In-wall and in-ceiling speakers are becoming more and more popular as people aim to combine function and art in their homes. I have eyeballed in-wall subs and speakers as an alternative to having to hide my speakers and subs. Given the proper design, I am sure everyone will be happier with the outcome. The BX-4850 THX sub, a design I […]
Read moreSony is looking to impress with their latest 46" LCD flat panel. As the title sugests, Sony's LCD panel is a full 1080p native LCD panel. Input wise, you have 3 HDMI inputs, 1 VGA and a host of analog inputs. Although it seems to be missing multi-media capabilities, it shines in the picture department. This is another report of […]
Read moreVia eHomeUpgrade: New Calendar-Based Automation One of the major additions in v2.2 is the inclusion of a new calendar-based automation feature. With this, users can now create alerts, reminders and other automation events that occur on birthdays, holidays, and odd/even days or on patterned days, such as the “2nd Tues of each month”. Support is also included to launch automation […]
Read moreYou want to increase the WAF, how about a TV with a voice operated music library/home automation system for the bathroom? I am not sure they have Z-Wave based candles yet, but this story will get you 90% of the way there. I am thinking an Xbox 360 extender, for those romantic gaming sessions, and media library extender plus a […]
Read moreTypically I wouldn't post a review of a budget 1024X768 plasma TV. It just doesn't seem to be worthy of anyone's home theater. If you are in the market, please resist these rectangular pixel bastards behind and buy something that is based on a standard 720p/1080p format. The high contrast ratio, 10,000:1 to 1 to be exact, and somewhat decent […]
Read moreMedia Portal, a now long time staple in the open source HTPC world, is currently in talks to merge with Meedios. Meedios, an open source replacement for Meedio has been in development for a few months ago and are almost to a functioning core. With any luck, both teams will come together to make a solid open source producting with […]
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