Xperia Play

A quick look a the world's first Playstation smartphone

We spent some time with Sony Ericsson’s new Xperia Play mobile phone, which combines the latest Android Gingerbread operating system with a Playstation gaming console. Geared toward the gaming-first niche of smartphone users, the Xperia Play is essentially a sleeker version of the PSP. Simply slide it open and the phone goes immediately into gaming mode, with a category-defining controller right at your fingertips. What …

Octiv 650

Altec Lansing's new compact dock incorporates video streaming to an enhanced sound experience

Just unveiled, Altec Lansing’s latest iPhone/iPod friendly device adds new innovative features to keep the now classic “dock” model fresh. In addition to delivering rich sound, with its two 3″ full range drivers and a nested 4″ subwoofer, the Octiv 650 has component and composite video out jacks, enabling the user to output Netflix and Youtube streams to their TV right from the dock while …

McIntosh MXA60

Prosumer audio components shrunk into a shelf-sized unit

A favorite of audiophiles everywhere, McIntosh has been known for its top-of-the-line amplifiers and stereo equipment for over 60 years. We recently got the chance to spend some time with the MXA60 integrated audio system, released to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. As with all of their products, the system’s looks alone won us over instantly. With a glass face, metal casing and anodized aluminum …