Devices
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES, 1991)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System connects via a multi-purpose AV port supporting composite, S-Video, or RGB—SCART cables in PAL regions. The cartridge slot is a top-loader, and the console draws about 10W of power under typical use. Two controller ports on the front accept standard SNES pads or a multitap for four-player games; a separate…
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Super Nintendo Jr. (SNES Mini, 1997)
This compact SNES Jr. redesign shrinks the console and drops the RF option, leaving only composite and S-Video via its AV port. The cartridge slot is still a top-loader, and power consumption drops slightly to about 9W. Two controller ports and one expansion port mirror the original’s layout. Below is the full connector layout.
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Synology DS224+ (2023)
The Synology DS224+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core CPU, 2GB of DDR4 (expandable to 6GB), and support for SHR/RAID 0/1/JBOD across a pair of 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. Networking uses dual Gigabit Ethernet with link aggregation and failover, while two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports — one…
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Synology DS923+ (2022)
The Synology DS923+ is a 4-bay desktop NAS built around an AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core CPU with 4GB ECC DDR4 (expandable to 32GB), supporting SHR/RAID 0/1/5/6/10 across four 3.5″ or 2.5″ drives and an optional DX517 expansion chassis. Networking uses dual Gigabit Ethernet with link aggregation and failover, while a rear PCIe Gen3 x2 slot…
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TCL QM8 65″ Mini LED QLED (2023)
TCL’s QM8 flips the script: HDMI 1 and 2 are the gaming ports at full HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps, 4K@144Hz, up to 240Hz interpolated), while HDMI 3 and 4 drop to 2.0b. That means you’ll plug your console into a front port, not the back. eARC lives on HDMI 4 intentionally—TCL protected both gaming inputs. Game…
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Technics SL-1200MK7 (2019)
The SL-1200MK7 is Technics’ modern reissue of the iconic SL-1200 DJ turntable, built around a coreless direct-drive motor and a static-balance S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell. Unlike the audiophile SL-1500C the MK7 is a pure DJ deck — the rear panel exposes a single PHONO-level RCA output via a detachable cable, a dedicated earth screw…
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Technics SL-1500C (2019)
Technics’ SL-1500C is a coreless direct-drive turntable with a built-in MM phono preamp that can be bypassed via a rear switch — effectively two separate RCA outputs in one turntable. The deck ships with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge pre-mounted, a detachable phono-style cable, and a dedicated earth wire for the grounding post. Mains power…
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TerraMaster F4-424 Pro (2024)
TerraMaster’s most powerful 4-bay media-class NAS uses an Intel Core i3-N305 (8 cores / 8 threads) with up to 32GB DDR5, putting it ahead of most rival 4-bay units for transcoding and virtualisation. External I/O is compact: dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, one HDMI 2.0b output (4K@60), and just two USB ports — a single USB…
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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 (2024)
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is a 2-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel N100 quad-core CPU with 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (expandable to 16GB), two 3.5″/2.5″ SATA bays, and two internal M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots for NVMe caching or storage. Networking is a single 2.5GbE RJ-45 port, and a rear HDMI 2.0b output enables…
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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus (2024)
The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is a 4-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel Pentium Gold 8505 five-core CPU with 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (expandable to 16GB), four 3.5″/2.5″ SATA bays, and two internal M.2 2280 NVMe slots for storage or SSD caching. Networking is the feature: a 10GbE RJ-45 port alongside a 2.5GbE port enables…
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin X (2019)
UA’s Apollo Twin X is a desktop 10×6 Thunderbolt 3 interface built around Unison-enabled mic preamps and onboard UAD SHARC processing (DUO or QUAD variants). Two combo XLR/TRS inputs and a dedicated front-panel 1/4-inch Hi-Z jack feed the preamps. Two balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs and two 1/4-inch line outputs cover stereo monitoring plus an auxiliary…
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Valve Steam Deck LCD (2022)
Valve’s handheld console delivers all connectivity through a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps—charging, data transfers, and DisplayPort Alt Mode for external 4K monitors. The dock (sold separately) splits charging and video, so you’re not stuck choosing between power and displays. MicroSD card support via UHS-II lets you expand storage at…
