(Part 3) Best products from r/gadgets

I think your best bet is to use Chromecast Audios (CCA), as some others have recommended.

We bought our first CCA right when they came out, and we hooked it up to a pair of speakers in the kitchen. We quickly bought two more, eventually adding two Google Homes (which can also participate in speaker groups with CCAs), bringing us to five speakers spread throughout our apartment. So we've been using our Chromecast Audios for well over two years, now, and I can't make any significant complaints.

The synced multiroom audio works great, and the Google Home app lets you adjust the volume collectively (if there's a quieter song or album) as well as on each individual speaker. You can create multiple groups of speakers, and each speaker can be in as many groups as you like, so you could have, for example, All Speakers, Upstairs Speakers, and Downstairs Speakers if you wanted. You can cast separate audio to separate speakers, and even cast separate audio to separate speaker groups if you want. We regularly use our setup to put on music in the living room and kitchen when we have company, as well as to play podcasts in the whole apartment when we're doing chores in separate rooms or while moving room to room.

A big thing that I like about the CCA versus smart speakers is that it's easy to upgrade my sound quality without having to re-buy a whole speaker. When we got them, we were able to use them with whatever speakers we already had, basically getting a bunch of smart speakers for $35 a pop (or less if there's a sale on). Then, when one of the inputs on my (ancient, but still good-sounding) Altec Lansing computer speakers started to go bad, I got a nice new set of speakers for my computer and moved the old Altec Lansings to the bedroom, replacing a cheaper, lower-quality speaker set that also had only one input.

As far as quality goes, I'm wouldn't call myself an "audiophile", but I enjoy listening to music and I want good sound quality. I've been consistently pleased with the Chromecast Audio. Hooked up to a good quality set of speakers like my Edifier R1280T* that I have on my computer, the CCA sounds great. If you have (or acquire in the future) an analog HiFi stereo system, the CCA also offers the option of outputting full dynamic range audio. It also has optical output built into the stereo minijack, so you can hook it up to a newer A/V receiver that takes digital optical input, like equipment you might have as part of a surround sound system.

If you want to start with a sound bar, there are a number of manufacturers who actually ship speakers and soundbars that have Chromecast Audio functionality built-in. They will operate just like a regular speaker with a CCA attached to it. You can cast to them individually, add them to speaker groups or control them with a Google Home. Of course, you could also buy a soundbar without that feature and just hook a CCA into one of its inputs (most have multiple inputs, as far as I know).

Sorry if that got kind of long, but I wanted to answer all your separate questions and be fairly thorough.

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* These aren't super cheap speakers, but I'd give them a very good recommendation for a speaker with excellent sound quality at a non budget-breaking price. I also think they look good in a variety of different rooms and decor styles. There's another model, basically identical, but with more input options that I'm planning to buy to replace our aging Philips stereo system for our living room TV.

i cast a vote for the $12 Soundsoul S-018 found here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GISUL8/

most of the reviews on amazon i believe are paid for, but i have had these for almost 2 years and wear them nearly every single day, for 7 hours a day. they come with several tips including good foam ones, they fit great, isolate well, and sound pretty great especially for how little they cost. i also think they look nice and have a nice sturdy cord. ive stepped on it to yank them out of my ears, rolled over with my chair and toted them cross country a few times on trips. theyve held up great.

ive even tried more expensive ones and have always ended up returning them because they just down justify the higher price when i have those.

only $12, give em a shot. i use a fiio e7 with mine too. guess i should note that, as it may help with why i like them? though ive listend straight from phone/ipod and still enjoy the crap out of them.

$1000 - The best ones for that price on the market currently is either a 50 or a 55 inch Samsung 6350 series. They cost $947 or $1040 respectively. They have great specs, even better reviews and are gorgeous in person. If you set it up correctly, its picture quality is pretty ridiculous for this price range, it makes me wonder why people ever buy way more expensive TVs.

Another option would be the just released two weeks ago 50 inch Vizio P series. It is the best cheap 4K tv on the market now. That being said, the Samsung above is better in every measurable way except for resolution. Since, there wont be much 4K content for a few more years and 4K is worthless unless you plan to sit really close to it (<5ft for a 50 inch). I would go with the Samsung and wait till my next TV to go 4K (or fingers crossed OLED).

