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Michael Brown

Former Digital Trends Contributor
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WD TV Play review

Western Digital’s WD TV Play box comes in at a nice price, and is armed with competitive features, but its murky video quality is a deal breaker for us.

Olive Media launches crowdfunded Olive One project, aims to take audiophile systems mainstream

Olive Media will crowdfund its Olive One audiophile music system in an effortto bring high-end audio to the masses for less than $400.
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Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D Review

Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D speaker system pairs solid satellites with one of the most outstanding subwoofers we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing.
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Onkyo TX-NR818 Review

Onkyo’s TX-NR818 comes packed to the gills with features and power to spare, futureproofing it against just about any home theater upgrade.
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Roccat Isku and Kone+ Review

Roccat’s Isku gaming keyboard and Kone+ mouse make a fine pair of peripherals for serious gamers who want every control at their fingertips.
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Olive 06HD Review

The Olive 06HD music server benefits from unparalleled build quality and a high-end design that will satiate any audiophile with a soft spot for digital music.
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DirecTV Nomad Review

The DirecTV Nomad lets you carry satellite programming with you anywhere, but its complex setup and limited device support are major drawbacks.
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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 5000 Review

Microsoft’s Wireless Desktop 5000 is a firmly middle-of-the-road keyboard and mouse combo with some ergonomic perks.
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Origin Eon 17-S Review

Don’t let the Plain Jane looks fool you. Origin’s Eon 17-S gaming notebook might not be a beauty, but it’s certainly a beast.

Logitech UE Air Review

The UE Air Speaker is a solid addition to the AirPlay ecosystem, but we think Logitech could have delivered more features and better performance considering the price tag.
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HP Envy 14 Spectre Review

The HP Envy 14 Spectre adopts a daring glass-clad design, providing a unique alternative to the current crop of MacBook Air lookalikes.

Roku 2 XS Review

The Roku 2 XS brings simplicity to media streaming but lacks support for DLNA streaming and many common file formats.

Pioneer Elite N-50 Review

Pioneer’s N-50 Elite networked audio player prioritizes fidelity with high-end components, but lacks creature comforts like Pandora and built-in Wi-Fi.
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HP Pavilion MS225 Review

We learn in our review that HP's latest Pavilion MS225 all-in-one makes just the right compromises, delivering solid value at a very low price point.

Olive 4HD Review

We review the Olive 4HD Hi-Fi Music Server and we think it may be the ultimate audiophile device.

Insignia NS-CNV43 Review

In our review of the Insignia NS-CNV43 we learn that Best Buy's Insignia brand provides quite the bang for the buck when it comes to GPS navigation systems.

Seagate Barracuda XT Review

In our review of the Seagate Barracuda XT hard drive we put it through the ringer to see if it's worth its premium price tag.

Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live Review

In our Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live Review we see if the media-streamer's real life performance can live up to its promising set of features and low price.

Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN Review

We review the Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN LCD TV, part of Sharp's LE700 Series which features the Full Array LED backlight system.

Western Digital WD TV HD Live Review

Can the Western Digital WD TV HD Live replace a regular media server? Is sure looks that way in our review.

HP TouchSmart 300 Review

The HP TouchSmart 300 gets an Editor's Choice Award in our review for ease of use and value.

Asus RT-N16 Review

Asus RT-N16 WiFi router has a great interface and plenty of features, but is slower than competitors when covering any distance.

Yamaha RX-V2065 Review

Yamaha’s RX-V2065 delivers monstrously powerful audio for any home theater, but confounded us with puzzling holes in an otherwise solid feature set.

HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web Review

A touchscreen printer that works without a PC may sound amazing, but HP’s take on the concept isn’t quite ready for primetime.

Logitech G500 Review

Logitech’s midrange G500 offers a glove-like fit coupled with extras like add-on weights, on-the-fly adjustments and custom profiles.

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review

Logitech’s stripped down version of the Boom reaches a sweet spot in both features and price.
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How to Get Books, CDs, DVDs and Games for Free

Replace your books, CDs, DVDs and games for free using these free trading sites.

Netgear WNDR3700 Review

Netgear's WNDR3700 offers snappy dual-band operation wrapped in a sleek living-room friendly design.

Sony VAIO NW Series Review

In our review we find that the Blu-ray drive sets Sony's Vaio NW apart, but comes at the expense of many more practical features.

XFX Radeon HD 5870 Review

Even with its DirectX 11 capabilities untapped, the Radeon HD 5870 tears current games to shreds.
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Logitech Z523 Review

In our review of Logitech’s Z523 desktop speakers we learn that they shake off their inexpensive price tag and boom with the big boys.

Optoma Pro250X Review

Image used with permission by copyright holder There was a time when projector manufacturers built two different types of video projectors for two different markets: They designed projectors with computer resolutions for boardrooms and classrooms, and projectors with TV resolutions for home theaters. The line between those two markets seems to be disappearing. Witness Optoma’s […]

Onkyo HT-RC180 Review

Onkyo rushes headlong into digital with HT-RC180, but leaves too many analog devices in the dust.

Logitech Harmony 900 Review

Logitech's Harmony 900 strikes an ideal balance between features and price, for a superb value.