View Full Version : Episode 23-Computer Speakers, Free Illustrator Alternative, CompUSA RIP [Discussion]
marilee
03-07-2008, 06:44 PM
Your picks: DVD Backup Tools. Inkscape: A free Illustrator Alternative. Computer Speakers That Sound Great. A Print Server that Works, Rock Band on the Wii, Ethernet and power-line Interference, CompUSA Stores Are Gone.
Click here to read the show notes and see the full episode! (http://revision3.com/tekzilla/speakers/)
t0x2c
03-07-2008, 07:21 PM
I think the learning curve of inkscape is easy. Then again, I've never really used any programs like this, so this is my first time getting into it. (I could go into how her thinking about the 'poor' interface is shallow and a cripple against open source but that's all I'll say about that)
arcticfox
03-07-2008, 07:53 PM
Garnett is clearly awesome, best use of starwars knowledge ever.
Great show btw :P
rozilla
03-07-2008, 08:30 PM
I don't think it's shallow at all. For serious people (and even newbies, like me) who want to manipulate graphics with quality, adobe's photoshop's been pretty easy to learn. It has a lot of great tools that are easy to use but can sometimes be time consuming - but knowing the shortcuts really cuts the time. Plus even though there's a lot of great open source softwares, there are sometimes drawbacks to them and she merely pointed them out. Don't forget she still recommended them and gave it a thumbs up. I'm sure Stephanie's a lover of open source, not a hater - thus the loooove robot. =)
computoman
03-07-2008, 11:06 PM
Embedded type computers like the gumstix and others make great specialty equipment, you can reset them from being a print server to do other jobs as needs change. You buy a printer server and that is all it will ever be. I use the nslu2 because i change ti to do what ever I want it to be, now I have it as a web server, media server, print server, file server, and etc. It is not for just doing asterisk. The same is true of all embedded devices I may get another one to be a web cam/security server. You might want to do a show on the micro itx based systems, gumstix. and their counterparts.
nmayotte
03-07-2008, 11:41 PM
I agree completely with the review of the Klipsch promedia 2.1's. These are the same ones I own and they are awesome. Personally I prefer 2.1's over 5.1 because I don't have very much desk space and I tend to move alot so it simplifies things.
For the comments about what the DoD standard for wiping a hard drive, I like the idea of just using something like truecrypt and do whole drive encryption. That pretty much ensures that no one anywhere can read the data on that drive. If the NSA tries to get the data off that drive they can have a fun time trying to crack 256 bit AES encryption.
seanthebond
03-08-2008, 12:26 AM
What was up with the background murmer during the "Pixel Princess"'s segment? It sounded like some guy talking.
I was looking for a long time for a print server to use on my network. I have an 6 year old HP all in one Printer, Copier, Fax deals. Luckily it sits right next to my wireless router so the long story short after a lot of looking settled on getting the Belkin Network USB hub instead. It was on sale for under 100 bucks. It works pretty well and allow access to every function on the printer (scan, fax, card reader) and it allows me to use the HP software as if it was hardwired to my laptop. The only hassle is that only one user can access the device at one time for obvious reasons but for home use it's perfect.
kellogg
03-08-2008, 08:26 AM
on apples website you can purchase a refurbished airPort extreme card for $29 bucks. thats what im going to use for my printer.
petsod
03-08-2008, 04:53 PM
I just have to ask who did the voice-over on the Mp3Tag spot in the show?
It sound so much alike frensh-wow-Patrick, but without the french accent.
nextgenxbox
03-09-2008, 03:18 AM
I say hire Garnett as the co-host. He did a really good this ep and made it clear that he knows his tech stuff! And he's very good in front of the camera, both in presense and in the delivery of his dialogue.
derphilipp
03-09-2008, 05:42 PM
Hi Guys,
I wonder where I can get those speakers. I am in Germany and I didn't find a retailer for Klipsch speakers that has the ProMedia 2.1, only the Klipsch GMX A 2.1 is available.
They don't seem to be THX vertified; Are they as good as well? Any other advices for speakers are welcome,
Der Philipp
16ptbuck
03-09-2008, 05:55 PM
i have Philips MMS321 Multimedia Speaker System . they sound great for being only 50 bucks from walmart . why pay more when you can get something cheap and that sounds good .
computoman
03-10-2008, 07:29 AM
http://www.linuxreality.com/forums/index.php/topic,1886.0.html
tnvwboy
03-10-2008, 06:47 PM
I just have to ask who did the voice-over on the Mp3Tag spot in the show?
It sound so much alike frensh-wow-Patrick, but without the french accent.
I'm pretty sure that was Roger Chang. Sounded like him to me, using his "professional" voice. :D
tnvwboy
03-10-2008, 06:48 PM
I say hire Garnett as the co-host. He did a really good this ep and made it clear that he knows his tech stuff! And he's very good in front of the camera, both in presense and in the delivery of his dialogue.
I doubt that'll happen but I agree that Garnett is a pro behind the camera. Easily the smoothest and most comfortable guest host they've had yet.
tnvwboy
03-10-2008, 06:59 PM
i have Philips MMS321 Multimedia Speaker System . they sound great for being only 50 bucks from walmart . why pay more when you can get something cheap and that sounds good .
As long as you don't try any high-end speaker systems, you won't know what you are missing. Ignorance truly IS bliss. Once you move forward, it's hard to go back and be as satisfied.
On the plus side you still might not care or notice a difference between what you have and the higher end stuff. In the end it is all about personal preference.
nokomis_fl
03-10-2008, 07:17 PM
I agree completely with the review of the Klipsch promedia 2.1's. These are the same ones I own and they are awesome. Personally I prefer 2.1's over 5.1 because I don't have very much desk space and I tend to move alot so it simplifies things.
I have had the Pro Media 2.1s for years and wouldn't have anything else. Would have bought a 3.1 set if they existed, but didn't want to pony up for the 5.1s.
Also own a pair each of the Legacy Chorus IIs and Forte's.
serafina
03-11-2008, 05:25 AM
I'm pretty sure that was Roger Chang. Sounded like him to me, using his "professional" voice. :D
Haha, yes indeed, that was Roger...
I have some Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers that sound really good and are only around $60-$80. I listened to the Klipschs when I bought mine and wasn't very impressed especially with them costing around twice as much.