Author Archives: Dan

About Dan

For a complete biography, stop by www.danmarx.org and click around for a while.

Review of Pioneer DEH-6900UB iPod-Ready HU

For my birthday a couple of weeks ago I got the new DEH-6900UB head unit from Pioneer for my GTI. In anticipation of getting the new HU, I bought a new 12″ sub and mounted it in a old Q-Logic … Continue reading →

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Battery-to-Hatch Installation of 4 Gauge Wire: GTI

After 6 months of listening to the crappy stock stereo in my GTI, I finally broke down, bought some new gear and have begun the fun process of upgrading. I’ve got a new head unit on the way, but before … Continue reading →

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In the Market for a Laptop

So I’ve been thinking about getting a laptop for the past few months and am getting closer to making a decision on something here soon. I initially wanted to buy one before Vista was released, I would much rather have … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Thing and the iPod

I just finished reading a very interesting book called The Perfect Thing – How the iPod shuffles Commerce Culture and Coolness by Steven Levy. For anyone who owns an iPod (or two, or three) and is even remotely interested in … Continue reading →

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TC Sounds 12″ dB-500 Has Arrived

My 12″ dB-500 subwoofer arrived today, and man this thing is mighty! The aluminum cone looks very nice and the thick rubber surround is going to just bounce to the beat. I’m actually undecided at this point whether or not … Continue reading →

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CD Wallet Holds 416 CD’s but Zero Playlists

The CD wallet versus the iPod: they both store music, but in two entirely different ways. I bought a CD case on eBay last week that holds 416 CD’s and went through all my CD’s tonight, pulled them out of … Continue reading →

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