“Heroes” had one of the most promising starts in television history. It provided primetime television with elaborate superhero plots and a terrific cast. However, that was season one. Ever since then, the show has spiraled downhill. Still, I am a tremendously big fan of superhero/villain television and cinema so I while [...]
Archive for August, 2009
More cool HDTVs are announced for Asia; we wait to find out if we’ll ever see them here
Posted August 31st, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsIf you have electronics envy for the big continent to the East, who can blame you. They already have 3D TV in Japan, and seemingly everyone in South Korea has broadband speeds that make ours look like dial-up. Salivating over the latest TV introductions in Asia is almost pointless, as it’s hard to know when, [...]
Revel Announces the Massive Ultima Rhythm2 Subwoofer
Posted August 29th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsWith a peak output of 5,600 Watts from its dual amplifiers, the Revel Ultima Rhythm2 subwoofer is pretty impressive. Sporting an 18 inch dual voice coil woofer, the Ultima Rhythm2 is said by Revel to perform at extreme sound levels while producing virtually no distortion.
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Sony’s New Walkman MP3 Player Lineup Announced
Posted August 29th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsThose from a certain generation will remember fondly the memory of sitting by the radio with a tape recorder in order to capture that one song you just had to have. You may be glad to know that, thanks to Sony’s new Walkman line, those days need not die yet.
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ASUS Launches Absolute Pitch Motherboards
Posted August 29th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsWith audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts in mind, ASUS announced today the launch of their new Absolute Pitch motherboard, model number M4A785G HTPC. Geared specifically towards those who are looking for excellent sound performance without having to purchase an add-on sound card, the ASUS Absolute Pitch motherboards feature a triad of technologies to enhance [...]
State of Play (2009)
Posted August 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments“State of Play” is based on the BBC miniseries of the same name. It isn't the first time that the US has adapted British television in US entertainment. The film gets raving reviews, but as far as the typical audience is concerned, the film is just above average. If I had to [...]
Polk Expanding Product Line and Warranty Offering
Posted August 28th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsExtending their current five year policy, Polk will be offering a lifetime warranty on parts and labor for all products starting on September 9th. According to Polk, this warranty covers all in-wall, in-ceiling and built-in subwoofers purchased both through installers and over the counter.
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Russound Shows E-Series Upgrades
Posted August 28th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsRussound’s multi room audio system is getting a few upgrades, including their first handheld controller for the E-series. The upgrades begin of course with the ACA-E5 multi room amplifier/controller. RDS is added to the AM/FM tuner, and the capability to control functions for multiple zones at once makes things a bit more convenient.
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S1 Digital’s New Media Server Streams HD Movies and TV
Posted August 28th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsAllowing for more flexibility than Windows Media Center based servers, S1 Digital has high hopes for their Digital Entertainment Platform. S1’s DRM workaround allows their servers to capture and stream CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, even downloading appropriate cover art and data. More impressive though, is the ability to stream live television (via [...]
Halloween II (2009)
Posted August 27th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsI've spent a lot of time defending Rob Zombie. His first picture, House of 1,000 Corpses, while not entirely original, showed a man who was passionate and stuck to his guns, crafting a horror flick that didn't shy away from gore, nudity, and the things that make the more extreme genre exercises fun. Its follow-up, [...]