Archive for Home Entertainment Systems

Making Your Xbox and PS3 Portable

Admit it, everytime you go for a vacation that did not goes well and you need to stay in your hotel rooms, you must be thinking of the fun that you left behind; your gaming consoles. Now, you can bring them anywhere you like thanks to a product by Project GAEMS. The Gaems G155 is capable of turning your Xbox 360 or PS3 into a portable game station for your gaming needs on the go.

It is claimed as the world’s first true personal gaming environment by the company, and this means that you do not need any add-ons to it. Shaped like a laptop but with more stylish and rugged design embedded, it has a 15.5-inch High Definition display with HDMI connection that spells crisp and bright displays for your gaming. This also means that you can play your games in a 720P HD display for total immersion without any lag. In addition, you can fully control the audio and video settings so that it is up to your liking. If you are afraid that other people will be disturbed with the sound your game makes, the G155 has dual headphone jacks for you to plug in your gaming peripherals and bring you to your own gaming world.

It is really easy to bring the G155 around as it has a grip handle designed for greater mobility. It is also TSA-approved for travel so you can bring them for your overseas travel. Made from a sturdy material, G155 will ensure that your gaming consoles to be safe and secure from any harm during travel. The G155 not only stores your gaming console, it also offers complete storage compartments where you can put all your cables and gaming accessories inside.

For those who love playing their PS3 and Xbox360, the G155 is the ultimate companion. It is currently priced at $299 which is a great price for a great product. There is also a marvellous deal running in the Microsoft Store where you can get the G155 and an Xbox 360 (250 GB) for just under $500. The deal is great for those who want to start playing console games and believe me, this is the one deal that you must not miss!

With G155, you can bring your Xbox and PS3 anywhere. Bring them to parks, during picnics and barbecue parties, or play them at the libraries when you are bored and need a break. The G155 truly evolve your gaming consoles to be the true personal game station for gaming geeks.

LG 3D Ultra Definition TV

LG (Life’s Good) is eagerly Awaiting CES (Consumer Electronic Show) 2012 as they are excited to boast of their new launch in the television sector, bringing new experiences for the people and making their life even more Good. LG wants to keep it roll on with its incredible and awesome Television sets.

LG is coming up to make people experience the World’s largest 3D Phenomenon and a perfect 3D Ultra Definition TV set. This TV is the First of its kind and LG has again made it for lining up at CES keeping up the product high in innovation. This LG’s 3D Ultra Definition TV gives a new combo of 3D technology and Smart TV Functionality with UD Technology.

This LG’s 3D Ultra Definition TV boasts up to 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. This resolution is four times any other 3D TV as per the recent technology. The LG TV Sets usually follow a Slim and Narrow Bezel Design and it is done the same way with the Design of this TV and also has a sleek touch in its looks. It is 84 inches in screen size and has 8 million pixels.

The LG 3D Ultra Definition TV comes up with a set of passive 3D Glasses. The set also has unique feature in which the user can select a 3D Film of his or her choice from the catalogue which is present in the TV and is called the 3D Zone. Not only this, the TV has 1200 different kinds of applications stored in it and can be accessed by the user through the set. Apart From TV, the Remote also has many new features for recognizing commands like wheel, voice, point, magic and gesture which is all together enabled in one. The LG 3D ultra Definition TV provides the experience of the present day Movie Theatres. The TV also gives our features like 3D Depth control which can help in controlling the 3D effect and the 3D Sound Zooming can come up with great 3D sound and a rivalry to the best home theatre systems in the present day market.

Though no mention on the prices have been made yet, but soon the product would reveal its value at the CES which will be taking place soon. The complete set can be viewed and analyzed during the CES preview shortly. This new era of Ultra Definition Technology TV’s can soon obsolete the full High Definition 1080 pixels Technology and bring in a new generation for the Home Entertainment.

So You Think You Know Everything About TVs?

