewing here. NEWS: Vizio 21:9 TV, promised to hit the streets for the 3rd year
We were promised since CES 2010 that Vizio's 21:9 ultra-widescreen TV would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know for sure (yeah, right... I believe it when I see it) the price, release date and size of the final product. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs showcased at CES 2011, the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model with 21:9 aspect ratio and 2560x1080 resolution will be around $3,499 for the 50" version (what?... so what is the price of the 58", Vizio?).
It also has an array of ho-hum specs, measuring the 120Hz Edge LED lit screen at 56.7-inches wide by 29-inches high and 1.8-inches deep. Just as we saw when they were first shown at CES 2010 and then announced at CES 2011 (and promised at CES 2012 to be released around March 2012), Vizio upscales Blu-ray and... Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: Limitless (Blu-ray)
Film Synopsis (courtesy of imdb):
An action-thriller about a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to use 100 percent of his mind. As one man evolves into the perfect version of himself, forces more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination. My Take Limitless is a better-than-average entertaining thriller that features a solid storyline, with great execution and a solid performance from its casts. This is a very strong Blu-ray Disc offering from eOne Entertainment that features a very strong high definition video transfer, near-perfect lossless... Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: Real Steel (Blu-ray)
Film Synopsis (courtesy of imdb):
Balancing gritty action and emotional heart, “Real Steel” is an inspiring and visually stunning film that takes audiences on an action-packed journey. Washed-up boxer Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) scrapes by as a small-time robot-fight promoter as he tries to make a comeback. Against all odds he eventually succeeds—at least in the eyes of his son Max (Dakota Goyo). “Real Steel” is spectacular family entertainment that will have everyone cheering again and again. My Take: Conceptually speaking Real Steel reminds me of many Sylvester Stallone films involving the underdog mixed with a dash of an estranged father/son storyline who bond while on the road as the father competes in robot boxing thrown together. Formulaic but effective right? The entire Rocky franchise is based on that storyline! The execution, however... bulb-life to be refunded. Continue Viewing here. MOVIE Review: Super 8 (Blu-ray)
I grew up in the Super 8 home movie era and it was the Super 8 format and my grandfather that started my enthusiasm in home theatre. So the title alone makes me want to watch the movie, at the very least as a nostalgia of good times between my grandfather and myself. That aside, this movie is an eclectic genre piece with rich narrative and wonderfully executed to have the look/feel of imaginatively stirring films of yesteryears. The plotline revolves around a circle of middle school aged friends with an interest in making a Super 8 zombie film. It literally reminds me of my childhood.
The only difference is when I was a kid, I always wanted to make vampire movies. This is a reference quality high definition transfer that looks amazingly spectacular. Images are crisp yet filled with subtle refinement,s resolute sharpness and exquisite dimensional perspectives. Colours are natural with punchy primaries without... Continue Viewing here. Transition 2 Betterness Gala with performance by Mike Cerveni - Musician
The Annual Transition 2 Betterness Gala was held at the Ciociaro Club, Windsor, Ontario in Canada over this past weekend.
Each year over 1000 people mark this night off in their social calendar not only for a wonderful night out but more importantly to support a good cause. "Transition 2 betterness was founded by two young local women Doris Lapico and Tania Sorge, sharing a similar story. Having their lives and families affected by cancer these two individuals felt the need to help others in their community who would also share a moment in the battle against cancer. From this a grass root organization that you now know as Transition to Betterness began and has touched many local families and patients. The mission of T2B would be to simply create a compassionate and homelike atmosphere within the hospital setting" Continue Viewing here. Pathos at Venetian - CES 2012
This year Pathos showed its protoype of Pathos Media Server with a gigantic touch screen with ease of use of an iPad but with highly regarded sound quality of Pathos. No specification was released during CES because the prototypical stage of the item although the prototype itself is fully functional for the show.
