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NuVision 47LCM1 Deep Black 1080p LCD HDTV Monitor
It seems that purchasing a new television set has become a much tougher decision than it may have been just five years ago. It used to be as simple...
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PLC – Memory Backup
User data memory, user program memory and system configuration memory on a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) can be backed up in any of four...
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The New HD Consumer and the Shrinking HDTV Antenna
The world’s getting smaller, and so are our home electronics. From flat screen TVs, to notebook PC’s, to cell phones, blackberries and PDA’s, the...
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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...
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HARMAN KARDON® INTRODUCES VERSATILE AVR 347, AVR 247, AVR 147 AND AVR 146 AT CES 2007
Visit http://www.harmankardon.com for further information – HDMI™ Connectivity, Exclusive EzSet/EQ Automatic System Calibration, XM® Satellite Radio...
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LG UNVEILS NINE LCD 1080P FULL HDTVS
LG ELECTRONICS UNVEILS NINE LCD 1080P FULL HDTVS,INTEGRATES PREMIUM STYLING AND ADVANCED FEATURES Company Introduces 2007 Line, Delivers Enhanced...
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Chief JWD-V Flat Panel Wall Mount
I had recently moved to a new apartment and being that I am one of those people who can only fall asleep with the Television on, I had an issue with...
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PLC – Web Server
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a standard Client/Server Internet protocol that transfers web content over a TCP/IP network. The Programmable...
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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...
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What in the world was the Sirius Movie CD?
Of all the home toys previously looked at in this series of articles, the Sirius Movie CD is probably the most obscure. But, is also one of the most...
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PLC – Date/Time Schedule
The programmable logic controller (PLC) is an all-in-one control solution for residential applications. The PLC gives the homeowner that additional...
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The Future of DVR
It’s been said of the climate in at least one U.S. city that if you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute. That is supposed to be a joke about...
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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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Cinema Design Group Focuses on the Art of Home Theater
If you can dream it up, Cinema Design Group International (CDGi) can make it happen. That’s because the latest generation of home theater environment...
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Cooling the mid-size enclosure
While there are situations in which you install basic systems in very small enclosures, such as the receiver and CD player in a bedroom nightstand...
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InterVideo MediaOne Gallery
There’s an old saying that if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It may be true in the building of your house but when you’re...
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InfoComm 2006 Recap
InfoComm is the largest, most comprehensive information communication systems technology marketplace in the world. The Show is renowned as the...
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PLC – Bang & Olufsen Remote
The programmable logic controller (PLC) interfaces with any electrical device. In a home, these devices are typically lights, motorized blinds...
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Transmit Your MP3 Music Files Using New Wireless Technology
Soundcast Systems, a leading provider of revolutionary wireless audio transmission systems, has produced two breakthrough products – iCast™ and...
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ArtScreen Masking System – A Retractable Work of Art
The Vutec Corporation has been in the forefront of video projection screen technologies since 1977. The progress of the consumer electronics industry...
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Audio Elements
Sound radiates from conventional loudspeakers in a spherical way, dissipating very quickly. Every time the distance is doubled from the source, the...
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HDCP Is Doom Upon Us?
There are suspicions, there are rumours, there are facts and in that realm of confusion is HDCP—copy protection for HD. People who own content...
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Purchasing a Plasma or LCD TV? That’s Not All You’ll Need
You walk around your favorite retail store in awe of the flat screen TVs on display, wondering when you will be able to purchase the quintessential...
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Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control
As part of our Home Technology Demonstration for Small Spaces we needed a remote control to handle the Media Center PC, LCD TV and Receiver. Logitech...