Ecobee + electrical box = problem

Ecobee + electrical box = problem

Having recently moved into a new[ish] house, the process of installing some “smart” gadgets has begun. The list is long, but with a couple decidedly unsmart thermostats present it was important to get that sorted ASAP. There are a few smart thermostats available; each with their own plus/minus. For me the most important feature was a strong multi-sensor approach to […]

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mid-2017 HDR primer @ flatpanelshd

4K is great, especially if you have a large display, but it’s not nearly as interesting as HDR. If you’re in the market for a new TV, or just want to stay updated on what’s going on with the technology this write up is a great place to learn more.  Although Ultra HD TV has not yet quite supplanted HDTV […]

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The Orville

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I have never been a big fan of Seth MacFarlane. When I heard about him starring in a Star Trek-like TV show, it was no surprise that I immediately set my phasers to stunned. However, after watching a trailer for the show, my interest was slightly piqued by the possibilities. The visuals looked fairly impressive and the comedic slant could […]

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Why Blu-ray is Still the Reigning King

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The DVD was unleashed on the Japanese public all the way back in 1996 and the Blu-ray format has been around for 11 years already, meaning we were absolutely due for another shakeup. That transition began with the introduction of the Ultra High Definition (UHD) Blu-ray format and the first movie releases in early 2016. A year and a half […]

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LG UP970 reviewed @ HTR

As someone in the market for a UHD Blu-ray player, this review is quite timely. As one of the only players that supports (cough, will support) Dolby Vision (OPPO’s will as well) it piques my interest. Just not sure that for the same $, Dolby Vision is enough of a bonus compared to the extras I would net from the […]

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Nuvyyo Tablo OTA DVR Reviewed @ HTR

We haven’t paid for cable in a few years, but it would be hard to go without access to OTA TV. Personally, I’ve been using the SiliconDust DVR but obviously that’s not for everyone. If you’ve been looking for an OTA DVR, might want to check out this review. Services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV NOW can deliver […]

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