HOMETOYS
Playstation 3 Remote Solution Round-up
The Sony Playstation 3 is not only one of the top gaming systems available, it is also widely used as a high-definition Blu-ray Disc player in home...
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AUDIO
Integrating Home Theater and Whole Home Audio
The notion of portability started a long time before the iPod, and customers have quickly come to embrace the concept of content portability, even as...
HOMETOYS
Media Servers
HomeToys Interview – Media Servers Scott Bahneman, CEO of MusicGiants From March, 2000 to its sale to Concord EFS in 2002, Scott was a founder and...
HOMETOYS
Open Systems Provide Added Flexibility
How Open Systems Provide Added Flexibility Author: Rochelle Grubbs, Magic Home Entertainment LLC When all of the components of the system use open...
HOMETOYS
EXtreme Makeover Home Edition
It’s been a long day & I’m hoping to leave by 5:45 PM. The phone rings, it’s Farough from DJ Electric. He wants to come over to discuss a new Doug...
HOMETOYS
Wireless Smoke Alarms “The New Generation”
The evolution of the wireless smoke alarm system is a giant leap forward for fire protection and safety in the home. There is no longer any need to...
HOMETOYS
Which is more important for a great home theater – the picture or the sound?
Most people assume that a great picture is the key to a great home theater. I would argue that the sound is the most important aspect. Many years ago...
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Hong Kong Harbour ‘Symphony Of Lights’
Tourism forms a vital part of Hong Kong’s economy. The Hong Kong Tourism Commission engaged Laservision as their consultants with a brief to develop...
VIDEO
Inflatable Outdoor SuperScreen
The business of outdoor movies make up much of the summer commerce for event companies world-wide. While fun and fairly easy to produce, the...
AUDIO
Landscape Speaker System
With conventional outdoor speakers you typically turn up the volume so the sound can be heard all over the yard. The sound often is too loud near the...
VIDEO
Copper or Fiber Optics. Which is right for you?
As digital displays become more popular, and more people understand that a DVI or HDMI “pure digital” connection delivers the best HD picture quality...
HOMETOYS
Sonos Wireless Media Server
Introduction Once in a while a product comes along that is so innovative and well designed that it separates itself from the crowd. The Sonos Digital...
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Backup vs. Archiving
A lot think that both archive and backup are the same thing, meanwhile, they’ve got differences in between, or otherwise there wouldn’t be both words...
HOMETOYS
Media Centers for Home Automation
As a young boy I remember jumping out of bed and rushing to the couch on Saturday mornings to watch my favorite cartoon, The Jetsons. George Jetson...
HOME NETWORKING
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a standard for a small, low-cost, power efficient radio chip that can be used by computers, printers, mobile phones, and numerous other...
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Ahhh, just phone it in! Nokia’s new camera phone makes imaging easy
Usually the expression “phone it in” refers to an uninspired, dreary performance, but with the introduction of Nokia?s new Observation Camera, the...
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Flat Panel Mount Installation: Tips and Techniques for Success – Top 10 Countdown
Flat panel displays such as plasma and LCD screens are quickly gaining popularity for use throughout the home. According to the Consumer Electronics...
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The Right Screen for the Right Scene Liquid Crystal Display Televisions Find Their Place In the Home
Long gone are the days of single television homes. In today?s household, the Smith?s are not gathered around the bulky television that sits on the...
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An Order for High-Def Audio, Hold the Big Box
There is a commonly held opinion among audio enthusiasts that great sound emanates only from speakers with large cabinets spread throughout a room...
HOMETOYS
Software Configuration Tools
Since 1998, D-Tools, Inc. has created and marketed software configuration tools for the system integration industry. These tools were primarily...
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Drop-In RF Module Solutions for AMR Systems
Introduction In the utility industry today, the only constant is change. Many utilities are already using wireless Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and...
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The Truth About True HDTV: How Do You Know You’re Truly Getting It?
High-definition television has been growing in popularity since its inception in 1996, and today, it?s starting to really take off among consumers...
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Game [Not] Over Gamers: Protect Yourself Before It’s Too Late!
Imagine this scenario… You’re engaged in your favorite online multi-player game. You’re part of a team that has been painstakingly working its way up...
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Questions to Ask and Know Before Purchasing a Video Processor Video Processors, The Swiss Army Knife
A lot of things must happen in order to create a true home theater experience. A video processor is a must have tool to give your current home...