As we move into the era of high-definition videogames and even higher-definition movies (HD-DVD and Blu-ray), it's incredibly tempting to run right out and purchase a new projector to take advantage of all the graphical goodness. If you've explored the vastness of the projector world, you already know it's easy to get lost, not to mention get overwhelmed by the prices of the newest models. But affordable projectors do exist for those who are determined to play their games and movies on an 80-inch screen. One such … [Read more...]
Hardware Review: The Echo Indigo Mobile Sound Card
Pity the laptop gamers, for they must suffer the indignity of low-grade audio. While video cards, processors and memory are keeping pace with market trends, sound is always relegated to a minor role in laptop design. The team at Echo Digital Audio has decided to put an end to our suffering by introducing the Indigo, a PCMCIA (PC Card) sound card that's a mobile gamer's dream come true. It may sound to you like I might be laying it on a bit heavy, calling the Indigo a ?dream come true,? but believe me, if you try out … [Read more...]