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Using the Kindle Fire as a Home Automation Touchscreen
Dec 2011 - Mark Anderson, HomeToys
Ever since I saw the first homes with wall-mounted touchscreens, I’ve yearned for an affordable alternative. Was the Kindle Fire, the answer to my dreams. I ordered one in an attempt to find out.
Demystifying Wi-Fi Roaming: What You Need to Know to Avoid Costly Mistakes
04/27/12, Clark Roundy, Luxul
Building a Wi-Fi network that delivers uninterrupted coverage to mobile or “roaming” devices can be a significant challenge—especially as coverage requirements increase. This challenge becomes considerably more manageable when the issue and the deployment alternatives are well understood
As you read this, chances are that someone is abandoning a classic audio component—maybe something you always wanted—at a thrift store near you. Here’s how to rescue and enjoy it.
What Are the Characteristics of a Good-Sounding Room?
Feb 1/12 - James Lindenschmidt, RealTraps
No matter how well treated, there is no such thing as a perfect-sounding room. Second, no matter how good a room might sound on its own, every room can be improved with intelligently-applied acoustic treatment.
Beyond Blu-ray
05/18/12, Mark Anderson, HomeToys.com
It seems like only yesterday that I breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the HD format wars. Blu-ray had won and I could safely start building my HD media library. With players under $100, it’s safe to say Blu-ray is now mainstream, but current TV’s and projectors can display content that is not supported by Blu-ray.
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Digital Audio Formats
03/06/12, Interview with Robert Altmann, OliveMedia
Robert Altmann is Senior Vice President, Business Development & Operations, and co-founder of Olive Media Products. Robert is directly responsible for Olive's revenue generation efforts as well as its day-to-day operations. As a lifelong music and technology fan, Robert is following his passions to drive the full potential of music in the digital home.
Home Control in the Clouds
Dec 16 - Glenn Murdzia of On Controls
The best feature for the installers is the ability to log in off site and make simple changes to the system, like updating favorite channel buttons, adding custom family photo backgrounds or simply adding new/additional devices to the system from off site.
Smart TV Ownership
05/18/12, Michael Lantz, Accedo
Smart TV Ownership Up 14% from 2009, But Over Half Aren't Connected. We asked Accedo's CEO, Michael Lantz, about the future of SmartTV.
QDEF - A Stepping Stone or Alternative to OLED?
03/29/12, Jeff Yurek, Nanosys Inc
A new LCD backlighting technology from material science company, Nanosys Inc, delivers the promises of OLED displays at LCD prices.
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>>> Popular Reviews |
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Mirage MMS-2 Media Server Review
03/29/12, Mark Anderson, HomeToys.com
We took the cloud-connected MMS-2 media server for a spin for a number of weeks. It turned out to be a well-preforming, well-connected device.
WarpiaTV Review
04/13/12, Mark Anderson, HomeToys.com
There are a number of WirelessHD streaming players on the market. I unleashed the WarpiaTV Wireless Edition - SWP550 with my 50” Pioneer Kuro and got somewhat mixed results.
Review - Long-Runner HDBASE100MSW HDMI Extender
Nov 15 - Michael Palm, TechGuys
We use this solution for conference rooms, lunchrooms, hospital waiting rooms and nearly all-custom Home Theater projects. It’s the bang-for-buck theory. HDMI, IRE and Ethernet from one cable save time, costs and headache.
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