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Logitech Z-2300 Computer Speakers Review

If you are looking for great computer speakers look no further than the Logitech Z-2300 speakers. The Z-2300 system is a THX-certified 2.1-channel speaker system with ported subwoofer.

Be warned the the subwoofer is pretty large. It houses an 8inch long throw speaker in an enclosure that is about 11″ x 11″ x 15″. The subwoofer is rated at 120 watts and the speakers are 40 watts.

Sound wise I have never heard better sounding speakers for the computer. Quite honestly this system can reach sound levels that will shake your walls. The bass is unbelievable. When my non-computer geek friends are over they are shocked that all the sound they are hearing come from this little computer system. One time I was cranking a movie trailer and my wife ran into the room thinking there was a tornado outside.

I was so impressed with this system that I almost bought the Z-5500 Digital 5.1 system for my main surround sound speakers in the entertainment room.

You can buy the Z-2300 system new for about $115 at Amazon.

When I bough mine I took a chance on a refubished unit for about $70. It has worked perfectly.

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Review: Eagle One NanoWax and Wax As U Dry

Technically car wax is not a gadget but I figured I share my experience with Eagle One’s Spray NanoWax and Wax As U Dry.

I come from the old school that to get a nice pop on your car you need to spend an entire day doing a 3 or 4 step process of clay bar, glazing, and waxing with a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital polisher.

I have to tell you though these Eagle one products are fantastic especially for those that don’t have an entire afternoon to spend waxing their cars.

The first product I tried was Wax As U Dry (WAUD). After washing the car you simply spray it on the car and then dry with a micor-fiber towel. It leaves a very nice shine and is especially made for touching up between complete wax jobe to maintain a shine. I have used it on my daily driver as well when there was a very long time between waxinmg and it did a nice job. The weakness of WAUD is that is does not last too long, maybe a month or so. But is is so easy to apply it’s not a big deal. It works on windshields nicely as well. It can’t get simpler than this.

The next product from Eagle One I have tried is NanoWax. The Eagle One literature claims they have some sort of a nanotechnolgy that penetrates the surface better which provides better and longer lasting protection. I decided to try the spray version.

Once again the application could not be easier. All you do is spray the product on your car and wipe it off. Unlike traditional waxes it doesn’t seem to haze up, but it will dry clear.

The results were pretty impressive and rivaled products like Meguiars NXT. Eagle One claims NanoWax will hide swirl marks and I have to say it did conceal them to a certain extent.

So the next time your looking for some easy, affordable car care check out these products. They may not replace a 3 step all day process but for the effort they are excellent.

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