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On its own, a home automation system has the dexterity to juggle a variety of different tasks. Meticulously engineered and designed by the manufacturer and installed by a home systems integrator, it’s able to dim and brighten light fixtures, adjust the settings of thermostats, provide status reports of household electricity usage, and choreograph the operation […]

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The VPL-W5000ES 4K projector features a laser-powered 5,000 lumens of brightness and SXRD panels.

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Getting the optimal performance from a projector requires matching it to what you want to watch, the room environment, and the screen. Each projector technology has its drawbacks, but by using the right screen with it, you can minimize those flaws and make your viewing experience more enjoyable. Gain The first screen feature to be […]

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One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]

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Insteon Apple HomeKit-Enabled Automation Hub Insteon is offering a smart home hub that works with Apple Homekit, as well as a new app that works with the Apple home automation platform. Announced in June 2014, HomeKit allows users to control devices individually or in pairs, all via Apple’s Siri voice assistant. This means you can […]

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Video projectors priced at $4,000 or more are packed with more features and begin to support more specialized installations than less expensive models. They can also pump out plenty of lumens to easily light up screens measuring more than 120 inches diagonally. Three-chip DLP models fall into this price range and offer both brighter images […]

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Between $1,000 and $4,000 there are many LCD, LCoS, and DLP projectors available. In this price range you will find models with both horizontal and vertical lens shift, making placement of the projector much easier than placing a lower-priced projector that has no lens shift. DLP models will still be single-chip versions, but will use […]

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For under $1,000 you can get a projector that can display a bright image. There are many affordable DLP models in this price range that offer enough lumens to produce a 120-inch image; some may even include 3D capability. There are also short-throw and portable projectors available in this price range for situations when a […]

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1. A video projector usually requires more maintenance than a TV does. The light bulb in a projector will age and dim over time and will eventually need to be replaced. As it dims you might need to make adjustments to the projector’s picture settings to keep the brightness at the correct level. 2. Projectors […]

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When shopping for a video projector, there are a few main specifications you need to look for. Many of these are unique to projectors, while some also apply to flat-panel TVs. Lumens The single most important number to look for is the lumens, or brightness, measurement. A lumen is a measurement of how much light […]

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