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think I might have missed some information - typically, you're going to run the coax connection from the wall outlet your cable provider (or antenna) uses to your TV, then you're going to run components or HDMI cable(s) between your TV and sound bar (or a optical cable for just audio) to pass...

Computers in general don't retain their value well after about 3 years - new generation of processors, new features or form factor changes, weight vs battery life not maximized vs newer models, etc. Which is the better options of your suggestions depends on how you feel about OSX and what you...

There are plenty of good options on the market - I use a Logitech G35 (Wired) which has served me pretty well in terms of comfort and audio quality, a buddy has the wireless version (G930) which isn't much more expensive and is pretty reliable. If I were purchasing a headset for the purpose of...

It all depends on your current needs and what you are expecting to want to do down the road. My friends that took the time to plan wiring for their new construction ran wiring terminating in a closet in his office (patch panel to switch): gigabit CAT6 wiring to every room, specifically to areas...

It's all about the pricing for both skus - if it's a $100-150 difference between skus, I would look at the SP4 for the weight/power ratio. Every generation of Intel CPU is a little more energy efficient and a little more powerful (especially graphically since that was one of the points on...

I am using Logitech's G35 on my gaming PC - good comfort for extended use, good audio reproduction (including surprising bass) and 7.1 simultation for both video footage and especially for first person shooters. They also make a wireless version (G930) - my buddy uses those after accidentally...

It depends on how far you have to walk/bike on campus - if you have to walk a distance long enough that you wouldn't want to sprint it, I would go with the ASUS G501. Light weight, thin, good build quality and a looker. Lenovo is another good option but it is definitely heavier and thicker than...

Performance depends on what you want to play and the resolution you are going to use. If you can find it, a 960 is about the baseline for mobile gaming performance for Nvidia's 900 series at the moment. I am currently using a Lenovo Y50 with an 860M - gaming at 1080p is decent but nothing to...

geo, depends entirely on why you're upgrading: If they're having issues with opening multiple spreadsheets simultaneously or overall sluggishness when when multiple programs are open, then checking to see if it will support 8GB of RAM would be the best upgrade. If they're upset by how long it...

Lenovo makes quality workstations - I would stick with the brand you have accessories for. I prefer the T or X series but work with your budget. Unfortunately, you're going to get strong-armed into Win8.1 unless you wait for August when they're releasing them with Win10.

Gotcha - didn't see that it was euros. Were I in your shoes, I would look at the ASUS G501: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G501JW-DS71-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B00UOYQ0YW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434634008&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+G501&pebp=1434634019949&perid=03MRQEBW3VP87ADA91W0 Great performance...

Good for you Matt - MBP is a very common editing option: Adobe software (especially their creative suite) runs very well optimized in OSX (I am a PC user but have had to setup a lot of Mac Pro and MBP workstations) but the cost per performance is still better on a PC. For laptops, here are the...

The fastest solution is to clone the drive that's in there - I am a fan of this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Apricorn-Notebook-Upgrade-Connection-ASW-USB3-25/dp/B005C983NA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433508626&sr=8-1&keywords=apricorn+usb+3.0 You can connect the new drive to that USB to SATA adapter...

If you're planning on running Windows 10 at launch, I would hold your water for 6 weeks to see what developments occur. I like Dell's take on near bezel-less laptops - looks clean and helps shrink the footprint but I don't know if there will be durability concerns since you're likely more...

I like to purchase physical CDs so that I can rip the files at a lossless format that does not have imbedded DRM - previously, it was uber easy to do this: pop the disk in itunes, rip as ALAC, call it a day. Now, it seems that disks are not recognized in itunes because the audio files are hidden...