Also showcased was the unique five-channel tube-amp for home theatre application, the Cinema-X. There is a section of the audiophile community who are gradually turning towards home cinema and five channel sound. However this move often includes several compromises on the stereo sound or even requires two different systems. With their new integrated amplifier, Pathos dares to prove that it is possible to integrate high performance stereo and surround sound in one product. Continue Viewing here. BlackRapid RS-Sport Review - Photography
Like most people that own a camera you have a strap with it. It hangs around your neck (can be a pain after awhile) and it becomes cumbersome and very touristy, while you are walking down the street, or through a busy market, etc... It wasn't until I found and fell in love with BlackRapid and the R-Strap brand of camera straps. It is not like other camera straps that you wear around you neck and have to feel pressure from your camera and lens straining and pulling you down.
BlackRapid has several other types of straps (RS-4, RS-5, RS-7 RS-W1 (for Women) and the double strap DR-1), but today I will be talking about their RS-Sport strap. This strap is made for the "On The Go" photographer in mind. Continue Viewing here. Venetian: Dynaudio Xeo Loudspeakers - CES 2012
Dynaudio just introduced the new Xeo loudspeakers.
A high end wireless loudspeaker system at the 2012 International CES. Comprised of two models, the compact Xeo 3 bookshelf monitor and the slim Xeo 5 floorstander, the Xeo models are wireless, remote controlled active loudspeakers offering the convenience of wireless operation in a fully active loudspeaker concept. Continue Viewing here. PANASONIC INTRODUCES SMART VIERA
Panasonic announced the introduction of Smart VIERA, a new and expanded application of VIERA Connect, that is more than just a connection to the Internet. The advent of Smart VIERA centers on five main points: Networking, Easy Operation, Picture Quality, Eco and Design elements. The seamless integration of the aforementioned elements makes for a truly smart IPTV, one that allows the user to not only access the web but provides the technology for connecting people with people via social media.
Continue Viewing here. Introducing - Mike Cerveni - Musician - Music
Mike Cerveni, hailing from Windsor, Ontario, started playing guitar at the age of 11. Heavily influenced by his extremely musical family, he started writing his own songs at the age of 16. Mike’s sound is soulful, and speaks to the heart. His voice is pure, and you can feel the emotion when he sings every note.
“The World You Know” is Mike’s debut album, released in autumn of 2010 featuring songs such as “On Your Mark,” “Right Now, and “A Moment.” The album “The World You Know” is about coping and getting through loss. We all have tough times, and go through heartache; for Mike, writing was a way to help get out things he couldn’t express. Continue Viewing here. Camera Filters - Do I need them? - Photography
The simple answer to this is yes!
There are various types of filters for different situations, but I am going to recommend some of the basics that a person starting out in Photography would need to have in their camera bag. There are some filters that you just can not replicate in imaging programs like Adobe Photoshop, Aperture, Lightroom, etc... If there is only one filter to have that would be a UV or Ultra-Violet. Most people will use this as a protective filter so as to not damage the glass elements of your lens. Continue Viewing here. Canon 200-400mm and 600mm prototype lenses first sightings...and the new 5D Mark III? - Photography
I'm currently on a shoot in Kenya, Africa, and I ran into a Japanese man sporting some gear I didn't recognize. While his English was very limited, I was able to confirm that he works for Canon and is doing in-field testing with the new Canon 200-400mm with built-in teleconverter. He also was testing the new Canon 600mm.
What I also noticed was a Canon camera body that I hadn't seen before. You can see it in the photos I took...I see the "Q" button located by the big wheel on the right, which on the 7D is currently located on the top left. The battery grip seems to have a joystick. I also noticed a "Rate" button...hrm, any ideas? Is this the new 5D Mark III, or maybe the 7D Mark II? This info I was not able to determine. I'll tell you this, that Canon 200-400mm is on my shopping list as soon as it's available. He told me he thought it would be officially released on March or April. Continue Viewing here. REVIEW - ZVOX IncrediBase 580 - An amazing Home theatre Soundbar & TV stand
The Zvox IncrediBase 580 weighs 33 pounds and is 36 inches wide by 16.5 inches deep by five inches high and it is not a soundbar, for its size, I’d call it a sound-platform. You may be wondering why the Zvox is so big. Well, the Zvox IncrediBase 580 is meant to be used as a platform for your television, which makes it quite practical for me to place it under my Sony 55EX720 LCD TV.
