Review: My favorite speakers just got better!

ProMedia 2.1 Wireless iPod/Computer Speaker systemI’ve loved the ProMedia speaker line ever since I heard them back when I was working at the Apple store. Now Klipsch has introduced the ProMedia 2.1 Wireless iPod/Computer Speaker system. You won’t believe the sound coming from this setup! The price is right at $199, and the wireless capability makes them a great choice for a living/working environment. These speakers ROCK! You’ll be able to close your eyes and imagine that you’re listening to a full rack stereo and tower speakers.

“2.1” means that this system includes left and right speakers plus a subwoofer. In the ProMedia system, the subwoofer contains the power supply for the other two speakers. The simple installation begins with setting up the left and right speakers wherever you want within the 30-foot range …[READ MORE]

Sony heats up the e-book market with its Fall 2009 reader line

Sony has announced a challenge to the Amazon Kindle with its new line of e-book readers. Last week at the New York Public Library, Sony unveiled the Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300, $199) and the Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600, $299), both of which support the EPUB format.

EPUB support is big news because Google has made a million titles available for free in the EPUB format, and the Kindle—until now the market leader in the product category—can’t natively read EPUBs. (Google’s offerings are classics and public-domain titles.) Sony reader users will also be able to “check out” books for free from libraries that offer lending in the EPUB format.

Sony rounds out their reader line with the soon-to-be-available Reader Daily Edition, featuring a 7″ wide screen and 3G wireless, which gives users instant access to newspapers and magazines, as well as all the usual books. Like the Touch Edition, the Daily Edition includes a touch screen.

Read a full review at CNET.