TVs are one of the must have electronic devices inside a house. Compared to the past, TVs nowadays are really lightweight with better quality of display. Moreover, the price of the TVs are getting cheaper day by day. During the era where CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TVs, there are no other types of displays that you can find in the market. This is completely different from nowadays where you can choose between Plasma, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display and also the old CRT displays which is a bargain for those who need a TV at home.

Perhaps the most popular displays in the world of TV today are the LCD TV. This is because it is cheaper than Plasma and LED TVs with more or less similar quality of displays. Some may find that two LCD TVs with the same size and produced by the same company may be priced differently with the different product code. This is a result from different features being provided and also the types of LCD display being used.

There are three types of LCD display in TVs. The first one is the HCFL backlit LCD TV. HCFL comes from the word Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamps and it gives a brighter light, contrast and also less motion blur at the cost of shorter lifespan. HCFL backlit LCD TV is a greener technology compared to the CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlit LCD TV where it consumes double the power needed for HCFL.

Next is the LED Backlit LCD TVs or more commonly known as LED TVs. This type of TV uses an RGB (red, green,blue) LED (light emitting diode) as a backlight for the display screen. Separate LEDs for each colour creates deeper and more realistic colours than LED TVs which uses white LED as a backlight. This is why LED TVs are more expensive than the HCFL and CCFL backlit LCD TVs.

The last one is the Edge LED backlit LCD TVs. This is just a slimmer version of the LED TVs where the LEDs in this type of LCD TV are placed around the edge of the TV. Perhaps the slimmest version of this type of TV is the Sony Bravia ZX1 where it is just 9.9 millimetres at its thinnest part. There is also a light guide plate placed inside this LCD TV that focus the light from the LEDs forward in an evenly manner for a brighter picture.

If you are really picky on choosing the right TV, make sure that you consider everything like the weight, display size, bright, contrast, features, energy consumption, warranty and also lifetime of the LCD TV. If you are not, just choose the best LCD TV that fits right into your budget!

Sony To Explore The Hardcore Of Home Entertainment

Sony is one of the leading players in the industry when it comes to domestic entertainment in the form of digital audio and media. Sony has recently incorporated many user-friendly and tech-based applications in their new range of Blu Ray home theater entertainment systems.

Most Sony Blu Ray systems are designed in such a way as to surf the internet via your television, have online entertainments using BRAVIA internet video, surround 3D sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, docking for iPhone and iPods, 3D playback, HDMI twin connection, etc. The recent release of Sony Blu Ray Disc Players includes BDP-S580, BDP-S480 and BDP-S380 while 3D home theater sets such as BDV-E980W, BDV-E880, BDV-E780W and BDV-E380 have also been announced by Sony in the year of 2011.

The new range of Blu Ray systems from Sony boasts numerous benefits.

Less of Cables – Blue Ray Disc Players like BDP-S580 are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and avoid all such fuss made by the long run cables. You can connect the systems directly to the home LAN or internet directly. 3D home theater sets such as BDV-E780W and BDV-E980W come with wireless rear speakers which are built in and work completely on Wi-Fi.

Easy Connectivity – Most of them carry two HDMI inputs and two USB ports for easy connectivity with devices throughout the house.

Smartphone Applications – Sony has carefully understood and implemented the Smartphone based application in the system. You can now use you iPhone or Android phones to control the home theater systems like a remote control.

Read More: Sony Blu Ray Player Reviews

Energy RC-Micro 5.1 Home Theater System

For those who love to have a compact home theater system without compromising on the sound quality and above all looking for something affordable will be delighted with the Energy RC-Micro 5.1, a recent addition to the wide range of sound systems from Energy. A subsidiary of the world famous Klipsch Group from United States, Energy has tried to fulfill its promises on making its future home theater systems as compact as possible through Energy RC-Micro 5.1.

Energy RC-Micro 5.1 Surround Speaker System (Black)

Let’s take a look at this new member of home theater family in detail.

