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Logitech Z313 Speaker System Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on December 17, 2011 at 11:07 am
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Logitech Z313 Speaker Kit Review

Our previous review covered the Hercules 2.0 Stereo Speaker Kit, a budget set of speakers fit for those not willing to spend a fortune to hear audio better than that of a netbook’s speakers – which are pretty terrible on their own. Slightly disappointed with the results, I went out and purchased a new set of speakers, this time a 2.1 kit with a subwoofer, the Logitech Z313 Speaker System. While its price is double that of the Hercules 2.0 Speaker Kit, I purchased it in hopes that their sound quality and the inclusion of a subwoofer would offset the price premium. How well do they stack up as budget speakers? Here’s our review.

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Hercules 2.0 Stereo XPS Speaker Kit Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on November 20, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Hercules 2.0 Stereo Speakers Review

Having speakers is a necessity for both desktops and netbooks – without them, you would be left with either no sound whatsoever on a desktop, or extremely low quality sound from a netbook. Shell out 20 bucks and you can get yourself a decent 2.0 stereo speaker kit, or even one with a subwoofer if you’re willing to pay a bit more for extra bass. I picked up this Hercules 2.0 Stereo Speaker Kit and have been using it for a while – a definitive improvement over the tiny speakers loaded onto my netbooks. They may not be the best speakers in the 20 dollar range, though – read the review to find out why.

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LOGISYS Optical Finger Mouse Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on July 26, 2011 at 6:45 pm

LOGYSIS Optical Finger Mouse Review

It’s been made clear on NBNW multiple times: netbook trackpads are not something you want to use heavily due to its (usually) small size, accumulation of fingerprints, and lack of precision found on a mouse. Portable mice exist, but they come with a hefty pricetag: Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse (see our review) costs $50 while on sale. Don’t worry though, LOGYSIS has your back with its Optical Finger Mouse – a cheap, unique trackpad alternative that isn’t quite the same as the average mouse.

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ASUS Eee 1215N Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on May 21, 2011 at 5:33 pm

ASUS Eee 1215N

Netbooks have been getting better and better over the years, sporting faster processors, better graphics hardware, and in some cases, bigger screens. ASUS created the Eee 1215N for those who want a little more punch than an average netbook with more processing power and a faster graphics card from Nvidia instead of Intel, and yet reaps the advantages of portability and long battery life. Read on for a full review of this 12-inch “netbook” – or is it really just a laptop in disguise?

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New Review Awards are here!

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Posted by Brian Cui on May 14, 2011 at 10:34 am

Oh boy, new awards!

Ever since I started reviewing software and hardware, I needed a sort of rating system. I came up with a set of three review awards – Gold(en), Silver, and Bronze. I made the original awards back when I wrote my first few reviews, and although they served me well, they didn’t quite hit the level of professionalism I was looking for. So I’ve taken the liberty to rebuild them from the ground up, and my, are they beautiful (well, that’s what I think).

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JVC HA-FX 67 Headphones Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on May 7, 2011 at 10:32 am

JVC HA-FX 67 Headphones Macro Shot

Did you know netbooks actually make great portable media players? Granted, their speakers may be less than satisfactory, but the audio quality from the audio jack is of decent quality. Throw on your favorite tunes and using whatever media player you wish, close the lid and rock out (provided you tell your netbook not to sleep when the lid is shut). But all good media players need good headphones, and today we’ll be reviewing the JVC HA-FX 67 headphones – budget headphones, really. However, you’d be surprised when it comes to how good they really are.

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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review

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Posted by Brian Cui on March 26, 2011 at 11:03 am

Arc Touch Mouse Box

A standard computer mouse can trump a netbook trackpad any day: more precision, comfort, and less fingerprint goo to clean up when you’re done. The biggest issue, though, is that computer mice are too large and bulky to carry around. Netbooks were designed for portability in mind, and to bring even a wireless mouse around hinders that luxury. Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse aims to bring a mouse experience without hindering portability. By literally transforming into pack-or-use form, the Arc Touch Mouse is an elegant trackpad replacement, specifically designed for netbooks and laptops. We’ve got out full review, right after the break.

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