Posts Tagged ‘hardware’

AirTurn BT-105 review

Posted: December 30, 2011 in Reviews
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The AirTurn BT-105 hands-free page turning system.

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Earlier this year, I posted a review of AirTurn’s first hands-free page turning system, the AT-104.  The 104 operated on RF technology to “turn” digital pages on a connected computer or tablet.  AirTurn has now released the BT-105 which uses Bluetooth technology as the model name suggests.  The company has taken an already inconspicuous and useful product and shrunk it down to make it even more appealing.  You’ll find my review of the AT-104 at this link, and I’ll refer to that article for much of the duplicate information.  Continue reading to find out how the BT-105 differs from its predecessor.

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Grado SR125i headphones review

Posted: May 17, 2011 in Reviews
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Grado SR125i in box

Grado SR125i in the box (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

If you looked at the photo of the Grado SR125s on the left and thought, “Who in their right mind would buy those ugly things?!” you’re not alone.  And if you looked at the photo and thought, “Those headphones look like they’re from the 1960s,” you’re not far from the truth.  When I first spotted a set of Grado cans online, those were thoughts that went through my head.  The first ones that I laid eyes on were the PS1000s which retail for somewhere north of $1,500.  I don’t know about you, but when I see a product that has little or no visual appeal or heavy marketing, yet commands a steep price, I take notice.  After I began researching Grado Labs, I quickly learned why they are priced the way they are. (more…)

Airturn AT-104 review

Posted: January 7, 2011 in Reviews
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AirTurn AT-104

The AT-104 receiver

Boulder, Colorado based AirTurn, Inc. has introduced a USB powered hands-free page-turning device especially for musicians who wish to use digital sheet music.  The AT-104 is a two-part hardware system that enables you to move forward and backward in an electronic document one page at a time.  Part one is the USB transmitter, which is connected to a pair of pedals of your choice.  Part two is a simple USB dongle that acts as the receiver when connected to your computer.  AirTurn’s “Professional package” which sells for $198.95 comes with the AirTurn transmission hardware, the MusicReader and MusicConverter software, as well as a pair of BOSS FS-5U pedals. (more…)