Category: Electronics and Computer Peripheral Reviews

Posted on: December 7, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Line 6 Mobile In (iPhone / iPad)

I wanted to be in a band when I was younger. I spent a small time in a few bands, but I always believed that a key thing holding me back was my lack of money. Specifically, I was unable to go and purchase all the different pedals that I needed to truly make my guitar work reach that next level. The Line 6 Mobile In is an add-on for…

Posted on: November 2, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

iHes212 (Blu-Ray Player)

At this point, a great many individuals have a Blu-Ray player. Whether in a gaming console or one’s rig, there is a substantial amount of the populace that already has access to the newest format. However, there are always computers being built and there are still a large mass of individuals that do not yet have access to Blu-Ray play. The iHes212, produced by Lite-On, is an inexpensive way to…

Posted on: October 10, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse: Legendary Edition (Mouse)

World of Warcraft is a title that requires an individual to be on the game, and this is especially true when one moves towards endgame raiding. While there are different keyboard macros that can be set up, players still have to the bulk of their turning and some of their casting with their mouse. Ensuring that there is the highest possible definition and design to a mouse, SteelSeries has created…

Posted on: September 30, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Pentax Optio RS1500 (Camera)

I believe that the Pentax Optio RS1500 is a smart buy for anyone save for professional photographers. While there are features like the removable faceplate that will appease the fashion-conscious, I believe that the camera itself contains more than enough functionality to keep it competitive over the course of the next few years. For those that wish to use their camera for multiple functions, the style of video that is…

Posted on: September 29, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

ATH-WS55 (Headphones)

Having a pair of ATH-WS55 headphones is like having a receiver and a sound system all in one. This is due to the extreme care that Audio Technica has taken in creating a balanced effort in this product. While the bass comes through with an assertive thump, the sheer amount of frequencies that can be reproduced ensures that listeners get the entire picture. The slider allows a proper fit, no…

Posted on: July 17, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour (Personal GPS)

Anyone that knows me knows that I have absolutely no sense of direction. I believe that I can continue having no sense of direction just as long as I have the Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour. This personal GPS is cheaply priced (around $100-125) and provides buyers with a way out of any geographical trouble that they may be in. There are other low cost handheld gps available in the market today that…

Posted on: July 10, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Audio Technica ATH-ANC23 (Headphones)

The versatility of the ATH-ANC23 phones is considerable. The design of the headphones is such that it is perfect for those that are working out, either on their cardio or their weight days. However, the noise cancelling aspect of the headphones increases their versatility. When this option is switched on, a listener is lost in their own world. The volume needed to bleed through the headphones is nothing less than…

Posted on: July 8, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Bang Olufsen Earset 3i (Headphones / Headset)

I come from a period in which headphones had to be large to be good in quality. We received the new headphones from Bang Olufsen, the Earset 3i, for review a few days ago and I was a little skeptical. However, these headphones have a tremendous amount of functionality and should be seen as must-buy for anyone that is in the market for a new pair. There are a number…

Posted on: April 24, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Deskstar 7K3000 (3 TB)

This is the opening coverage that we have written for our computing section, so I have to apologize in advance if there are any kinks in it.

Posted on: November 9, 2010 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Razer Lachesis (PC Mouse)

After a few weeks on our test box, we were finally ready to give a review to the 5600 DPI version of the Razer Lachesis. The first thing to consider is that there is virtually no learning curve associated with this mouse. Just plug the mouse in, download the drivers, and the mouse is good to go. When moving from a stock mouse (or even a cheaper gaming mouse), one…