If you want bigger, I would go with the 60 inch LG 5900 series for $929. Again not as nice as the Samsung, but a really good TV for the price. One problem though is the stand is weird and you'd need to either mount it or own something wide to put it on.

Under $300 - This is actually a booming market these days, there are a lot of good options depending on what your needs are. The best two sets available are the 32 inch LG 5600 series for $279 and the 32 inch Samsung 5000 series for $297. The one caveat is that neither of these are smart TVs, if you need smart features I would go with the $298 Vizio M322. Or you could go with the LG and buy a Chromecast or Roku.

Personally I recently bought the $348 Samsung 5500 series for my bedroom and its the nicest small TV I've ever had. It works great as a second monitor (although any of these should).

This is almost literally what I'm building tomorrow. This is the Pi kit I'm getting. It comes with a case, power supply, and heat spreaders for the Pi's chips (how important are these?). I already have the exact controller in the Arse article, or one that looks just like it, and I have a couple extra HDMI cables around. I don't have an extra microSD card, so I'm buying a 128GB one, and trading my wife for her 64GB model. I don't think I even need 64GB, not for RetroPie. I might put a couple PS1 games on it, depending on how well they can run. But I need more buttons than that controller offers, so it will mainly be for NES/Super NES/Genesis games. And then mainly the first two. Never was a big Genesis player, but ToeJam & Earl, Sonic, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Phantasy Star... there are some real classics there. $50 for that kit makes it $10 less than the NES Classic... which was never sold here (middle of nowhere, NC).

For beginners (i.e. you have nothing yet), start with this one. It's $70, but it has a 32GB memory card and an HDMI cable, plus a case, the Pi, and a power supply. Oh and a microSD card to USB converter. For microSD card use I would actually recommend getting a USB 3.0 card reader. They're not much. And then you just need a controller.

I don't mean to imply I am not a beginner myself — I have never done this before. But I've played with Linux, I've modded Android (ran custom ROMs, firmware, and rooted four different Android phones by three manufacturers). I also build computers, though I'm only on my fourth built PC in 13 years. I'm kind of a little wet behind the ears, but I have some experience. I don't think you need that much to actually install and set up a RetroPie kit, but it helps to understand what is going on behind the scenes, in case anything goes wrong. And of course any seasoned geek will tell you, Google is your best friend, and from there, threads on Reddit, StackExchange, and Tom's Hardware are some of the best resources. Those are the search results I usually click on, in any case.

Also, not affiliated with CanaKit. I'm pretty sure theirs are the Pi kits RetroPie recommends. Or maybe it was a guide I saw. And then even before, looking to buy a Pi, I saw them on Amazon. There is another Pi kit company and their prices seem comparable, but they don't appear to have the full $70 kit (I may be wrong!), just the $50 case/power/Pi starter kit. I'm sure they're both (that brand and CanaKit) fine as long as the Pi itself is. The rest is probably just standard off-the-shelf stuff.

I'd recommend looking at some in ear ones - nothing's going to do a better job at blocking out sound, and they'll be the most comfortable for longer periods of time. I live in NYC and take the subway into work every day, and I've owned three pairs of headphones over the last few years:

Sony MDR-NC60. Excellent and comfortable over-the-ear cups for isolation, plus active noise cancelling. The active noise canceling (be it Sony's, JVC's, or Bose's) can have some weird effects on the music that you're listening to, making it sound a bit off. If you're ever going to be looking to just block out noise and not listen to music, I would also not recommend this route. The noise cancelling itself has it's own unique "cavernous" sound. It's tough to explain.

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise Isolating Earphones. I forgot my Sony's at home when flying cross country once, so I picked up a set of these in the airport. They turned out to be fantastic all round. They did a much better job of blocking out noise than the Sony's, and sounded great to boot. I can also listen to them at a much lower volume than the Sony's, which is probably better for my long term hearing.

Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 Noise Isolating Earphones. Just got these last week (as they're on sale and I figured what the hell), and I'm blown away by them so far. The way they fit in your ears is absurdly comfortable, and gets them in at an angle that lets them do an even better job of sealing and blocking out noise. It's like wearing a set of ear plugs that can also pipe in music. I can barely hear the subway around me, which is fantastic. The really impressive part is that while I'm on a moving subway, I can hear things in the music that I wouldn't have been able to hear on my other headphones while in a quiet room.

