Black Friday @ GearXS Isn’t Quite Over Yet.

DUNGEON CRAWL

 Mattel Dungeons And Dragons Computer Labyrinth Game

Circa 1980

Right up there with Dark Tower as one of the coolest games ever!

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We’ve been away for a bit and we’ve missed you. Spring is here and so are we. Time to get back to providing you with The Best In Electronics!

Like the woods and mountain scenes. Do more of those.

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Here’s the first round of wallpapers. The last two are the only pictures I didn’t take. I’ll make more soon and keep you guys updated. PLEASE LIKE AND/OR REBLOG IF USE AND PLEASE BE HONEST. Also I gladly accept requests. xx

New Nintendo 2DS XL - Black + Turquoise | Buy-Now!

A fast processor offers short loading times, so you can start playing in a snap. And it’s all in a lightweight, play-anywhere package.

The C Stick brings enhanced controls (like intuitive camera control) to compatible games, while ZL and ZR buttons give you plenty of options.

Tap an amiibo figure to the near-field communication (NFC) reader on the lower screen to enjoy amiibo features in compatible games.

You can play all Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS and most Nintendo DS games in 2D on this system.  Includes AC adapter.

Hey! PIKMIN coming soon | Buy-Now!

Dead Space artwork 

I have nothing against artificial intelligence, except when it claims, with its universal calculation, to absorb all the other forms and reduce mental space to a digital one.

Jean Baudrillard (via inthenoosphere)

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junmyeon + sehun in nyc 

As the annual tech-fest known as the Consumer Electronics Show gets underway, it’s looking like it will be attack of the drones. Here’s hoping a brave new world includes doughnuts.

Wega studio 3230 hifi, 1975. Germany.

The Koss PortaPros: One Month Later

About a month ago, I ordered the Koss PortaPro headphones from Amazon. With $50, I wondered if I could buy anything that could sound substantially better than my Beats Solo HDs. After looking at reviews on CNET, PC Magazine, and the like, I decided to go with the Koss. The PortaPros in particular are known for their audiophile status in headphone circles because of their 80s design. According to Koss, not even the design has changed, which I don’t mind. They’re a rather unique looking pair, and no one is going to confuse them for anything else.

I can say for certain that they sound as well as every review says they are. The PortaPros do not have as much bass as the Solos, but to me, that’s a plus because it’s not masking the lows, the mids, or highs. I’ve listened to Beethoven’s Symphony 9 with both these and the Beats. There really is a difference, and I know now what CNET meant by the Beats’ “muddy sound.”

I don’t claim to be an expert. CNET’s review about the PortaPro’s sound quality is much better than my own analysis, and yet, how comfortable have they been in the month that I’ve had them? It’s takes a little time since the headphones adjust via a fully exposed collapsible steel band. They’re designed so that they fit exactly against the head.

The PortaPros can be adjusted the most spacious setting, which prevents them from collapsing before the user puts them from their head. I found this useful for placing them around the neck when I wasn’t listening to music because the metal band does bite into the neck if it’s not fit properly. However, I don’t find this cumbersome at all.

I’d recommend to not place the earpads directly on the ears when wearing these. Doing so will not affect the sound quality at all, and depending on the individual, this adjustment is anywhere from a millimeter to a centimeter or so. Sometimes, the earpads press too hard on the ear because of the pressure the metal band exerts, but this can be alleviated by the method above or by the comfortZone setting just below the band.

One month later, I can say that I definitely recommend these. They have a learning curve, but it should only take a day or two to get accustomed to its design. The biggest knock on the Koss PortaPros is not sound quality (not by a long shot) but comfort due to its design. Even so, I’d fine the comfort to be better than my $200 Beats Solo HDs. My rating for that is a 3 out of 5, and my overall rating is a 4.25. If you don’t mind the learning curve and the open design, buy these. You won’t regret it - especially since it has a lifetime warranty.

Rating Breakdown:

Sound: 5/5

Design: 4/5

Comfort: 3/5

Customer Service: 5/5

Overall: 4.25/5