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The Future of Retail?
Kim Wilson  |  Jun 01, 2011  |  1 comments
You feel like you are walking into someone's home but this is actually a systems integrator's Experience Center. These recreations of a modern living room, dining room, bar and dedicated theater demonstrate to customers all the technologies that are possible from automated integration that is controlled by an Apple iPad to cabinets with lifts that hide your TV when not in use.
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Custom Installation How-ToHome Movie Theaters
Trekkie Theater
Kim Wilson  |  May 11, 2011  |  0 comments
Years in the consumer electronics industry, this homeowner was able to design, build and install this incredibly detailed theater with all the latest bells and whistles. If this is the future capability of DIY theaters than his Star Trek inspired theme is certainly appropriate.
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Hidden Solutions from Revel
Kim Wilson  |  May 05, 2011  |  0 comments
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AV Furniture Roundup
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 25, 2011  |  0 comments
Buying furniture for your AV components and HDTV can seem like a daunting task with all the choices available and like any type of furniture there are all types of styles, designs and sizes. Here are six of our picks for AV furniture that fit a variety of styles and budgets.
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Wide Open Spaces
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 18, 2011  |  1 comments
Coming up with a unique, never seen, theater design takes some creative genius, such as this one-off theater that is both eye-catching and surreal. The theater walls are custom printed fabric panels from photographed images of the Jersey Shore, creating the effect that the theater is in the middle of the beach.
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Streaming Device Reviews
Apple TV 2
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 14, 2011  |  0 comments

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Price: $99

At A Glance: Rent iTunes movies and TV shows • Stream Netflix content • View pictures galleries on Flickr and MobileMe • Extends Apple ecosystem with AirPlay

Getting content from our computers to the home’s main entertainment hub is like the Holy Grail. Some manufacturers have achieved it for a high price; others have achieved it poorly for a reasonable price. In the Apple ecosystem, Apple TV has allowed simple, inexpensive iTunes integration for years. The original model required you to sync with your computer but, the latest Apple TV (ATV2)—which is less than half the size of its predecessor—only streams content. You can easily stream whatever you have on your computer in the way of movies (created or ripped), photos and music to your A/V system over a wired or wireless network.

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Audio Video News
Onkyo's Latest Networking AV Receiver
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 05, 2011  |  0 comments
The cost of entry for all the bells and whistles of a networked AV Receiver is certainly affordable with the new Onkyo HT-RC370.
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Non-invasive TV Wall Mount
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 31, 2011  |  0 comments
A unique mounting system that adds some extra dimension and style to your living room theater.
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Personalized Theaters
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 23, 2011  |  0 comments
This master craftsman incorporates unique woodworking designs with the homeowner's personal tastes and decor preference for extraordinary one-of-a kind home theaters.
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Streaming Device Reviews
Roku XDS Streaming Media Player
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 15, 2011  |  1 comments

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Price: $100

At A Glance: Instant streaming • Easy installation and operation • Simple, user-friendly interface • Access to multiple services, paid and free • 1080p/24 compatible

Roku’s players have come a long way since I reviewed the first Roku device in our November 2008 issue. All that player did was stream Netflix movies. You had to go to Netflix.com to queue up your movies before you could stream them from your Roku box to your TV via your wireless network. Since every major Blu-ray player now offers Netflix streaming, Roku had to make its box more competitive, and it did. There are three Roku products; for this review, I’ll focus on the XDS, Roku’s high-end unit at a whopping $100.

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