http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/reviews Latest product reviews, updated every five minutes http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2008_Volvo_S80_T6_AWD/4505-10865_7-32514446.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The 2008 Volvo S80 is one of the more comfortable cars we've tested, and gets good mileage for a car of its size. Cabin tech doesn't go out of its way to work with personal electronics, but the safety gear is cutting edge. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:23:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/BlueAnt_Supertooth_3/4505-6448_7-33110316.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 is an excellent choice for a portable car speakerphone, especially since it will read out incoming caller ID so you can keep your eyes on the road. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:40:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/224 With gas prices in most parts of the United States well past $4.00 a gallon, and edging ever upward, interest in finding an alternative fuel source has never been higher. Ethanol, bio-diesel and gasoline-electric hybrids have all already shown up on the market in one form or another, but the auto industry’s darling, hydrogen fuel cells, have for the most part been confined to magazine covers and car expos.That may change with Honda’s 2008 FCX Clarity, one of the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to reach the hands of consumer in the U.S. Beginning in July, the Clarity will move hydrogen technology out of car company labs and onto the streets, when customers begin leasing some of the first publicly available models.... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/processors/denon-avp-a1hdci The Denon AVP-A1HDCI represents bleeding edge technology that only a select few manufacturers can compete with regardless of price. This processor truly is a master of all domains. It?s not cheap to own this combo set from Denon, but such is the case with statement pieces and first implementers of new technologies. From its Realta video processing engine, to its sophisticated Audyssey room correction, top notch construction and component usage, you?re getting Mercedes level performance and refinement at Acura prices. Your high end audio snob friends may snicker at this system, especially since they likely spent 2-3 times more for hollow boxes, but I suggest humbling yourself by saying nothing. You don?t want everyone driving the same car you?re driving, do you? Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:50:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/ASUS_R700t/4505-3430_7-32979939.html?part=ecoustics-cnet For the company's first stab at the GPS market, the Asus R700t is an impressive debut, offering some great navigation features. However, we'd like to see the addition of text-to-speech functionality and smoother performance before completely committing to it. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:47:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/TomTom_GO_930_GPS/4505-3430_7-33003945.html?part=ecoustics-cnet If you're looking for a high-end in-car GPS with the latest features, the TomTom GO 930 delivers with accurate directions and new navigation tools like advanced lane guidance and voice address entry Wed, 28 May 2008 04:25:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_MEX_BT2600/4505-6729_7-32855839.html?part=ecoustics-cnet For the price, the Sony MEX-BT2600 is an impressive all-in-one in-car communication and entertainment device. Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Blaupunkt_Brisbane_SD48/4505-6726_7-32957749.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48 is a simple, digital-age stereo ideal for those who store small amounts music on SD cards or USB drives, although iPod owners will find it frustrating. For an entry-level stereo, it offers a good range of audio customization features. Wed, 07 May 2008 06:35:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_CDX_GT620IP_radio_CD_MP3_player/4505-6729_7-32851817.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Sony CDX-GT620IP is a value-for-money iPod-compatible car stereo with good usability and decent sound quality. Thu, 01 May 2008 08:22:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_NV_U83T/4505-3430_7-32815282.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Sony NV-U83T is a seemingly attractive in-car GPS with a large display and useful navigation features, but it shows its ugly side with poor directions and subpar performance. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Eclipse_AVN_6620/4505-3430_7-32815608.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Eclipse AVN6620 is a device for those looking to tech out their car with a single device. Its elegant design, wealth of features and expandability, and the fact that it's easy to use make it a strong contender in the all-in-one in-car device market. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:36:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_CDX_GT420U/4505-3424_7-32849852.html?part=ecoustics-cnet If you've got $130 and want a system that plays MP3s from a range of sources, the CDX-GT420U is a good bet. If you're looking for something visually or acoustically refined, look higher up on Sony's model lineup. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:07:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_MEX_BT5100_radio_CD_MP3_player/4505-6729_7-32787452.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The MEX-BT5100 is a good all-in-one option for those thinking of investing in a in a decent stereo and a hands-free speakerphone. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/143984 This Bluetooth accessory lets you stream tunes from your phone and talk hands-free--if you have a compatible phone. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Mio_Moov_310/4505-3430_7-32903562.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Mio Moov 310 in-car GPS doesn't move very fast with all its performance issues, which is a shame since it otherwise offers a nice set of navigation features for a wallet-friendly price. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:01:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Magellan_RoadMate_1200/4505-3430_7-32733573.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Despite ease of use and an affordable price tag, the entry-level Magellan RoadMate 1200 portable navigation system suffers from various performance issues. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:12:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Garmin_Nuvi_750/4505-3430_7-32593887.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Garmin Nuvi 750 delivers beautifully on almost every front, but the portable navigation system hits a speed bump with its sluggish performance. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:15:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/193 While in-car GPS technology may have tackled basic geography by letting drivers pinpoint their locations instantly and plot out directions on the fly, gadgetry still hasn’t quite found a way of dealing with that constantly shifting nemesis of drivers everywhere: traffic. Besides the spontaneous and inconsistent reports from traffic helicopters in urban areas, the best that most drivers have to go on to find the clearest route from point A to point B is just a hunch. But a clever solution may be on the horizon.The Dash Express, an upcoming GPS device from Dash, a Californian startup, will use a new way of plotting traffic patterns and mapping out problem areas. Rather than relying on heli... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Parrot_3200_LS_Color/4505-3424_7-32138918.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Parrot 3200 LS Color combines everything we like about previous parrot devices--including a simple control interface and a great voice recognition system--with a striking color display. The result is an attractive, easy to use aftermarket hands-free calling device. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:34:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/190 Walking into a retailer to buy a new desktop computer is a lot like visiting a car dealership. Up in front, like the latest Corvettes, retailers display the performance PCs, complete with electricity-guzzling 900-watt power supplies, dual video cards, and heatsinks the size of bricks. Buried in back like used Toyota Corollas, they stock the economy models: efficient little guys with just enough power to run all the basics, no extra features, and built to be run into the ground.The Linutop 2 miniature desktop computer, in the car world, probably fits somewhere between the humble Toyota Corolla and above the three-wheeled taxis rolling all over India. It’s a barebones, no-frills machine designed to run all day long without s... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Microsoft_Zune_Car_Pack_second_generation/4505-6519_7-32768399.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Zune Car Pack FM transmitter is an attractive, useful way to listen to your Zune in your car. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:19:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2008_Subaru_Legacy_3_0_R_Limited/4505-10865_7-32418955.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited makes for a good car in a variety of driving conditions, but its cabin tech tops out at a decent navigation system, with only a passable stereo. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:36:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/181 The Bluetooth standard may have moved us a long way from the compatibility problems of yesterday, when wireless devices interfered with one another and rarely ever worked together, but devices from that era still live on and must be dealt with on a day-to-day basis. Example: the humble car radio. Unless you want to rip out that trusty Delco and replace it with a $250 Bluetooth-enabled model that looks like someone yanked it from an alien spaceship, none of your precious 21st century Bluetooth devices are going to function with it natively.The Venturi Mini is a device designed to solve that problem. It’s essentially a bridge between this century and the last, making your FM radio, Blue... Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/141186 Motorola's car speakerphone works great and is well designed, but it may have limited utility for many users. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Pharos_Drive_GPS_250/4505-3430_7-32775201.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Despite ease of use and text-to-speech functionality, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 falters somewhat in the performance department. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:13:00 -0500