home theater
Dell finally brings out Mac Mini competitor
With the release of Windows 7 and programs such as Boxee, having a computer as part of a home-theater set-up is becoming more and more reasonable. The issue has been that outside of nettops and the Mac mini, there haven’t been many options for what that computer should be. Sure, anything would work, but it’s more »
PS3 fat for $219 at Sony Outlet
Sony is running some deals at their outlet store. There are all kinds of deals available. A Sony sound bar virtual surround sound system for under $150 (down from $240), the Webbie HD pocket cam for $99.99 (down from $169.99), televisions, computers, and even the old version of the 40GB PS3 for $219.99. What’s the more »
Gefen unveils slew of new HDTV accessories including wireless HDMI unit
If you’re a home theater buff, then you’ll definitely want to see what Gefen is up to. Today, they unveiled several new items that could help make a home theater easier to set up. First up is a a set of adapters that extends HDMI over regular coax cable. Utilizing a receiver and a sender more »
New high def projector offerings from Epson
Today, Epson announced the release of four brand new projectors: PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB, and Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB. Each of these projectors will project 1080p high definition and are intended for home use. The 8100 is the budget friendly version with the 9100 and 9500 being the more high more »
Onkyo announces cutting edge receivers with 9.2 channel surround sound
Not satisfied with its recent launch of its Pandora, Sirius and Rhapsody capable AV receivers, Onkyo has announced yet more tuners. The new tuners, the TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007, TX-NR5007, each have the same Internet capabilities of the recently announced models, but include other top of the line features as well. The newest models include features that more »
Onkyo announces home theater receiver with Internet music services
With the allure of Internet music services like Pandora and Rhapsody setting up a home theater system that incorporate them can be a bit difficult without having to put a whole computer in the system. Sure, having a computer in the setup would be cool, but when’s the last time you wanted to browse the more »
U.K. lands new Panasonic Blu-ray HD recorders
Panasonic UK unveiled several new home theater components today. Two are Blu-ray Disc recorders that allow you to record HD content to Blu-ray discs. H.264 compression is being used to allow for up to 24 hours of HD content per disc. The two models of Blu-ray disc recorders, the DMR-BS850 and the DMR-BS750, have two more »
Gadgetell Guide: Non-obvious home theater essentials
A lot of people are putting more money into their living room because they are spending more time at home. So what do you need to put together the best experience in your living room? There’s the obvious stuff like a large screen television and that surround sound system. Then there’s the non-obvious stuff. Keep reading to find out what else you need to pick up.
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, the BD8200 is designed for wall mounting, but still provides virtual 5.1 surround. Users can stream multimedia from the integrated Blu-ray player, USB port, a Bluetooth enabled media device, or through the included iPod dock. It networks via 802.11 b/g/n or USB dongle to stream Netflix or Pandora and is BD-Live (Profile 2.0) compatible.
Samsung’s Blu-ray players
Samsung unveiled several new Blu-ray models at the Consumer Electronics Show and plans to use these models to stay competitive in the multimedia device market. In addition to showcasing the world’s fist wall mountable Blu-Ray player, the BD-P4600, the corporation also introduced the high performance BD-P3600.
One of the most impressive features of these new Samsung players is their wireless capabilities. Through a built in Wi-Fi connection, users can access video and music streaming services through providers like Netflix and Pandora. The players also have 1GB internal flash memory in order to access different features, like BD Live and Bonus View. Besides Wi-Fi, the players come with two open USB ports.
