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add blu-ray to your pc for under $200

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Sony BDU-X10S Blu-ray BD-ROM PC internal drive

Sony today announced a Blu-ray add-on drive for computers that breaks the $200 price barrier. The new BDU-X10S drive connects to your PC using a Serial ATA connection, adding high-definition movie playback to your desktop or HTPC.

The player includes CyberLink’s PowerDVD BD Edition, providing playback of Blu-ray discs on your computer screen…

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posted: January 6th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

jvc dual ipod dock for conjoined twins

filed under: home entertainment | media players

JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock

Whether you’re literally joined at the hip to your brother or sister, or you and your significant other are just inseparable, have I got an iPod dock for you. I guess that JVC has decided that the market for the multiple iPod household is growing enough to warrant the creation of this two-headed beast…

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posted: January 6th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

cue acoustics to offer stylish ipod tabletop radio

filed under: home entertainment | media players | timepieces

Cue Acoustics Cue Radio iPod Dock

This new tabletop radio from upstart Cue Acoustics certainly has a winning look. The Cue Radio features a minimal, modern industrial design and a bright, easy-to-read backlit display.

The Cue Radio will offer a digital AM/FM tuner with RDS track and station display, dual alarms, and a built-in iPod dock on top…

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posted: January 5th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

archos tv+ media hub/dvr takes aim at apple tv

filed under: home entertainment | media players

Archos TV+ Media Hub

In anticipation of the upcoming 2008 CES show, Archos has revealed complete specs and images for their highly-anticipated media hub, the Archos TV+. The compact device may be about the same size as an Apple TV, but it packs in a number of additional features…

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posted: January 3rd, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

mstation theaterbar: surround slims down

filed under: home entertainment

mStation Theater Bar

I was over on the mStation website recently, when I stumbled across this interesting new sound system buried under “coming soon”. It looks like the mStation TheaterBar will soon join the ranks of one-box home theater sound systems, designed to mesh beautifully with today’s flat-screen televisions…

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posted: December 9th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

mbl 101 x-treme speakers cost more than a ferrari

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MBL 101 X-Treme Speaker System

Ok, they only cost more than a “low-end” Ferrari, say an F430 — but at $180,000 for the system, these monstrous speakers certainly aren’t for the frugal.

MBL’s 101 X-treme speaker system cranks out sound using a set of four custom built towers…

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posted: November 24th, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

winter’s coming, vacation at your desk

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun

Changeable Motion Picture

I’ve always thought it would be fun to cover a wall in my office with a mural of a tropical sunset, since the likelihood of an actual beach vacation seems less and less likely with my busy work schedule these days. Now, I’ve discovered that I don’t have to be relegated to just one imaginary destination, thanks to this fun device…

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posted: November 22nd, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

lars & ivan hybrid ipod dock amp: just add speakers

filed under: home entertainment | media players

Lars & Ivan’s PA-40Ti Hybrid iPod Amp

This unique iPod docking station combines a home for your media player with a powerful tube-based amplifier.

Unlike most iPod docking stereos, Lars & Ivan’s PA-40Ti Hybrid iPod Dock skips the built-in speakers, and instead gives you 40 watts of stereo amplification that can power speakers of your choosing…

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posted: November 15th, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

solid gold remote control costs more than a lexus

filed under: gadgets | home entertainment

Lantic Solid Gold Remote

God only knows why anybody would need a remote control made of pure gold, but there must be some market for this thing, or else they wouldn’t be making them…

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posted: November 14th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

infocus play big projector: big picture, big pixels

filed under: home entertainment | video games

Infocus Play Big IN1 Projector

Wanna play your video games on a massive screen, but don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on a huge flat screen? This new projector from InFocus lets you play games and movies at sizes between 40-inches and 210-inches diagonal for under $500…

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posted: November 8th, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

concrete speakers from 25togo: heavy duty sound

filed under: design | home entertainment

25togo Concrete Speakers

These substantial bookshelf speakers from Taiwan’s 25togo feature cabinets made from concrete.

The cement and glass construction of the In Visible City speakers is said to project a powerful, clean sound profile. The compact speakers feature angled corners, which afford them flexibility in placement…

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posted: November 6th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

denon s-52 tabletop stereo packs a punch

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Denon Smart S-52

This new audio system from Denon is loaded with just about every feature you’d ever want in compact stereo. The Denon S-52 combines a radio, CD player, iPod Dock and wireless audio streaming in a single box.

With one of these, you’ll have no shortage of content for your listening pleasure…

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posted: November 4th, 2007 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

arcade cabinet + beer keg = geek heaven

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun | video games

Gamerator Arcade Cabinet with Beer Keg

This could very well be the best home arcade cabinet of all time. Not only does it include a fully decked-out arcade emulation system, complete with real arcade controls, it also happens to have a kegerator built in.

That’s right. In between rounds of Dig Dug and Space Invaders, you and your buds can grab yourself a tall cold one…

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posted: November 2nd, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

bonyq wakeup: stylish alarm clock ipod dock

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Boynq WakeUp Alarm Clock iPod Dock

Here’s a nice way to wake from your slumber every morning. The Boynq WakeUp not only looks good, it’s got everything you need on your bedside table.

In addition to its digital alarm clock, The Wake Up offers an FM radio and an iPod dock. A substantial 20-watt amp powers the stereo system…

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posted: October 25th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

desktop boat speaker: come sail away

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun

Nexspeaker Sail Boat Speaker

Here’s a speaker for your computer that’s unlike anything I’ve seen before. The Nexspeaker FS-701SW sound system is designed to look like a wee sailboat that you can set on your desk.

Left and right channel speakers are embedded into the sails, while the boat’s hull serves as the woofer…

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posted: October 24th, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

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