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  • Samsung debuts new Blu-ray home theaters

    The home theater in a box market continues to grow.  Their low entry price makes them even more attractive in the current economic climate.  So it comes at as no surprise that Samsung introduced new Blu-ray HTIB offerings at CES.  Each offers 1080p playback with the Blu-ray player, and virtual or real 5.1 audio. The HT-BD8200 is the first home theater sound bar equipped with a Blu-ray player and wireless subwoofer.  At 2.6 inches deep,…

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  • Get rid of cables with wireless HD from Monster

    Monster announces Wireless Digital Express HD distribution system at CES. 

  • Get surround sound without wires

    Jumping on the wireless bandwagon at CES, Acoustic Research announced their new Modular Wireless Speaker Conversion line.  These modules allow you to turn any 5.1 or smaller speaker system into a wireless application.

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Make sure your home theater doesn’t lose power

by Heather Wood on Jan 19, 2009 at 03:34 PM

Monster, a leading power supply product manufacturer, has announced the release of the HTUPS 3700, the newest model in the Home Theater Uninterrupted Power Supply line.  The HTUPS 3700 possesses the ability to maintain power during power outages.  Furthermore, the device monitors power levels in order to ensure that they… Continue Reading »

More on the Pogoplug

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 16, 2009 at 07:25 PM

Pogoplug was one of Gadgetell’s Editor’s Picks from CES 2009.  For the nerds, it’s a home server.  For everyone else, it’s a really easy way to share all of your content from a USB hard drive with anyone on the Internet. Our Associate Editor, Robert Nelson, wrote about the Pogoplug… Continue Reading »

Not ready for prime time: The MeeBox and friends

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 16, 2009 at 05:35 PM

Connected devices are everywhere.  Compositor wants to put together a solution for the tech savvy so you can have a connected living room using their Meeseries of devices.  Gadgetell saw their devices at CES and some of us were thoroughly unimpressed.  The MeeBox and MeeCeiver system allows you to watch… Continue Reading »

Westinghouse CES Roundup

by Chris Shore on Jan 15, 2009 at 10:29 PM

Westinghouse wanted to be seen at the 2009 CES.  They introduced a huge line of “affordable” LCD HDTVs and computer monitors at the show.  Leading the pack was the new TX line of HDTVs.  Available in 37”, 42”, and 55” sizes, the TX line has a 120Hz refresh rate with… Continue Reading »

The ooma Telo makes an appearance

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Ooma recently introduced its Ooma Telo, the replacement for the Ooma Hub and Scout.  The Telo was at CES, but Ooma kept the actual handset behind glass.  Seeing it in person, the Telo looks like a pretty stylish phone.  When released, It will be sold in various bundles from $199… Continue Reading »

Will personal area networks take off?  Intel thinks so.

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 13, 2009 at 09:16 PM

Intel dedicated part of its booth at CES to mobile Wi-Fi personal area networking (PAN).  The idea is simple, Wi-Fi enabled components speak to each other using an ad hoc network without the need for a router. The idea seems promising.  Intel had a pair of Wi-Fi headphones that supposedly… Continue Reading »

Up close with the IPEVO digital picture frame

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 13, 2009 at 07:15 PM

Gadgetell recently got to play with an IPEVO digital picture frame, the Kaleido R7.  Now, I am the guy who wrote a post denouncing digital picture frames as a pointless technology.  IPEVO changed my mind. Digital picture frames have gone through a couple of styles.  It started off with toyish… Continue Reading »

Insteon’s IRLinc helps you automate your home

by Heather Wood on Jan 13, 2009 at 01:30 PM

New inventions have allowed entertainment lovers to enjoy and control the way that they watch programs in ways never before imagined.  SmartLabs has now introduced the IRLinc Transmitter, an INSTEON to IR converter, a device with an easy plug in design that allows you to remotely control your home theater. … Continue Reading »

Engine Room notebook design contest winner

by Heather Wood on Jan 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM

Hewlett Packard, MTV, and AMD made a joint announcement that they have decided on a winner for their Engine Room Notebook Design Contest.  The honor was awarded to Hisako Sakihama, a 27-year-old designer from Japan.  As the winner, his design will be the template for the new HP Artist Edition… Continue Reading »

Audiovox to challenge Logitech’s Harmony

by Sue Walsh on Jan 13, 2009 at 08:45 AM

At this year’s CES, Audiovox introduced several new universal remotes aimed at giving Harmony some stiff competition.  Here’s a look at them. The Acoustic Research XS offers both simple remote set up and an online app that allows the user to customize its operation and functionality.  When it hits stores… Continue Reading »

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