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Grant, would be nice if you would explain that there are currently 2 versions of 4K, half rate and full rate.  Full rate is used in Digital Theaters, while A/V products on the market that have ‘4K scaling’ only do half rate as the current HDMI 1.4a can only pass half rate, unless you use 2 HDMI 1.4a outputs and…

For those with unlimited cash hiring a pro is probably a good thing. But for the rest of us DIY is the only way. I setup my own 25x27 HT and am quite pleased with the results. If you want to do it yourself you have to be willing to educate your self prior to starting your project. The advantage…

Why would you recommend this over priced junk?  If you are into rap music they may sound good.  If you listen to anything else these are the worst things you could spend money on.  They have a hard V shaped EQ setting that does not make music sound like it should.  For that kind of cash you could find a…

One caviat, Kinnect doesn’t work in low-light conditions, so you’d have to be willing to keep the lights on…

Wonderfully said.  I believe it is the utility companies that should take the first step.  The entire ecosystem is explained here: http://www.slideshare.net/NazGsmart-home-energy-management

@Richard, you might want to check out this article on Windows Media Center http://www.electronichouse.com/article/use_windows_media_center_for_the_ultimate_dvr/P12

I’m kind of surprised that you didn’t include Windows Media Center—not of the expensive Vidabox flavor, but just out of the box—as an option. It’s extremely inexpensive, considering that it’s built into most version of Windows, so it’s just a matter of purchasing a decently-spec’ed computer. It takes a little work, but with adequate storage, it can even host your…

So, are their any open-source media servers that run on Linux, that are like the Meriden or Kaleidescape?  I run a houseful of Windows 7 Media Centers, and a Windows Home Server.  But I’d like the convienence of a box that I can feed CDs and DVDs all day and have it store and serve.

Will this technology rely on powered speakers? Or will the wireless aspect of this carry the audio signal as well as amplification?

Having been part of KURO from the inside, the way I see 4K/8K resolutions (SuperHDTV and UltraHDTV), has everything to do with screen size AND seating distance. One of the great things about going to the movies in a theater is being able to sit very close and be completely immersed in what you’re watching without being exposed to over-sized…