The part of the cord that comes out of each headphone also has a malleable wire in it for the first few inches that holds its shape. This helps lets you quickly mold the shape of the chord to fit snugly over your ears, and helps them stay put.

If you do go with an in ear set, I'd recommend ditching the silicon tips and getting some from Comply (they sell them on Amazon too). They're basically made of a memory foam, so when you put them in your ear they slowly expand to fill the space. They do a better job at sealing, don't slide out like silicon tips, and they're more comfortable. If the headphones hurt or don't stay in, you're probably using the wrong size earbud. I need to use smalls.

The Ultimate Ears along with the foam tips also work great for walking or running at the gym. Wearing them over the ear like that picture not only makes them fit better, but also cuts down on the transmission of cord noise (vibration that's transmitted as the cord brushes against your cloths or a coat zipper).

I'll echo the sentiments about Bose here. They're similar (but not quite as bad) to Monster or AlienWare: they make a good product that's overpriced (sometimes grossly). You will be happy with a pair of Bose headphones, but you can always do better elsewhere for the same amount of money.

From experience, you're not going to want a massive TV in a dorm. You might think you have a lot of room but once you get all your stuff moved in, you'll be shocked at how little space you have. Especially if you have to share the room with another person like I did. I don't know if you do or not. That being said, I currently have this TV: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN32EH5000-32-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B0071O4ETQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407569960&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+32+inch+1080p. I bought it probably 8 months ago and it's really nice. For gaming, it looks great and LED is a lot more reliable than LCD or Plasma. Even though Plasma supposedly offers the best picture for games. It's not the smart version, but I don't need it since I use my TV as a monitor. TV brands are important though, you definitely want Sony, Samsung, or LG. Don't settle for any others. My roommate has a 42" Sony and it's really awesome! My other roommate has a 50" Phillips and it's decent.

I would highly suggest the VMODA Crossfades for gaming and music.

I think the noise reduction in these is perfect for keeping ambient noise down, to the point of allowing you to enjoy music or in-game sounds.

I have played several games including FPS, RTS, and some fun indie games with different types of soundtracks. The ability to hone in on where sounds are coming from is really solid in these headphones.

They are comfortable, and stylish (my least concern but it was a nice bonus!). They are light, but sturdy. They also sell a microphone attachment which was an amazing addition. I definitely recommend it.

TL;DR: I had the same desire, gaming+music, and the VMODA Crossfades deliver.

Headphones: www.amazon.com/dp/B003BYRGKY/ref=tstrdtcc_hdphnes
Mic: www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=tstrdtcc_mic

I think removing the headphone jack is stupid as well, but you do not have to upgrade your head unit to support bluetooth if it has an AUX jack. Just get a bluetooth adapter like this one.

There are quite a few head units that will "sync" with an Android phone. Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but I have the Pioneer AVH-4000NEX in my car and it works great. Not perfect, but I am still pretty happy with it. Android Auto works well, plus I plugged a 128GB flash drive filled with MP3s into one of the USB ports so I can have my entire music collection in my car at all times.

Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYHOD5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can find the same 'version' on aliexpress for $30, but the suction cup does not work well. Still fighting with the guy about it.

The $60 one from amazon is worth the extra money because of the great suction cup and an extra fixed mount that attaches to the base of any rear view mirror.

We are going to use the aliexpress.com one for facing to the rear with a the rear view mirror mount from the good kit modified to attach to the plastic trim above the rear glass. There is an accessory cigarette lighter back there so it should be nice and easy to get front an back recorded whenever we need video proof of events.

FYI the micro sd cards are found at any walmart in the photo processing section of the store or maybe the home electronics if it is a smaller store.

I got one of these from Amazon for $52.99 to extend the range from my crappy Verizon FiOS Actiontec router. The big difference is its not a repeater, but a range extender. At best, a repeater can only boost an already poor signal, meaning a slow connection, though stronger, remains slow. The range extender actually extends the wifi network itself.

With the range extender, one end connects to an ethernet port on the router, and gets plugged into a wall socket. The other end can be plugged into any other wall socket in the house. The two ends communicate via the electrical wiring (which is basically turned into an ethernet network between the two ends. The second end broadcasts a wifi signal with faster speed than the Actiontec wifi since its driven by one of the ethernet ports. Set it up in 5 minutes and works awesome. Gives me full coverage for a 3,000 sq/ft house. Highly recommend.

