Tag archive: home entertainment system

Samsung gave us a detailed tour of its new TVs today, as well as a look at the world’s slimmest Blu-ray player, the 7500. It goes without saying that the player is a sleek machine, and is also wall mountable. It includes browsing and Samsung’s new smart hub technology, connecting users to its app store and other network accessories. But the scene stealer was easily the 75-inch HD3D LED TV, the LX9500. We heard conflicting reports as to the TVs… Read More

Are you looking for a memory card for your new camera? Don't have a clue about what to buy or how not to get ripped off? We've got some simple tips to educate you and save you a lot of trouble and money. Here are the important points to consider: 1) Compatibility -  There is no universal memory card to fit all digital cameras – not yet, anyway. Based on internal politics, design considerations and financial reasons,… Read More

We are now in the second week of the Windows Vista launch and the FUD (Fear Uncertainly and Doubt) being spread by those that compete with Microsoft is reaching amazing proportions. Apple, in their Mac vs. PC campaign is taking all kinds of shots at the system and wound up getting Bill Gates so excited he actually called Steve Jobs a liar in a NewsWeek interview. The campaign does say some questionable things which we’ll explore at… Read More

Now that you've picked out an iPod to suit your lifestyle, admit it, you're enamored with it. Besides that, you want to protect your investment and don't want to scratch it up or get it all sweaty atthe gym. Whether you have a 2G, 3G, or 4G iPod, a mini, nano or shuffle, we've forged a path through the jungle of offerings to bring you a few of the cooler cases around, complete with prices,photos and where to purchase.… Read More

Quote from the article: “The Ultimate E2 Media Center PC by ABS Computer Technologies is a home media computer powered by Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005. It is designed to fit into your home entertainment system, dropping the traditional desktop chassis in favor of a more vertical look similar to DVD players and audio receivers. The E2′s Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 features are many and offer the home… Read More

Description of the M1000: Finally, a network music player that looks as good as it sounds! Roku SoundBridge lets you play your PC or Mac digital music files anywhere in the house - connecting your stereo or powered speakers to your computer's digital music library. WMA, MP3, AAC, AIFF and WAV music formats are supported - and it's network ready with wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi. A large, bright display; Apple Rendezvous and… Read More

Pinnacle Systems , Inc. today released ShowCenter 1.5, the newest version of its set-top digital media receiver. The new version adds personal video recorder (PVR), Internet radio and enhanced usability features to its already long list of capabilities. ShowCenter 1.5 is expected to be available in retail channels in June 2004. Pinnacle ShowCenter is a digital media receiver that connects to wireless and wired home local area networks… Read More

Quote from the review: “More and more PC users are building a Home Theater PC, or better known as HTPC. As the name implies, the rig is mainly used for DVD movie playbacks, Divx or XVid movies, MP3 jukebox and since it's connected to a TV set, it could also be used as a PC for the living room where couch surfing usually takes place. And the Mini-ITX motherboards, the brainchild of VIA, was the perfect candidate for the… Read More

The Integra DTR-8.4 THX Select A/V receiver delivers 7 x 110-Watts of power, upconversion of both composite and S-Video to component video, a new RF (Radio Frequency) and IR capable remote control,and a suite of distributed audio options including the company's exclusive Net-Tune

The range - the DVDR70, DVDR75, DVDR77 and DVDR80 separates and the LX9000R system - are all based on the DVD+RW format. As a result, recordings will always keep their original quality, no matter how often they are played, and once recorded, they can be easily shared with family and friends time and time again. Furthermore, the high compatibility of DVD+RW means that recordings can be played back on almost any DVD player or PC with a DVD… Read More

The Streamium MX-i6000 adds Internet video entertainment, such as movies and music videos, to the wide variety of online music content already available via Philips' existing Streamium service partners. The MX-i6000 can both access online services directly, or stream digital media like music, pictures and movies direct from the hard disk of a networked PC. Hooked up to a widescreen TV, the MX-i6000 will give consumers unprecedented… Read More

The ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center, which uses the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, is now on store shelves in select retail outlets, mailorder and PC reseller channels. Using the NextVision M2000, consumers can save space by consolidating a Digital Video Recorder, CD/DVD player/writer, MP3 Music library and digital or video photography albums into one centralized home entertainment system with… Read More

Okay, by now we have the DVD player set up for digital audio and video. I know, you are anxious to enjoy your new system but there are a few more things to get out of the way. This time we are going to consider the room in which your system resides. Yes, the room is the often forgotten component of the home theater. There are several aspects of a room that will greatly affect your appreciation of your system. As with everything home theater… Read More

Last time, we discussed how to optimize your room for the video features of your home theater. Now we come to the room configurations that will affect the audio performance of your home theater system. As with the video, the shape, furnishings and placement of windows and doors will affect the quality of the sound you get out of your system. We also have to revisit the placement of the many wires required to serve the speakers now placed all… Read More