Home Theater Accesssories - Connections and Other Gadgets
Includes article and manufacturer's sites on Audio/Video interconnects and cables, Remote Controls, Digital Radio, TV antennas, etc... and other gadgets that don't quite fit the usual categories.
Best Network Media Players and Media Extenders for Home Theater
As result of the 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, Medi…
As result of the 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, Medi…
Atlona AT-LINE-EX Video Switcher and Scaler - Photo Profile
The Atlona AT-LINE-EX is an affordable video switcher/scaler that can be used to connect up to six video input sources (2 analog, 2 PC, 2 HDMI) and pass through or upscale those sources via HDMI to an HDTV. The AT-LINE-EX features 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p scaling, NTSC/PAL bi-directional conversion, and Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio pass through via HDMI. The AT-LINE-EX can be operated by the …
The Atlona AT-LINE-EX is an affordable video switcher/scaler that can be used to connect up to six video input sources (2 analog, 2 PC, 2 HDMI) and pass through or upscale those sources via HDMI to an HDTV. The AT-LINE-EX features 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p scaling, NTSC/PAL bi-directional conversion, and Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio pass through via HDMI. The AT-LINE-EX can be operated by the …
Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player
Seagate is a familiar name in the PC world as makers of hard drives that are used in PCs, DVRs, and DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combos. Now, Seagate is offering its own media playback solution: the FreeAgent Theater. The FreeAgent Theater is a hard-drive based media player that allows you to play back audio, video, and still image files stored on specially designed portable hard drive and also from USB flash drives and many Digital Still cameras. For more details, check out my review.
Seagate is a familiar name in the PC world as makers of hard drives that are used in PCs, DVRs, and DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combos. Now, Seagate is offering its own media playback solution: the FreeAgent Theater. The FreeAgent Theater is a hard-drive based media player that allows you to play back audio, video, and still image files stored on specially designed portable hard drive and also from USB flash drives and many Digital Still cameras. For more details, check out my review.
IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit - Photo Profile of the IO…
The IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit allows the wireless connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, video projector and home theater theater audio system. The software provided enables a USB port to output both the PC's video monitor and audio output signals. For a closer look at this device, check out my photo profile.
The IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit allows the wireless connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, video projector and home theater theater audio system. The software provided enables a USB port to output both the PC's video monitor and audio output signals. For a closer look at this device, check out my photo profile.
Atlona AT-HDPIX USB to HDMI Converter
The Atlona AT-HDPIX USB to HDMI Converter allows the connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC or MAC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, or video projector. The software provided enables a USB port to output the PC's video monitor signal. By connecting a USB cable, as well as an audio cable to the AT-HDPIX box, and then connecting an HDMI cable from the box to an HDMI-equipped HDTV, HD-monitor, or Video project…
The Atlona AT-HDPIX USB to HDMI Converter allows the connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC or MAC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, or video projector. The software provided enables a USB port to output the PC's video monitor signal. By connecting a USB cable, as well as an audio cable to the AT-HDPIX box, and then connecting an HDMI cable from the box to an HDMI-equipped HDTV, HD-monitor, or Video project…
DVDO Edge Video Scaler and Processor - Photo Profile
The DVDO Edge is a feature-packed, affordable, standalone video scaler and processor. Anchor Bay VRS technology enables the DVDO Edge to display the best possible image on an HDTV from composite, S-video, Component, PC, or HDMI sources. Also, features such as 6 HDMI inputs (including one on the front panel), an array of NTSC, PAL, and HD output resolutions, variable zoom adjustment, mosquito nois…
The DVDO Edge is a feature-packed, affordable, standalone video scaler and processor. Anchor Bay VRS technology enables the DVDO Edge to display the best possible image on an HDTV from composite, S-video, Component, PC, or HDMI sources. Also, features such as 6 HDMI inputs (including one on the front panel), an array of NTSC, PAL, and HD output resolutions, variable zoom adjustment, mosquito nois…
HDMI Switchers
With the increased number of home theater components equipped with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes, one or two HDMI inputs provided on many HDTVs and/or Home Theater receivers is not enough…
With the increased number of home theater components equipped with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes, one or two HDMI inputs provided on many HDTVs and/or Home Theater receivers is not enough…
GE 22730 Digital Converter Box For Analog Televisions
With the end of analog broadcast television coming on February 17, 2009, those consumers that will still own analog television and receive their programming over-the-air, via an antenna, will need a converter box to continue to view their favorite television shows. For a look at one of these converters, check out my review of the GE 22730 Digital Converter Box for analog televisions.
With the end of analog broadcast television coming on February 17, 2009, those consumers that will still own analog television and receive their programming over-the-air, via an antenna, will need a converter box to continue to view their favorite television shows. For a look at one of these converters, check out my review of the GE 22730 Digital Converter Box for analog televisions.
XtremeMAC HDMI and AV Connection Solutions - Review
Your home theater components are useless without good interconnect cables. Check out my review of some excellent HDMI connection cables and other Audio/Video connection solutions from XtremeMAC.
Your home theater components are useless without good interconnect cables. Check out my review of some excellent HDMI connection cables and other Audio/Video connection solutions from XtremeMAC.
XtremeMAC HDMI and Audio/Video Connection Solutions - Photo Gallery
XtremeMAC HDMI and Audio/Video Connection Solutions
XtremeMAC HDMI and Audio/Video Connection Solutions
Philips RC9800i Touchscreen Remote Control - Product Review
Home theater has certainly given us more and better options for enjoying television viewing, as well as other home entertainment options. However, it has also given us the clutter of remote controls. The quest for a remote control that can do it all is the true "Holy Grail" of home theater. There are many "universal remotes" that can than replace some of the functions of your remote control collection, but the Philips RC9800i can just about do it all. For more details, read my review.
Home theater has certainly given us more and better options for enjoying television viewing, as well as other home entertainment options. However, it has also given us the clutter of remote controls. The quest for a remote control that can do it all is the true "Holy Grail" of home theater. There are many "universal remotes" that can than replace some of the functions of your remote control collection, but the Philips RC9800i can just about do it all. For more details, read my review.
Home Theater Connection Photo Gallery
If you are confused by all the different connectors needed to set-up your home theater system, then check out this useful photo gallery and explanation of common home theater connectors.
If you are confused by all the different connectors needed to set-up your home theater system, then check out this useful photo gallery and explanation of common home theater connectors.
History of the Television Remote Control - About.com Inventors
Who invented the TV remote contraol anyway? Find out the answer to this question and more from Mary Bellis, About.com Guide for Inventors and Inventing.
Who invented the TV remote contraol anyway? Find out the answer to this question and more from Mary Bellis, About.com Guide for Inventors and Inventing.