Done a bit of research on Ergonomic mice and keyboards lately and I have to say that I'm very happy with what I went with.

If you're willing to go through a little bit of a learning curve, a ball mouse is a great way to go (though not for everyone and not for gaming). The one I have for now is the Kensington Orbit ($23). Though I'll probably upgrade to one of their wireless versions in the near future since I enjoy it so much.

And the keyboard (less of a learning curve) that I went with and am in love with (also not for gaming) is the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard ($59).

Heck, and while I'm at it I'll suggest a great (so far) cheap ass computer chair($80) I've been using as well.

So there is this

http://www.amazon.com/TCL-LE40FHDE3010-40-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B00BP5N498/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405306221&sr=8-1&keywords=tcl

and if you can afford it I highly recommend this one as its the best price for a 50 inch 120Hz. If you can save up its totally worth it. I own this one and I have had it for 4 years. Its amazing.

http://www.amazon.com/TCL-50FS5600-50-Inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B00HCRDZYW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405306221&sr=8-2&keywords=tcl

OK, I tried to do it for you on the cheap... I mean who doesn't already have wires running from their stereo to their TV? :-)

Well then here you go: but its going to run you north of $50. You will need one of these kits. The transmitter end will connect to your TV, and the receiving end to your stereo. If your stereo does not have a way to select different audio sources (then you should get a proper stereo... Kidding-kinda) then you will need the audio selector box I recommended in my comment above.

Honestly here's how it should be done:
[Cable box] ---hdmi---> [A/V receiver: HDMI input #1] ---hdmi---> [HD TV]

[PC] ---hdmi---> [A/V receiver: HDMI input #2]

[Chromecast] ---hdmi---> [A/V receiver: HDMI input #3]

Here is a nice 4 HDMI input A/V Receiver under $200.

Here is a solid HD TV under $500.

Don't have room for 5.1 channel speakers? Here's a very decent 2.1 channel sound bar. It's under $100.

It's time to step up your game.

I'll add another +1 to the in-ear-monitor contingent. The Ultimate Ears TF10s get a lot of hype, but for my money, I prefer the Audio Technica CK10s. The soundstage is a bit less, but the level of detail is unmatched; the best way I can describe them is that it makes recordings you've been listening to for years suddenly sound like the HD version. They're quite comfortable too.

I agree with the ATH-M50s, I have the ATH-M50xs personally, but the changes were mainly structural, no changes in quality. you wont find better audio quality at that price-point, period. (just google it, you will find a ton of people agreeing with that statement)
I did a TON of research looking for a good set of headphones for both music and gaming, I arrived at the best option for quality in my price range was the M50s with [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029MTMQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) attachable mic. No, its not the best mic, but its cheap, and does the job for me. Have not had any complaints with my friends to its quality.
Absolutely incredible headphones + a mic, the dreamerino.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FDK2G2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_qWL1wbWM8Q2C8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NIOGKL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_eXL1wb8H79F8Y

These two are the biggest ones I have, I enjoy them a lot. The first link is probably my favorite one. I would recommend it over the second one. But they are both pretty damn good in my opinion.

Precisely, that's what it'll allow you to do. The downside is that they can be pretty expensive for a good one (like this, judging by customer reviews), and even then, the signal won't be as stable as with a wired HDMI connection. That's why, if you have to go with wireless, I recommend you get the best possible wireless HDMI system you can afford, as the lower-end ones will usually give you lag, connection problems, and/or instability. If you have the option between wired and wireless HDMI (like if you're in a situation where you just don't want to deal with cable management or it looks ugly), I strongly suggest you stick with wired, as it's much less expensive and you'll almost always get better picture quality than most wireless HDMI connections.

lmao, everything about this bag looks terrible and I can't believe they got funded.

• "The Daily Hustle" backpack is $129 KS backer price, and it's basically a shaped backpack with a laptop compartment, but you can get a vastly superior 3-day survival back used by the U.S. armed forces, T.H.E. Pack, for $79 right now. A smaller equivalent would be the E.D.C. version for $156, and you'd still end up with a better bag.
  
  
• The Solarbank 2-in-1 is advertised at an MSRP of $100, and has a 10,000 mAh battery + USB-C port + some "4G" solar panel with unknown wattage, but you can get an alternative that's 1W / 27,000 mAH on Amazon for $50.

