 | from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! Happy New Year! 2010 has arrived. This week's newsletter takes a look forward with an overview of the upcoming 2010 CES (Consumer Electronics Show), including what may be the next "big thing" for consumers. Also, don't forget to check out my other great features, including a new product review and great tips on how recycle your old audio and video gear. CES Bonus: If you want to join me and the rest of the press attending the CES, Sony is planning to stream their Wednesday pre-show press conference live. To find out how you can see the press conference on your PC, check out Sony Insider
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In the Spotlight | The Annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Is This Week
The annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is held in Las Vegas every January. The next CES will be held from January 7-10, 2010. This is the event where consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and journalists gather every year to see not only what products will be available in the coming year, but to see prototypes of future products that are still in development. The Annual CES is organized by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the largest trade organization for consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and others associated with that industry. CES is in its 43rd Year...Read more
| | Pre-CES 2010 Product Announcements
The Annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) doesn't officially start until later this week: Thursday, January 7th, but that doesn't stop some exhibitors from hyping their new products ahead of time. Although most product announcements will be made once the CES starts, here is a peek at just some of the new home theater-related products that are expected to be creating a lot of buzz...Read more...
| GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60GHz Extender - Product Review
 The quest to eliminate wires and cables from our home theater systems is certainly an ongoing one. In recent years some strides have been made in wireless connectivity, but, unfortunately, the solutions have been a mixed-bag. The latest attempt comes from Gefen, maker of AV switchers, scalers, and connection solutions for both the PC and home theater environments. The GefenTV Wireless for HD 60GHZ Extender provides a method to wirelessly transmit 1080p video and all audio signals originating from a HDMI source up to a distance of 30 feet to a video display or home theater receiver. To accomplish this, Gefen utilizes the 60GHz radio transmission band, which is suitable for short distance, line-of-sight, wide-bandwidth radio transmission. The Extender is HDMI 1.3 compatible, which includes support for Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Multi-channel uncompressed audio. For more details and perspective, check out my GefenTV Wireless for HDMI Extender Review and Photo Gallery Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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Top Picks - Network Media Players and Media Extender from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | As a result of increased convergence of the PC and Home Theater, a new type of product has emerged, referred to as the Network Media Player or Media Extender. These products allow access to PC media content or the streaming/downloading of audio, video, and still image content directly from the internet that can be played on your TV or home theater system. In addition to standalone devices, Media Player/Extender capability is also being built into other products, such as Blu-ray Disc players and even TVs. For a look at Media Player/Extender options that might work well with your home theater, check out my top picks. | | 1) Verismo VuNow HD1000 Network Media Extender
The Verismo VuNow HD1000 Network Media Extender is a great way to integrate your audio and video entertainment direct from the internet or your PC (although a PC is not required). The VuNow HD1000 is a very compact set-top box that connects directly to your TV, or through a video-enabled home theater receiver, via HDMI or AV connections. With the Verismo VuNow HD1000, you can access a large amount of audio/video content from the internet, via either wired ethernet or wireless network connection, connected USB flash drives, or your own PC. For more details, check out my Review and Photo Gallery 2) Roku Digital Video Player
The Roku Digital Video Player is a $99 compact unit that, when connected to the internet, allows streaming of movies and programs from Netflix, Amazon Video-on-Demand, MLB TV and more, for viewing on any television with Composite, S-Video, Component, or HDMI inputs. However, unlike some media players, the high definition output resolution of the Roku box is limited to 720p. The Roku offers both wired and wireless internet connection options. However, although the Roku box connects to the internent via a home network, it does not access content stored on your PC or MAC, or portable USB devices. For more details on the features and operation of the Roku Digital Video Player, check out the Official Roku Digital Video Player Product Page. 3) Yamaha neoHD YMC-700 Media Controller
If you are intimidated by a traditional home theater receiver, the Yamaha neoHD YMC-700 Media Controller may be the answer. The YMC-700 is simple to use, while still providing audio/video flexibility. The YMC-700 offers 5.1 channel audio processing (including Dolby TrueHD), 3 HDMI inputs, analog to HDMI video conversion, USB, and a docking station port for iPods and Bluetooth devices. The YMC-700 is also WiFi enabled, allowing connection to a home network for accessing media content stored on a PC or from Rhapsody, and Internet Radio. However, the key to the YMC-700 is its unique onscreen menu-driven navigation system. To find out more, check out my Short and Full Reviews as well as a Photo Gallery and Video Performance Test Results. |
Product of the Week | ![]() | NextGen Products HDMI Twister Connection
No space left behind your TV, Home Theater Receiver, DVD or Blu-ray Disc player to connect your HDMI cables? No problem, the HDMI Twister connection may be just the ticket! All you have to do is connect the mail end to an HDMI input or output on a component, then angle the HDMI Twister according to your needs and then connect your HDMI cable into the female end of the HDMI twister. Check out the the NextGen Website for more Product Details and Purchasing info. |
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