I am always a little bit skeptical of 2.1 systems that are marketed as replacements as 5.1 systems. No matter the tricks, its pretty hard to replace the physical speaker. However, there is still room for a quality 2.1 sound system. If you are looking for something a bit smaller for say your bedroom or den, but are still interested […]
Read moreLooks like I need to start saving my pennies. This is where you gotta love technology, where something bigger & better (42") will actually cost LESS than the smaller. "With prices for 42-inch LCD TVs fallen below that for a 40-inch LCD TVs in the beginning of October, shipments of 42-inch LCD TVs are expected to pick up significantly throughout […]
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Like Westerns? Then good, you can buy a Blu-Ray player & get these discs. But fear not, there seems to be a lot of optimism that this whole "new technology" stuff is catching on soon & fast. I don't know, I'm still waiting to see whose left after the battle is over, at least until Alan gives me a raise […]
Read morePretty cool little gadget reviewed at Automated Home. I could just see myself hooking this up in my house, and conveniently having the lights & my stereo blasting to wake me up in the morning….then maybe I'll make it to work on time. "For those with no previous experience with a mini timer it’s a combined clock and X10 controller […]
Read moreSyntax-Brillian Corporation Raises Revenue Guidance for Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 12, 2006–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq: BRLC), one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of HDTVs in North America, announced today that it has raised its revenue guidance for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006. "In our quarterly conference call on August 22, 2006, we provided revenue guidance […]
Read moreReally informative article on just how far Home Automation has come, and how easy it is. I can definitely only see this getting bigger & better, as more people realize the power of it. That is…until the technology rises against us & then decides to lock us in our house with the lights off…damn you robot for being able to […]
Read moreIf you like Jazz & own a Blu-Ray DVD Player (doesn't everyone?!?!), then check this out. "According to a publicist for the studio, 'Legends of Jazz: Showcase' will be presented in widescreen 1080p video and include a trio of audio tracks: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, and PCM Stereo. Unless there is an unfortunate listing error, and we don't think […]
Read morePioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces its renewed agreement for title sponsorship of the Pioneer PureVision™ Las Vegas Bowl. The announcement by bowl executive director Tina Kunzer-Murphy and Pioneer senior vice president of marketing Russ Johnston is a key component of Pioneer’s new advertising campaign, which is heavily concentrated in sports programming. RPA, the largest independent advertising agency based on […]
Read moreWhat would you rather have? Your neighbour knocking at your door telling you your bass just knocked a picture off his wall? Or Dude, your bass sounds like an old man on prunes. Hopefully number one is your answer. If you are in a budget situation, or your wife is your CFO, you may want to check Audioholic's review of […]
Read moreThis week's term of the week at About.com is VCD. VCD utilizes a mpeg1 CODEC which allows 74 minutes per CD. Resolution was comparable to your VHS tapes we all know and love. This format became popular overseas as well as on P2P clients. :o. From the article: Employing a compression system known as MPEG1, 74 minutes of audio and […]
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