Cyber Acoustics 3 pc Subwoofer/Satellite System CA-3602 Review

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(More customer reviews)Before buying a new set of computer speakers, I read dozens of reviews on Amazon, Best Buy, and other sites. Overall these speakers got good reviews but the key buying point was the fact that they didn't get any negative reviews or 1 star ratings,unlike Logitech, Altec Lansing, Bose etc. The added bonus was that the speakers came with a volume wheel (allowing quick sound adjustment)and an aux. hookup on the wheel for an ipod. Auxillary jack included. I'm primarily using these speakers to watch Netflix movies (on my computer) and to listen to an ipod. Although I'm not an audiophile, I recognize good sound when I hear it--especially in this price range.Anyone looking to upgrade OEM speakers these are an excellent choice.You won't be disappointed in the sound quality or features.

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Enjoy the thunderous bass response from the CA-3602 speaker system by Cyber Acoustics.This three-piece system includes two 2-inch satellite speakers and a 5.25-inch subwoofer with a throw voice-coil and tuned port for an enhanced response.The sleek design of the satellite speakers will compliment any desktop computer or any small entertainment system.Conveniently control the speakers using the desktop pod that also has a headphone jack and auxiliary input.

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HP USB Mini Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)After listening to all I could possibly stand from my cheap acer built-in speakers, I broke down and bought these mini speakers. My expectations were not too high because they retail at only $40.

The packaging is durable. The instructions were clear and easy to understand. The housing on the speakers is plastic, but finished smoothly without any rough edges. They feel pretty solid, like the parts tolerances were tight and it was well put together even if it was plastic.The connectors are color coded so that you cannot mess this up and they are a decent quality. Plug the blue tipped cord into the blue tipped sockets and the green cord into the green socket. Then just plug the USB power cord into any USB port and the green cord into the speaker output of your device and you are done.

There is a handy little zipper case that makes this easy for travel or putting into a backpack/brief case or laptop case.

The sound is advertised as 'Clearer Sound'.Honestly that is an understatement. I would call it fantastic sound for little plastic speakers!Far better in every range (high, mid and lows) than my heftier desktop speaker kits for any of my other machines. With a pretty rich stereo sound.

I heard no crackle, static or any background noise. The signal to noise is 78 dB (not bad for the price). My first test was with a digital recording of a harp playing classical music like Fur Elise.You could hear every string with clarity and beauty. It stopped a group of kids nearby who started talking about the songs I was playing. The quality was just amazing for mini-speakers.

So, I may be purchasing another set of these.I heartily recommend them!

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Get clear, crisp sound from your notebook with these ultra-compact speakers, which supply a signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB. They"re also very light, and they stand less than 3" tall, so they"re perfect travel companions.

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Altec Lansing VS2620 Speakers for Computers and MP3 Players (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)These are decent speakers, but not great. If you just wanted a speaker upgrade for your PC or Mac, this might fill the bill, but don't expect super hi-fi sound.

Pros:
1. Easy set up.
2. Front panel controls
3. The power brick is not so huge that it crowds your power strip.
4. Front panel plug for mp3 that cuts around primary sound source.
5. Non-distorted, clear sound. Good for jazz, classical, most pop.

Cons:
1. None of the parts detach from each other, so you can only place the speakers the distance of the existing cord, which is about 3'.
2. The nice design takes up a bit more desk space than I like, and there is no wall mount hole on the back.
3. There is only a "tone control" not a separate bass and treble. SO you only get one, or the other.
4. Bass is too weak for rock or R&B, etc.

Conclusion:

When you take the $27.39 price into account (current Amazon price) these are really good value speakers. They sound good, set up easily and don't look as cheap as other speakers in the category. However, if you expect these to blow away some Bose PC speakers, you will be disappointed. Your wallet, however, will be happier. You can also get part way there by upgrading to the Altec BXR 1221 three piece set for$29.95. For the extra $2, you get bass and a "little" freer speaker placement.

