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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Apple’s Mastered for iTunes: Is it Legit?
image Apple's Mastered for iTunes is pure marketing hype. It's time for Apple to get serious about offering high-resolution downloads from iTunes.View this story
Posted by Robert Archer on 02/28 at 08:13 AM
Blogs, Audio, Video, Digital Media, (21) Comments, Permalink


Friday, February 24, 2012

Is There a Growing ‘China Backlash’ from Customers?
image One manufacturer issues talking points for its dealers after a report of a client refusing to purchase China-source products. Is this a trend?View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 02/24 at 08:16 AM
Blogs, Audio, Amplifiers, Speakers, (5) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Do Not Call Comcast’s New Streaming Service a Netflix Killer
image Xfinity Streampix video streaming service seems to take on Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and could be just another factor in driving people away from cable service.View this story
Posted by Grant Clauser on 02/23 at 09:43 AM
Blogs, Video, Digital Media, (7) Comments, Permalink


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Ford Emulates Home Theater with Escape Sound System
image The famous car company took the development of its Ford Escape’s sound system so seriously it developed everything from a proprietary user interface to a playlist to test the system’s quality.View this story
Posted by Robert Archer on 02/22 at 05:00 AM
Blogs, Audio, Video, Digital Media, Demo, Home Theater, (2) Comments, Permalink


Monday, February 20, 2012

My Nightmare with Time Warner Cable
image Why Julie Jacobson selected Time Warner Cable over AT&T U-verse in move to California, and how the process put TWC on the road to suckiness.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/20 at 10:56 AM
Blogs, Video, Digital Media, (18) Comments, Permalink


Rash of Child Deaths from Tipping TVs: Opportunity or Leave it Alone?
Five children in the Chicago area died recently from TVs tipping over and crushing them. Is it too crass for an integrator to market flat-panel mount safety to the public?View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 02/20 at 08:42 AM
Blogs, Displays, TVs, (0) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, February 16, 2012

To Charge or Not to Charge: Did You Roll a Truck for DirecTV Update?
DirecTV's software update initiated the Energy Saver mode in some of its HD satellite receivers. It meant a truck roll for integrators with technophobe clients. Can you charge them for pressing a button?View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 02/16 at 08:44 AM
Blogs, Business Resources, (2) Comments, Permalink


Do Home Theaters Still Rock? Why not Play it Loud?
image Rock-and-roll bands aren’t the only ones that like high decibels. There are home theaters across the country that could rival the sonic capabilities of the world’s loudest rock bands.View this story
Posted by Robert Archer on 02/16 at 08:30 AM
Blogs, Audio, Amplifiers, Speakers, Acoustics, Home Theater, (4) Comments, Permalink


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

A Turntable for Lefties?
image Reversed image of a turntable in CE Pro magazine prompts a hilarious letter to the editor.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/14 at 10:53 AM
Blogs, Audio, (0) Comments, Permalink


Friday, February 10, 2012

Plumber Left a Scuff Mark on the Toilet
image Even though the work was competent, I wouldn't hire the plumber again. It's a stark reminder to pay attention to details.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/10 at 02:32 PM
Blogs, Installation, (3) Comments, Permalink


High-End Audio Alive & Well in Europe
image During a sightseeing visit to Luxembourg, one pleasant stop came at Audio Concept, an audio shop with discerning taste for components, speakers and sources.View this story
Posted by Arlen Schweiger on 02/10 at 10:21 AM
Blogs, Audio, Speakers, (0) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, February 09, 2012

Stupid FCC Proposal Would Kill Basic Cable, Thwart TV Innovation
image Boxee chief Avner Ronen rips cable companies for begging government’s help to encrypt basic cable channels such that settop boxes would be required for every TV. FCC would be "perverse" to adopt rule-making.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/09 at 08:55 AM
News, Blogs, (4) Comments, Permalink


Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Do Women Seriously Want CE for Valentine’s Day?
image CEA research indicates 61% of women are involved in the CE buying process. But does that mean they want a laptop from their love on Valentine's day?View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/08 at 05:57 AM
News, Blogs, Research, (0) Comments, Permalink


Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Are Integrators Putting the ‘Gesture’ in GUI Design?
Graphical user interfaces are giving way to gesture-based controls. Are system designers keeping pace with the modern-day GUI?View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/07 at 10:54 AM
Blogs, Product News, Home Automation and Control, (3) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, February 02, 2012

No 3D Super Bowl Again: 4 Reasons Why
The four biggest reasons 3D won't be part of Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 02/02 at 09:46 AM
Blogs, Displays, TVs, (22) Comments, Permalink



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