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Plaster Networks Powerline Adaptors Preview Plaster Networks AV200 and PLN3 Adaptors (which had us thinking they found a way to send signals through drywall!) has a network-over-existing-powerline solution that is very versatile!

IOGEAR Wireless HDMI Kit GWAV8141K Review For a long time we've been big fans of anything that can circumvent the inherent difficulties of HDMI cables, and that includes providing wireless solutions like the reliable IOGEAR Wireless HDMI Kit.

Smart Products Spot 2 for Earphones First Look The Smart Products Spot 2 for Earphones solution requires very little input on your part and is guaranteed to keep your earbud wires tangle free. Is that worth $13? We're betting some will say yes.

Pioneer Line of iPhone/iPod Docks First Look All of the Pioneer offerings have full iPhone integration. They've got models with an integrated sub; one with two iPod docks, Bluetooth, and DLNA; and one that upconverts DVDs via HDMI.

Cables To Go TrueLink WirelessHD Kit Preview The Cables To Go TrueLink WirelessHD kit is plug and play with no setup or software required. It is HDMI 1.3 compatible and supports true 1080p video and 7.1 audio. At $500, it is quite competitive.

ViewSonic 10" Digital Photo Frame VFD1020-12 First Look Digital photo frames come in all sizes and kinds these days. ViewSonic's latest iteration is a 10" model, the VFD1020-12 digital photo frame, and is one of the brighter photo frames we've seen to date

Slappa M.A.S.K. Custom Build Backpack First Look When Slappa announced their M.A.S.K. Custom Build Backpack, we were interested in taking it for a spin. Our interest stemmed from its level of customization and the amount of compartments it had.

Vincent Audio C-60 CD Transport First Look The C-60 has a solid state/tube output stage that can be selected from the front of the unit or from the least useful remote we've seen in a long time. Will it sell? At $4695 a pop not to us.

BTX Field-Terminable HDMI Cable Preview HDMI 1.4, 1080p, 12-bit color to 39 feet, and a reasonable price tag, BTX's field crimp HDMI solution is not only convenient and first on the scene, but they aren't raking you over the coals for it.

Atlona AT-HDAiR Wireless HDMI/VGA Adapter Review HDMI is a pain. For boardroom presentations to in-home viewing of PC-based streaming content, a wireless connection, like that from the Atlona AT-HDAiR system, is going to save you lots of hassle.