Furthermore, you can not escape the law of physics that size matters. Housed in this ported sound-platform are two 6.5” down-firing subwoofers and five 3.25” front firing full-range long-throw drivers with, according my Real Time Analyzer positioned in my listening position using frequency sweep, goes all the way down to 32 Hz with a variants of only +/- 2dB, which is very flat even for the mastering-studio community. Continue Viewing here. Why CES 2012 Sucks!
More Things We Encountered When We Were At CES 2012
Las Vegas CES 2012, I never cease to be amazed at the randomness CES brings each year. Kangaroos, Ice Sculpture, Velodyne Selling out, Random celebrity endorsements, Hello Kitty costumes, Old Cars, Panda iPod Docks and Keyring DJ speakers. Continue Viewing here. ExpanD and Swan HiVi Booth's Tour Gallery - CES 2012
Las Vegas
CES 2012, Welcome to the tour of booths by ExpanD as well as Swan HiVi. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Welcome to ExpanD The first 3D glasses that is 100% compatible with all brands and all protocols (IR, RF and Bluetooth). The offerings by Swan HiVi look to be Copies of Genelec, Infinity, Usher among others. Continue Viewing here. Sharp Booth Tour Gallery - CES 2012
Las Vegas
CES 2012, Welcome to the tour of Sharp's Booth. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Pretty Lights, Sharp XV-Z30000 3D projector, 80" Plasma Tv's, and a swag full of new equipment. Continue Viewing here. Panasonic Booth Tour Gallery - CES 2012
Las Vegas
CES 2012, Tour of Panasonic's Booth. We watched the unveiling, Presentation with Justin Timberlake (and they definitely are taking sexy back with their booth this year!) Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Speakers, Ipod Docks, a trippy headphone wall installation, Sunburst guitar Ipod docks and hamburger speakers?? hmm burgers. Continue Viewing here. Things We Encountered While We Were At CES 2012 part 1 - Photo Gallery
Las Vegas
CES 2012, Tour of the booths by Changhong, TCL Monster, Dolby, DTS and a random Lamborghini. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. David was invited to a private show by Monster to photograph and demo this years lineup. Continue Viewing here. Jamo and Klipsch joined together for this year's CES booth - Photo Gallery
Introducing re-invented 70's console systems, pac-man poke'ball contraptions, gargantuan iPod docks, and some unique Jamo Tower speakers.
Jamo and Klipsch have tried to break the mold meanwhile creating some very interesting yet familial designs that you will either love or want to beat with a stick. Continue Viewing here. Electro-Voice Launches ZXA1-Sub at NAMM 2012
Electro-Voice launched the ZXA1-Sub at NAMM 2012 – the matching subwoofer for its best-selling ZXA1 compact self-powered loudspeaker.
The ZXA1-Sub is designed to provide the ultimate combination of portability, performance, and power in a lightweight, stylish, small-format package. Though equipped with a heavy-duty EV-engineered 12” woofer, a state-of-the-art 700-W amplifier, a durable 15-mm wood enclosure, and a maximum SPL rating of 126 dB, the ZXA1-Sub weighs-in at just 46 lbs and sports a trim 15.75” x 17.5” x 18” profile. With easy-to-use controls and connectivity the ZXA1-Sub makes enhancing a compact sound system with professional-quality low-end easier than ever. Continue Viewing here. Sharp XV-Z30000 DLP 3D Home Theater Projector
Sharp announced the XV-Z30000 3D capable high-definition DLP home theater projector, featuring 50000:1 contrast ratio and 1600 ANSI lumens to deliver superior brightness, astounding clarity, and color accuracy.
