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LG LRM-519 is a new type of player that LG Electronics dubbed the “Digital Media Recorder” - a combination between a DVR and DVD recorder. The LG LRM-519 Digital Media Recorder is powered by Microsoft Windows …..
Outdoor lighting is probably overlooked when thinking about how to secure a home. Outdoor lighting is very important however and can add to the beauty and value of your house. A well designed outdoor lighting system can secure your house from prowlers in many ways.
First, having a house that is well lighted will [...]
MP3tunes today announced the availability of Oboe, a music locker that stores an entire personal music library online, making it accessible anywhere. With an entire song collection safe online, music fans have ability to stream their music from any machine with an Internet connection as well as sync their songs to each computer and device they own. Oboe accounts are $39.95 per year and include unlimited storage with no extra bandwidth charges, plus Macintosh, Microsoft Windows and Linux software for one-button syncing. Oboe also offers an iTunes plug-in for syncing and streaming inside the popular music application. The service is available immediately at www.mp3tunes.com More…
TiVo Inc., creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders, announced today that it is working with Intel to develop functionality in a TiVo application that will enable it to work with Intel Viiv technology to pave the way for a dramatic change in the way entertainment is consumed at home or on the go . More…
JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation announced that the European music industry is facing a demographic time bomb that could impact future revenues, according to the report entitled: "European Music Consumer Survey, 2005". The report reveals that European consumers who download music from illegal file sharing networks currently outnumber those downloading from legal services such as Apple’s iTunes Music Store by a factor of three to one: 15% file share while just 5% pay to download. There is solid demand for paid downloads, however, 10% of European consumers are willing to pay, rising as high as 31% in Sweden. More…
PenguinRadio, Inc of Maryland and Solutions Radio of Delft, Netherlands, are pleased to announce the US release of the Web Radio, a standalone Internet radio appliance that streams Internet radio and podcasts without the need for a personal computer. More…
As part of its forthcoming Intel® Viiv™ technology PC platform, Intel Corporation is enabling a broad choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment along with several options for how families view, manage and share content – options that range from a “10-foot” living room TV viewing experience in the home to laptops or handheld devices for on the go. More…
If you would like to improve the security level of your home, the best way to start is to look through various tips and suggestions related to home security. Some of these tips may not apply to your situations but some may be very helpful in determining the next thing that you will need to [...]
HomeVision Interactive Intelligent Home Control
# Control X10 electronics, security systems, thermostats and more
# Displays control screens on any TV
# Built-in web server — it can be controlled from any Web browser
Imagine controlling your entire home with a hand-held remote while watching TV. Setting it up is surprisingly easy with HomeVision, an intelligent controller that interfaces [...]
On-Screen Programmable Timer TouchLinc
# Entirely programmable & customizable on-screen, without a PC
# Program & run 12 timer events without an intelligent controller
# Program & run 12 macros without an intelligent controller
# Directly control up to 72 X10 lights and appliances on multiple housecodes
This powerful Smarthome Design X10 timer/controller combines the ease of touchscreen control [...]
TouchLinc 4.0 Touchscreen X10 Controller
Smarthome Design’s innovative TouchLinc 4.0 Touchscreen controller lets you easily control all of your X10-controllable home systems, including lighting, appliances, heating & air conditioning, automated drapes, and even home theater (with the help of an intelligent controller), through a single intuitive display. It offers much like our classic TouchLinc 2.0, but [...]
Escient, the pioneer in advanced digital media management, introduces the FireBall™ SE-D1 DVD and Music Manager, which lets users access and manage up to 400 DVDs or CDs through Escient’s intuitive, award-winning on-screen interface. With a suggested retail price of just $999, the SE-D1 offers home entertainment enthusiasts many of the same advanced performance and convenience features of Escient’s award-winning media managers at a more affordable price. Working in conjunction with the Sony DVP-CX777ES DVD/CD changer, the SE-D1 provides users with instant access to all DVD movies or CDs in their collection. More…
