Earlier this week we showed you a deal on a 73” Mitsubishi 1080p DLP display that’s currently one of the least expensive ways to break into large-screen 3D TV.  While that deal has since expired, if 73” is just a touch too big but you’re still interested in frugal 3D TV, Dell Home also has the 60” and 65” versions of the same C9 series “3D Ready” DLP TVs for… View this story
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There are a slew of apps that can give your iPhone or iPod touch the smarts to operate entertainment components. With most of these apps you’ll need to plug your components into a box that can convert the WiFi signals of the mobile device into infrared signals that the A/V equipment can understand. Some programming of your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad might be required, as well. i-Got-it Corp. (www.i-got-it.com)… View this story
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The Aperion Audio Bravus 10D is an attractive, potent little subwoofer at a reasonable price. It certainly doesn’t have the output and extension of its larger peers, but that’s a tradeoff one must live with if they want a small box to better blend into their room décor. Given the diminutive size of the 10D, it would be easy to place two of these in most family rooms without drawing… View this story
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We were pretty awed by JVC’s 4K projector the company showed off at CEDIA a few years ago, and JVC recently demo’d 3D projection using two such projectors. This week the manufacturer announced its latest high-performance 4K2K D-ILA projector, the DLA-SH7NLG, which like previous models can deliver ultra-high-resolution of about 10 megapixels (4096 x 2400, well beyond full HD 1080p of 1920 x 1080). The company says the projector’s wire-grid… View this story
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Cables are one of the biggest complaints about consumer electronics. We’re well aware of the unsightliness of even the fanciest cables. Unfortunately, there’s not much that can be done to make cables more attractive. But over the past few years, wireless technologies have advanced, allowing us to declutter our jungle of cables. We’ve rounded up 14 products that use the latest in wireless technologies to create sound solutions. Click here… View this story
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With spring just around the corner, it’s time to clear away the cobwebs and get your house back in shape. In addition to windows, walls and floors, your spring cleaning project should also include TV screens, iPods and remote controls. What’s the best way to de-grime them? Here are a few products we’ve run across as well as tips from custom electronics professionals. 1. “Most cleaners—even soap and water—are either… View this story
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Skeptical about 3D TV? Not convinced that IPTV is the wave of the future? You can see for yourself whether or not these new technologies are as good as they’re cracked up to be by participating in a hands-on demo hosted by Panasonic. The Touch the Future Tour will take place in venues in 15 cities across the U.S. over the next five weeks. You can catch it at Atlanta,… View this story
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Apparently 3D stands for 3 dips, because that’s what it looks like it’s going to take to get “Avatar” on 3D Blu-ray. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Avatar” will receive an initial bare-bones, movie-only release on DVD and Blu-ray on April 22. The Los Angeles Times also cites “Fox sources” who say previous reports of a 3D version being released in 2010 are incorrect. James Cameron, who postponed the… View this story
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Network in need of an overhaul? Been holding off on a Gigabit network because your PC(s) don’t have capable Network Interface Cards (NICs)? Avoiding a new NIC because your router or switch isn’t up to speed?  Chicken? Egg? Cart? Horse? Well, today you can get all of your poultry and spaghetti western transportation in order in one fell swoop with help from NewEgg. The online retailer has the Rosewill RC-410X… View this story
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What video content looks best in Blu-ray format? It’s tough to go wrong with stunning nature video. Usually broadcast TV shows are very clean. I’d still say it’s very difficult to outdo animation - look no further than Pixar, especially. Unfortunately there aren’t any new Pixar releases this week, but there are some animated efforts that ought to sparkle on your combination of big screen and Blu-ray to highlight this… View this story
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