Jamie Sorcher

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Two for the Show
Jamie Sorcher  |  Dec 09, 2008

For married couples or any two people who live together, life always seems to be a series of compromises. When this Omaha, Nebraska, homeowner built his dream theater, he not only put on an addition to the house for his theater, but he added a room right above it for his wife.

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Sky’s the Limit
Jamie Sorcher  |  Nov 28, 2008

Most 18-year-olds grapple with the usual burning questions, like what to do after college graduation, what career path to follow, or even where to live. But college drop-out Gurbaksh “G” Chahal, an Internet entrepreneur (founder of BlueLithium and ClickAgents), already had several million dollars in the bank by that time. He was also on his way to even greater success. In the last year, he signed a book deal, and releases his memoir, The Dream.

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Sitting Room Pretty
Jamie Sorcher  |  Nov 25, 2008

Constructing a theater from scratch in a custom-built home can be a challenge, but remodeling a room in an established home can sometimes be even more demanding.

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Other Tech
Talking Shop: Definitive Audio
Jamie Sorcher  |  Oct 11, 2007

In a basement in 1975, back when turntables were big business and Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves, three friends started Definitive Audio (definitive.com, 206-524-6633). In its early days, the high-end store sold two-channel gear by the likes of Mark Levinson and Magnepan. There was no video.

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What's in Store
Jamie Sorcher  |  Sep 11, 2005

The days of going to an electronics store, choosing from a lineup of components, and carrying your selection out to the trunk of your car might be fading fast. We now want our entertainment with us all the time, wherever we go, but few of us have the time to wade through the overwhelming proliferation of gear being created to address that desire.

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New Products
The Gadget Girl: Handheld Helpmates
Jamie Sorcher  |  Oct 11, 2007
Handheld Helpmates 97855043214 Longitech MX Air Mouse The fall season is a great time to take inventory of your tech stuff - whether the idea is to buy new headphones or upgrade your laptop.
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Savant Rosie Coffee Table Touchpanel Controller
Jamie Sorcher  |  Nov 03, 2007

Yes, friends, I'm talkin' Touchscreen Takes Over Tabletop - that is, "surface technology" mates with a traditional piece of household furniture. Brought to you by home-entertainment-and-automation company Savant, the Rosie Coffee Table Touchpanel Controller basically has an Apple computer inside of it and runs on Savant's programmable Rosie control system.

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Talking Shop: California Soundworks
Jamie Sorcher  |  Nov 03, 2007

Like many other A/V stores, California Soundworks (californiasoundworks.com, 661-945-0971) started out as a home stereo store selling gear to audiophiles. That was back in 1979.

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The Gadget Girl: Gear for Kids
Jamie Sorcher  |  Nov 03, 2007

Kids will be kids - except when it comes to technology. Just like their moms and dads, who traded big boxy TVs for flat panels, children can free up some space in their bedrooms with an LCD TV from Disney ($300, disneyelectronics.com) - such as the Pirates of the Caribbean version shown at right.

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The Gadget Girl
Jamie Sorcher  |  Dec 02, 2007

Don't just stuff those stockings. Tech those halls! Make room on your list for small devices that will deliver big smiles.

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