Monthly Archives: August 2011

Connectivity is above average on the Z-Base 555, although there are no HDMI ports. The lack of HDMI is more of a convenience issue than anything else; you’re not going to be missing any of the subtle (or even negligible) … Continue reading →

LED-based monitors actually worth their asking price is a recent trend I can easily get behind. Displays such as the Dell S2330MX and the Samsung S23A550H are LED-based, low-priced, and, when push comes to shove, are ultimately worth their low … Continue reading →

Toshiba stopped making consumer desktops for the U.S. market almost 10 years ago, but if the new Toshiba DX1210-ST4N22 is any indication, it appears Toshiba has found some viable economics in the all-in-one market. This 21.5-inch, $935 system is not … Continue reading →

V-Moda collaborated with HBO to design the $99 Revamp earbuds, but you don’t have to be a die-hard “True Blood” fan to appreciate the subtle vampiric touches and V-Moda’s unique sound design. The company also understands the importance of durability … Continue reading →

Any opportunity to remind laptop shoppers of Lenovo’s IdeaPad line is a welcome one. While the company is best-known as the keeper of the vaunted ThinkPad brand of business laptops, the younger IdeaPad line of consumer-targeted systems may be one … Continue reading →