LaCie USB PC multimedia speakers

Posted by admin on July 24th, 2010 and filed under computer speakers | 25 Comments »

The LaCie USB Speakers provide excellent digital audio for your laptop or desktop PC or Mac computer. With a frequency response of 90Hz-20kHz, they deliver clear, vibrant sound for enhancing your music, movies and games. Created exclusively for LaCie by Neil Poulton, their unique design combines easy usability and chic, modern style. The built-in cables discreetly and conveniently tuck under the speakers for a neat, clean look. The widely used USB interface provides an excellent digital audio stream and bus-power so there’s no need for an AC adapter or batteries.

Duration : 0:3:19

Read the rest of this entry »

Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 Surround Sound Headphones

Posted by admin on July 15th, 2010 and filed under surround sound | 25 Comments »

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx
5.1 channel multi-speaker true surround sound PC gaming headphones with eight speakers, six channels of amplification and removable microphone.

Duration : 0:6:6

Read the rest of this entry »

How to select the right PC speaker system

Posted by admin on July 15th, 2010 and filed under computer speakers | 25 Comments »

A short presentation on how best to select the right speaker system for your computer. Disclaimer: I’ve been working at Altec Lansing since 2001. Creating the video was my idea (not a corporate request) and I hired a local middle-school actor to do the reading. All the speakers featured in the video were created by Altec Lansing but the advice goes for any competent brand.

Duration : 0:2:42

Read the rest of this entry »

Building a Home Theater PC (For Cornell Solar Decathlon)

Posted by admin on July 10th, 2010 and filed under home theatre | 25 Comments »

*** http://cusd.cornell.edu ***
This video demonstrates the construction of a Home Theater Computer. It was built by myself and other members of Cornell University’s Solar Decathlon Engineering Controls Team.

The computer utilizes a Core 2 Duo Processor at 3.0 GHz, a 128GB Solid-State Hard Drive, and a GeForce 9300 GPU included in its Nvidia 730i chipset. It will be served media content from a home server.

This computer was built with the following design goals in mind:
EFFICIENT POWER USAGE: Accomplished by using a low wattage CPU, A Solid State Hard Drive, an 80+ Certified PSU, and a motherboard with energy saving features.
EXTREMELY QUIET: Utilizes a Solid State Drive to eliminate hard drive vibrations, 2 silent 120mm fans, and an efficient case structure.
HD EXPERIENCE: Integrated GPU provides HDMI HDCP-enabled video output at full HD resolution, while reducing heat and power consumption because of the lack of video card, Gigibit Ethernet enables streaming of content from the house’s multimedia home server, 3GHz CPU provides ample headroom for video decoding.

This HTPC will be used in Cornell University’s Solar Decathlon competition in October 2009. Learn more about the team at http://www.cusd.cornell.edu

THE PARTS LIST AND MUSIC (eBeat), ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE PROJECT PAGE:

http://www.ultimatecomputers.net/submit_portal/view.php?type=project&id=19

MUSIC BY ALEX MILLER:
http://www.youtube.com/amiller90

Duration : 0:5:7

Read the rest of this entry »

New Mac mini Home Theater

Posted by admin on June 27th, 2010 and filed under home theatre | 25 Comments »

My current home theater setup using the October 2009 Mac mini.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/mattsmacintosh

Duration : 0:3:55

Read the rest of this entry »

Logitech 2.1 Audio Hub PC Speakers

Posted by admin on June 22nd, 2010 and filed under computer speakers | 25 Comments »

Turn your notebook into a powerful sound machine with the Logitech 2.1 audio hub PC speakers. The Logitech 2.1delivers pure, full-sized USB digital sound from a custom-tuned, 3-chamber system that includes an integrated subwoofer. And you can disconnect your speakers and accessories with a single cable. The Logitech audio hubs space saving, single-piece design elegantly combines a premium speaker system, USB hub and cable control. You can even adjust the speaker to fit your workspace, because the Logitech 2.1 Audio Hub works with a variety of notebook sizes or LCD monitors. It even features a removable stand that conveniently holds your webcam in the optimum position. Enjoy full-bodied sound when you watch DVD movies and play games on your notebook, order the Logitech 2.1 audio hub PC speakers today.

Duration : 0:4:7

Read the rest of this entry »

Ultimate Home Theater Rooms

Posted by admin on June 1st, 2010 and filed under home theater | 20 Comments »

Home Theater Room ideas, Projector Screens, Seating.

Duration : 0:10:27

Read the rest of this entry »

PS3 home theater setup HDTV HDMI 1080 + PC rig

Posted by admin on May 23rd, 2010 and filed under home theatre | 25 Comments »

This is a video showing my PC rig and my home theater setup :)

PC:
Q6600 2.52Ghz
8GB RAM 800Mhz
275GTX x1
G15 (2007) keyboard
G5 mouse
22″ / 21.5″ widescreen LCDs

Home Theater Setup:

119″ Widescreen Projector Screen
BenQ W500 720/1080 HDMI HDTV projector
Onkyo Receiver 7.1 surround sound system (with Ipod dock)
Playstation 3 (80GB) x2 controllers x1 blueray remote control
Motorola HDTV cable receiver
Ipod Classic 120GB (6th Generation)
DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) mats x2 (PS3/PC)

sorry some loading screens skipped, but I had to make video 10 minutes :(

Duration : 0:9:58

Read the rest of this entry »

Conneting Computer Speakers to TV & TV Speakers to Computer

Posted by admin on May 14th, 2010 and filed under computer speakers | 25 Comments »

I explain how to connect standard computer speakers or headphones to your tv, or how to connection stereo speakers to your computer.

Duration : 0:1:45

Read the rest of this entry »

How to choose the right computer speakers for you

Posted by admin on May 9th, 2010 and filed under computer speakers | 25 Comments »

A short presentation on how best to select the right speaker system for your computer. Disclaimer: I’ve been working at Altec Lansing since 2001. Creating the video was my idea (not a corporate request). All the speakers featured in the video were created by Altec Lansing but the advice goes for any competent brand.

Duration : 0:2:41

Read the rest of this entry »