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May 02, 2008
iPod 4gb Nano- an elegant joy to behold
1 of 1 found this helpful The IPod Nano is nothing short of jewelry for the mind. It's simple elegance and compact size make it a joy--not just to listen to--but to view and behold.
Personally, I think that the Nano is far more elegant (and affordable) device than the more powerful 5th generation "classic". Granted, the screen is smaller and the Nano's flashram brain is nowhere as powerful as the micro hard drive based Classic. Nevertheless, the 4 gig memory of the nano is more than sufficient for this reviewer, allowing for a vast music library as well pictures and movies. Perhaps it will not store the owner's entire wealth of data (as the classic's hard drive currently outclasses the limitations of Nano's flash ram). I for one, have no need to store every piece of music, photography, etc for use on the go. Just as important, the Nano's elegant size and design fits effortlessly in a shirt pocket, etc--outclassing it's more powerful sibling's ungainly bulk, If you need a larger viewing screen, then the classic is for you. If you can live with a viewing area that closely resembles a 35mm slide, then the choice is a no-brainer for me. Another factor is that the Nano will hold up to more "abuse" then it's big brother, the classic. I have had to return my daughter's classic on two occasions-- the system crashed and/or the hard drive fell victim to mechanical failure. It should be noted for those who do not already know, that the nano has no "moving parts". It is slower and smaller in storage space than the classic. However, there is something to be said for its absolute silence (the classic whirrs, signaling that the hard drive is doing its thing--and heaven help you if that whirring heart-beat stops)
In conclusion, if you need a hard drive backup of every audio/visual file you have on your computer, that the Classic is the way to go. If you simply want music to go and hi-definition images displayed on a smaller screen--then the far more elegant and beautiful (in my opinion) Nano is for you. No hard drive crashes--just pure Apple-inspired (and reminiciant of Bang and Oulefsun design) performance in a credit card sized device. I am delighted with my Nano and recommend it to anyone who wants to venture into the full world of IPoding without breaking the bank.
Jul 12, 2016
OLD SCHOOL BUILT TO LAST
THE SONY TRINITRON PVM 8042Q was the broadcast field monitor of choice right up until the end of the standard definition CTR era. In fact, the date of manufacture on my eBay purchase is 1998.
Today, consumers and professionals alike are junking or tossing these once prized monitors into the proverbial garbage cans...which means that you can pick up one of these for a song. Which begs the question, why would anyone need to own these relics? The answer is simple--these is still a world of analog games, video tapes and players out there that need to be reviewed, archived, etc. These old Sonys have every conceivable input and output to make that task possible. Todays new crop of HDTV's are sadly lacking in S-Video inputs and other analog options. Rather than modify a digital monitor to do the job, here is your opportunity to view old tapes, etc by the glow of an honest to goodness broadcast boob tube. If you can snag a nice one for under $100--including shipping--and have a real need for one--then here is your opportunity get a real steal!
Dec 03, 2012
Sleek Surround Companions to larger Polk Mains
The R300 pair represent a more-than-affordable set of good old-fashioned 2-way bass reflex port speakers. I purchased them as surround speakers to compliment a much larger set of Polk Monitor 70's. Interesting, the much smaller R300's have a far more appealing presentation than the plastic silver edged Model 70 behemoths. Flanking my listening couch and against the back wall, these two slim and well constructed towers look very elegant indeed.
As main speakers, I would be hard pressed to call them "full-range". They are indeed musical and may well be the perfect choice for a dorm or small apartment. The bass rolls off quickly at about 80 Hz. Proper placement is essential.
As surround channel speakers, the Polks are fabulous.
All in all, a very nice set of musical loudspeakers at an excellent price!