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Gefen HD Scalers
Want an affordable upscaler for your HDTV display? Gefen introduced the Gefen Home Theater Scaler and Home Theater Scaler Plus. Both scale signals all the way up to 1080p. The Gefen Home Theater Scaler ($449) offers these inputs/outpus: - two HDMI inputs each with digital audio (optical and coax) - two component video inputs each with analog (RCA […]

InFocus IN3100 Series Projectors

InFocus, a worldwide name in projectors, has unveiled the IN3100 series that prides itself in being the first projector series in the world that uses DisplayLink technology, allowing a standard mini-USB cable to instantly synchronize the laptop/desktop with the projector. Other features of the IN3100 series include :-

• LiteTouch keypad
• 3,000 to 3,500 lumens brightnes

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• Contrast ratio of 2,000 to 1
• HDMI and LiteShow II support
• XGA or WXGA resolution

Prices start from $1,499 upwards this July when the IN3100 series hit the streets.

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InFocus IN5100 Series Projector

InFocus will be rolling out the IN5100 series projector later next month, targeting large venue installations instead of cozy living rooms. Among the features include :-

• Native WXGA resolution (XGA on the 5102/5106)
• Brightness from 4,000 to 5,000 lumens
• 1,000:1 contrast ratio
• Dual stereo speakers
• Connectivity options: VGA, HDMI 1.3, 5 BNC, component, S-Video, composite inputs

Prices start from $3,499 (yikes!) upwards.

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Next-Gen Projector Tech

Projector Tech Moves to Next Generation The next frontier? Short throw projector models that display huge images and tiny pico projectors small enough to fit inside a cell phone. Projector Tech Moves to Next

Music and the Environment
Digital music. Is it better for the environment to buy CDs or to download music to an i-Pod or MP3 player?

Sanyo Xacti HD1010 1080i Camcorder
This is Sanyo’s update to the Xacti pistol grip handheld camcorder line. A 1080i HD 30 frame per second camcorder with improved image stabilization, face-recognition (called ‘Face Chaser’) 4 megapixel stills at 7 frames per second, and a very Michael Bay movie-esque flattering 300fps slow-motion mode. The Sanyo Xacti HD1010 weighs in at 9.9 ounces with […]

Circular Saws
Carpenters and building contractors have used circular saws for years because of their versatility and portability. A circular saw can rip and crosscut hardwoods, softwoods and other building materials with ease. This same versatile tool has numerous uses in the workshop. Learn the features that you should look for when choosing one of these useful handheld power woodworking tools.

Disney On-Demand Coming to TiVo This Year
TiVo plans to offer Disney content for on-demand service later this year, operating through CinemaNow.

LG’s Pause & Play TVs Highest Rated by Digital Television Group
LG Electronics (LG), a major player in the global flat panel display market, announced that its Pause & Play TVs with built-in digital video recorders (DVR), received Freeview Playback certification from the UK’s Digital Television Group. “This is the first time a device other than a set-top box has won Freeview Playback certification. Our DVR is built-in to the TV, allowing people to pause and record TV serials without having to connect a clumsy external unit to their televisions,” said Mr..

LG Electronics To Showcase Latest Trends At IFA 2006
Underscoring its growing European brand presence and reputation as technology leader, LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, will unveil its latest hit products at IFA 2006 which runs from 1 to 6 September in Berlin. One of the main highlights is LG’s line up of new Plasma and LCD TV with built-in Digital Video Recorder (DVR), which will be launched from September. The new Plasma and LCD TVs include a built-in pause function that stops live broad..

InFocus IN5100 Series Projector

InFocus will be rolling out the IN5100 series projector later next month, targeting large venue installations instead of cozy living rooms. Among the features include :-

• Native WXGA resolution (XGA on the 5102/5106)
• Brightness from 4,000 to 5,000 lumens
• 1,000:1 contrast ratio
• Dual stereo speakers
• Connectivity options: VGA, HDMI 1.3, 5 BNC, component, S-Video, composite inputs

Prices start from $3,499 (yikes!) upwards.

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LG Unveils Wireless Stereo 3G Music Phone
LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in innovative mobile convergence technology, is set to launch the new LG-U890, a slim and wide screen music phone equipped with stereo Bluetooth in March. LG-U890 is the latest arrival in the MUSE (Multimedia with Unique Style for Entertainment) series of LG. The model provides an advanced audio function through Bluetooth stereo audio. Compared with the average Bluetooth mono audio used in most 3G mobile phones, its Bluetooth Stereo maximize its mobile jukebox,..

Force YouTube to Automatically Play Videos in Higher Quality Resolution Mode by Default
YouTube has started to deliver uploaded and shared video clips in higher quality high definition (HD) resolution and stereo audio mode so that viewers can have better video playback and watching experience. Previously, users require to use a hack switch of &fmt=18 or &fmt=6 to view high quality video resolution. However, the trick may be […]

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Cabinet Interior - Monitor / TV Shelf
[ ] Cut two pieces 9½” from the 14” wide material for the two PANEL Fs.

One of the two pieces is the SPEAKER PANEL F, where you mount your speakers. Speaker mounting patterns and sizes vary widely so you will have to determine the size of the holes to cut for them and how to mount them. You should cut the holes for these now.

The other is TOP PANEL F and is the top panel of the machine.

[ ] Using your framing square, place one side flush with the ‘monitor edge’ of the cabinet. The corner of the framing square should be right in the corner where the monitor edge meets the control panel. Clamp the framing square down in this position.
(see illustration on the right)

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Use a pencil and mark a line along the bottom edge of the framing square from front to back. This will be your reference line for the TV shelf. Also mark a line on the inside edge of the framing square. This is how far back you mount the shelf.
(about 1 1/2”)

Translate the bottom reference line to the outside of the cabinet as well so you know where to drive your screws by putting the framing square in the same position on the outside of the cabinet.

[ ] Screw down two of the 1 1/2” blocks along your reference line as shown. I would recommend wood blocks here rather than l-brackets. Keep the tops of the blocks aligned with the angle of the line. Repeat this on the other side of the cabinet.

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Set the SHELF PANEL F onto the blocks. The front edge should meet the pencil vertical pencil line along the monitor edge of the side panel. Glue and screw down one the SHELF PANEL F panel onto the blocks. (see picture)

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