Boogie board sync. Makes taking notes super easy and effective used one last semester and I think everyone should have one. http://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA

I use this and an aux cable from best buy (the ones I bought on Amazon all broke or didn't work):

HomeSpot NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OBCAW2/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

I find that I sometimes have to manually re-pair it or re-enable using it for media on my android phone (s3). For a couple of weeks, it stopped working, not sure what happened. It would connect to my phone but wouldn't play anything. Other than that glitch, it works well. I'm glad I have it. I paid $25.49 in March, looks like it's $27 now. Oh and I plug it into a usb dc thingie.

I really want one of these. I'm a teacher so it would definitely get used. Also would be great for a high school or college student.


http://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1421693058&sr=8-8&keywords=boogie+board

I got this one for myself about a month ago after reading a lot of reviews and I'm super happy with it. http://amzn.com/B0087NZ31S

i've had much better performance (higher bandwidth, lower latency) with power-line networking rather than using WiFi range extenders

this ended up being the best solution for a very similar setup.

TCL LE40FHDE3010 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP5N498/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2b8cub1143GDX


Under $300


Better deal. Then go buy a roku 3 and make it a smart TV. Or pair with a Chromecast.

Tcl is a top 3 brand in China. Uses a Samsung panel, I believe. And has a very thin bezel.

Sound isn't the greatest, but most TVs nowadays have sub par sound. With the money you save, buy a decent surround sound system or sound bar.

I have the UE Mini Boom and like it a lot. It's only $80 on Amazon.

It has good sound quality and is easily palmable. I keep mine in my office on the desk.

> Trackballs are bigger and bulkier than smaller, more portable laser mice.

The ones on the market right now are for sure. It is possible to make smaller trackballs though. Some Blackberries have a trackball on the front.

This comes down to how they are designed. Right now, there are no portable trackballs being made by big companies. There were plenty of portable trackball devices being built back in the late 90's.

Portability is possible but not really purchasable off the shelf right now.

> Trackballs are more expensive than a basic laser mouse.

They can be similar priced the price is higher because of less competition in the trackball market than the mouse market. There are under 10 consumer trackball models available for purchase right now.

Price is not a functional disadvantage.

> Trackballs get clogged with jizz much easier

Haha, no. Modern trackballs are about the same as a laser mouse.

Ultimate Ears MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone - Black by Logitech http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9YIFQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7tdutb1CJDRMZ

Definitely recommended. I don't know if it will be loud enough at a park or anything, in that case you might want the full size boom.

Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Black by Logitech http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CM0XHNS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Wxdutb15H59QN

It's out of your price range but it's definitely worth the investment. I use mine every day at work.

Also make sure you get the ultimate ears branded one, not the identical looking yet inferior Logitech one. Logitech owns ultimate ears but the ultimate ears one is the new generation.

No, it isn't instant coffee. Instant coffee is freeze-dried coffee that you mix with hot water. Having said that, it is total crap.

My favorite method is grinding, then using an AeroPress. Yeah, I know it looks like a stupid plastic gadget, but they're awesome.

If you enjoy coffee buy an aeropress. It is simple, portable and brews my favorite cup of coffee.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047BIWSK?pc_redir=1405476415&robot_redir=1

These speakers fucking rock. You can buy a cheap bluetooth attachment for them too. I do not think that those cheap all-in-one bluetooth speakers are worth the price. I bought these a year ago and they are amazing.

You can use any set of speakers and hook up something like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412637990&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+speaker+receiver). I have used one of these receivers, and it is very easy to use, and it (when working with a device) hooks up to the device automatically when in range.

I use Amazon frequently. Here are 5 of my favorite purchases from the past few years under $100.00

[1. Raspberry Pi with XBMC ... Click Here]( http://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Complete-Original-Preloaded/dp/B008XVAVAW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1405658957&sr=8-5&keywords=raspberry+pi
)

2. 6x Monitor Mount ... Click Here

3. Egg and Muffin Toaster ...
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4. Almond Wifi Range Extender ...
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5. Networked Thermostat ... Click Here

I really like my V-moda crossfade LP headphones these headphones are extremly comfy, my job is alot of sitting so i've listen 600+ hours on them (also if you shop around you could get them for ~$100) + Mod Mic $50 would give you a nice setup.

