Logitech S315i Multimedia Speaker System

I always wanted to own an external iPod external speaker for my Apple iPhone 3G. I took advantage of a $20 rebate offer a couple of days ago and bought the Logitech S315i multimedia speaker for $79.99 before rebate. Not a bad deal. I was a bit apprehensive because I'm not a believer that good music can be played through tiny speakers. Today, I got the unit and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it actually sounded. It's great for casual music listening in your office or as you lay in your sofa or bed reading a book. If you enjoy loud rock, hip hop rap and heavy metal bass shattering music this unit is probably not for you. It does not play deep bass. It's by no means play music like a high end speaker system like the Paradigm speakers I use at home but for its size, I am happy with the purchase. Eventually, I'll hand this speaker to my son so he can use it with his iTouch. I'll buy what I'm aimming for when the price is right...the Yamaha TSX-130BL.

Read the Logitech S315i reviews at Amazon.com   |  iLounge.com review

Yamaha TSX-130BL 

Specifications:  Buy.com | Yamaha

Reviews: Alatest.com | whathifi.com | Amazon.com

Airport Security

Have you dropped off or picked up a passenger at the airport since 9/11? Wait "too long" and you get an impatient airport security officer blowing the whistle or worst still firing off a loud police car siren! What is wrong with these people?

I understand the need to be vigilant after 9/11. But what makes these TSA security people think that the bad guys are going to park and wait at the airport for 5-10 minutes before they do harm. A dumb terrorist waiting to be rewarded with his 72 virgins will tell you that they can do harm as soon as they stop by the arrival and departure gates and pull the pin. There's no need to wait one, two, three or five minutes. 

It's one thing to clear the traffic but please do not insult my intelligence by telling me it makes it safer for all passengers.

The other day I was at the Orlando airport and there was one airport security officer walking up and down the passenger arrival terminal/gate area. I estimate the curb side to be at least 2,000-3,000 feet long. There he was in the distance blowing his whistle and chasing and warning drivers they had to leave. He was also helping passengers with directions thereby being distracted from his duties. So much for airport security. It could be an accomplice trying to distract his attention while his cousin who hates western infidels is trying to do nasty tricks to innocent travelers. In the mean time, back to him were people dropping off passengers or camping out waiting for passengers. To get back to the starting point at the other end would have taken him at least 10-15 minutes walking time. What does that tell you? Are they doing this just because they can or are they doing what the TSA mucky mucks tell them to do and they are going through the motion to make us feel safer?