1999-98 Features
12/30/99 -
Look Back, Look Ahead
As the Millennium turns, new technologies in Home Electronics are being ushered in at a feverish rate, and will soon become part of our everyday lives. Here is brief look back on past innovations and a look ahead into the Home Electronics future.
12/23/99 -
Holiday Greetings!-'99
A Personal Holiday Greeting, plus tips on unwrapping and hooking up your electronics gifts, and a special invitation to submit a "hands-on" Review of your new electronic "gadget".
12/15/99 -
My Favorites Of The Year-'99
Check out my picks for the Best Home Electronic Products of the Year, with a few surprises.
12/08/99 -
Gadget Season '99--Part 5
The Holiday Shopping Season is rolling right along, and will soon be over. If you are still in need of some last-minute gift ideas, maybe some of my latest suggestions will help.
12/01/99 -
Gadget Season '99--Part 4
The Holiday season marches on and the list of Gadget Gifts keeps on growing. If you still can't decide, here are more suggestions from my continuing series on Electronic Gadgets for the Holidays.
11/25/99 -
Gadget Season '99--Part 3
Just a few weeks left this Holiday Season. Here are some more Gadget Gift Ideas in Part 3 of my Holiday Shopping series.
11/11/99 -
Surfing-WebTV Style
You don't always need a computer to surf the internet. Consider, WebTV. It's fun, easy, affordable, and makes a great Holiday gift.
11/03/99 -
Sony Tapeless Camcorder
In its tradition of bringing breakthrough Home Electronics Products to the marketplace, Sony announces its new camcorder concept, the MDcam, from your About.com Guide.
10/26/99 -
Gadget Season '99 - Part 2
With the Winter Holiday Shopping Season approaching faster than you think, this is Part 2 in my series of articles presenting High-Tech Gadget Gift Ideas for either yourself or friends and family.
10/15/99 -
Gadget Season '99
It's that time of year again. Here is the first in a series of upcoming articles to get you ready for the Winter Holiday Shopping Season; from your About.com Guide.
09/29/99 -
New Product Watch-Fall '99
The tide of new and innovative home electronics products continues to flood the marketplace. Here is a quick overview of several products that are expected to make a big impact in the coming year; from your About.com Guide
09/22/99 -
VCRs For Fall-'99
The Fall TV Season is here. You want to see all the new shows. Is your current VCR up to the Challenge?, from your About.com Guide.
09/14/99 -
Power Management & Y2K
With Y2K approaching, protect your electronic equipment from power interruptions, from your About.com Guide.
09/09/99 -
Plasma TV
Ever since Televisions became a mainstay in U.S. households in the early 1950's, we have been promised that a "hang-on-the-wall" TV was just around the corner. Well, after almost 50 years of promises, the Plasma TV has arrived; from your About.com Guide
09/01/99 -
Mega Pixel Mania!
Digital Cameras continue their stampede into the marketplace. Resolution and Price/Performance Ratios keep climbing. Check out some of the latest innovative models; from your About.com Guide.
08/25/99 -
Fall DVD News Bits-'99
Panasonic introduces car DVD. Mitsubishi and Funai announce DVD manufacturing alliance. Sony Debuts the DVD Mega-Changer. Who's Konka?; from your About.com Guide.
08/18/99 -
Camcorder Formats
Which Camcorder format is right for you? Here is an overview of the
camcorder formats available for the consumer.
08/04/99 -
TV Buying Tips
We all know how to buy a TV right? Here are some useful tips that are oftentimes overlooked in the purchasing process.
07/28/99 -
BIG SOUND, small package
Is your current HiFi System overgrown? Tired of staring at those huge speakers? Trying to fit more gadgets into less space? Try a Mini System (updated on 03/31/00 with new info and links).
07/20/99 -
Mid-Summer News: Part 2 - '99
Canon and JVC announce new, professional quality, DV camcorders for the consumer market. Blossom Technologies presents its Personal Video Appliance.
07/13/99 -
Mid-Summer News - '99
TIVO and Panasonic's Digital VCR hit the retail market; Pioneer ceases
Laserdisc software production. Get the details here.
07/05/99 -
Home Electronics Forum Now Open
Become a part of the About Home Electronics Community by participating in the Home Electronics Forum.
06/29/99 -
DIVX Aftermath: Reader Comments
Last week's article, DIVX Bites The Dust!, generated so much email, I thought I would share some reader comments; from your About.com Guide.
06/21/99 -
DIVX Bites The Dust!
As of 6/16/99, the DIVX video format has gone the way of the BETAMAX,
CED Videodisc, and 8-Track Audio. Find out the details here.
06/15/99 - Hard Drive Television
The first Tapeless VCR's using Hard Drives are coming to the retail marketplace. Find out how this will impact your television viewing experience.
06/08/99 -
Gadgets On The Go - '99
It's Summertime! Check out the latest Gadgets for taking your home entertainment on the road.
05/25/99 - Gifts For Grads & Dads - '99
The year is half-over already, and that means its time for those Grad and Dad gifts. Check out my Hot Picks.
05/18/99 -
Keeping Up With Home Electronics
This site is your gateway to the world of Home Electronics. Enter and find out more.
05/11/99 -
Camcorders: The New Crop - '99
Check out the latest trends in consumer Camcorders.
04/27/99 - Digital Camera Season
With Spring upon us, and Summer quickly approaching, why not invest in one of the latest generation Digital Cameras to capture those important Graduation, Wedding, and Vacation moments?
04/14/99 - CD Rebuttal
A reader rebuttal to my previous article on Turntables, with my added comments.
03/30/99 - Turntable Keep On Spinnin'
Your old vinyl records collecting dust? Don't throw them away, play them on a new turntable.
03/16/99 - Garage Video
Tired of shooting and watching those boring vacation and baby videos?
Spice things up with a little creative Video Editing.
03/02/99 - VCRs and Beyond
The concept of the VCR is changing, find out what the lies ahead for this familiar home entertainment fixture.
02/16/99 - New Look, More Stuff
Overview of the new changes at Miningco and on the Home Electronics site.
02/02/99
- The British Accent
Overview of the British home electronics scene, with relevant links to publications, online dealers, and major brand names. Updated on 07/15/00.
01/18/99 - Power Management
Overview of power management options to protect your electronic
equipment.
01/05/99 - Vacuum Tubes Revisited
Overview of the state of vacuum tube technology in high end audio.
12/18/98 - The Little Disc That Could
Overview of the MiniDisc audio format.
11/25/98 - Tis' the Gadget Season - '98
Hitech gadget shopping for the Holidays, with informative links.
11/15/98 - Buying A Camcorder
My guide through the camcorder jungle with some useful links.
