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20 Questions for. . .Don Bouchard
Scott Messler  |  Jun 21, 2004  |  0 comments
Can you tell us a little about your background?
I started in the specialty A/V business in 1972. Since then, I've worked for a number of audio companies, including Ohm Acoustics, Dahlquist, and with Mark Levinson at Cello.
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Coming Attractions
HT Staff  |  Jun 21, 2004  |  0 comments
SPD-Smart
If those new windows from MW cost a fortune and you don't want to cover them with curtains or shades whenever you watch a movie in your home theater, consider using SPD-Smart windows. You control the window's tint and decide how much heat, light, and glare you want to enter the room. SPD-Smart says that the windows offer a limitless number of options between clear and dark states, so you can go from a darkened theater to a sun-filled room instantly. Imagine never having to clean between every single blind or wash those dust-filled curtains. Pricing starts at $70 per square foot.
SPD-Smart
(888) SPD-REFR
www.smartglass.com
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Latest Software Reviews
HT Staff  |  Jun 21, 2004  |  0 comments
DVD: City of God—Buena Vista
Audio: 3
Video: 4
Extras: 4
The outskirts of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro stand in stark contrast to the festive, colorful city known for drawing tourists from around the world. In squalid, dangerous slums, children grow up relying on the protection of drug lords to survive, learning early on that the city's police force is not to be trusted. City of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles, follows one young boy who eventually finds his way out of his miserable living conditions by taking photographs of the violence within.
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Best Buy to Move Gateway Gear
HT Staff  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments
There may be some good deals ahead for value-seeking shoppers at Best Buy stores.
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Added to the Archives This Week
Ultimate AV Staff  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments

Thomas J. Norton reviews the <A HREF="/videoprojectors/504sharp">SharpVision XV-Z12000 DLP projector</A>, noting that while the outside is little different from previous models, "The Sharp impressed me right out of the box, and after being calibrated it did little wrong."

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Flat Panels Ramping Up
Barry Willis  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments

When will prices drop to truly affordable levels for flat-panel televisions?

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Industry Roundup
Ultimate AV Staff  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments

Harmon gets tough: In legislative hearings over the stalled rollout of digital television last week in Washington, Rep. Jane Harmon, (D-CA.), took broadcasters to task for what <I>TV Technology</I> called their "sense of entitlement." Having received 6MHz of free bandwidth for digital transmissions, broadcasters have been reluctant to return their analog licenses, a provision that was part of the deal from day one. "They somehow seem to feel they deserve compensation," Harmon told reporters. She has asked her congressional colleagues to adopt the Homeland Emergency Response ("HERO" Act) to enforce a 2006 analog shut-off deadline, with no loopholes. That date is now only 18 months away.

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Coming Attractions
HT Staff  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments
Universal Electronics
Nothing's more annoying than losing the remote control between the couch cushions. Universal Electronics' new 8-in-1 Kameleon remote features a remote finder, which helps you locate a misplaced remote control. The device can control up to eight electronic devices and will illuminate the buttons necessary for operating a specific component. DVR lovers will enjoy the commercial-skip button, which lets you fast-forward through commercials. Commercial mute allows you to maintain a desired volume level between commercials and shows. The 8-in-1 Kameleon is available now at RadioShack for $80.
Universal Electronics
(714) 820-1000
www.uei.com
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Latest Software Reviews
HT Staff  |  Jun 14, 2004  |  0 comments
DVD: Field of Dreams Two-Disc Anniversary Edition—Universal
Video: 4
Audio: 4
Extras: 4
In one of those creative masterstrokes that elude most of us, the resurrection of Shoeless Joe Jackson is used as a foil to re-examine the American experience of the 20th century, first in the book and later in the movie Field of Dreams, wherein ex-hippie/farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) risks everything by plowing under his crop to give Jackson and others a place to play.
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Sharp Slashes LCD TV Prices
HT Staff  |  Jun 08, 2004  |  First Published: Jun 09, 2004  |  0 comments
More manufacturers are entering the LCD TV fray, and Sharp Electronics is responding to the pressure with price drops for its leading Aquos line. The new prices could prove quite attractive for movie fans that have been looking for a sleek, lightweight flat panel.
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HE 2004 East Takes Manhattan!
Ultimate AV Staff  |  Jun 07, 2004  |  0 comments

The Home Entertainment 2004 East Show, held in New York City, May 20&ndash;23, at the New York Hilton & Towers, gave Show attendees a memorable weekend filled with live music, educational seminars, a special movie night, and a grand concert&mdash;all included with the price of admission to the Show.

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CEA Backs Ferree DTV Plan
Barry Willis  |  Jun 07, 2004  |  0 comments

The Consumer Electronics Association (<A HREF="http://www.ce.org">CEA</A>) will back a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plan that could speed up the transition to a nationwide all-digital TV systems, according to a June 1 report from <I>Broadcast & Cable</I>.

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TI Won't Cave to Sony
Ultimate AV Staff  |  Jun 07, 2004  |  0 comments

Add "Texas Instruments 2K DLP microchip" to your technophile lexicon.

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Added to the Archives This Week
Ultimate AV Staff  |  Jun 07, 2004  |  0 comments

Thomas J. Norton reviews the <A HREF="/speakersystems/504atlantic">Atlantic Technology System 6200 surround speaker system </A> noting, "Along with the more expensive System 8200, the System 6200 is a significant departure for Atlantic. Not only are both systems more expensive than their previous flagship, the System 450, they're far larger and more complex."

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HE 2004 East Takes Manhattan!
HT Staff  |  Jun 06, 2004  |  0 comments
The Home Entertainment 2004 East Show, held in New York City, May 20–23, at the New York Hilton, gave Show attendees a memorable weekend filled with live music, educational seminars, a special movie night, and a grand concert—all included with the price of admission to the Show.
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