Edifier MP300 Plus Multimedia Speakers

With more and more people using laptops in recent years (especially working adults on the move and college students), the demand for portable multimedia speakers has greatly increased. Some laptop speakers can be very mediocre and don’t produce very good sound quality (some have weak bass) and just aren’t loud enough for many people, that’s where multimedia speakers come in. The Edifier MP300 Plus on review this month is a 2.1 (satellites plus subwoofer) channel multimedia speaker with a sleek shiny black design. This speaker can connect to laptops, personal computers, iPods, MP3 players, or any other device that uses a standard 2-way 3.5mm jack. Though the Edifier MP300 Plus is compact, it’s not exactly the most portable around. But for people who use the same laptop in the office and at home, this is a great speaker to have.

The subwoofer is a cylindrical tube made of brushed aluminium that is cool to the touch, something I personally find very nice. It’s conical audio output at either belies it’s one of it’s greatest value as the bass was excellent, much more potent than many other offerings out in the market. Powered by electricity the Edifier MP300 Plus subwoofer is what we can call a true subwoofer, unlike battery powered low frequency speakers that try to emulate similar effects. The satellities do look quite a bit like miniature version of the Apple speakers included in the G4 iMac; audio quality was great and overall impressive. Even at high volumes distortions are non-existent, which speaks much about the quality of the speaker. The speaker is also sensitive to changes in equalizer settings, something that that audiophiles would appreciate.

All in all, the Edifier MP300 Plus fits a particular niche that will appreciate it’s great sound quality and bass. It’s slightly pricey but there really isn’t much to find fault with in this particular model so if you fit into the aforementioned group, why not get yourself one.

There are some other Specifications in MP300 Speakers mentioned below:

- Total Power Output: L/R: RMS 3.5W x 2 (THD+N=10%)
- SW: RMS 15W (THD+N=10%)
- Frequency Response: L/R 230Hz-20 KHz
- SW 45Hz-200Hz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >=85dBA
- Input Sensitive: Intelligent Sensitivity Adjustment
- Input Ports: 3.5 mm stereo line in
- Bass Unit: 2” woofer, Magnetically Shielded, 4 ohm
- Tweeter: 1.5” Magnetically Shielded, 4 ohm
- Input Voltage: DC 12V (positive inside/negative outside)
- Net weight: Approx. 1.0 Kg
- Gross weight: Approx. 1.8 Kg

Sony new Bravia VE5 'eco' TVs

The Captain Planet secreted secret sauce in Sony's "Eco" Bravia VE5 sets is their Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, which cuts power consumption by 40 percent. The 52, 46 and 40-inch sets have a few other green-colored tricks up their sleeves too. A presence sensor turns the off when no one's in the room and automatically turns itself on when you come back into the room. They're also Sony's first TVs with a zero-watt standby switch. LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH 14200), Jan. 7, 2009 – Sony took another important step on the environmental front today by unveiling a series of highly energy efficient televisions. The new BRAVIA VE5-series models offer substantial power savings thanks to a zero-watt standby power switch, along with motion and light sensors that minimize energy usage without compromising performance.

The 52-inch KDL-52VE5, the 46-inch KDL-46VE5 and the 40-inch KDL-40VE5 models (all measures diagonally) are also the first to incorporate Sony’s exclusive micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HCFL). The technology helps reduce power consumption by almost 40 percent compared to the company’s other LCD HDTV models. Sony is constantly ranked as one of the most environmentally conscious consumer electronics companies in the industry,” said Randy Waynick, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Products Division. “Our new Eco TVs represent the company’s commitment not only to saving the environment, but also to saving consumers money through lower power consumption.

Televisions often are left unattended by children or others who become busy and forget to turn the set off when they leave the room. Sony’s Presence Sensor feature solves the issue by automatically turning off the picture when no one is present in the vicinity after a user-set timeframe. When the sensor detects motion, the TV turns it self back on instantly. The VE5 models are also Sony’s first LCD televisions to offer a zero-watt standby Energy Saving Switch. When not in use, the standby switch can also be manually turned off, cutting power to nearly zero watts. Simply flip the switch back on and the TV is fully operational.

Additionally, the sets feature a light sensor that will automatically adjust the backlight depending on ambient room light. The setting saves energy and improves image contrast by lowering the backlight when it is set unnecessarily high in dimmer room light. All of Sony’s new 2009 LCD high-definition televisions exceed Energy Star® 3.0 requirements. By employing a range of innovative power-saving features, the VE5-series sets a new standard for HDTV energy efficiency.

On the performance front, the sets feature Sony’s Motionflow™ 120Hz technology for improved sharpness and detail in fast-moving images. The models also offer a USB input for playing audio files from a USB storage device or connecting a compatible digital camera to display photos. The models are compatible with Sony’s BRAVIA Link modules including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA Input Link and BRAVIA DVD Link.

The models includes also some notable feature:

The BRAVIA Engine™ 2
BRAVIA Sync™
24p True Cinema™
4 HDMI inputs
Single PC, component, composite and S-video inputs
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