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FLORIN TIBU
Florin's area of expertise lies in the audio department, but he also writes about all kinds of gadgets, audio or not. He believes that gadgets are fun and appreciates the opportunity to talk about the coolest, most useful, but also weird or plain silly gizmos. He also stresses that he does not like iPods and will never buy one.
His hobbies include motorbike riding and rocking out with his band.
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From what we know so far, the new PMK studio monitors announced by Mackie could very well be a first in the industry. Since more complex info is currently missing, we can't tell if this is a joke, for it looks like these new monitors are some cool toys for the audio professionals and home-recording enthusiasts a... |
3 November 2009
14:11 GMT |
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If we were to judge the new gear being released by some of the world's most notorious luxury companies, we'd be inclined to ask, “What world recession are you talking about?” Yet, the facts speak for themselves, especially as we introduce to you the world's most expensive (so far) Blu-ray p... |
15 September 2009
16:01 GMT |
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One simply couldn't find a better example to stand behind the notorious “never say ever” phrase: today's proof is the announcement made by one of the world's most acclaimed headphone manufacturers – Grado, stating the release of its first-ever in-ear headset, codenamed the GR8. Tensio... |
15 September 2009
10:21 GMT |
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The new Grant Fidelity Reference Tube CD-1000 CD player might be one of the elite choices you could ever make when looking to spend less than $5,000 on a high-end player with looks that could kill. Codenamed the Impression II, this new CD player boasts a promising array of features that will most likely attract a hea... |
10 September 2009
15:21 GMT |
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German high-end loudspeaker manufacturer Canton has announced the release of its latest creation, a new flagship speaker by the name of Reference 1.2 DC, aiming to stir the imagination of audiophiles around the world without leaving a burning hole in their children's college savings account. The Canton Reference... |
10 September 2009
10:12 GMT |
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If you know one or two things about guitars and rock'n'roll, then the Fender 57 Champ Custom amp should bring up memories and thrills. This legendary guitar amp is one of the iconic elements of the late 50's and has been one of the key elements to help rock'n'roll emerge into the world's... |
10 September 2009
09:01 GMT |
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Some might say that today's audio gear comes with pretty much anything one could ever want, when it comes to features, and everything could be reduced to a matter of choosing the right piece for you... at least theoretically. We keep the “theoretically” in place, because there are the audiophiles or ... |
4 September 2009
14:51 GMT |
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The guy who thought about merchandise and branding for the first time is one of the people to have had a major impact on our present civilization and lifestyle. And if you're still having any doubts about the truth behind the sentence above, let me introduce to you one of the latest projects soon to emerge from ... |
20 August 2009
10:52 GMT |
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There are some things in today's tech world that seem to have no boundaries, and audio technology is one of the premiere choices if we were to name such a field. We wondered in awe as we saw the Enigmasystem, filling a big room and draining no less than 1 million bucks out of your bank account. Indeed, that audi... |
7 August 2009
15:11 GMT |
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While home theater/home cinema systems seem to have overtaken the market, most of the manufacturers have invested quite a few resources in bringing forth their latest technologies and designs in this area, in order to get a bigger share from the pie; this is somewhat normal and expectable since more and more customer... |
7 August 2009
10:36 GMT |
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Since ages ago, humans have been fascinated by the night sky, with all its stars and constellations, comets, the Moon and other celestial bodies; our civilization has also created stargazers and all sorts of mystic preoccupations while aiming to decipher a message potentially hidden in the trajectories of the stars a... |
1 July 2009
10:58 GMT |
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Chess sets have always been one of modders' most common choices because of their functionality and artistic potential, while sculptors and pretty much all sorts of artists have at least given a thought or two to how to create breathtaking chess pieces. From the traditional wood up to glass and metal, chess piece... |
30 June 2009
11:03 GMT |
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As green energy is one of the issues making headlines more and more these days, we thought you'd be glad that we decided to introduce to you the Solar Charger USB Hub, a pretty nifty piece of gadgetry designed to recharge your portables with lesser impact on the nature. This recharging gadget doubles as a very h... |
15 June 2009
11:10 GMT |
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Clock design has evolved quite a bit during the last centuries and these time-keeping gadgets have undergone a lot of changes since their birth. These days, we can choose from innumerable clock designs, from those suitable for your new-born baby's room to the high-end, luxury ones and, of course, passing through... |
8 June 2009
09:23 GMT |
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We do see a lot of mobile computing devices these days, each boasting their own special capabilities, performance specs and, of course, promising to make our lives easier. Most of these mobile computing gadgets really do what they claim and come in handy in a multitude of situations, from our daily job tasks to unfor... |
