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D-Link introduces new PowerLine HD kit for network-capable home theater devices

D-Link introduces new PowerLine HD kit for network-capable home theater devicesBad, Bad, BadIn my first year in engineering at university (21 years ago), we did a project on "current carrier". It is exactly what these devices do. They use a bandwidth that is not that of the electricity that is...

Tags: Home entertainment, Home networking, network, powerline, capable home theater device, new PowerLine HD kit, PowerLine HD kit, Powerline HD, home theater device, home theater, D-Link Systems

Discussion threads 2009-04-17

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OXX Digital Tube

Photo gallery:OXX Digital TubeWi-Fi radios come in many shapes and sizes, but the Oxx Digital Tube is in a class of its own with its jumbo, hollow-bodied design. The Tube's unique look accommodates its built-in subwoofer, and yes, we found that the radio delivers much more bass than is common...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Wireless LANs, Monitors & displays, Oxx Digital Tube, radio

Product reviews 2009-05-20

Samsung HT-AS730

These days, a home-theater-in-a-box system comes in one of three basic designs: an all-in-one package that includes a built-in DVD or Blu-ray player; a "soundbar" system that consolidates everything into a single speaker bar that can be mounted under a flat-panel TV; or a component system that basically boxes...

Tags: Home entertainment, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, DVD, Samsung HT-AS730, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., HDMI, receiver

Product reviews 2009-05-15

News to know: Windows 7; U.S. CTO; Quickoffice; Ubuntu

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Brian Sommer: The immediacy of value: Where SaaS must go next Mary Jo Foley: Windows 7 Release Candidate due date is...

Tags: Ubuntu, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Mary Jo Foley, Twitter, Microsoft Windows, Home Entertainment, Data Centers, Desktop Virtualization, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Virtualization

Blog posts 2009-04-20

D-Link introduces new PowerLine HD kit for network-capable home theater devices

More and more home theater devices are being introduced that offer "connected features," but many of them require an Ethernet connection, which isn't a common feature in most living rooms. One workaround gaining some traction is using powerline networking—plugging an adapter into an electrical outlet on one end and connecting...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Home Theater, Network, Adapter, Powerline, Home Entertainment, Ethernet, Personal Technology, Networking, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-04-17

Dish Network DTVPal DVR

Photo gallery:Dish Network DTVPal DVRA lot of penny-pinching home theater enthusiasts get the same idea--free over-the-air HDTV looks great, so why not cancel my cable/satellite subscription and get a standalone HD DVR? The problem is that the only current consumer product that qualifies is the TiVo HD, which will cost...

Tags: DVR, Digital video, TV & Home Theater, TVs, menu system, DTVPal DVR, digital video recorder, Dish Network, electronic programming guide

Product reviews 2009-03-02

Denon AVR-789

Editors' note: The Denon AVR-789 is nearly identical to the AVR-1909, therefore the reviews are very similar. The AVR-789 lacks the smaller remote for second zone usage and a wired RF input, but is otherwise functionally identical. Setting up an audiovisual receiver isn't for the faint of heart. Stripping...

Tags: Overall IT, Denon AVR-789, receiver, Denon

Product reviews 2009-01-23

Denon AVR-1909

Setting up an AV receiver isn't for the faint of heart. Stripping speaker wire, multitudes of cables, inputs and outputs, confusing configuration--even the most grizzled AV nerd is likely to make at least one mistake during a setup. And even after you get it set up, it can be a...

Tags: Overall IT, LCD Display, Denon AVR-1909, receiver, Denon

Product reviews 2009-01-20

JVC TH-F3

When we looked at last year's TH-L1 from JVC, we were really impressed at the number of connectivity options the compact 5.1-channel home-theater-in-a-box HTIB packed in its tiny chassis. While the device didn't come with a built-in DVD player, it still was able to switch between two 1080p-capable HDMI ports....

Tags: Consumer electronics, Digital music, Corporate communications, Media players, Digital media, JVC TH-F3, JVC, Apple iPod, DVD

Product reviews 2008-06-16

Radiient Select-4ce HDMI switch

HDMI connectivity has become increasingly popular as more and more devices use the interface. If you own more than two HDMI-capable gadgets, you may find yourself in dire need of additional inputs, as most HDTVs and AV receivers do not satisfy the growing demand for such ports--and those that do...