It has been proved through the cutting edge technologies of high end sound systems such as Bose that being bigger is not essential for quality loud sound! The same goes well with Energy RC-Micro 5.1 too. This small set of compact speakers is designed aiming those who don’t have the luxury of a big TV room in their house. Instead they can mount or place the system in their living room.

Energy has done nothing much special with the technological features, rather than using Energy’s own Convergent Source Module technology in the sub woofers for the very first time. The rest attraction all lies within the design. The tweeter and the woofer are placed close to each other so as to make a source that is more unified. Energy also made use of the bass technology and integrated it in to a 240 watt subwoofer for a better sound production.

If you are looking for a medium range system that will fit your living room without costing you much of your space, then it is recommended to go for Energy RC-Micro 5.1.

Harman Kardon HKTS 60 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System

The famous elegant audio manufacturing giant, Harman Kardon has been trying out some varying home theater models during the last few years. The company which has been rated as one of the best ‘audio’ maker for the luxury car brands such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi has been hitting the commercial sound systems market along with competitors such as Bose Corporation. The Harman Kardon HKTS 60, a 5.1-channel speaker is designed to create a ‘real’ feel for your movies at home.

Harman Kardon HKTS60 Complete 5.1 Home-Theater Speaker System

Harman Kardon HKTS 60 5.1 is equipped with many high-fi, home theater specifications. Unwanted reflections and sound distortions are avoided to the maximum through the dual flat panel drivers in the satellite speakers and in the central speakers. This adds on to give the realistic touch to even the ‘sighs’ of a movie that you’re watching.  The sub woofer of 200 watt supports this ‘live’ experience through providing an impressive bass created with Harman Kardon HKTS 60 5.1. The design of Harman Kardon HKTS 60 5.1 offers greater space utility as the speakers is compact in design and small in size. The luxurious glossy finishes of the speakers add on to the elegance of your TV rooms.

It can of your choice if you prefer to have a separate TV rooms for your house or can also be fit in to your living rooms for the same purpose. The realistic, powerful surround sound, easy installation, simple and elegant design, quality sound for the money expended, all these makes Harman Kardon HKTS 60 5.1 and its allied members a classic options for ‘sound lovers’.

Onkyo HT-S7200 Home Theater System

Onkyo is one firm that has been into the industry of sound and sound systems for the last many years. They have come up with innovative and revolutionary products when it comes to home theater systems. Onkyo HT-S7200 is one such system that made them more powerful with tallboy speakers, surround speaker systems and a well built solid receiver. Let’s look in tot the features of Onkyo HT-S7200 in detail.

Onkyo HT-S7200 (B) 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for the iPod

Onkyo HT-S7200 is simply a 7.1 surround sound system that suits any small to medium sized rooms for producing high quality digital surround sound. Dolby and DTS are used by Onkyo HT-S7200 to carry 1080p video and HD audio at highest quality. Unlike many others mid positioned home theater systems, Onkyo HT-S7200 has subwoofers and surrounds speakers that blend together with perfection when used. The system comes with iPod dock as well, which reduces the extra burden of buying one separately. The 5 HDMI ports is a privilege for users interested in connecting multiple gadgets at the same time.

For a ‘theater in a box’, size wise, Onkyo HT-S7200 is quite big. The size matters depending upon the individual using the system. This is because, those who are looking for some system that needs to be blend along with their living room amenities, Onkyo HT-S7200 might not be the right choice, whereas those looking for some ‘presentable’ and ‘well visible gadgets in their TV rooms or living room, Onkyo HT-S7200 can be the best options.

You can end up your searches for a surround system that fits within your budget with high quality performance assured through owning a Onkyo HT-S7200. And if size doesn’t bother you or if you love nig sized gadgets, then Onkyo HT-S7200 is a double Ok for you.

