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Turtle Beach X4 wireless gaming 5.1 headphones

I just bought the new X4 wireless headset from turtle beach a few days ago and have been running it through it’s paces. I have used it in Gears, COD4, Battlefield:BC, Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, etc as well as several movies. and can say that although it has a steep price tag at 200 bucks, it’s well worth every penny.
This headset offers rich and clear sound which often leaves you glancing over your shoulder at some sound you heard behind you. The 5.1 is extremely accurate and is just as good as my exisiting pioneer 5.1 dolby digital set. I can pinpoint where sound is coming from pretty easily, and having that kind of audio in a comfortorable on-ear package really can’t be beat in my opinion. Continue reading ‘Turtle Beach X4 wireless gaming 5.1 headphones’

HDTV Beginner’s Guide

HDTV, baby!!

Many consumers own HD televisions of varied brands, styles, and technologies. Of these, your average buyer will look at the multitude of specifications and numbers associated with the HDTV under scrutiny, without any real understanding of what these numbers and figures mean in practical terms. This guide will set out briefly explain what these terms and figures mean and what you should look for as a potential buyer of a new HDTV.

Standard versus High-Def

If you’ve never owned an HDTV, you might wonder what the big deal is. Why pay for a new TV just to watch the same television you’ve always watched? Until you have an HDTV in your home, you can’t experience the difference. Seeing a display at Best Buy doesn’t cut it! An HDTV opens the door for many forms of entertainment. Digital programming is offered by cable and satellite providers. The Blue-Ray movie format is stunning and in many ways is superior to an authentic movie-going experience. If you enjoy video games, HDTVs are capable of displaying the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or even your personal computer. With technology improving and evolving from month to month, if you don’t own an HDTV you may find yourself behind the curve. If you make the purchase, you can still do everything you’ve done with your old television set, but HDTV offers much more.

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Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel Review

The Driving Force GT comes packaged with a force feedback steering wheel, as well as gas and brake pedals and standard wall plug in power supply. It’s designed to work mainly with the PS3 but is also backwards compatible with the PS2 as well as your PC. Controls on the Driving Force GT include a 24-position adjustment dial (for on the fly traction control, brake bias, etc settings), a plus and minus rocker, four standard PS buttons, D-Pad, sequential shifter, and four shoulder buttons and if the shifter isn’t to your liking it also has shifting paddles behind the wheel. Continue reading ‘Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel Review’