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In this episode, we pack a lot of content into a relatively small amount of time.
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Serious business then as Dong presents another PSA: how to be on the lookout for fake antivirus software.
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Almost two months ago, I said I would personally try the HairMax LaserComb to see if it worked. Try it I did. Did it work? Not so much.
Since the blog was posted, I have received multiple e-mails from CNET readers asking if I would personally recommend the product.
This guy might not look so confident, but he actually is.
(Credit: Erick Franklin/CNET Networks)My quick answer is no. And there are a couple of reasons.
First, it is expensive (I have the Premium edition of the comb that costs $545), yet feels very cheap. The whole comb's chassis is made out of third-rate-looking plastic.
During the course of using the device, sometimes when I turned it off, a high pitched mosquito-like noise still came out of it. (This could be good news, as it means I am not too old, but that's a different story entirely.) I then would need to unplug the comb from the wall for the noise to go off. I am not sure if the noise is a feature or a defect, but it sure was annoying.
Second, it doesn't seem to work. I left the comb plugged in at my desk and used it almost every workday, except for one week in September, when I worked in the New York office for four days. When it was on my head--supposedly stimulating the follicles and making the hair grow thicker and fuller--I did feel a little sensation at the spot where it passed by, possibly from the laser beams.
It was really a painless experience and pretty convenient. It almost became a habit when I needed to talk on the phone or watched a clip of CNETTV. My hair has been mainly thinning in the front, and the result? It was like that three months ago, and it still is now. My colleague, Eric Franklin, said he saw no difference.
Last but not least, I believe it's a misconception that your hair should affect your confidence. It shouldn't, at least for men, though that is what companies that make hair-treating products sure want you to believe. Hey, I would love to have my hair back to what it was when I was in my early 20s. It is how it is now, however, and come check me out on the Inside CNET Labs podcast if you ever want to question my manliness.
At least this little device helped me realize I should just come to terms with how I am made to look. Confidence is what you, not your LabserComb, make of it. That lesson was a small price to pay, considering I got to use the gadget for free.
NOTE: You can read the follow up blog about the result of Dong's experiment here.
The developer of the HairMax LaserComb claims the comb will restore your hair and prevent hair loss by applying low-level laser therapy.
(Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET Networks)I just recently got my hands on a product that could potentially restore my thinning beauty as well as my confidence: a comb.
It's no ordinary comb. Calling it HairMax LaserComb, Lexington International, the developer of the product, claims it will restore your hair and prevent hair loss by applying low-level laser therapy--an effect similar to photosynthesis or photo-bio stimulation--to your scalp.
The therapy supposedly energizes and improves blood circulation while stimulating the growth of individual hair follicles, and, as a result, produces thicker, healthier hair and combats hair loss.
Out of the package, the LaserComb comes in a nice case that contains the comb--about the same size as a regular hair brush--plus an introduction DVD, a pair of spare comb teeth, and a manual. It seems to be a very easy product to use.
The LaserComb itself has two pairs of teeth and an array of nine laser beams in the middle. Each of these beams is the same as that of a laser pointer used for presentations. As I powered it on, the lights lit up and the comb emitted a faint beep every two seconds, which is half of the time that you are supposed to keep the comb on your head before lifting it up. The comb is designed to be used just like you use a regular comb but in much slower motion.
The HairMax LaserComb is FDA-approved and safe to be used by anyone, male and female. Lexington International claims that if used regularly--three times or more a week, 10 to 15 minutes each time--you will be able to see improvements, including thicker and more manageable hair. After a few months, you will likely notice their hair becoming fuller and denser as the hair count actually increases, according to the company.
This guy looks like he could use some heavy LaserCombing.
(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)Like most hair treatment therapies, there's no guarantee. Lexington International says that the results vary depending on the individual. I will personally use it for about 10 weeks to see if I am the type who's LaserComb-friendly. In the meantime, if you want to try it out yourself, you can get one for $545, which is not cheap but at least it's only a one-time charge. You can also get the HairMax LaserComb SE Edition that's more compact and has only five laser beams for $395.
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We at Crave aren't just about shiny, superficial gadgets--we care about superficial issues of personal appearance as well. Recently, for example, we highlighted a zit-zapping treatment for some of the younger readers of this blog. Now, for the other end of the age spectrum, we offer another public service announcement for the "HairMax LaserComb."
This device, which looks sort of like a curling iron for an Anakin princess, is designed to regenerate and thicken your hair using laser energy. Don't laugh: Medgadget says it's even gotten FDA approval.
This is scientific stuff, people. HairMax claims to employ a "truly unique form" of laser technology to work its magic. So don't think you can just stick your dome in a microwave and get the same results.
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