Articles in Home Entertainment
Gesture Cube could be the touch device to rule them all
Inventions like Microsoft's touch-enabled table have shown us prototype future furniture components while the Apple iPad has shown us the present-day reality of touch interface-powered media. Now a German design team has come up with a kind of hybrid device that marries the two dynamics into something called the Gesture Cube.
The cube could be used for anything from PCs to home entertainment systems. You can see video of the concept device in action ...
Inventions like Microsoft's touch-enabled table have shown us prototype future furniture components while the Apple iPad has shown us the present-day reality of touch interface-powered media. Now a German design team has come up with a kind of hybrid device that marries the two dynamics into something called the Gesture Cube.
The cube could be used for anything from PCs to home entertainment systems. You can see video of the concept device in action ...
Denon S-5BD combines a receiver with a Blu-ray deck, costs too much
We're not sure why you'd want to spend $1,799 on a 5.1-channel receiver with an integrated Blu-ray deck when you can mix-and-match plenty of terrific 7.1 receivers and BD players separately for far less, but hey -- it's CES and Denon's introducing the S-5BD in case you do. Sure, it'll do BD-Live and do two-source, two-zone audio distribution with 3 HDMI inputs and an optional iPod control dock, but you know you're doing something ...
We're not sure why you'd want to spend $1,799 on a 5.1-channel receiver with an integrated Blu-ray deck when you can mix-and-match plenty of terrific 7.1 receivers and BD players separately for far less, but hey -- it's CES and Denon's introducing the S-5BD in case you do. Sure, it'll do BD-Live and do two-source, two-zone audio distribution with 3 HDMI inputs and an optional iPod control dock, but you know you're doing something ...
HexoLight brings light shows to your videogame concerts
If there's one thing we're missing when we're jamming "Cool for Cats" on Rock Band, it's a Squeeze-worthy display of lights. That's all about to change, with the introduction of Rock Gear's HexoLight LED-lighting system, a flashing display of lights to the beat of your tunes. If transforming your living room (or bedroom, or dorm room) into a place that even Jools Holland would be proud to step into is high on your list of priorities, the HexoLight -- ...
If there's one thing we're missing when we're jamming "Cool for Cats" on Rock Band, it's a Squeeze-worthy display of lights. That's all about to change, with the introduction of Rock Gear's HexoLight LED-lighting system, a flashing display of lights to the beat of your tunes. If transforming your living room (or bedroom, or dorm room) into a place that even Jools Holland would be proud to step into is high on your list of priorities, the HexoLight -- ...
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]
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If you're looking for a new phone, AT&T is slashing all Blackberry prices 50% for a limited time, starting today. If you're looking for something else, odds are we have a deal for it in today's post.
Top Deals:
• 23" HP TouchSmart 600xt 1080p All-in-One Multi-touch PC for $1,029 with free shipping (normally $1,599.99 - use coupon code SVMY478761).
• Relaxzen 8-Motor Reclining Massage Chair & Ottoman, Simulated Leather for $95.00 (normally $149).
• ...
If you're looking for a new phone, AT&T is slashing all Blackberry prices 50% for a limited time, starting today. If you're looking for something else, odds are we have a deal for it in today's post.
Top Deals:
• 23" HP TouchSmart 600xt 1080p All-in-One Multi-touch PC for $1,029 with free shipping (normally $1,599.99 - use coupon code SVMY478761).
• Relaxzen 8-Motor Reclining Massage Chair & Ottoman, Simulated Leather for $95.00 (normally $149).
• ...
Apple’s Mac mini tops chart of ‘green’ computers
The sust-it website, which provides rankings of energy usage and annual energy cost for thousands of appliances, home entertainment devices, and computers, has announced that Apple's Mac mini fills the top four spots for the most efficient desktop computer in their latest listing.
The 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac mini is at the top of the chart, sipping just .94W when turned off (power still goes to circuits monitoring the power status of the computer), 1.71W when ...
The sust-it website, which provides rankings of energy usage and annual energy cost for thousands of appliances, home entertainment devices, and computers, has announced that Apple's Mac mini fills the top four spots for the most efficient desktop computer in their latest listing.
The 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac mini is at the top of the chart, sipping just .94W when turned off (power still goes to circuits monitoring the power status of the computer), 1.71W when ...
Warner’s DVD2Blu trade-in swaps Blu-rays for your DVDs, Leland Gaunt approves
After baptizing the remaining HD DVD faithful, Warner has moved on to teaching new Blu-ray converts the five pillars of faith with a trade-up program. Send in your old DVDs (just the box art won't cut it this time around, better buy some blanks and get to ripping if you still enjoy Training Day on long car trips), $7.95 - $9.95 per movie plus $4.95 for s&h (orders over $25 ship for free) ...
After baptizing the remaining HD DVD faithful, Warner has moved on to teaching new Blu-ray converts the five pillars of faith with a trade-up program. Send in your old DVDs (just the box art won't cut it this time around, better buy some blanks and get to ripping if you still enjoy Training Day on long car trips), $7.95 - $9.95 per movie plus $4.95 for s&h (orders over $25 ship for free) ... 
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