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The versatile VS2620 stereo speaker system boldly breaks the mold with striking contemporary design and crystal-clear sound for music, movies and games. The unique angled shape directs the full-spectrum audio toward you for improved sound imaging and their compact size is ideal for desktop use. All the controls are right at hand. As an added convenience, the handy secondary input jack lets you connect your MP3 or CD player while still linked to your computer.

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Hercules XPS 2.0 30 2.0 Multimedia Speakers (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)With the recent purchase of an LG M237WD-PM 23-Inch Class Widescreen Multi-Function LCD 1080p Monitor/HDTV with a great price and picture quality but terrible sound (as is the case with most small, thin LCD HDTVs), I needed some good quality, but moderately priced powered speakers without the cumbersome subwoofer for TV listening.The choice was between the popular, well-known Creative Labs Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with 5 watts RMS per channel or the similar but lesser known Hercules XPS 2.0 30 Multimedia Speakers with 6 watts RMS per channel and a lower price.Hercules has been around since the early days of PCs setting a standard with its graphics cards, so I felt confident opting for the Hercules XPS speakers even though almost no reviews were available.

The Hercules XPS 2.0 30 Multimedia Speakers are made in China with a sturdy, decent-looking plastic enclosure.They are powered by a 12 volt, 26 watt external power supply.The frequency response is given as 80-20,000 hz (the same as for the Creative Labs Inspire T10.)

The supplied 3.5mm stereo cable plugs right into the LG M237WD headphone jack for input to the XPS speakers making them ready to audition.My first impression of the XPS speakers was that the sound of human voices was annoyingly "boomy" especially during newscasts.The single tone control only controls treble and not bass. (The single tone control on the Creative Labs Inspire T10 only controls bass and not treble.)To determine what frequency imbalance was causing the boominess problem, I happen to have a parametric audio equalizer which I hooked up between the LG M237WD and the XPS speakers.I found that lowering the gain at 200 hz frequency centered over a 2.0 octave range greatly improved the sound quality of the XPS speakers and eliminated the boominess.This is basically the same as lowering the gain of a bass control which, of course, is not an option with the XPS 2.0 30 speakers.However, bass levels can be adjusted on the LG M237WD.

The LG M237WD has 5 sound settings, each sound setting having its own bass and treble adjustment.So the bass must be adjusted 5 times for each of the 5 sound settings.On a scale of 0-100, the LG M237WD bass settings which work best with the XPS 2.0 30 speakers are in the 16-20 range as opposed to the LG M237WD factory bass settings near and about 50.With the LG M237WD bass settings appropriately adjusted, the XPS 2.0 30 speakers sound very good and quite acceptable for speakers in their price range.It would be nice to have both a bass and a treble control, but that's the sacrifice to keep the price down.If cost were not a consideration, I would go for the Hercules XPS 2.0 60 Multimedia Speakers which do have both bass and treble controls plus 15 watts RMS per channel.

With the bass and boominess problem taken care of, the sound of these Hercules XPS 2.0 30 Multimedia Speakers is very clean and undistorted, even with the volume turned all the way up.There is no hiss or hum or any noise at all when there is no audio input.Because there are bass ports on the back of the speakers, the speakers need clearance from walls for full sound.I also note a slight improvement in sound if the speakers are set atop small platforms about 4 inches tall, like a tissue box.While peak volume won't blow the roof, the speakers are plenty loud enough for enjoyable HDTV and music listening.Music sounds great on these speakers.Explosions, gunshots, crashes, and big drums all sound clean, undistorted and impressive with plenty of punch.These are great speakers if you are on a budget.With that consideration, they rate 5 stars.

