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CES 2008

Posted by Ed on Jan 7, 2008 in Gadgets | Comments 0 comments

I have been eating up all the new gadgets coming out of CES 2008. We are just on the verge of seeing some incredible things when it comes to shiny things that make us say Ooooo. Here are a few of my favorites that I have seen so far. Sanyo PLC-XL50, Ultra Short Throw Projector This projector sits right up to your wall. I guess it is about 21 inches and can project a 80 inch display. Wow. Now that is incredible. No more having the...

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Media Center: Part 2

Posted by Ed on Nov 22, 2007 in Gadgets | Comments 0 comments

In this, part two, of my media center project I am looking at different media center applications. Each of these has their own pros and cons and I tried to list them as they applied to my own needs. They may be different for your own project so please evaluate them on your own and make your own judgement. Also make sure you read Media Center: Part 1. (more…) Related Posts:Media Center: Part 1Pulled the TriggerxBox 360Direct TV...

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DirectTV

Posted by Ed on Nov 20, 2007 in Gadgets | Comments 1 comment

I am making the switch from cable to DirectTV tomorrow. Cable just doesn’t have enough HD channels. I think I only get 17 or 19 channels on cable and satellite has over 50. Plus DirectTV seems to be on a better scheudle to add new channels by the end of the year. I really want Discovery HD, SciFi HD, History Channel HD, National Geo. HD, The Science Channel HD, and The Weather Channel HD. Okay, I was joking about wanting the...

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Media Center: Part 1

Posted by Ed on Nov 19, 2007 in Gadgets, Home Theater, Music | Comments 0 comments

Since I bought my HDTV I have been consumed with building a home media center. Well not consumed but it is the reason for my not posting much to the blog lately. After lots of research, trial and error, numerous posts to forums and friends I have my plans in place. Of at least I think I so. This is the first of a series of posts on my efforts to build my media center. (more…) Related Posts:xBox 360Amie Street Music Wednesday...

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Pulled the Trigger

Posted by Ed on Nov 11, 2007 in Gadgets | Comments 2 comments

Finally made the move to HDTV. Terra bought me a birthday/Christmas present this weekend. She picked up a Vizio VW37L 37” LCD. I was torn between a Toshiba 32” that had a better contrast ratio but after looking at them side by side for about 45 minutes I picked the Vizio. (more…) Related Posts:Media Center: Part 2Direct TV UpdateToshiba HD-A3 & 10 HD-DVDsDirectTVMedia Center: Part 1Twitter...

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