Part of the XV-Z30000's superior picture quality is due to the DLP advantage. All Sharp front projectors incorporate mirror-based components that use light more efficiently by bringing more light from lamp to screen. In addition, with Sharp's proprietary digital image ICs, the XV-Z30000 reproduces high quality 3D picture with low cross talk and flicker. Continue Viewing here. Burmester - The king of sound and aesthetics
Burmester, the king of sound and aesthetics. This year Burmester is releasing a media control centre that is not only a CD transport but also a FLAC/MP3/AAC/WAV player with built in DAC and pre-amp.
See the front panel display on the media control centre? It's the same panel used in various aircraft. You read it correctly, it's aircraft-grade display panel. High in resolution, superior viewing angle and can be viewed easily from 16 feet away! Continue Viewing here. LG CES 2012 Booth Tour - Photo Gallery - Worlds biggest 3D screen array?
Las Vegas CES 2012, Tour of the LG's Booth. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Featuring 126 3D Screens making the worlds Largest 3D screen! 4K, OLED, LG Surround Sound Cinema Speakers and much more! Continue Viewing here. KanexPro CubeUp 2D to 3D Converter - Take your 2D content into the 3D Realm
The KanexPro CubeUp - 2D to 3D Converter and Scaler is designed to take content from your 2D video sources and instantaneously convert it into 3D for viewing on 3D enabled TVs and 3D based DLP projectors and monitors. Comprised of one HDMI input and one HDMI output for connecting it to the 3DTV, this compact box features real-time hardware conversion of 2D content to 3D during playback. Engineered to transform sources such as PCs, Blu-ray players, STB’s and cable boxes to 3D format. In addition, 3D depth and scaling parameters can be fully adjusted simply at the touch of a button. Continue Reading... Samsung CES 2012 Booth Tour - Photo Gallery
Las Vegas CES 2012, Tour of the Samsung Booth. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Featuring OLED TV's, Tube Amplifier Components, Ipod Docks, and Tiny Blu-ray Players! Their booth was amazing, Never have I seen so many displays arranged like they were balloons floating through the sky! Continue Viewing here.
Sony CES 2012 Booth Tour - Photo Gallery
Las Vegas
Sony Booth - CES 2012, T our of the Sony Booth. Photographs of equipment on show and presented to the public. Featuring 4k Video Camera, 4k Projector, Head mounted Displays, Kelly Clarkson, MIB3 Will Smith and Barry Sonnenfeld, Crystal Technology and much more. Be sure to check it out! Continue Reading... LG 1mm Bezel Cinema Design 3D TV Unveiled at CES 2012
CES 2012 is the place where LG Electronics introduces their latest LG Cinema Screen Design that will see action in a range of new Cinema 3D Smart TVs that are headed your way this year. The bezel of this Cinema Screen has been reduced to a mere 1mm, resulting in a more optimal and comfortable environment especially for immersive 3D viewing. According to Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Home Entertainment Company, “The 3D experience is still evolving and we at LG intend to push the limits of what 3D can deliver. With our 2012 CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, we have been able to take a significant step forward, thanks to a series of new and upgraded 3D features led by the CINEMA SCREEN Design.”
Continue Reading... BEST OF CES INNOVATIONS 2012 - Smart office Phone by invoxia
Until today, setting up a business telephony solution was complicated. You needed to get in touch with a phone operator, to imagine your needs over the next 2 years, audit your past usage, negotiate the quotes you got, then talk to someone else to price the devices, shop around, pick a model, negotiate a new price... And then, make an appointment with an installation business. And when you needed a new line, or had to move, you had to call in a specialist. And get in touch with another salesman, and then …
Continue Reading... Four more 3D Blu-ray players that you should definitely look at! CES 2012
At CES 2012, Panasonic announced four 3D blu-ray players (known as the palm-sized DMP-BBT01, "audiophile-grade" DMP-BDT500, DMP-BDT320, DMP-BDT220) and a couple of 2D Blu-ray Disc players were also released – DMP-BD87 and the DMP-BD77.