5 June 2009
11:41 GMT |
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One more piece of novelty in the world of toothbrushes has surfaced: the UniBrush, created by Apol, a Korean oral hygiene company. Along with the UniBrush comes a very sophisticated concept that made us laugh a lot when hearing it: Injection During Brushing or IDB. Behind this concept is the idea that squirting tooth... |
1 June 2009
11:04 GMT |
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49 is definitely not a number expressing some sort of limit, at least not for the designers at Cambrionix. And even for them, we'd rather say that 49 is just a representation of a temporary, soon-to-be-gone stage. If you can't figure out something that important for the number 49, prepare to meet the mother... |
1 June 2009
10:09 GMT |
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Clean drinking water is one of the major problems when disasters strike, whether we're thinking about earthquakes, war zones, or even worse, floods. Furthermore, there are a lot of areas on the planet where safe drinking water is more of a luxury than most of us might ever be able to imagine. Statistics show th... |
23 May 2009
06:40 GMT |
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The latest creation bearing the signature of Carlos Torres is the Alhambra, a stunning piece of radio technology with a strikingly retro design and packing a heap of up-to-date technology for the maniac inside you. If you're already a fan of satellite radio but are still longing for those unique looks and wonder... |
18 May 2009
11:24 GMT |
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Hair driers have been around for quite some time now. We're sure that few of you know that the hair drier was invented in the 19th century by Alexandre F. Godefoy, and had a rather primitive design, with little (in fact – none) portability whatsoever. Sometime during the 20's, this very helpful gadget... |
29 April 2009
12:06 GMT |
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Movie and TV series-branded memorabilia and other sorts of merchandise are definitely making up very serious money. And just when we thought we were pretty close to having “seen them all,” here's one new piece to raise an eyebrow and open (again) the wallet: the solid titanium Star Trek Spork, issued... |
27 April 2009
11:42 GMT |
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We've noticed that during the last years, when it comes to non-professional sound and less-than-audiophile acoustic quality, people tend to get rid of wires. Wireless audio and wireless audio gadgets have become quite popular these days, from simple headphones or mobile phones headsets to all sorts of speakers a... |
23 April 2009
11:22 GMT |
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Liquids are well known for their stability against compression. Engineers and inventors have created a wide array of hydraulic machinery, which uses this rather cool property of fluids to transfer massive pressure and torque from a piston to a grip and help man lift or move heavy objects, mill huge metal objects, cru... |
21 April 2009
11:01 GMT |
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You don't necessarily have to be a sommelier in order to know that your wine will change its taste after you've left that bottle opened for several days. It is a simple law of nature that makes all sorts of foods and beverages alter their taste, color or aroma in contact with the oxygen present in the air. ... |
18 April 2009
07:07 GMT |
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Clocks with multiple functions are to be heard about pretty much anywhere, anytime. Yet, this does not mean that single-function clocks could ever be looked at as being obsolete items, especially when we're talking about designer items. If you're into table clocks with weird and, at the same time, thrilling... |
16 April 2009
11:34 GMT |
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We must admit that when we first heard “cable management system” and “style” in the same sentence we raised an eyebrow, to say the least; and that's because cable management systems are pure euphemisms that try to ease up the harsh reality in most offices and homes: unruly cables, tangles... |
13 April 2009
11:31 GMT |
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It's hard to believe that there are any people who haven't heard of the cult Sci-Fi movie Blade Runner. This movie was made in 1982 and featured Harrison Ford in an haute-tension, fantastic futuristic action, with a strong and solid space-age atmosphere, which have raised this production to a cult rank. Des... |
11 April 2009
07:28 GMT |
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If you're by any chance looking to buy a new pair of headphones with decent sound and without wrecking your whole budget, you might be just in time for the new in-ear units from Klipsch, the Imagine Series. Even if the name Klipsch has a rather noble and high-end resonance to it, these new pieces of audio gear w... |
25 March 2009
12:07 GMT |
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If you're a fan of funny-looking alarm clocks, then this Dynamite-shaped one will surely make it on your shopping list in an instant. The idea for such a design is not new at all, in fact, there are quite a lot of similarly themed alarm clocks around, depicting various infernal machines, from traditional, cartoo... |
21 March 2009
08:01 GMT |
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Just how many times were you forced to quickly switch the webpages you were reading as you noticed (or at least thought you did) that there was someone approaching from behind your chair or even taking a peek over your shoulder? Online gaming at work (not during your break), prohibited stuff, or simply minding other ... |
20 March 2009
13:01 GMT |
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