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Bluetooth Basics

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word “Bluetooth?” Most people would say cell phones. I have to admit it’s the first thing that pops into mine as well. However, being a computer guy, the next thing that springs to mind...

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 3:18 PM by CraigV

Filed under: car stereo, gaming, Bluetooth, wireless audio, wireless speakers, tech terms, CraigV
Did you see the news about our contest?

If you didn't visit our home page last week, you may have missed the news about the winners of our "you dream it, we'll help you build it" contest . If you didn't see it last week, please take a look now. Let us know what you think of the concept and...

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 2:38 PM by Jim R

Filed under: Crutchfield, dream it contest
Wii Fit: Yoga

Just a quick update about my progress with the Wii Fit . I don't necessarily spend a half an hour on Wii Fit exercises everyday, but I like using its balance board and the calender to at least track my activities outside of the Wii Fit . Then I try do...

Published Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:52 AM by Kristen S

Filed under: gaming system, Kristen S, Wii, Wii Fit
Tech Terms Demystified: "HD"

First post in a series of articles exploring easily misunderstood A/V terms What do you think the word "sturdy" means? Strong? Tough? Stable? Sure. That's what sturdy means now . Did you know it originally described someone who was "stubbornly stupid...

Published Wed, Jun 18 2008 12:57 PM by Gabrielle

Filed under: HD, high-definition, HD Radio, tech support, tech terms, HDMI, hybrid digital, GabrielleT, hidef
Going Bananas About Connectors

In my last post , I talked about a tool that simplifies the process of stripping wire. Once the wire’s prepped for connection, the question becomes, “Now what?” There are many different connection options, each with advantages and disadvantages. Of course...

Published Fri, Jun 13 2008 2:30 PM by Dave H

Filed under: component speakers, speakers, receiver, Accessories, Dave H, wiring
Celebrate the humble fuse

Electricity is an integral part of our society — we can't do without it, and yet, our ability to safely utilize it rests primarily with a marvelous little invention called the fuse. Made of two metal contacts, bridged by a wire or strip of metal inside...

Published Wed, Jun 11 2008 8:21 AM by Gabrielle

Filed under: amplifier, Littelfuse, automotive, fuse, power distribution, how to, Gabrielle Thorndyke
Discovering the joys of navigation

Like many other Crutchfield employees, I’m a musician in a parallel life . Recently, I took a couple of days off to make a music-related sojourn to my north. My musical partner and I were going to be working in two recording studios in two different cities...

Published Fri, Jun 6 2008 9:56 AM by MLS

Filed under: portable navigation, GPS, navigation, Street Pilot, GPS Garmin, MLS
An Introduction to Wii Fit

I love playing video games, but I feel guilty going home to play our Playstation® 3 or Xbox 360™ after sitting down at work for 8+ hours each day. That's why I was excited when Nintendo announced Wii Fit — a video game that combines fitness and play for...

Published Thu, Jun 5 2008 12:40 PM by Kristen S

Filed under: video games, Kristen S, Wii, Wii Fit

June 2008 - Use & Enjoy Your A/V Gear

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