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Speakal BTS8 Windows 7 Computer Phone Preview It's a phone. It's a PC. It's a phone. It's a PC. Speakal is apparently ecstatic to announce the BTS8, an office phone system that doubles as a Windows 7-based personal computer. Is this the future?

Otterbox Reflex Series Cases Preview To feed the tech-hungry horde at CES, OtterBox revealed the new Reflex Series, an entirely new case line for the iPhone 4 and BlackBerry Curve 8500/9300 series. It's a case that crumples - on purpose.

Klipsch Gallery Wireless Speakers Preview Klipsch launched today its Klipsch Gallery series wireless speakers. Ideal for anyone seeking enhanced sound-no matter their need or living environment this is the company's first cross-over speaker.

Bowers Wilkins (B&W) Zeppelin Air iPod Speaker Preview Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is aiming to be the ultimate AirPlay wireless audio system with completely updated drive units and advanced Digital Signal Processing plus fully integrated AirPlay.

Meridian DSP3200 Digital Active Speakers and Audio Core 200 Preview Meridian Audio has announced the introduction of two new products, the DSP3200 Compact Digital Active Loudspeaker and the Audio Core 200 Stereo Audio Controller.

Paradigm PDR-W100 Wireless Subwoofer Preview Paradigm Electronics announced its first contribution to the wireless subwoofer category at this year's CES with the new Paradigm PDR-W100. The PDR-W100 ships wireless-ready and has a 10" driver.

Paradigm Reference Millenia LP On-Wall Speakers Preview Paradigm Electronics Inc. used CES to introduce a new speaker to its Paradigm Reference series with the Millenia LP on-wall LCR speaker. The ultra-thin (1-1/2") cabinet profile is slim.

Pass Labs Concept Amplifiers Preview Pass Labs' new Concept Amplifiers are high-bias, Class A, monoblock models employing the company's acclaimed Ultra-Symmetry circuit. The larger Concept amp has 300 watts per channel, the smaller 200.

Onkyo M-5000R Power Amplifier First Look Do we need the Onkyo M-5000R amplifier? Probably not. Do we want one? Oh yeah, you bet. While $2500 a pop isn't chump change, in the world of high end amplifiers, it isn't too bad.

Boston Acoustics A 360 Floorstanding Loudspeaker First Look The key with the new Boston Acoustics A Series speakers is the price. At $800 a pair for the A 360s, that's bargain basement pricing for tower speakers. This is a chance to get real speakers cheaply.