SONOS
For anyone that watched the commercials at the 2014 Super Bowl, you may have noticed a clever one by Sonos (www.sonos.com) . We are very familiar with the brand and what it has to offer. It is actually the most popular system in our residential install ventures. WHAT IS IT? Sonos is a system of HiFi wireless speakers and audio …
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VIDEO GAME BARS
Back in the day, arcades were a popular hang out spot for people of all ages. Then came game consoles for our homes and the arcade idea seemed more of an inconvenience. While the technology of current game consoles is advanced, it seemed people started missing the social ambiance of the arcade spots of the past. This prompted certain business …
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MULTI-SCREEN VIEWING
It wasn’t too long ago that advertisers were fighting for prime time slots in TV watching. Now, it seems that competition for audience has spread on to many screens…from cell phones to tablets. The TV still rules the living room for the most part but it has the company of another type of screen in presence. In fact, current research …
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RAGE-PREVENTING GAMING HEADSETS
It is no secret that video games can bring out rage some people didn’t even know they had. Just putting yourself in “character mode” can trigger all sorts of emotions and even actions. While releasing certain frustrations may help, throwing things at a screen or at a wall may cause you more regret after the initial anger. One simple gadget …
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WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEMS
Portable PA systems haven’t had the greatest reputation in the past. Often, people think of a battery-powered box with built-in handles intended for generic field work in temporary venues. However, thanks to technology, those boxes have been sounding a lot better and have acquired a standard for of technology: wireless production. In return, they have become much more user-friendly aiming …
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TV MOUNT TYPES
Nowadays it seems that anyone that owns a flat screen has decided to mount it on the wall. Not only does this type of set-up save space, but it also creates a very clean and neat look. When the TV isn’t on, it is barely noticeable…and that is very appealing. Most televisions now include a pedestal stand, which works fine …
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MULTI-ROOM AUDIO SYSTEM
With a brand new year comes brand new goals and that could even apply to your home needs. Like other technology, home audio continues to evolve to perfectly suit the needs of residents. Multi-room audio systems are very common and an easy way to quickly change the ambiance to different rooms in a home. Getting one for your home doesn’t …
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Immersive Cinema Equipment
As home technology improves drastically and quickly and movie ticket/concession prices rise, the prospect of having immersive cinema equipment at home is becoming to be a popular one. The most obvious one is the IMAX technology so many have been chasing for years. With screens that are several stories high coupled with an intense sound, IMAX has set a new …
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Chromecast
Chromecast is a $35 streaming dongle that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port. You can use it to stream online videos from YouTube, Netflix and elsewhere by using your computer, cell or table as the remote control. It doesn’t have a specific interface on the TV nor does it require a particular app store. Everything is controlled from the computer …
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Smart TV
A Smart TV allows you to access streaming video services (think Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Instant Video) on your TV. These internet connected TVs offer more computing ability and connectivity than a traditional basic TV. They will even often let you access non-video services such as Twitter, or do things like check the news and weather without the need of …
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