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Ross writes “Harman/Kardon’s fine AVR 630 receiver was still in my equipment rack when the mother of all HK receivers, the AVR 7300, arrived at my door. At $2,399 list price, the AVR 7300 costs considerably less than competitors’ top-of-the-line offerings, but it was still nearly twice the price of the AVR 630 (now replaced [...]

The contemporary Revolution Series user control panels incorporate a revolutionary clip-on cover fastening system which provides the ultimate in aesthetic design flexibility. Incorporating a unique button depth adjustment facility, the panels can accommodate covers of practically any flat architectural surface medium ranging in thicknesses from 1.2mm to 6.5mm. Glass, stone, wood, metal……the options [...]

Cnet writes “CNET did not review the Sharp LC-37GB5U hands-on, but it is similar to the LC-37D7U that we did review. Compared to the LC-37D7U, the less-expensive Sharp LC-37GB5U has side-mounted nondetachable speakers, for an overall width of 43.375 inches, which means it won’t fit into as tight of a space. The Sharp LC-37GB5U also [...]

First complete solution for video-grade, high-performance wireless networking. The ideal solution for service providers and their subscribers who want a single infrastructure for in-home multimedia distribution – without wires.
* Extends 802.11b/g range and coverage by up to 300 percent
* Enables IPTV streaming from any broadband gateway
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CNET writes “Pioneer gets just about everything right with the DVR-533H-S. Despite being no larger than most DVD players, this sleek hard drive/DVD recorder ($499 list) has a feature set longer than the marquee at a 24-screen megaplex. The main attraction is a premiere for the category: dual-layer compatibility, which allows the deck to record [...]

CNET writes “ViewSonic might not be the first name you think of when someone mentions TV brands, but the company has been a major player in computer monitors for years. Its latest 32-inch LCD, the N3250w, checks in just above the $1,000 mark, putting it right in the middle of the LCD price wars. In [...]

Canon, today, introduced the five-megapixel PowerShot SD430 Digital Elph, which can send its digital photos wirelessly to a printer or wireless equipped PC. The PowerShot SD430 has built-in 802.11b wireless features, 3X optical zoom, a two-inch …..

cnet writes “Think a home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) system is the only way to get affordable home theater? Think again. Onkyo’s TX-SR503 delivers a full-service A/V receiver with more features, superior connection options, and better sound quality than you’ll find in most HTIBs. Yes, more money buys more power and more extensive connectivity options as well as [...]

Jonathan writes “I’ve been thinking about the iPod 5G and the video capability in iTunes and the ITMS and considering the success announced this week believe that it’s quite possible for things to accelerate much more rapidly towards a new network model.
If you think about the manner in which you subscribe to a podcast and [...]

Engaged writes: “AOpen is talking some serious smack when they blowhard about their Mac mini knockoff, the MiniPC, being a “perfect example of AOpen’s innovation.” Hell, not only does it share the same name and 6.5-inch square dimensions as the other mini, it also sports the same rear-mounted 2 x USB and 1 x [...]

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The satellite provider is getting into the music programming game.
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From Tech Living Blog

A fantastic article coming out from the Journal Times Online talks about savvy systems to protect your home. The first assessment a person should make is categorize your home: is it a general risk or is it a specific risk. General Risk implies that …..