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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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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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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Harmony 1100 Has Customizable Touchscreen
Logitech is adding to its popular remote line, with a 3.5-inch full color touchscreen. Logitech's new Harmony 1100 features a 3.5-inch full color touchscreen. A lot of remotes out there are so complicated, you can't even turn on the TV. Logitech ... [... more]
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Theater Room Serves as Lasting Legacy
It was never meant to be a home theater. Now this entertainment haven stands as a legacy to one man. Several years ago when New York homeowners Julian and Betsy were considering redesigning this former playroom, an interior decorator suggested ... [... more]
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What Do You Want to See At CES 2009?
Manufacturers are set to launch a slew of products at CES 2009. We're wondering what's on your wish list. We're just days away from the madness that is the International Consumer Electronics Show. A few thousand manufacturers will be showing off ... [... more]
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Network HD: 720p vs 1080i
It's a long-running debate: 720p vs. 1080i. There are plenty of people on both sides of the resolution fence, including all the major networks. For broadcast networks, there are two choices when it comes to HD telecasts: 720p and 1080i (the ATSC ... [... more]
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Top Microsoft Exec Shows Off Media Center-Based Home
Senior Microsoft official uses Windows Media Centers, Lifeware automation and mostly off-the-shelf technologies for 11,000-square-foot home. A senior - very senior - executive of Microsoft opened his Seattle-area home to a handful of reporters in ... [... more]
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New EH Editor Julie Jacobson Seeks Input for Magazine
EH Publishing co-founder takes the helm of Electronic House while maintaining active role in sister publication CE Pro. I've been asked to assume the role of acting editor for Electronic House. It's something I did for many years in the earlier ... [... more]
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