We compare the Samsung HW-T450 vs HW-T550 vs HW-T650 As televisions continue to make strides in picture quality, smart features, and thinness, there’s one feature that they almost always fall behind on: great sound. Televisions that combine both a slim design with impressive sound quality are far and few between—and that’s just a matter of physics. Speakers make…
It’s been a little difficult to keep track of what day of the week it is lately, so it might come as a surprise that we’re more than halfway through May already. And even more surprising? Memorial Day is just one week away, which means it’s time for the annual Abt Memorial Day savings. And although this summer…
Real signs of spring have finally arrived, and as you open up the windows and air the house out, you might feel compelled to do some serious spring cleaning. That is, if you haven’t already cleaned every nook of the house while sheltering in place. A good spring cleaning should involve most every surface of your home, from…
Since single-handedly starting the wireless hi-fi industry more than a decade ago, Sonos has continued to grow to its product lineup, introducing increasingly advanced devices. This week, the company debuted their most ambitious product yet, the Sonos Arc soundbar. With a wealth of features that are poised to make it one of the best soundbars available, the Sonos…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you might find yourself scrambling for a last-minute gift. Here are a few of our favorite gift ideas for mom this year: Facebook Portal Even before video chatting had become the de facto communication standard, the Facebook Portal was helping us do it without needing a computer or specialized software.…
Now more than ever, we’re learning the importance of our personal spaces. They keep us safe, comfortable, fed, and entertained. And with everyone being inside so much, I think we’re all looking for some projects to do around the house—I’ve personally been focusing on ways to make it more “livable.” Since we’re spending so much of life in…
An unprecedented amount of people are working from home today. And thanks to widespread broadband and affordable video-conferencing equipment, the transition hasn’t been too jarring for most. But it’s also caused major shortages in the supply of many requisite work-from-home tools, namely laptops and standalone webcams. As countless new teleworkers have discovered over the last month, being able…
Today is Earth Day, a celebration of our planet and an exploration of ways that we can all help improve it. Of course, we believe that this thinking should be a part of every day—Abt’s Green Initiatives are a cornerstone of our business. We encourage everyone to do what they can, from reducing the amount of driving to…
For those of us who spend half of the year or more cooped up inside, there is no greater way to welcome the arrival of spring weather than that first day of cooking outside. Sure, some may brave the elements for a perfect porterhouse in the middle of the winter, but most of us give up on grilling…
It’s been just over four years since Apple introduced the first iPhone SE, a model that offered a return to the small-screen format at a time when the brand’s display size was continuously growing. This week, the second generation Apple iPhone SE was unveiled, and it offers an even better performance-to-price ratio than its predecessor. Let’s take a…