Onkyo TX-SR508 Sound Receiver

The Japanese consumer electronics giant Onkyo has always been keeping itself engaged in the sound business, competing with its natives as well as international mates. For budget consumers, Onkyo has always been a blessed gift in the form of electronics. The latest receiver from Onkyo – the TX-SR508 is nothing different as it delivers high quality sound at affordable prices.

Onkyo TX-SR508 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

TX-SR508 is a modern – full featured digital video/ audio gadget that can be the hub of a home theater system. Onkyo has put this one model into the market after understanding the fact that budget consumers are never interested in those extra and additional features on which the devices gets simply expensive. In this way Onkyo TX-SR508 is a balanced solution for sound lovers to get the most out of their hard earned dollars.

The Onkyo TX-SR508 provides eighty watts of power in to 7.1 channels. HD connectivity is possible at 4 3D HDMI inputs. Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Dolby DTS are two supported sound formats. Bi-amping and dual-zone outputs are two special features that are found in Onkyo TX-SR508, which is not present in most systems of this range.

One of the outstanding feature of Onkyo TX-SR508 is the incorporation of the Audyssey technology. Audyssey technology automatically setups and configures the receiver according to the geometry of the room and provides the best configuration for satellite and primary speakers.

The use of WRAT technology to reproduce high end audio from HD audio sources and the provision of the on screen graphical display are some other key features to be mentioned. With all such user friendly features, Onkyo TX-SR508 offers is a high performance system offering great sound quality at an affordable price.

High End Home Theater Systems for Quality Experience

Are you a sound lover? Are you interested in getting the best out of your sound system? Is setting up the best home theater system at your TV room a dream for you? If, so you need to get the best home theater systems available out there in the market. There are various sound systems available in the market these days with varying price tags and features. Let’s talk about two such high end models for a better sound experience.

Samsung 7.1 Blu Ray 3D

The 3D effect of the Samsung Blu Ray offers promising quality for your movies with its seven speakers and one subwoofer. The woofer as it is wall mountable, avoid the space issues. Also as the rear speakers are all wireless, the trouble caused by the messed up wires can be avoided. The audio processor supports formats such as DVD, DivX, BluRay and CD. For user convenience, an iPod dock is also provided with the system.

7.1 Channel Blu-ray Home Theater System

Panasonic SC-ZT2S

Not all of us will have the luxury to have a big TV room in our houses. For those of us, who would still like to incorporate some quality sound to our movies watched in the living room of the houses, can blindly opt Panasonic SC-ZT2S. The sleek profile is possible through the two speakers that offers 7.1 virtual surround experience. The incorporation of subwoofer inside the pole like speakers again adds on to the better utilization of space.

Panasonic SCZT2S Silver Virtual 7.1-channel 3D Ready Wireless Speaker System

Make sure that you get the best out of your money when it comes to quality sound systems to be incorporated at your dream home!

Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System

Not many of us go behind sound systems and home theaters based on the certifications that they have with them. In fact such certification like THX is given to ease the customer’s purchase decision through ensuring the quality and standards met by the system. One such home theater experience at a reasonable price, offering quality sound is Logitech’s Z -5500 speaker system.

Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System

Logitech Z-5500’s power of 505 watts is what gives it a thunderous sound experience. The digital equalization feature makes the device’s volume handling without any crackle or distortion. The Logitech Z-5500 has DTS and Dolby Digital decoding systems. The 5.1 surround sound system has been incorporated with Dolby Pro Logic II which makes the 2 channel stereos audio files (old type) in to 5.1 surround sound experience.

The subwoofer of the long throw is something that plays a major role in reproducing even the low frequency sounds with greater clarity. The distortion free bass makes the audio clear, accurate and rich. There are 4 stereo inputs, 1 coax digital and 1 optical input for analog and digital sources. When it comes to the physical sides, the rotating pedestals and the cloth grills that are removable gives it a posh exterior style and makes it suitable to mount in any places.

The best part is that, all these high end features offered in Logitech Z-5500 comes with a price tag of $750 only whereas it counterparts are making such greater features available for few hundred dollars extra!