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February 1, 2006
Rants, News, and Reviews!

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Sooo many new product reviews! First I explain the cryptic Logitech and Klipsch comment from the last podcast. Then a quick correction caught by a listener and we're off! Today's show is recorded through the Logitech Precision Gaming headset, so you get a taste of the mic quality.

I give a couple mini-reviews of the Sennheiser PC145 and Logitech Precision Gaming headsets. Find out which is right for you! Then a quick re-visit to the 180s Tek Fleece headphone/ear warmers, and a quick reminder on the Logitech MX3100 Cordless Desktop, iHone iH5, and Palm Lifedrive. Then I go over another great niche product for my quickly fading PC, the Linksys NSLU2.

There was a ton of Apple news this week, and I cover the fanboy response to Rob Enderle's Talkback article, and add my own observations. Find out the truth behind the benchmark disagreements, and the prospect of Mac OS X on PCs, and Windows XP on Macs. Neat little hidden upgradeability features of the iMac make it a better buy than you might first think, too. Find out what it is.

In gaming news, XBox 360 gets its first major upgrade, while the Nintendo DS get s a really nice makeover. If you want to check in-store inventory, check out this little program. The Sony PSP is now hacked through firmware version 2.6. Yahoo teams up with Linksys for yet another wireless music player. Find out the caveats. I briefly mention the OriginAE HTPC case. Yeah it's just a case, but look at it, man! Oh, and don't get the Belkin Wireless USB hub. Wanna know why?

How do you know you have too much money? When the IRS needs a special computer just for you! Aw, don't fret, get a robotic pet! Just not an AIBO. They're a dead end.