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Vidabox LiivNAS Media NAS Preview We're guessing custom installers are going to be flocking to the new Vidabox LiivNAS with its Control4 and SONOS compatibility, unlimited storage expansion ability, and reasonable price.

DISH Hopper Joey 12-room Networked System CEDIA Preview Earlier this year we reviewed the DISH Hopper & Joey System. Then, you could connect up to three Joeys to a single Hopper system for a total of 4 rooms of entertainment. Now you can do 12 devices.

DVDO Quick6 HDMI Matrix Switch with InstaPrevue Preview DVDO's new Quick6 HDMI switch is a high-performance HDMI switch that features InstaPrevue technology, which enables a live picture-in-picture preview of each connected HDMI device.

Logitech TV Cam HD Preview If you are dying to have Skype on your big screen or if you don't have access any other way, the Logitech TV Cam HD makes sense. For the rest of the world just open your laptop or power up your phone.

V-MODA Faders Tuned Earplugs Review The V-MODA Faders Tuned Earplugs are designed to protect both your hearing and your listening experience. At $20 a pair, anyone serious about protecting their hearing should have a pair of Faders.

HardCandy Bubble Case for Kindle Fire Review I'm a fan of the Bubble Case for Kindle Fire by HardCandy. At just over two ounces, it doesn't add much to the weight of your device while offering a lot of protection. Overall - recommended.

IOGEAR 3D Complete+ 2D to 3D Converter Preview At just under $200, the IOGEAR 3D Complete+ looks to be quite the deal - if it works well. The ability to use 3D all the time rather than just occasionally means that upgrading actually makes sense.

Google Nexus Q Media Streaming Player Preview It's been (semi)widely known that Google was getting into the media streaming box business. This week they leaked a page on their Google Play website for the Google Nexus Q streaming media device.

VIZIO Co-Star Stream Player Preview The VIZIO Co-Star Stream Player goes between your cable/satellite box and display for picture-in-picture viewing while you access your favorite streaming service, web, Google TV, or play games.

Dish Hopper and Joey Whole Home DVR Review We've reviewed lots of DISH DVRs in the past, from the well-regarded ViP 722, to the Sling-integrated ViP 922. But the Hopper & Joey is a complete redesign of the way you'll record video and watch TV.