The Kef Q900

Sony and Samsung Unveil Tablet PCs with IR Function

Tiberius1023 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:28:39 +0000

Sony and Samsung recently unveiled new Tablet PCs with IR sensors. This could usher the end of the universal remote as we know it since many tablets now have apps capable of controlling all of your home theater systems.

Tiberius1023 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:32:17 +0000

Dolby Announces Dolby Digital Plus for HBO Go

Tiberius1023 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:39:30 +0000

Dolby announced that Dolby Digital Plus will be available for HBO Go shows. Dobly Digital Plus is an audio format that offers 7.1 surround sound. Typically, this has been only available on Blu-ray. Initially, this will only be available when streamed thru the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 gaming consoles.

Google TV Making a Comeback

Tiberius1023 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:12:16 +0000

LG, Sony and Vizio have announced plans to produce products that include Google TV. Google TV was an attempt to create a unified environment for streamed content, broadcast and prerecorded DVR features. However, the service fell flat due to a non-intuitive interface. Both LG and Vizio are introducing TVs that include the service and Sony is introducing a blu-ray player and a network media player.

Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Player

Tiberius1023 — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:05:07 +0000

Sony’s upcoming streaming player will give users access to popular apps such as Netflix, Pandora, Hulu Plus and YouTube. According to Sony the SMP-N200 will be able to stream content in Full 1080p HD as well as 3D and have built in WiFi. If you prefer to use your iphone or android phone as a remote, the Sony SMP-N200 will also have a free app available for both that will turn your mobile device into a remote control. Additionally, the N200 will have HDMI, composite, USB and component outputs.

URC MXW-920 Water Resistant Remote

Tiberius1023 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:24:39 +0000

URC announced a new water resistant remote, the MXW-920, at the 2011 Cedia show. The IR/RF one way remote is can be easily programmed thru your PC similar to the URC MX-900. This fluid and slick remote is great for outdoor use by the pool or tub. It has a suggested MSRP of $449.95.

The VidaBox

Tiberius1023 — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:25:44 +0000

Are you looking for a way to archive your blu rays or dvds? The vida box may be the solution you’re looking for. It allows you to archive and browse your Blu-ray and DVD movies, store and play music CDs, record and watch favorite TV shows, create animated slide shows, plus stream Netflix and other internet video content to your tv or ,thru the use of extenders, to other tvs in your house. If you require more storage for your collection the vida box offers a RAID6 storage device which can hold up to 10, 890 DVDs or 2,640 Blu-rays.

TiVo Announces Premiere Elite

Tiberius1023 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:39:05 +0000

TiVo announced plans to release the TiVo Premiere Elite to a store near you. The Premiere Elite will have a quad tuner Seireis 4 DVR with 2TB of storage (roughly 300 hours of HD programming) built in. The price for the Elite will be $499 (plus service). The high end box will be THX certified and works with most cable services, but not satellite. The hi-definition box will connect users to TiVo’s online partners such as netflix, hulu plus, blockbuster onDemand, and Amazon instand video.

Kef Blade Series

Tiberius1023 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:01:16 +0000

The famed Kef Blade Series. The blade series made an impressive appearance at the 2011′s CEDIA show. The same technology that was used for this revolutionary line of speakers has also made its way into the Kef Q Series (which includes the Kef Q900) as well as the new R series.

Sony Announces New 4K Projector

Tiberius1023 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:52:26 +0000

Sony has just announced the release of a new 4K projector called VPL-VW1000ES. This projector will have a 4K resolution which is 4x the resolution of a standard HD projector. It will also supposedly have a contrast ratio of 1,000,000 to 1. It’s scheduled to go on sell during the 2011 holiday season. No price has been released yet.