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Valve Steam Deck OLED (2023)
Valve’s handheld console delivers all connectivity through a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps—charging, data transfers, and DisplayPort Alt Mode for external 4K monitors. The dock (sold separately) splits charging and video, so you’re not stuck choosing between power and displays. MicroSD card support via UHS-II lets you expand storage at…
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ViewSonic PX748-4K (2021)
With 4,000 ANSI lumens and dual HDMI 2.0b inputs, this DLP projector handles bright rooms and multi-source setups with ease. A USB-C port lets you connect a Nintendo Switch or laptop directly without an adapter — a rare feature in this price range. The 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p and 4.2ms input lag make it…
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Vizio Elevate P514a-H6 (2020)
Vizio’s Elevate was the first soundbar with rotating up-firing speakers that physically tilt upward when Dolby Atmos content is detected. Two HDMI inputs support 4K Dolby Vision HDR passthrough from source devices like gaming consoles and Blu-ray players. The eARC output sends lossless Atmos audio from TV streaming apps back to the soundbar. A 3.5mm…
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Vizio M-Series Elevate M512E-K6 (2022)
Vizio’s mid-range 5.1.2 system pairs a soundbar with motorised height speakers that physically rotate up for Dolby Atmos and forward for music or dialogue, plus a wireless subwoofer and two wired rear satellites. The bar offers HDMI 2.0b — one input and one eARC output — with 4K HDR and Dolby Vision passthrough on the…
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Vizio M-Series M512a-H6 (2022)
This 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar packs a surprising amount of connectivity into a mid-range package. Two HDMI ports handle video passthrough and eARC, so you can route a single cable to your TV and get lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio back. A dedicated 3.5mm voice assistant input lets you wire an Echo or…
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Xbox (Original, 2001)
The original Xbox connects via composite or component video through a proprietary AV connector, supporting up to 1080i on component TVs. A single USB port on the front charges controllers, while two Ethernet ports on the back provide both standard wired networking and HD Video Kit connectivity (480Mbps). The composite cable delivers muddy colors compared…
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Xbox 360 (Original, 2005)
The Xbox 360 uses composite or component video via a proprietary AV connector on the back, supporting up to 1080i resolution on component displays. Two USB ports on front are shared between controller charging and low-speed data (12Mbps); the rear USB ports run at full USB 2.0 (480Mbps) for storage. An original composite cable produces…
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Xbox 360 E (2013)
The Xbox 360 uses composite or component video via a proprietary AV connector on the back, supporting up to 1080i resolution on component displays. Two USB ports on front are shared between controller charging and low-speed data (12Mbps); the rear USB ports run at full USB 2.0 (480Mbps) for storage. An original composite cable produces…
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Xbox 360 S (Slim, 2010)
The Xbox 360 uses composite or component video via a proprietary AV connector on the back, supporting up to 1080i resolution on component displays. Two USB ports on front are shared between controller charging and low-speed data (12Mbps); the rear USB ports run at full USB 2.0 (480Mbps) for storage. An original composite cable produces…
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Xbox One (Original, 2013)
Microsoft’s Xbox One supports 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. Three USB 3.0 ports on the rear (5Gbps each) handle data, external storage, and controller charging. The optical audio output sends Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround through any compatible receiver or soundbar. Here’s the…
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Xbox One S (2016)
Microsoft’s Xbox One supports 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. Three USB 3.0 ports on the rear (5Gbps each) handle data, external storage, and controller charging. The optical audio output sends Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround through any compatible receiver or soundbar. Here’s the…
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Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (2019)
Microsoft’s Xbox One supports 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. Three USB 3.0 ports on the rear (5Gbps each) handle data, external storage, and controller charging. The optical audio output sends Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround through any compatible receiver or soundbar. Here’s the…
