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Kaleidescape Launches Terra Prime Movie Server with Massive 96TB Storage

— April 05, 2024 00:00

Kaleidescape Launches Terra Prime Movie Server with Massive 96TB Storage

The Kaleidescape Terra Prime 96TB movie server ($26,995) is the movie collector’s dream source component. The Terra Prime can store up to 1,600 4K movies with reference video and lossless sound.

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FlatWire "Invisible" HDMI Preview

— January 08, 2009 21:30

FlatWire "Invisible" HDMI Preview

FlatWire, known for their "Invisible Wire Solutions", announced it will begin taking pre-orders for the world’s only flat variable length termination HDMI emulation cable.

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Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod Dock

— January 08, 2009 10:00

Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod Dock

David Wiener Ventures (DWV), a design house that develops exclusive products under the DWV and Ferrari brands, has begun shipping the Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod

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iCap ‑ MP3 Player in a Hat?

— January 08, 2009 09:45

iCap - MP3 Player in a Hat?

Active people looking for a convenient, though certainly different, way to listen their favorite tunes on the go may benefit from a new portable music player (unimaginatively) called the iCap. This

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RTcom HS‑88M HDMI Matrix Router Preview

— January 08, 2009 09:25

RTcom HS-88M HDMI Matrix Router Preview

RTcom USA showed off the new the HS-88M HDMI Matrix Router. This is an 8x8 matrix routing switcher that can simultaneously route any of 8 HDMI inputs to 8 outputs.

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Preview: Intelix Show Us that HDMI + IR over Cat = Awesome

— January 08, 2009 09:20

Preview: Intelix Show Us that HDMI + IR over Cat = Awesome

Intelix LLC showed off their DIGI-HDMI-IR, a professional-grade twisted pair extender which distributes HDMI and IR signals up to 150 feet. Very cool

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HDTV Cable Kit For Dummies Preview

— January 08, 2009 09:20

HDTV Cable Kit For Dummies Preview

Cables To Go showed off their new HDTV Cable Kit For Dummies and HDTV Premium Cable Kit For Dummies. What? Two kits? Shoot, I'm already more confused...

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GefenTV Ethernet over Power Lines or Coax Cable Extender Preview

— January 08, 2009 09:15

GefenTV Ethernet over Power Lines or Coax Cable Extender Preview

GefenTV will send your Ethernet over Powerlines or Coax for $200. Plus, it gives you a four port input so that you can run all those web-enabled devices in your home theater.

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Preview: VTech IS9181 Internet Radio and More!

— January 08, 2009 08:50

Preview: VTech IS9181 Internet Radio and More!

VTech's new IS9181 serves as a music hub and enables consumers to play Internet radio selections, stream music libraries stored on their computers, and connect any digital audio player.

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Aurora V‑Tune Pro HD Preview

— January 08, 2009 08:40

Aurora V-Tune Pro HD Preview

Aurora Multimedia Corp is now shipping the V-Tune Pro HD, the latest in the company's long history of TV tuners. Why don't you care? IT COSTS $1300!?!

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WarBeast PS3 Wireless Guitar

— January 07, 2009 15:05

WarBeast PS3 Wireless Guitar

dreamGEAR's newest video game accessory (which garnered an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree status) is the WarBeast PS3 Wireless Guitar. The WarBeast is a full-size wireless

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Toshiba Cell TV Preview

— January 07, 2009 13:45

Toshiba Cell TV Preview

The Toshiba Cell TV will ultimately combine elements of IPTV, multi-source file compatibility (HDD, SD, USB, etc), DLNA support for remote file sharing/streaming, and full Internet support.

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Samsung MR‑00EA1 Extender for Windows Media Center Review

— December 28, 2008 23:25

Samsung MR-00EA1 Extender for Windows Media Center Review

The Samsung MR-00EA1 is a Media Center extender that works exclusively with 2008 Samsung displays model 450 and higher. The best part? It can do all this wirelessly - even in HD!

