Rethinking the Motorola Xoom: Does ICS Make it a Tablet Contender? - Tablet PC Review

Rethinking the Motorola Xoom: Does ICS Make it a Tablet Contender? Tablet PC Review The Xoom speakers are mediocre, but so are most tablet speakers, including the iPad's. The speakers are also poorly placed, residing on the back of the device. But again, few tablet makers have gotten speaker placement right, typically opting for the ... and more »

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N avoids Apple ban - Digital Spy

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N avoids Apple ban Digital Spy Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1N, which features a revised bezel and alternate speaker placement, was designed specifically for the German marked to swerve an Apple-imposed injunction. The ruling follows an unsuccessful bid by the Korean firm to overturn a ... and more »

CA Students Take Advantage of AP Classes - KMJ Now

CA Students Take Advantage of AP Classes KMJ Now California students rank 7th in the nation when it comes to participating in advanced placement courses in high school. According to the 8th annual AP Report to the Nation, 23% of California graduates took AP classes, which are designed to better ... and more »

How to Be an Audiophile on the Cheap - Lifehacker

How to Be an Audiophile on the Cheap Lifehacker Some prefer not to introduce an extra step between the music's source and the speakers, but others find it helps create a "warmer" sound. What does this mean for your cheap setup? You can skip it from the outset because most modern receivers handle ... and more »

speaker calibration - CNET (blog)

speaker calibration CNET (blog) The speakers were large floor-standing towers (Focal Utopias). I played a few recordings I know well, and the sound was beautifully balanced and natural. Just about every home theater receiver comes with an automatic speaker setup and calibration ...