We will concentrate on the four 3D capable models, as they will include Panasonic’s proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect, whereas the 2D-only models will feature IP VOD (Video On Demand), a service that delivers a limited albeit targeted selection of sites including Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTube. Continue Reading... Move Over Plasma, Here Comes X-LCD !! - by David Susilo
As a fan of plasma, thus far there is nothing out there than can match the performance of plasma. Not even the 70" 336-zone local dimming LED backlight LCD panels that costs $9,000
Sony decided to travel differently with their “Crystal LED Display” that is still in the prototype phase Continue Reading... SHARP INTRODUCES 80"TOUCH-PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEMS - CES 2012
Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2012 --
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, launched an 80-inch class (80" diagonal) interactive display system, AQUOS® Board, a complete solution to facilitate global collaboration in a way that's never been seen before. Continue Reading... AOC enters the fray just in time for CES 2012
Unveiling the AOC Aire Monitor with Docking Station. Touted to be the ultimate monitor for iPod and iPhone owners, it will offer a 23” Full High Definition monitor that boasts an integrated universal docking station for the iPhone and iPod which will pave the way for immediate video, audio and photo playback. Using AOC’s patented plug-and-play technology, the integrated dock coupled with the base of the monitor will also boast built-in speakers with high quality SRS Premium Sound. Also known as the e2343Fi if you are a sucker for model numbers, the AOC Aire Monitor with Docking Station can be yours for $279.99 a pop from March onwards.
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Introduction to Projector Screens - July 14th 2011
In the last five years, more and more people are using front projection system and I’ve been asked one too many times on which projection screen to buy. Just like you can not maximize your $2,000 dSLR camera body with a mere $500 lens, and just like you have to match the wine you’re drinking with the type of food you’re eating; the truth is that you cannot use a projector without a suitably matched projection screen. More....
Written By David Susilo 
Monitor Audio i-Deck 200 iPod Speaker dock.
Low and behold another iPod dock has come onto the already packed stage of available audio mates for your personal media player.
Monitor Audio have brought forward their personal take on semi portable audio and compact speaker dock system. How does the i-deck 200 set itself ahead of the pack? Through amazing design and wonderful features. But will this be enough to take their piece of the pie? Read this article to find out! Continue... REVIEW - Portable Headphone Amplifier - PA2V2 - June 20 2011
I have just completed testing and writing a review on the PA2V2 Portable headphone amp from Gary Ali at Electronic Avenues.
Portable audio is an extremely large requirement in my life. Currently travelling through Canada and America leads me on many long flights. Everyday while I work I am sure to be plugged in to help concentration and disconnect from the bustle around me. The review is currently located on my blog. http://downunderaudio.blogspot.com/2011/06/portable-headphone-amplifier.html I hope you enjoy reading! Cheers Joe 
Introducing - Mike Cerveni - Musician
Mike Cerveni, hailing from Windsor, Ontario, started playing guitar at the age of 11. Heavily influenced by his extremely musical family, he started writing his own songs at the age of 16. Mike’s sound is soulful, and speaks to the heart. His voice is pure, and you can feel the emotion when he sings every note.
“The World You Know” is Mike’s debut album, released in autumn of 2010 featuring songs such as “On Your Mark,” “Right Now, and “A Moment.” The album “The World You Know” is about coping and getting through loss. We all have tough times, and go through heartache; for Mike, writing was a way to help get out things he couldn’t express. Continue Viewing here. Welcome to DUA Music!! Feature Artist's.
January 17 2012
Here at DUA we are just about to release a new category on our site. It'll be called the music den. From time to time articles on up coming musicians, Bands, groups and genres will be featured here. We are hoping to keep this updated weekly with feature articles. Most of the feature articles will be about un-signed musicians and bands that you would never have heard of. I hope with time we will be able to widen your musical repertoire. We will be attending many many concerts and gigs to give you an on the ground report and photographs of our experiences. We will be focusing on Australian groups but also sharing from USA, Canada, India to name a few. Get updates regularly!
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