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Wi‑Ex xBoost YX510 Wireless Extender Review

— December 15, 2008 04:06

Wi-Ex xBoost YX510 Wireless Extender Review

Is your home or office a cellular dead zone? Do you have to walk out to the back porch to make calls? Have I found a product for you. The zBoost YX510 wireless extender from Wi-Ex allows you to

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Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Wi‑Fi

Aaron Howard — December 09, 2008 11:28

Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Wi-Fi

The format of the Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock does a great job of sifting through all of the different styles of music, and selecting them is not difficult. Aluratek definitely gives you the

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Belkin Powerline AV+ Networking Adapters Review

— November 13, 2008 08:20

Belkin Powerline AV+ Networking Adapters Review

The Belkin Powerline AV+ Networking Adapters is an "over your existing power lines" solution to the problem of connecting your home theater to your router. And it works GREAT!

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IOGEAR Powerline Stereo Audio System Review

— October 20, 2008 06:35

IOGEAR Powerline Stereo Audio System Review

A little known fact (at least to the common consumer) is that "wireless" speakers still need power. The IOGEAR Powerline Stereo Audio System uses those same power wires to transmit audio signals.

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Apogee HDMI Products Preview

— September 02, 2008 10:30

Apogee HDMI Products Preview

Apogee is the name of a well-known DSP audio company here in the states - this is NOT that company. The Apogee specializes in bringing inexpensive Chinese-manufactured HDMI products to the US.

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Logitech Squeezebox Boom Preview

— August 29, 2008 09:05

Logitech Squeezebox Boom Preview

This week, Logitech unveiled its new Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player with an integrated 30-watt Class-D amplifier and speakers - a first for the Squeezebox family.

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Westinghouse DPF‑1021 Digital Photo Frame Review

— August 25, 2008 07:39

Westinghouse DPF-1021 Digital Photo Frame Review

Westinghouse intrigued us with their DPF-1021 10-inch digital photo frame and its MosaicView feature which promised a nice random photo "montage" feature that would distribute pictures in a way that

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Custom Install Tech System Review

— August 07, 2008 08:10

Custom Install Tech System Review

The Custom Install Tech System (CITS) is an extremely useful product with tons of potential to revolutionize the way many custom installers handle their inventories.

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Roku Netflix Player Set‑top Box Review

— July 15, 2008 12:00

Roku Netflix Player Set-top Box Review

The Roku Netflix player costs only $99 and gave you access to a Netflix's library of DVD-quality movies and TV shows anywhere, anytime and without any monthly fees.

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Impact Acoustics USB Superbooster Cat5e Extenders Review

— July 10, 2008 15:35

Impact Acoustics USB Superbooster Cat5e Extenders Review

The Impact Acoustics USB Superbooster is a great solution to run long lengths of USB that won't set you back much money.

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Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch Review

— July 01, 2008 10:40

Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch Review

You may not need the Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch but there are some that do. The real question is, "Does it work?" The answer is a firm yes.

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Incipio iPod and MacBook Air Accessories

— June 23, 2008 16:18

Incipio iPod and MacBook Air Accessories

Incipio Technologies has introduced several new accessories for the Apple iPod Touch and MacBook Air. Since I am the token Mac guy here at Audioholics, I take pride in giving you a glimpse of new

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invisibleSHIELD Scratch‑Proof Film for Gadgets Review

— June 18, 2008 15:04

invisibleSHIELD Scratch-Proof Film for Gadgets Review

invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG is billed as "extreme scratch proof transparent film - the ultimate gadget protection." Rarely do I buy such marketing-speak, but in this case, I would have to say that the

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Boulder 1021 CD Player Preview

— May 30, 2008 13:05

Boulder 1021 CD Player Preview

The Boulder 1021 CD Player represents the pinnacle of performance, style and function for the most discriminating audiophile.

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Logitech Squeezebox Duet Music Server Review

— May 14, 2008 20:00

Logitech Squeezebox Duet Music Server Review

The Logitech Squeezebox Duet Music Server has one of the coolest remotes, the neatest streaming services, and best way to get high quality content from your computer to your home theater… wirelessly!

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GTA IV ‑ The Game Behind the Hype

— May 05, 2008 16:23

GTA IV - The Game Behind the Hype

After all the hype and "best game in a million years" talk, I just couldn't resist. This is the first GTA game I've played mostly because of timing. I was out of gaming for all of the other GTA games