Archive for November, 2011

Craigslist Chutzpah : sellers without shame

My $175 Olympus E-PL1, a good Craigslist find If you ever buy or trade electronics or photo gear on Craigslist… especially if you are looking to buy and find a bargain… this is for you. It seems like a lot of people out there think that writing a Craigslist ad over-hyping their old gear is [...]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

: sell Gabby, Beni and I would like to wish everyone a Thanksgiving!  Check back over the holiday season as I have many treats in store! I have had a lot of new newspapers pick up the column lately and I am getting a bit behind on my emails as it has increased exponentially.  If [...]

Ohm Black Friday Sale is on!

Ohm MicroWalsh Short Speaker Long time-readers know how much I love Ohm Acoustics Walsh speakers.  You can read what I have to say about them at the links below: http://www.soundadviceblog.com/home-theater/ohm-walsh-speakers-unique-technology-stunning-performance/ http://www.soundadviceblog.com/sound-systems/product-of-the-day-ohm-walsh-3000-speakers/ If you want to treat yourself to the best, Ohm is having a Black Friday sale this weekend, including Thanksgiving hours! I have copied [...]

Great new $350 turntable setup from LPGear.com

  LP Gear.com has a new turntable package available, one I am proud to have had a hand in putting together. The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB is an excellent direct drive turntable with built-in phono preamp and USB connection.  It’s a great value as it ships from the manufacturer but the DJ-oriented cartridge is the weak link.  [...]

Kodak Easyshare Max: A great superzoom camera for only $220, on sale at Amazon.com

The Kodak Easyshare Max has proven to be an excellent superzoom camera with a very impressive specification. It has a clear and sharp 30x optical zoom lens from top-tier lens manufacturer Schneider of Germany, optical image stabilization, 1080p HD video, fast shooting speed, good low light capability and a f/2.8 28mm lens at the wide [...]

Sound Advice #14, 2011: Video connections, supreme home theater with 3D and gaming

Q. I recently purchased the Samsung PN42C450 after reading your blog. With my PlayStation 2 hooked up, I get sound with a black-and-white picture. I am using the regular red/white/yellow cable that came with the PS2. What do I need to get a color picture? JIM HONDLIK A. Your TV does not have a composite [...]

Sony NSX-32GT1 32-inch LED-LCD Internet TV only $499, reduced from $799

Sony’s nifty 32-inch Internet TV just received a price drop to $499, almost 50% off of its original price of $799.  It’s a good LED-LCD TV in its own right, the Internet capabilities are a huge bonus!  It makes for a nice bedroom TV given the picture quality and web functionality. If you can find [...]