James K. Willcox

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James K. Willcox | Apr 15, 2008 | 0 comments

With both iPod accessories and home project studio gear now more common than three-chord bar bands, it's seems like it's getting tougher to come up with a really new concept. That's why Belkin's inexpensive, colorful TuneStudio recording deck, which bridges those two worlds, really grabbed our attention.

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Beyond DVD

James K. Willcox | Feb 19, 2005 | 0 comments

For the past five years, DVD has been the bright beam of sunshine spreading across the home-entertainment landscape, not only heating up movie sales and rentals but also, with its first-rate images and sound, helping to spark the whole home theater trend.

Canton LE 100 Series Home Theater Speaker System

James K. Willcox | May 03, 2005 | 0 comments

Recently, a friend pointed me to an interesting Web site called youhavebadtasteinmusic.com.

Apparently, they send a strangely dressed guy with a megaphone out to the concerts of some popular bands to harangue attendees about their musical taste.

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HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: LeaderSpeak

James K. Willcox | May 05, 2006 | 0 comments

Bob Chapek President, Buena Vista Home Entertainment Because of his position at Buena Vista, which is responsible for the home-video products for the various Walt Disney companies, Bob Chapek has been a tireless advocate for Blu-ray Disc.

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HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: The Format War Goes Nuclear

James K. Willcox | Apr 05, 2006 | 0 comments

Remember when the DVD was introduced? Remember how all the hardware companies and Hollywood studios played nice together, bringing out a steady flow of players and movies? Well, you can forget about that when the HD DVD and Blu-ray high-def disc formats debut over the next few months.

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HDTV Showcase

James K. Willcox | Oct 14, 2003 | 0 comments

For more than a decade, the arrival of high-definition television was trumpeted with all the bluster of a carnival barker and the sincerity of a contestant on a reality-TV dating show.

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History Meets High-Tech

James K. Willcox | Oct 01, 2005 | 0 comments

Jarring juxtapositions of technology and design might work for the sets in a Tim Burton movie, but they usually don't for someone's home. Many custom installers find that adding high-tech gear to an older house with a well-defined architectural style can be daunting because the technology can clash with or overpower the traditional design.

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Inner Workings: Inside a Compact Subwoofer

James K. Willcox | Nov 05, 2006 | 0 comments

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Inner Workings: Inside a Front Projector

James K. Willcox | Jun 03, 2007 | 0 comments

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Inner Workings: Inside a High-End Audio Cable

James K. Willcox | Apr 05, 2007 | 0 comments

If you've ever wondered whether it's worth it to splurge for premium audio and video cables, join the club. Given the Viagra-like claims of enhancement made by some manufacturers, it's often hard to separate the science from the fiction.

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