Recent AV Gadget Reviews

We've been fans and clients of DISH for some time, and have been following their ViP 922 DVR with great interest for nearly two years. When it was finally released, we jumped all over it.

Bryston introduced a new product category with their new BDP-1 digital music player which focuses on performance and ease of use. It even have networking functions to interface with an Apple IPad.

We love Dymo's Rhino label printers. They work. They stick. They can be left outside in the rain for a week and still function (oops!). At CEDIA Dymo Industries announced the Rhino 5200 label maker.

We've already stated that we love Dymo's Rhino label printers. They just work well. Now the Dymo Rhino 6000 works well with a PC, so you can make labels in one location, and email them to another.

Vizio announced nationwide availability of their new 7" Edge Lit Razor LED LCD Portable TV (VMB070). By expanding Vizio TVs to portable models it enables consumers to enjoy TV in a small package.

While not the first on the market, Intelix has recently released their new DIGI-HD-COAX balun. This unit is HDCP compliant which means you won't have to worry about compatibility issues.

Plaster Networks AV200 and PLN3 Adaptors (which had us thinking they found a way to send signals through drywall!) has a network-over-existing-powerline solution that is very versatile!

For a long time we've been big fans of anything that can circumvent the inherent difficulties of HDMI cables, and that includes providing wireless solutions like the reliable IOGEAR Wireless HDMI Kit.

The Smart Products Spot 2 for Earphones solution requires very little input on your part and is guaranteed to keep your earbud wires tangle free. Is that worth $13? We're betting some will say yes.

All of the Pioneer offerings have full iPhone integration. They've got models with an integrated sub; one with two iPod docks, Bluetooth, and DLNA; and one that upconverts DVDs via HDMI.

The Cables To Go TrueLink WirelessHD kit is plug and play with no setup or software required. It is HDMI 1.3 compatible and supports true 1080p video and 7.1 audio. At $500, it is quite competitive.

Digital photo frames come in all sizes and kinds these days. ViewSonic's latest iteration is a 10" model, the VFD1020-12 digital photo frame, and is one of the brighter photo frames we've seen to date

When Slappa announced their M.A.S.K. Custom Build Backpack, we were interested in taking it for a spin. Our interest stemmed from its level of customization and the amount of compartments it had.

The C-60 has a solid state/tube output stage that can be selected from the front of the unit or from the least useful remote we've seen in a long time. Will it sell? At $4695 a pop not to us.

HDMI 1.4, 1080p, 12-bit color to 39 feet, and a reasonable price tag, BTX's field crimp HDMI solution is not only convenient and first on the scene, but they aren't raking you over the coals for it.

HDMI is a pain. For boardroom presentations to in-home viewing of PC-based streaming content, a wireless connection, like that from the Atlona AT-HDAiR system, is going to save you lots of hassle.

The ZAGGbox is a recording device with universal remote and streaming capabilities. It has a terabyte of storage, 4 USB ports for more, 3 HD and 2 SD inputs, and the ability to stream to your phone.

The new Sanus Elements ELM803 In-Wall Low Voltage Box provides 56" cubic inches of space behind your new wall mounted flat panel. At $25 this is a solution that may be too convenient to pass up.

The new Sanus Elements ELM4 series 1.3b HDMI cables has a connector on every cable which swivels a full 180 degrees. The end of the connector is only an inch to the swivel hinge.

We've all had that sinking feeling when we hear the plop of an electrical device hitting the water. The Bheestie company decided to do something about this problem by inventing a bag with little …

I thought… what would be better than giving my boy the smaller, portable offspring of the PS3 itself – PlayStation Portable. A crash course in PSP was a lesson in portable media and state of DRM.

Rocketfish has released their new WirelessHD Adapters which consists of two boxes (a sending a receiving unit), two 4 foot HDMI cables, two mounting brackets, and two AC adapters all for $600.

Altec Lansing has been a well-known name in the audio arena for many years now, so when I had the opportunity to take the MIX Digital Boombox for a spin, I was intrigued to say the least.

The Olive Opus 4HD is the top of the line offering from Olive. With Texas Instruments' 192khz/24--bit Burr-Brown PCM1792A DACs and 2TB of storage - it has everything you need. But do you need it?

The Sanus ELM805 PowerBridge iss basically an in-wall extension cord that is up to code and won't burn your house down. The Sanus ELM805 PowerBridge comes with two faceplates and a 6' extension cord.

Eviant is a name you may not be familiar with, but they built some excellent features into the T7 that differ it from the competition and help make it a decent choice amongst its competition.

The Panamax-Furman MIW-XT is an all-in-one solution that allows you to conveniently and safely run power from one location to another. It also includes a plate for passing through HDMI and data.

Pioneers new ET Media Box, is capable of downloading, streaming and storage of personal media with a home theater approach to delivering networked media in the living room. Think Media PC sans the PC.