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Having become one of the world leaders in the domain of 3D graphics cards, Hercules has developed and exploited its fields of expertise in a variety of fast-growing market segments over the years. Hercules currently offers a complete range of webcams, speaker systems, digital DJing devices, WiFi solutions, iPod/iTunes accessories and sound cards. Hercules launches compelling products which have been fastidiously researched in terms of performance and produced with quality in mind. Hercules XPS 2.0 30 - Black (4769188) 2.0 Speaker set. Manufactured with high-performance components and with a smooth finish these 2.0 speakers guarantee a high-quality sound emission. Exclusive compact design. Total power output: 12 W RMS (2 x 6 W). Peak power: 24 W. Satellite featuring a gold-plated audio connector (not wall mountable). Speakers equipped with magnetic shielding for an interference-free environment. Line In input at the back of the speaker for connecting the main audio source, and auxiliary input for connecting MP3 players etc. Stereo headphones connector located on the right-hand side of the speaker. All switches and knobs are located on the front of the speaker: General volume control knob with standby position and treble volume control knob. External power supply allowing the maximum space possible within the casing for the sound to develop. Satellite measurements: 19 cm (H) x 10 cm (W) x 12 cm (D).

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HP Wireless 3 Button Mouse in Retail Packaging Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a wireless mouse to accompany my new HP Wireless Elite keyboardHP Wireless Elite Keyboard. Ironically my search led me back to HP. I am so impressed with the keyboard I thought I would give the mouse a try. Most other wireless mouse's reviews complain of interference, lag, etc. I see absolutely none here. The sensitivity is higher than I'm used to but that's configurable. It's actually great because I have to move my hands less! I can get across the screen completely while still on my arm rest. I can use both the mouse and keyboard from 12 feet across the room and not have to worry about where my wire is, or if I'm going to run over a wire with my chair, or if it can reach.

I was also blown away by how smoothly the mouse glides on a desk. It's like ice but still with some grab so it's controllable.
More of a nitpick than anything: The mouse is a glossy black which I love... but it's a fingerprint magnet. The sides are slightly concaved and it fits my rather large hands pretty comfortably. The buttons just part of the front plastic and bend when you click. Strange but works. The wheel is very comfortable and works well too.

I wouldn't recommend a wireless mouse (or keyboard for that matter) if you're a hardcore gamer. I would recommend a wired thin chicklet style keyboard (which is surprisingly hard to find... I couldn't find a wired one hence i have the wireless one) and wired mouse. But for general usage, music, movies, using programs, it's just fine.So rather than continuing to rant I recommend you buy this right now. If you don't like it (which would be very surprising) you could return it.

Just as a side-note, if you do want to do the keyboard-mouse combo, it is cheaper on amazon right now to buy each separately rather than the combo they offer.

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A nicely affordable choice for using with your desktop computer, this wireless HP 3-button optical mouse provides smooth and responsive tracking with the high-precision sensor.

Features and Specifications

Stylish design: High-tech piano black finish and sculpted edges gives this mouse a distinctive style
Ultra-comfortable design: Symmetric design for right or left handed comfort and textured sides gives you enhanced control feel. Rubber scroll wheel improves grip and feel.
Wireless freedom: no wires to tangle or limit movement (27 MHz wireless operation via mini USB dongle).
Optical performance: high-precision sensor provides precise, smooth and responsive tracking. No ball and no cleaning.
Smooth and accurate: Fast scroll wheel for optimum control and accuracy. Teflon feet for smooth and accurate movement on most surfaces.
Save energy: the integrated on/off button at the bottom of the mouse allows you to conserve batteries (2 AA batteries included).
LED indicator: The convenient LED on the top of the mouse shows connectivity and battery level.
Easy setup: USB dongle connectivity, standard 3-button operation, and no driver or CD installation required for fast and easy plug and play use.
Optical sensor: 1000 DPI sensitivity
3 buttons: two primary buttons and clickable scroll wheel
Compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7; works with HP and non-HP PCs
Warranty: 1 year; 24x7 HP technical phone support during warranty period

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HP Pavilion p6520f Desktop PC - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I was able to pick this computer up for $450 from Amazon at the end of June which is an awesome deal for a quad-core PC. I just got the PC up and running yesterday and it was a snap. For a beginner user with Internet connectivity you can be up and running with this computer in less than a half hour including plugging everything in and setup. Registration took 5 minutes once I pushed the power button for the first time. There were about 30 Windows 7 updates but only a few that were critical. The rest were postponed automatically until 3 AM. I spent an hour looking at the pre-bundled software and uninstalling a lot of it. For a beginner though this step is not necessary. I was amazed at how many hyperlink shortcuts were on this computer disguised as software.

