GameCom 777 Headset Gets an UpdateBy Brian - 06/18/2010 10:25:20 PM |

Pantronics has announced a new updated version of the GameCom 777 headset that sports practically the same design and includes a USB amp. The update is actually the 7.1 surround sound for this updated headset which also has a hide-away mic that you can use when the need arises. The hidden mic boasts of noise-cancelling features ...
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Netflix “Underwhelmed” With Its Own Streaming OfferingsBy Steve Anderson - 02/12/2010 12:39:08 AM |

To which I say, guys, you're just getting started. The word out from Netflix is that they are not happy with their streaming offerings. They're not happy that 1080p is still a pipe dream. They're not happy with the fact that 5.1 channel surround sound is still in the works. The word straight from corporate: "PS3 and ...
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Denon AVR-790 Receiver Review–Strange DichotomyBy Steve Anderson - 12/15/2009 2:37:05 AM |

Sometimes I have a really hard time fathoming the mind of the folks at the various equipment makers. Sometimes they'll add things that don't make sense and really don't improve anything, and sometimes, they'll cut off a handful of features to make a "bargain model" that's almost a better deal than the earlier. That's really what ...
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Denon AVR-890 Receiver Review–A Pricey WonderBy Steve Anderson - 11/27/2009 3:04:20 AM |

And today we're tackling another in a surprisingly long series of that most misunderstood and neglected of home theater equipment pieces, the receiver. Today's target, the Denon AVR-890, shows that you generally get what you pay for, and if not specifically what you pay for, then at least you'll get a lot presuming you pay ...
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Sharp’s BD-HP22H to hit UK shelves this monthBy Jeff Baker - 06/11/2009 11:09:14 PM |

If you live in the UK you have yet another option when you go to pick up a Blu-ray player and this one is actually affordable for once. What you see above is Sharp's BD-HP22H Blu-ray player which is capable of full 1080p output, 7.1 surround sound with both DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD support. ...
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