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Posted August 28, '12 7:36pm UTC

I bought many toys for my computers over the years and I don't include the computers (9) and laptops (3).

I made a list of my favorite ones.

1- ADVC 100 by Canopus
http://dv411.com/canopusadvc100.html#specs

I bought it to digitize my VHS movies to DVD.
The version I have was purchased on the Internet and it has a button to disable the Macrovison (crap used to prevent making copies). I even used to record movies or shows from Hulu by connecting my two computers and recording on the 2nd one.
That was a great device. I still have the original box and accessories.

2- Fusion HDTV 3 QAM gold from Dvico
http://www.dvico.com/products_mul_hd3.html

I used it to capture HD videos from cable over the air.
I had a great time with this toy!

3- ION Turntable
http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/ttusb

I bought it to digitize my vinyls via USB on my computer.
It comes with a free editing software to help remove scratches, pops, clicks and background noise.

4 - HD PVR by Hauppauge
http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html

Even better than my ADVC 100! It can record HDTV straight to my computer and the quality is amazing! My favorite toy so far!

5 - WD Live TV Hub
http://wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=570

I can watch TV online, play games, watch my own videos, play my music, look at pictures, etc.

Here's my next gadget I want to buy!
http://www.audioquest.com/usb_digital_analog_converter/dragonfly-dac

Okay that's it! What's your favorite computer toy?

I bought many toys for my computers over the years and I don't include the computers (9) and laptops (3).\r\n\r\nI made a list of my favorite ones.\r\n\r\n1- ADVC 100 by Canopus\r\n[url=http://dv411.com/canopusadvc100.html#specs]http://dv411.com/canopusadvc100.html#specs[/url]\r\n\r\nI bought it to digitize my VHS movies to DVD.\r\nThe version I have was purchased on the Internet and it has a button to disable the Macrovison (crap used to prevent making copies). I even used to record movies or shows from Hulu by connecting my two computers and recording on the 2nd one.\r\nThat was a great device. I still have the original box and accessories.\r\n\r\n2- Fusion HDTV 3 QAM gold from Dvico\r\n[url=http://www.dvico.com/products_mul_hd3.html]http://www.dvico.com/products_mul_hd3.html[/url]\r\n\r\nI used it to capture HD videos from cable over the air.\r\nI had a great time with this toy!\r\n\r\n3- ION Turntable\r\n[url=http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/ttusb]http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/ttusb[/url]\r\n\r\nI bought it to digitize my vinyls via USB on my computer.\r\nIt comes with a free editing software to help remove scratches, pops, clicks and background noise.\r\n\r\n4 - HD PVR by Hauppauge\r\n[url=http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html]http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html[/url]\r\n\r\nEven better than my ADVC 100! It can record HDTV straight to my computer and the quality is amazing! My favorite toy so far!\r\n\r\n5 - WD Live TV Hub\r\n[url=http://wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=570]http://wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=570[/url]\r\n\r\nI can watch TV online, play games, watch my own videos, play my music, look at pictures, etc.\r\n\r\nHere's my next gadget I want to buy!\r\n[url=http://www.audioquest.com/usb_digital_analog_converter/dragonfly-dac]http://www.audioquest.com/usb_digital_analog_converter/dragonfly-dac[/url]\r\n\r\nOkay that's it! What's your favorite computer toy?

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Posted March 17, '14 8:28pm UTC

I just received my new Bluetooth LuguLake speakers.
Unfortunately, my Toshiba Thrive is too big to fit in the slot but I'll keep them anyway because the sound is surprisingly good via Bluetooth and it's real stereo. I'll try them connected via mini-jack later at bed time. The sound should be even better.

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Posted March 17, '14 8:32pm UTC

>>:O
I hate it when my links don't work!
http://www.amazon.com/LuguLake-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Wireless/dp/B00FGR5XOU/ref=sr_1_29/189-1467675-7041265?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393994836&sr=1-29&keywords=Tablet+speakers

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Posted July 8, '14 3:55am UTC

Check out this new toy!!! :O
http://www.solid-run.com/products/cubox-i-carrier/
Man this is insane what we can do now!

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Posted July 29, '14 12:03am UTC

I was wondering how long it'd take before one of those big greedy companies
got on the boat and try to profit from the Raspberry Pi idea.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/07/windows-comes-to-raspberry-pi-style-board-in-microsoftintel-project/

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Posted August 15, '14 3:43am UTC

I just added this to my toy collection.
HD Fury II
It work as well as advertised and I love it because I can take movie pictures from everywhere! xD xD xD

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Posted August 25, '14 8:57pm UTC

Wow, I'm so interested in those.
When they're fast enough, I will ditch my Alienware laptop for one.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/02/mini-desktops-are-a-rare-bright-spot-in-a-shrinking-pc-industry-says-intel/

It kind of remind me of my first sound system in the early 90's it was a micro sound system, it looked so cool but wasn't really powerful though.

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Posted September 23, '14 3:57pm UTC

Now that's an interesting project!
http://www.cnet.com/news/pi-top-the-3d-printable-raspberry-pi-laptop-anyone-can-build/

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Posted September 23, '14 4:12pm UTC

Here's another one!
I think I'll get me one of those so I can record my 30 miles ride!
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-09-23/polaroid-cube-going-after-gopro-with-a-99-action-camera

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Posted December 5, '14 9:22pm UTC

This is really cool!
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-04/kano-has-a-shoebox-size-150-computer-for-kids

I wish there were something like that when I was a kid.

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Posted January 9, '15 2:55am UTC Edited January 9, '15 2:56am UTC by SSTG

Here's something really interesting.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/intels-compute-stick-is-a-full-windows-or-linux-pc-in-an-hdmi-dongle/

What do you think?

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Posted January 9, '15 2:46pm UTC

I really like my USB Converter and Playstation 2 joystiq to enjoying flash games such as Dude and Zombies. I lost them since me and the family moved to new home.

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Posted January 9, '15 3:06pm UTC

I'm sorry, I mean Earn To Die series.

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Posted January 9, '15 3:14pm UTC

Also Joy2Key software are very useful.

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Posted January 9, '15 3:47pm UTC Edited January 9, '15 3:47pm UTC by thesakew

Autoclicker software are very useful and fun for Clicker Heroes game. Lol.

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Posted January 9, '15 4:01pm UTC Edited January 9, '15 4:09pm UTC by thesakew

I enjoying Android Smartphone features on Bluestack.

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