Tidy Dual-Screen Theater Room Aims to Please

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I am surprised we don’t see more of these types of theaters considering the cost associated with running projector units. What’s your take though? If I had a large screen and high quality projector, I would have a difficult time going to something smaller especially in the same room. But I can understand the cost savings associated with such.   […]

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CEA Asks FCC To Review CableCard Rule

God bless news like this. Even if it’s nothing concrete yet, the fact that there are people out there looking out is invaluable. Especially with the technology of cable card which has so much potential yet has been an utter PITA to implement and really hasn’t taken off. I’m not sure what can be done really, but at least someone […]

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At last: A high-end wireless subwoofer

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I have to be honest, I’m not sure how many high end customers are really demanding for their speakers to be wireless. If you are in that group and have $1200 dedicated to a subwoofer, then here is some good news.   C|Net The subwoofer is a round design, a mere 7.7 inches thick, and yet it still manages to […]

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New EasyTouch Panel10 from Marmitek

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Here’s a nice little touchscreen for you X10 users, and the cool thing about it is it’s powered by AAA batteries, meaning you can easily mount this anywhere. Of course, it also means you’ll have to replace the batteries….but still.   Smart Home It can be used as X10 remote control, i. e. without controller or PC. The interface of […]

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Hands On: EMP Tek E5Ti Tower Speaker

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Now here are some very cool looking tower speakers that won’t completely destroy your wallet. Coming in under $800 for the pair, the reviewer is very pleased with both the appearance and the sound quality coming from these. I only wish I had the space fro some nice towers.   Electronic House The Impression line is, without a doubt, some […]

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Sanus DFV49 AV Stand Review

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Nice and quick little review on a solid looking stand for your home theater equipment from Sanus. Coming in at just under $500 it’s expensive enough to have to seriously consider my alternatives though.   Audioholics The Sanus DVF49 AV Stand is definitely a very nice piece of AV furniture. While it doesn’t allow the unlimited access or center channel […]

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ASUS M4A78-HTPC/RC Motherboard

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Joining the party of HTPC motherboards is a review from Bjorn3d of an ASUS 780g offering. The board looks pretty standard, but it looks like setup is not nearly as seamless as one would hope or expect. Here are some of the gripes, but read the full review for all the lowdown.   Bjorn3d We do like the fact that […]

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