Archive for May, 2011

HDbaseT Extender Runs Uncompressed HDMI Over Single CAT5

Posted May 31st, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

Keene have announced the addition to their catalogue of a new HDbaseT HDMI Extender system. The Aavara PE3D4K100A will send 3D 1080P with 7.1 channel audio, plus IR and RS232 control, whilst maintaining your 100Mbps Ethernet LAN too - all over just one single CAT5 cable….

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Myro:Bridge – Kaleidescape to Russound RNET

Posted May 27th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

I have been busy releasing a bunch of new firmware updates for Myro:Bridge and one that I’m especially proud of is the newest Kaleidescape to Russound RNET. The Kaleidescape is a very slick piece of hardware, not only for exact CD quality audio playback but for video (including Bluray). We have had [...]

Automated Home 15th Anniversary Special #1 - L.Y. Chiu, CyTech

Posted May 26th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

2011 sees Automated Home reach the ripe old age of 15. To celebrate our quindecennium (yes, really) we've asked some friends of the site to look back and give us their home automation highlights from the past decade-and-a-half. For an even greater challenge we then asked [...]

Comcast testing out IPTV service at MIT to compete better against online video rivals

Posted May 26th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

Comcast may be the 800-pound gorilla of pay TV providers, but that size doesn’t help it move as nimbly as smaller rivals and upstarts when it comes to taking advantage of changes in the distribution of its content. The cable giant is now playing catch-up when it comes to delivering video online, planning a trial [...]

MartinLogan Theos Loudspeaker is Shipping Now

Posted May 26th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

The Theos is the newest addition to MartinLogan's acclaimed speaker line, and the most affordable hand-built electrostatic speaker they have. Don't confuse affordable with cheap though - the Theos takes
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D-Link’s New Dual-band MediaBridge Connects Your Network A/V Gear to Your Wireless Router

Posted May 26th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

Have you been postponing laying down cable to connect your network A/V gear to your router because it only offers Ethernet connectivity? Or do you have a gadget that offers both Ethernet and Wireless connectivity, but the built-in antennae is just too weak to get the most out of? Well, get your lazy butt to [...]

Useful Gadget of the Week : Bluetooth to Your HiFI for Less than £20

Posted May 25th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

While you wait for your HiFi to come with Bluetooth built-in, here's an inexpensive little gadget that might just make your day. The Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver plugs into any mini-jack or RCA phono input and will play your toons from your smartphone, wirelessly to your HiFi. Watch movies on your Laptop? [...]

Wilson Audio Launches the Watch Center Series 3 Speaker

Posted May 25th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

When most companies talk home theater, they put emphasis on the word “home.” They're all about making a compact, nice looking set of speakers that will provide you with some
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AirPlay Add-in for Windows Media Center Released

Posted May 25th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

Talk about a match made in heaven? A developer by the name of Thomas Pleasance has just released a new add-in that brings AirPlay support to Windows Media Center. According to Ian at The Digital Lifestyle, the add-in works seamlessly. Just install Apple’s Bonjour service beforehand and you’re good to go. From that point, any [...]

3D Lenses May Be Ruining Your 2D Movie Experience

Posted May 24th, 2011 by Admin | No Comments

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