AUGUST  2007

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Systems Integration Procedure - Part 4b

Installing Flat Screen Displays

Selecting Automated Window Treatments

and Interviews

Richard Rives Bird of Rives Audio, Inc.

and Reviews

Pinnacle's PCTV HD Pro Stick


Features: 

Systems Integration Procedure - Part 4b - Systems integration is unique because it is more of a process than a series of checklists. Once you understand this concept, you will have a better understanding on how to approach it. George Wilkinson

Installing Flat Screen Displays - The key to mounting success, and great viewing of your screen, as always, is careful planning and preparation. Al Abrams

Too Close for Comfort? - We have all heard the recent news of projector manufacturers boasting about their new 1080p capable projectors. With this newly created resolution is there an impact on some of the rules we have been using for screen selection? - Blake Brubaker

Selecting Automated Window Treatments - Motorized window treatments can be an exciting part of an integrated home that adds to the décor and saves energy. Choosing a treatment is easy; all it takes is accurate measurements and proper wiring. Tom Morgan

Digital Technology Agent - A Digital Technology Agent (DTA) is a layer of software that provides the consumer with a single simple interface to all their technology. The DTA can be readily installed on existing computing and mobile devices and, with the addition of some network based components, can be added to existing CE devices. Chris Simon

Integrating MCE with Video Displays - The big difference between the data signal produced by a computer graphics card and the video signal that most TVs are configured to accept has to do with overscan. Scott Varner

Who Will Win the 4G Race? - Mobile WiMAX is likely to have the most success among new market entrants looking to enter the market in the near term, such as landline operators seeking to include mobility in their service bundles. Michael Cai

Content Insider #83 - Teachings of the Wii Generation - It's time that PC/CE companies take a closer look at the Nintendo phenomenon and implement those lessons that apply for their firms.

Content Insider #84 - Saving Our Past for the Future - Business and personal storage - all flavors - is going to be a huge business. Creating, sharing, enjoying content is no fun if you can't save it... someplace.

Content Insider #85 - Data Privacy - Since common sense seems to lapse and disconnecting your computer from the world is out of the question, there is good identity and security software you can find to keep your private data private.

Content Insider #86 - Pre-Millennials…The Market Underfoot - Pre-Tweens seem to have a better understanding of how to mold new technologies to work for them rather than fighting it.

Content Insider #87 DRM…Pirates Helped - When AACS realizes that it is time to rethink their DRM strategy and move to a solution that benefits everyone - including the consumer - they will be able to turn their attention to the pirates that follow along behind the studios' creative releases.

Making Great Video with Your Camcorder - By using the LCD monitor, you can comfortably shoot at a variety of angles. With the LCD titled upwards, try shooting with the camcorder held down at your knees or at tummy level. Mark Shapiro

Which Future for Robots? - Whether you are a teacher, an educator, a researcher or a technology enthusiast, it is important to hop on the 'robot' train right now. Robots represent our future in all those areas. Philippe Kervizic

Work Your Target Market's Brain - The belief that we have 100% conscious control over what we pay attention to is a myth. The belief that users can and will choose to pay attention to our message/ad/docs/product/lesson/etc. is a mistake. EVOK Advertising

Editorials and Sponsored Articles:

Editorial Comments - Bob gives a synopsis of this issue to help you find the articles that you want to read.

Back This Up Suckah!!! - Andy Marken, Jon Peddie Trade Points, Counterpoints; Barbs, Jabs On the Proposed Disc/Content Backup Ban

Utilizing D-Tools System Integrator Software - The number one challenge for Audio Video Designers was the length of time it took to design each system and second biggest challenge was having a way to create quality and professional schematics.

Interviews:

Jeff Lubitsky of Richard Gray's Power Company - Even in your own home, power hungry devices such as dishwashers, dryers and central vacuum systems can create fluctuations in the flow of electricity causing inconsistent home theater performance.

Richard Rives Bird of Rives Audio, Inc. - You can take a modest system in a well treated room and it can easily outperform a megabuck system in a bad room. You can only imagine what a top shelf system in a well designed room can yield. It's something you have to hear to believe.

Reviews:

Pinnacle's PCTV HD Pro Stick - Take Your High-Def TV With You. Andy Marken

Wireless Multi-Room Audio for your iPod - Supports up to 4 Individual Wireless Stereo Satellite Speakers System Broadcasts CD Quality Sound up to 150 Feet Indoors and over 300 feet outdoors

More Articles:

PLC - Lighting Design - A good lighting design at the beginning of a project will guarantee a reliable electrical system and a user friendly control system for the customer. Eugene Kowch

Magnetic Personality Test Leads - The test leads will stick to pipes (for a ground), screws, speaker terminals, tools (to allow the tool to be a test lead), chassis, racks, car bumpers, and other test leads. Training Reels TIP-of-the-Month

Classic HomeToys #11 - TRS-80 - The Model I combined the motherboard and keyboard into one unit, in what was to be a common case design trend throughout the 8 and 16 bit microcomputer era, although it had a separate power supply unit. James Russo

New SDHC Flash Cards - The RIDATA SDHC flash memory card also features CPRM copyright protection for optimal security and reliability, ECC auto-correction to correct data errors, and a firmware-update function that provides the latest firmware and flawless compatibility with future advanced equipment. Carol Warren

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