Gear Up for the Big Game
It's 1st and 10 with two weeks to go. Use our Big Game Gear special report to prep for a day of football nirvana. The "Big Game" is coming Feb. 4, and now that the opponents are settled and the hype machine is chugging to life, it's time to [... more]
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20 Rear-Projection TVs Slideshow
There's more to television than LCD and plasma. View this slideshow and get the inside scoop on DLP sets, LCD TVs, LCoS models and a host of other next-generation microdisplays. Get the inside scoop on DLP sets, LCD TVs, LCoS models and a host of ... [... more]
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Widescreen Television:
Football players rely on the right gear to win the game. Viewers need the right gear to enjoy the game. Below you'll find the five essential A/V products for gameday viewing. Whether you go with a flat panel or a microdisplay, make sure you ... [... more]
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Answer Cell Calls with Home Phone
AT & T's Bluetooth-enabled phone systems let homeowners answer cell calls with their cordless phones. Leave your cell phone in the area of your home where it gets the best reception, and walk anywhere in the home while you talk with these new ... [... more]
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Sleek New Mitsubishi Models Fit More Screen Into the Frame
Mitsubishi introduces DLP and LCD TVs, highlighted by its Diamond Series, with Thin Frame bezel design for optimizing screen size. There's more picture, and then there's more picture. Mitsubishi introduced 17 new TVs last week (nine DLP, eight ... [... more]
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Designing a Death Star Theater
Three separate rooms, one starfield, and a life-sized Han Solo are just a few of the things that help two super "Star Wars" fans get their geek on in this theater. This Grand Imperial theater features three seating levels, a stage screen, and a [... more]
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The Temple of Boom
A few torches, an idol and a little technology helped whip this Indiana Jones-themed room into theater quality. Prop replicas from the Indiana Jones movies are found throughout this home theater. You may have to shield your eyes from the ark, but ... [... more]
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Sony to End Production of RPTVs
Sony plans to halt production of rear-projection TVs early next year to concentrate on LCD and OLED production. Pretty soon we'll have nothing but flat-panel TVs in our houses. Even if you can get a so-called "microdisplay" in larger sizes with [... more]
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A New Rear Projection
Rear-projection televisions, also known as microdisplays, have seen a recent resurgence with the variety of technologies available, larger screen sizes and slimmer cabinet depths. However, despite their affordability and value for the big-screen ... [... more]
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The Next Generation of Star Trek Home Theaters
Push that red-alert button, step through the motion-activated air-lock doors and be transported to this spectacular home theater, bar and lounge. The bridge is the focal point of this impressive home theater, which CEDIA named its top theme ... [... more]
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CES Roundup: Super Slim TVs
Whether you are checking out TVs, laptops or super-models, the one common denominator in all three - thin. While manufacturers have eased up on the race to create the biggest TV (Panasonic's 150-inch plasma is the reigning champ), a quick glance ... [... more]
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Create Theater Space with Risers
Maximize the seating space in your theater by building risers and a bar. Systems Design & Installation: Allwired Technologies. Photography by Scott Braman. If your theater will be used by just you and your spouse, establishing a comfortable ... [... more]
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