iPod Wireless Speakers and Headphones by Dale Ewans
The iPod seems to have induced a certain trend in the consumer electronics industry as many companies on the market rushed to manufacture accessories for the little device that allows you to take music with you wherever you go. Speakers and headphones were among the first choices as iPod... Oregon Scientific Oregon Scientific released in 2005 a very interesting wireless speaker system designed for the iPod, the iBall. ... The speaker is shaped like a bowling ball and it connects to a transmitter dock, that holds the iPod, through 2.4 Ghz wireless technology, with adaptive frequency...

Blu-ray vs HD-DVD - The Lowdown on the Warring Formats by Josh Biggs
The current aim of blu-ray and HD-DVD is to get as much public support quickly as ultimately it is the consumer who will decide which format comes out on top. With the unification talks failing it is up to you to make the decision of which format to adopt. ... Support Both formats are heavily supported in both the Consumer Electronics (CE) and Information Technology (IT) industries. ... Though it ended well for the consumer with the DVD format being widely adopted and becoming the new standard, it was Toshiba’s camp who came out on top in regards to royalties.

The Future Arrives As Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Becomes Reality by Stan Allen
As the Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off 2005 in Las Vegas, one of the stars promises to be the emerging technology of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). UWB is wireless networking that is used for a multitude of electronic components and devices ranging from high definition TV, portable digital... The winner will be the consumer as an exciting new world opens up for UWB wireless applications. ... They expect to sell the module to leading consumer electronic manufacturers for use in wireless LCD televisions and a variety of home media devices.

Better Late than Never? by Zed Hayden
Have you ever sat back and wondered about the corporate decisions made by the executives at Microsoft? Well, I certainly have. It never ceases to amaze me how utterly clueless these people are. The blogosphere has been ablaze this week, with the news that Microsoft is entering the portable MP3... Apple has been playing in this space for years now, as have dozens of other companies in the consumer electronics industry. ... Hopefully, they will release a product that will give Apple the motivation to develop their next-generation handheld gadget.

Blu-Ray Set to Take the World by Storm! by Colbert Paul
The Blu-ray Disc belongs to a new generation of optical discs capable of staging high density data. Blu-Ray technology is based on a blue-violet coloured laser. The blue laser operates at a wave length of 405 nm, while older technology such as DVDs and CDs are based on red and infrared lasers... The standard for Blu-ray technology has been developed as a joint venture between several major manufacturers of PCs and consumer electronics, including Sony and Philips. ... Today, Samsung, JVC, Matsushita (Panasonic) and LG Electronics are all examples of companies using Blu-ray technology in...

Buying A PC Flat Screen Monitor by Carol A Hill
For six years, my Samsung PC 13.8 inch SyncMaster conventional monitor has served me well.Since the appearance of the flat screen LCD monitor, it has become obsolete. Perhaps, the flat screen's image of flat and thin is more pleasing than large and bulky. ... As an average consumer, I want the best value for my money as well as a comparable price within my budget. ... Then, the decision had to be made whether to order the flat screen panel online plus pay the high shipping cost, or to visit a major electronics outlet,where a qualified salesman would advise me on what upgrades need to be...

Recordable DVD Formats Explained by Kenny Hemphill
Picking your way through the ton of information available on recordable DVD formats can be a nightmare. To help you out, we’ve done our best to distill it into this summary. There are five recordable versions of DVD; DVD-R for General, DVD-R for Authoring, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW. ... The difference between DVD-R for General and DVD-R for Authoring is that DVD-R for General is a format intended for widespread consumer use and doeasn’t support ‘professional’ features such as piracy protection or duplication in mass duplicators.

The Eternal Vigil For The Google Box by Titus Hoskins
Amid rumors that just won't die, the eternal vigil or wait for the Google Box rages on. Google protests it is not building a Google Box. If you believe them, your next question should be -- why the hell not? Recent fury about a Google Box was again unleashed at the latest CES (Consumer... As we see from their offer of providing free broadband Wi-Fi services to the lucky residents of Mountain View, in the heart of Silicon Valley, it is not that far-fetched. ... Is such a venture realistically feasible for Google to undertake?

How Plasma TV's Work and their Pro's and Con's by Bill Ransom
How a Plasma Display Works Plasma Televisions are made up of plasma gas which is Xenon and Neon Gas. These gases are placed in tiny cells or pixels across the screen. The interior of the pixels and sub-pixels are coated with phosphor. Each pixel has three sub-pixel representing a primary... The largest Plasma screen in the world was just shown at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. ... For the consumer the largest panel you can buy is made by Samsung measuring 80" and costing a whopping $130,000.

How To Choose The Right GPS Tracking System by Alvin Toh
When it comes to purchasing a GPS tracking system, it is essential for you to make the right decisions. Although it is nice to see a beautiful unit displayed at your local department store and to just want to snatch it up, this can cause many problems for you in the long run. ... If you have used a computer, a PDA, a mobile phone, or other such electronics, you can easily move from one use to the next. ... There are consumer reviews on GPS tracking system to assist you in comparing various options and choosing a suitable unit.