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Logitech's electronic skins for Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2009
Are you looking to expand your Rock Band or Guitar Hero drum kit? Or perhaps you're more serious of a musician than what those kits support. Consider the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller. Although more costly than the above mentioned kits, is it worth the extra expense? Read on as Editor-at-Large James Booth takes a look at Logitech's replacement drum kit.
DTV will destroy your mind (and other wild theories)
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2009
Did you know that the digital TV switchover is one of the signs of the Apocalypse? Oh yeah, it's right there in the Book of Revelation between all that business with the locusts and the star called Wormwood. If there's one thing we love at Computing Unplugged, it's a good mock.
Movie theaters poised to go digital...almost
Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2009
Barring some insanse federal bailout or economic stimulus package tailored specifically for the movie industry, plans for an industry-wide conversion to digital may be delayed at least a couple years. Why should you care? In this interesting article, Jorge Sosa shows how the digitial cinema transition might change the way you watch big-screen movies
HDTV? DLP? WTF?
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2008
If you're like Jorge Sosa, you might have noticed buying a TV is now a process that seems about a bajillion times harder than it has to be. The last time he bought a TV, it was an old-school CRT model. "Bigger is better" was the one-and-only simple rule. Now, there's a whole new lexicon to learn and it seems like you have be a genius to go about purchasing an idiot box. What follows is his personal cheat sheet on the digital TV hoohah. It's even in plain English, and yes, "hoohah" is a real word.
The ongoing battle between cable TV and TiVo
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2008
Are cable television companies purposely or inadvertently sabotaging their customers' TiVo installations? This question came to mind a few weeks ago when our local cable company performed an "upgrade" that virtually disabled TiVo personal video recorders. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explores that question as the basis for a case study on industry flexibility. He also looks at specific solutions for problems being encountered, and possible solutions for the industry as a whole.
Hands on with the (somewhat infuriating) Apple TV
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2007
The Apple TV is Apple's first set-top box, designed to play your iTunes movies and music through your TV and home entertainment system. Like most Apple products, it's both impressive and disappointing, inspired and crippled. We love it, but we're not sure we like it.
Playing with my Wii
Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2007
That title sounds so bad. After having it sit in a box for five days while he worked on various publishing deadlines, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz finally hooked up his very own, personal Wii gaming system. This article contains his first impressions.
Create musical joystick mash-ups with the StikAx
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2005
This could have been such a great product. If you're a fan of TV, you're probably familiar with "Saturday Night Live" and the show's Not Ready for Prime Time Players. While the StikAx has an enormous amount of potential, it too isn't ready for prime time. For our review of this very interesting, yet flawed device, read this review.
NoiseBuster, who you gonna call?
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2005
Senior Editor James Booth has been curious about noise-canceling headphones for quite some time, but is too cheap to actually buy them. Imagine his elation when we were approached by Pro Tech Communications to cover their NoiseBuster noise-canceling headphones. Read on to find out how well the NoiseBusters work, and how they compare to the competition.
Move over Fabio, it's the Pavio
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2005
In this article, Senior Editor James Booth examines the Pavio from DateXX, a new entry into the portable digital theater/media player field. Find out what kind of features the Pavio brings to the table and what makes it stand out. No Fabio required.
A subjective introduction to HDTV
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2004
We're starting a new Getting Started With HDTV series in Computing Unplugged Magazine. We begin our comprehensive coverage of HDTV with this article, a subjective overview of HDTV from the perspective of a new viewer. Is HDTV for you? Read Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' article for the answer.
Protect your rights and help fight the Broadcast Flag
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2004
It appears that the U.S. government is again looking at a bill that will substantially degrade our rights as consumers, while simultaneously not even helping the corporate interests it appears to protect. Matt Haughey, who runs one of our favorite blogs, PVRblog wrote what is probably the most cogent explanation of the Broadcast Flag proposal we've read. Please read it, and then contact EFF or your local congresscritter and tell them what you think. Special thanks to Matt for allowing us to republish it here.
Wirelessly connect to your Xbox using the Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2003
In this interesting article, our own David Gewirtz reviews the Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. He also clearly explains where this device fits into your network and why it might be useful to you--especially if you're trying to wirelessly connect your Xbox or TiVo to the rest of your network.
New weapon in the remote control wars
PalmPower Magazine - September 2000
The universal remote control is probably the single greatest invention in the cause of relaxation. With it, you can manipulate your entire electronic environment from the comfort of your couch. However, a war is now raging in the realm of universal remote controls between home theater purists with their expensive, specialized devices and Palm device users, armed with the OmniRemote application. Michael Compeau has returned from the trenches of this heated conflict with news of a new weapon called ORDesktop that will surely make OmniRemote the ultimate victor.
Sega Dreamcast: Windows CE's newest family member
Pocket PC Life Magazine - November 1999
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you have children (of any age) living in your household, you've likely heard the name "Sega Dreamcast" mentioned to you a few times as a strong suggestion for a Christmas or Hanukkah present. Read this fun article by senior technical editor Jason Perlow to get the scoop on the latest and greatest in games for the Windows CE-based Sega Dreamcast.
David on WebTV, satellites, and Dreamcast
Pocket PC Life Magazine - October 1999
It's been a while since Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had a nice one-on-one, he-writes, you-read sort of conversation with our readership. Wait no longer. In this column, David covers such diverse topics as WebTV service, Sega's Windows CE-based Dreamcast, and moving.
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