All that hard work using a manual dimmer switch can be demanding. For those of you interested in a more laid back, easy lifetsyle the Touchless Dimmer is for you! A simple wave of the hand, ala Copperfield, and you can turn the light on and off. Dimming the light requires a bit more work, you will have to old […]
Read moreWhilst browsing over at Automated Home, I noticed a press release about a new product from Niles Audio. They announced a new range of Audio and Video baluns. They pretty have ever audio video standard covered including digital audio, component HD, and VGA. Lacking from the product line is HDMI, but I imagine there is bandwidth constraints for 1080p video. […]
Read moreHave a tub of popcorn and a barrel of soda for me when you go to these upcoming flicks in the theater. September 26th, 2006 Release Date Colin Fitz Lives! – Two security guards, Paul and Grady, are hired to guard the grave of dead rock legend, Colin Fitz. Through the course of one bizarre night, these two opposites learn […]
Read moreAs the number of the Harmony's next remote indicates, the 1000 is an evolution of the Harmony 880 and 890 remotes. Perhaps revolution is a bit more descriptive in this case, it leaves the hand held remotes in the dust when it comes to features and pricing. The 1000 sports a 3.5" touchscreen, which displays the same kind of buttons […]
Read moreBoy oh boy, I am not sure if 3D HDTV is a blessing or hindrance to the Adult Entertainment Industry. No matter how you slice it, every reporter with a sense of humours is going to mention something about 3D and body parts. Getting to the technology of the matter, Phillips has found a way to get rid of those […]
Read moreWalking across the house to turn on some tunes can be a drag. HAI may have the cure for what ails your weary self. Hot off the CEDIA press, HAI has announced Hi-Fi Whole Home Audio. The base package will get you started with4 sources and 4 zones. When the mother-in-law comes to live with you, you can always upgrade […]
Read moreGetting started out in the Home Theater addiction hobby can be quite daunting. Sometimes we all need a bit of the Sesame Street approach to get started. This week, the HT section of about.com, is brought to you by the surround sound format Dolby Pro-Logic II. Similar to other Dolby formats, it is 5 speaker + 1 subwoofer format. However, […]
Read moreAs the HA industry gains more traction, we will no doubt see more announcements like this. Jasco will be releasing an affordable line of Z-Wave products that will allow you to control your lights or small appliances. Electronic House All GE SmartHome Z-Wave Home Automation Products can be controlled remotely or manually at the device, act as signal repeaters to […]
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