I agree with the N30FAMOUS. You need an AV receiver. Anything with at least 5.1 surround sound capability, for example;

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR313-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V8930/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426268949&sr=8-1&keywords=5.1+av+receiver

The real hassle will be speaker positioning and wiring, but i'll leave that up to you to figure out :)

For what you are asking (without wifi) this was all I could Nyrius Prime. Steep at $200 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009E6R89C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421022757&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=414DCyrSR6L&ref=plSrch

This option will use wifi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009Z8T3K6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421022949&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41ikjxEfCFL&ref=plSrch

Chromecast is the most cost effective. But needs wifi and Internet (even just for the device handshake). Although in home network streaming shouldn't really impact your isp data usage

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

Small, $10 clip-on mic, assuming you have headphones. I use it, and can verify that it works as well as you'd expect for a dirt-cheap mic. You might have to tweak your settings a bit to get it working at a comfortable volume.

First question: a wireless range extender is the easiest way to go, and does not require wiring nor advanced tech knowledge. Here is one for $90 that was well reviewed on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Securifi-Almond-Touchscreen-Wireless-Extender/dp/B0087NZ31S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405602757&sr=1-1&keywords=B0087NZ31S

Second question is beyond my knowledge.

Another contender...

I have one and am pleased with it for a cheap solution. I clip it onto my shirt using a binder clip.

I feel like the Boogie Board Sync does the same thing for like $80.

This isn't the one I have, it's better. Raspberry Pi3 then you need a microsd card. Hdmi cable and controllers. Any usb controller will work. I got Ps3 ones to work and Xbox works as well.

http://www.amazon.com/TCL-LE40FHDE3010-40-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B00BP5N498/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1409890085&sr=1-1&keywords=tcl

I've owned a 39 inch TCL tv for the last 3 years without issue and that's with heavy duty daily use. Beautiful tv.

If you're looking for something that's Bluetooth, these little guys are great.

http://amzn.com/B00E9YIFQ4

I own the V-Moda Crossfade LP and they are fantastic. Relatively cheap as well.

It must have been on sale at the time, but it was definitely in the $40 range when I purchased it.

A receiver is what you are looking for. Here is an example of one but I'd recommend looking over at /r/zeos for an actual product recommendation. Here is a guide for 5.1 systems: http://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/2alqvp/guide_51_surround_sound_systems/

I thought the aeropress was neat: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047BIWSK?cache=66cba586495308b05c528073bbf678cd&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1405871857&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

Thanks for the reply.

I have been looking at this... http://www.amazon.com/Nyrius-Transmitter-Streaming-Satellite-NPCS549/dp/B009E6R89C

Basically you rent the cable box (already have 2) and plug it into this, then you can move it between multiple TVs.

I've been using a bluetooth audio receiver that you can plug into any set of speakers to make them bluetooth enabled. The one that I have and would completely recommend is:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OBCAW2/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mr /u/ehosca linked this, which I think is what you're talking about?

I don't quite get how it works, though. I see it plugs into the wall, but how does it generate its own Wi-Fi signal? I get repeaters, they just piggyback your connection and rebroadcast it to extend the range a bit.

you buy a raspberry pi kit, install retropi, and you find game roms on roms sites

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6EQNNK/ref=psdc_3015426011_t2_B01C6Q2GSY

https://retropie.org.uk/

I won't link sites to roms since those lie in a grey area of legality, but google 'game roms' usually brings up the legit sites.

As for controllers, any usb or bluetooth controllers will work with some configuration (some might work right out of the box)

http://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA ?

Boogies Board Sync, hands down the coolest sketching/writing tablet to date.

http://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421674122&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=boogies+board+sync

I put one of these in my car but it would work on a home stereo too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OBCAW2

Sound is clear from my Galaxy S5. Another reason I went with this one was that it comes on and goes off just from the power input so I don't need to push a button on it to turn it on. If you have a switched A/C plug on the back of your receiver you could run it off that (A/C to USB adapter.)

Only thing negative is that maybe 1 out of 20 times I get in the car I have to tell my phone to connect to it. The rest of the time it just connects when it finds it.

Assuming you do have an aux plug, save $20 and get this instead. It even has the NFC transmitter built in. I just got one (after suffering for a year with a cheapo USB stick audio receiver) and it's great. It uses a USB cable for power and you should be able to use the port in the car for the iPod to power it.

BTW, this app may come in handy if your phone has trouble re-connecting to the audio receiver when you start up the car.