This computer was purchased as a replacement for a 3-year-old HP MediaCenter PC that got fried in an electrical storm. The wrecked HP had an upgraded 400W power supply and DVD-burner that still worked so I transferred those easily into the p6520f. I am considering adding a TV tuner card as well. If you're going to do any upgrades to this HP I would highly recommend a new power supply, the standard power supply is only 250W which is a bare minimum. Inside the box is wide open, it was very easy to add the power supply and DVD drive. One thing I noticed was the lack of full size PCI expansion slots but there was tons of room for additional drives which you shouldn't need with 1 terabyte of disk space.

The video quality is good. I am using the DVI connection included on the p6520f with a 3-year-old, HP, 22-inch, wide screen LCD. I plugged in my Panasonic DV camera and it was immediately recognized. There are two options for getting video off a camcorder both using pre-installed software. Both were easy to use and the CyberDirector offering looks like a good editor for the average home video, Ridley Scott, wannabe. Two years ago I spent close to $100 on similar CyberDirector software.

The HP p6520f can work for either a brand new computer user or an experienced user as well. Setup is simple for someone that just wants to get up and running quickly with options down the road. While an experienced user can open the cover andadd beefy graphics cards, additional hard drives, or even a Blu-Ray player. I read online where this AMD processor can be overclocked to 3.3+ gHz without undue strain.

I was initially looking at a Gateway for $530 but I'm glad I went with this model. Even for the current price of $600 this is a good buy. This is my second HP desktop and I also have an HP laptop, they are still a good brand in my book.

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Enjoy fast multitasking using your desktop computer. With 6GB of memory and a large 1TB hard drive, the HP Pavilion p6520f PC makes it easy to manage and store all your photos, videos and music. Transfer photos directly from a memory card to your HP desktop. Create photo slideshows, share home videos, play your favorite tunes and watch DVDs using the exclusive HP MediaSmart Software Suite, your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center. This desktop computer also has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can browse the Web without using cables and connect to a wireless printer easily.Enjoy simple productivity using an affordable desktop computer. Get great performance and work more efficiently with the HP Pavilion p6520f PC, powered by a quad-core processor. Burn files onto CDs and DVDs, create custom disc labels with text and images, and burn the labels directly onto the discs using LightScribe Technology. Connect a digital camcorder to your HP desktop using the FireWire port, plus enjoy high-definition audio and count on great service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a desktop icon that provides one-click access to the Help and Support Center.

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Thermaltake Mobile Fan II External USB Cooling Fan - Us Review

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(More customer reviews)I house my PC inside a 15" wide base cabinet below the workspace in my basement-level office.I have to keep the cabinet door closed (locked actually) to keep the children from turning the unit off and on.Unfortunately, the inside of the cabinet gets pretty hot from the PC due to the lack of circulation.I needed an inexpensive, convenient, and safe way to keep the cabinet cool.I purchased the Thermaltake Desktop USB Cooling Fan, cut a 3.5" square opening on the side of the cabinet, and installed the fan facing out of the openning to draw the warm air out.This solution worked perfectly!I can adjust the Thermaltake fan speed up if I'm running CPU intensive applications - like games or watching a DVD - to draw more air.The fan is very quite - unnoticable really, and the fan grill keeps little fingers from touching the fan blade.I would highly recommend this product.

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Application for Notebook & Desktop. -hermaltake?convenient solution with extremely -obile?concept inside. Perfect accessory for NB & PC. Directly plug into USB port. Unnecessary additional power supply. VR knob : Adjust fan speed manually. One-touch retractable USB power cable box. Slim USB power cable, only 0.6 mm in depth. With -t?badge fan grille to avoid touching accidentally.

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