Ken C. Pohlmann

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CES 2015
Lenovo's ThinkPad Stack Is Not Thicker Than a Brick
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2015
When you think about portable loudspeakers, the first name that comes to mind is Lenovo. Well, maybe not. On the other hand, Lenovo might might come up in a conversation about data storage. The name might also appear when talking about innovation. Enter the ThinkPad Stack—a new product that hits all three categories: portable loudspeaker, storage, and innovation.

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Leon Horizon home theater speaker system
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 13, 2009
The Short Form
$6,080 (as tested) / LEONSPEAKERS.COM / 888-213-5015
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Custom Installation How-To
LG LRY-517 universal DVD recorder/VCR
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Sep 05, 2005

Last time I checked, there were five different recordable-DVD disc types - a potential compatibility catastrophe. Wouldn't it be great if someone invented a player that could play all kinds of DVDs? Even better, what if it was also a recorder?

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Other Tech
LG LST-3410A HD DVR
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 08, 2004

You might not be familiar with the audio/video products of LG Electronics or the company's "Life's Good" slogan. But the LG brand, a powerhouse in Korea and elsewhere, is making its entrance to the U.S. in a serious way.

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Signals
Listen to the Charge of the Light Brigade
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Mar 30, 2020
You've read the poem, and maybe recited it yourself. But would you like to hear a recording of the bugle call that sent the troopers of the Light Brigade into the Valley of Death, played by the bugler who rode with them?

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Signals
Listen to the World's First Genderless AI Voice
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 09, 2019
"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." [Genesis 1:27]

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CES 2017
Lofelt’s Basslet Wants to Rock Your Wrist
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 05, 2017
Subwoofers are big and heavy. You hurt your back when you pick them up. One of the most important reasons for having children is so you can have them move your subwoofer. Right? Well, how about a watch-size subwoofer that you wear on your wrist? No children needed. Meet the Basslet.

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Other Tech
Logitech Wireless DJ Music System
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 03, 2006

the listNot too long ago, you could measure a person's love for music by the square footage of their CD shelf space. Today, however, an audiophile's passion may be hidden away on a hard drive.

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Signals
Logitech's Alexa-Powered Harmony Express: A Remote You Can Live With
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 23, 2019
Once upon a time, when you wanted to change channels on your TV, you had to actually get up, walk across the room, and twist a dial. While you were there, savvy users also wiggled the rabbit ears a little bit, and for good measure, whacked the side of the (wood) cabinet. Times have changed.

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Signals
Long-Play Comfort Sounds
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 04, 2023
What does a roaring fire, crispy bacon, a rainy day, and an LP record have in common? I'll give you a moment to ponder that. Meanwhile, on a related note, let me opine that the best thing about LPs isn't their high sound quality. It's their lack of it. Let me explain.

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