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Andrew Nichols
Andrew is a journalist and educator living in the Providence area. He was previously the Editor-in-Chief of a gaming and tech website, and the Managing Editor of his university newspaper, The Torch. He has spent the last 4 years writing and editing articles focused on the residential AV industry.
Andrew Nichols's Recent Articles
Rep Outfits $90K Van for Coastal Source Audio Demos
New England manufacturers’ rep Jarmac Group equips Nissan NV Sprinter van with Coastal Source gear to yield 90% sales closing ratio.
Weighing Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projection Versus Flat Screens
Longer life, larger screens and the ability to overcome challenging lighting conditions make UST projectors from companies like Hisense a viable solution versus flat-panel TV displays.
Boston Integrator Updates Local Cancer Nonprofit’s Apartments and Rec Center
Integration company Inspired Technology and Communications helped the Christopher’s Haven non-profit by installing new Samsung TVs, Xbox consoles and more into 9 apartments used to provide free housing for families with children undergoing cancer treatment.
PAA Optimistic Despite ‘Serious Price Hikes’ From Trump Tariffs
Massachusetts-based distributor Professional Audio Associates (PAA) is receiving ‘serious price hikes’ from manufacturers in anticipation of the July 1 bump in Chinese tariff percentage.
Xbox Project Scarlett Promises an 8K, 120fps Gaming Experience
The newly announced Xbox Project Scarlett comes with goodies like 8K support, ray-tracing, solid state drives, and a next-gen AMD processor.
3 Gaming Headsets Integrators Should Consider Stocking
The video game industry is growing rapidly, and with that comes the desire for high-end peripherals like gaming headsets. Here are a few well-made gaming headsets integrators should consider stocking for gaming room installations.
Save Time on Installations With Wi-Fi-Enabled Smart Timer
Thanks to its use of three pre-programmed templates, Intermatic’s Ascend Smart In-Wall Timer can help save integrators significant time when installing smart lighting systems.
Make Personalization Your Smart Home Mantra
Paying attention to device integration, intelligent automation, and the user experience are key factors to creating a properly personalized smart home, advises URC.