Tags: HDMI connectivity, HDMI, switcher, Radiient Select-4ce, HDMI switcher

Product reviews 2007-12-12

IOGear GHDMIAS4 4-Port Automatic HDMI Switch w/ Remote

HDMI connectivity has become increasingly popular as more and more devices use the interface. If you own more than two HDMI-capable gadgets, you may find yourself in dire need of additional inputs, as most HDTVs and AV receivers do not satisfy the growing demand for such ports--and those that do...

Tags: HDMI connectivity, switcher, HDMI, Iogear

Product reviews 2007-12-03

Denon AVR-3808CI

This has been a landmark year for AV receivers. Traditionally receivers have just been the muscle of a home theater, but now there's no denying that they're the brain, as well, as they contain more functionality than nearly any other piece of home-theater equipment. The Denon AVR-3808CI is the epitome...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Denon AVR-3808CI, receiver, Denon, LED DISPLAY

Product reviews 2007-11-29

HP Pavilion SlimLine s3200t

Because there was some confusion the first time we reviewed a customizable HP SlimLine desktop, we'll make it known right from the start that this system is not like the budget SlimLines you'll find on store shelves. Instead, the Pavilion SlimLine s3200t is HP's online version. You can configure it...

Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Desktops, TV & Home Theater, TVs, Blu-ray, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co., Slimline, HD-DVD, PC

Product reviews 2007-11-16

Alienware Hangar18 (960 Hours)

Although the Alienware Hangar18 came out earlier this year, we held off on a review in anticipation of covering it with a Blu-ray burner. Now that the Blu-ray option is ready, we wish we'd stuck with the standard definition model. Overall, the Hangar18 is a compact, mostly well-conceived home theater...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Home entertainment, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, Alienware Hangar18, Alienware

Product reviews 2007-10-26

JVC TH-L1

Home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs provide a turnkey surround sound solution on the cheap. But with a few exceptions--usually large, bulky component-based systems--they're generally not known for their flexibility or wealth of features. And that's why the JVC TH-L1 is such a breath of fresh air. The diminutive HTIB allows for switching...

Tags: Corporate communications, JVC, JVC TH-L1, HDMI, HTIB

Product reviews 2007-10-05

Vista Media Center takes over the living room

Vista Media Center takes over the living roomSuccess StorySounds like a success story. It will continue to be a success story until someone sees fit to provide the same functionality for a reduced cost and with a greater ease of setup. Or until it breaks. I hope it doesn't.I'm not...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), TVs, Media Center PC, Main Drive, PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Vista Media Center, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-08-23

JVC DLA-HD1

JVC's first relatively affordable 1080p DILA aka LCoS projector has garnered a lot of praise on Internet forums recently. The DLA-HD1's coveted 1080p resolution, at a price somewhere between the Sony VPL-VW50 aka the Pearl and its big brother, the VPL-VW100 aka the Ruby, may have something to do with...

Tags: JVC, JVC DLA-HD1, projector, 1080p

Product reviews 2007-08-07

JVC Projector DLA-RS1U

JVC's first relatively affordable 1080p DILA aka LCoS projector has garnered a lot of praise on Internet forums recently. The DLA-RS1U's coveted 1080p resolution, at a price somewhere between the Sony VPL-VW50 aka the Pearl and its big brother, the VPL-VW100 aka the Ruby, may have something to do with...

Tags: JVC, projector, 1080p, DLA-RS1U

Product reviews 2007-07-27

New TiVo HD is full of surprises

A few days earlier than predicted, TiVo HD boxes went on sale today at tivo.com. The new DVR features a totally redesigned motherboard and support for the MCard standard so you don't have to rent two CableCards from your cable company.Ok, so you don't get the fancy glowing remote, but...

Tags: General

Blog posts 2007-07-24

HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8120n

The HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8120n is proof positive that quad-core processing is ready for mass consumption. This $1,150 entertainment-minded desktop serves up Intel's Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, a quad-core chip that up to this point we've seen only in much higher-end systems meant for gaming. While HP's...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Desktops, Processors, TV & Home Theater, PCI, Hewlett-Packard Co., quad-core, m8120n, HP Pavilion, Media Center PC, PC, TV

Product reviews 2007-07-11