Home Theater
March 10, 2010
Netgear Kits Stream with WiFi
Netgear has been busy designing two new WiFi devices that support Internet enabled TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes. The High-Performance Wireless-N HD Home Theater Kit will stream HD into almost every room at a price of $79.00 when it becomes available in Q3. The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter for Home Theater Devices and Gaming Consoles streams via Ethernet and will also be available for $79.00 this May.
Via PR Newswire
February 5, 2010
Freakin' Friday! LG Blu-ray Theater in a Box
Ya gotta dig LG's Blu-ray Theater in a Box. The 1000W LHB953 features Netflix, Pandora and BD-Live streaming and BonusView for PIP. With both Blu-ray and HD 1080p capability, it supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Audio Out. To complete the package, there is a dock for charging and controlling your iPhone/iPod.
Via LG Home Theaters
January 1, 2010
Freakin' Friday! Bose Goes on Sale
The first time we were introduced to Bose we were in a mall many years ago and looked at the price then looked away, but it truly is a remarkable sounding system in its mini-form. The company is offering its 3·2·1 GS Series III DVD Home Entertainment System at a 10% discount through January 16. The media center includes a progressive scan DVD/CD player with HDMI output and AM/FM tuner, two Gemstone speakers with 2.1-channel sound and an Acoustimass module. All necessary cables and a remote are included in the package.
Via Bose
October 30, 2009
Freakin' Friday! Virtual Home Theater Glasses
You know if Oprah digs it, it is a must have. A prime example are these Virtual Mobile Home Theater Video Glasses. Connect to a portable DVD player, iPod video, game console or TV tuner and you get a glorious 50" worth of viewing on its virtual TFT-LCD screen that appears at a 2M distance. We can see this as a must have for frequent fliers or traveling toddlers who keep asking, "Are we there yet?"
Via Virtual Mobile Home Theater Video Glasses
October 29, 2009
BRAVIA Home Theater System
Home theaters continue to become more affordable and diminutive in size. The Sony BRAVIA 5.1-Channel System only weighs about 11 lbs., yet delivers 1000 watts over 5 channels and can upscale video. The set includes a wireless rear speaker system and iPod9 dock for audio and video playback. Make it multi-room capable with a separate AIR-SA10 Speaker System.
Via Sony BRAVIA 5.1-Channel System
August 25, 2009
Sony + Best Buy = Altus Line
Sony and Best Buy have joined forces in a new Altus product line. Included will be a Blu-ray Home Theater System with wireless surround speakers. It also houses an iPod cradle, can connect with other PMPs and will carry a price starting at $799.00. Other products include wireless PC audio systems, iPod docking systems and a plug and play speaker system. You can pre-order now or find them soon at Best Buy, Sony Style stores and other retailers.
Via Sony Style
August 14, 2009
AT&T U-Verse Point Anywhere Remote
AT&T U-Verse customers can now forget about the need to keep their home theater directly in the line of sight with the TV Point Anywhere RF Remote Control. With a simple plug-n-play USB adapter, the preprogrammed codes make it compatible with most major brands. The remote is backlit for low light, has one-button access to U-verse TV and a temporary lower price of $49.00.
Via AT&T
July 31, 2009
Samsung Blu-ray Home Theater-In-a-Box
Samsung has a new Blu-ray Home Theater-In-a-Box. Included is a Crystal amplifier, Bio Kelp Speaker Cones with 5.1 surround sound, an iPod dock and WiFi dongle. The HT-BD3252 is packed with a Blu-ray player with BD-live, Pandora and Netflix streaming, This fall, Blockbuster OnDemand will also be an option. At a price of $799.00, look for an August release.
Via Earth Times
July 23, 2009
Onkyo Home Theater Receiver
Onkyo continues to put out quality home theater receivers at affordable prices. Their latest is the HT-RC160 7.2-channel Receiver with the ability to upscale and decode almost everything. It has 5 HDMI 1.3a inputs, DTS and Dolby audio, a deinterlacer with Faroudja DCDi Edge technology and 2 line-outs for another playback system. There is almost no end to the possibilities with whatever components you decide to incorporate, including MP3 players, game systems, DVD players and even HD radio.
Via HT-RC160 7.2-channel Receiver
July 21, 2009
Soundmatters MAINstage Home Theater
Want a home theater but don't want to spend the big bucks or have the space?
Soundmatters MAINstage could be your answer. The basic settop box features a built-in subwoofer, an 80W digital amp and Zoran VMD surround algorithm technology.Two digital and 2 analog inputs, and 2 multi-channel audio inputs make this a simple solution for DVD watching, music listening, game playing and satellite/cable viewing.
Via Soundmatters MAINstage Home Theater
July 10, 2009
Guifx Ozone Icons - User Friendly for All
Ozone provides tools to make your home networking more user friendly. Their Icon Set is is a set of 64 photo-realistic icons made by "world-class" artists. Each is a large 512 x 512 PNG size that can be scaled down for your touchscreen. Icons come in categories of indoor and outdoor locations, utility areas and sports. The Ozone collection is available for $299.99. Guifx is also offering a free AMX 430/435 Template for its customers. Improvements include refined graphics, better UI and 200 quick key icons.
Via Guifx
July 9, 2009
Crestron TPMC-4SM Media Center
Crestron has a new media center. The TPMC-4SM Isys i/O Wall Mount is 4.3" and combines room scheduling with with the simplicity of a touchscreen. With PoE control, it provides LAN connectivity for both businesses and homes. Included RoomView Server Edition software needs no control system or other programming. The device can control your home theater, audio and video, security, 2-way IP intercom, heating and AC, and will work with other Crestron systems for A/V presentations. Best of all, its built-in proximity sensors automatically turns on and lights up in a dark room.
Via Big News
July 8, 2009
Onkyo 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver
Onkyo's TX-SR607 is the newest member of the company's home theater solution. The 7.2 channel surround home receiver has Faroudja DCDi EdgeHDMI 1.3a inputs for up to 6 components and features Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Connect to your PMPs, satellite box, DVD players and upscale analog video signals. The receiver also has 4 gaming modes and Audyssey technology for room correction.
Via Onkyo Home Theater Receivers
July 3, 2009
Marantz CD6300 CD Player
Marantz has unveiled its latest CD player. The CD6003 supports CD and CD-R/RW, WMA (48-320kbps,) MP3 (32-320kbps,) AAC (8-320kbps) and WAV files. With a frequency response of 2 - 20,000Hz, a signal to noise ratio of 110dB and a THD of 0.002%, the player will released in July with a MSRP of ¥49,800 (~$523.00.)
Via Akihabara News
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