Coolest Products and Tech of the Decade
We take a look back at some influential A/V of the past decade.
Back in 2000, few people had high-definition televisions, DVD popularity began phasing out VHS, speedy broadband Internet wasn’t mainstream, and people had just started stocking up on MP3s (the majority illegally obtained).
Companies like TiVo and Netflix that would dramatically change people’s viewing habits were barely out of infancy.
Now we can watch just about anything we want, whenever we want, and almost wherever we want — on our TVs, computers, cell phones. And super-high quality TVs don’t cost a fortune either … far from it, even for sizes equivalent to the super-space-hogging rear-projection sets popularized in the 90s.
To go with higher-quality TVs we also have better looking video content, as Blu-ray (and HD DVD briefly) brought HD to disc form. Those Blu-ray players can even do much more than play Blu-ray discs as the decade comes to a close now too.
We also have higher-quality audio to complete the full home theater experience. Higher resolution of uncompressed soundtracks on disc, and expanded audio options that have come about with the rise of iPod and other mobile/computer-based listening.
So we’re taking a look back at some of our favorites from the decade. We’re not getting into the automation category (though you can use your iPhone to control some of that too), but there’s been plenty else to change the landscape of A/V and home theater.
Click here for the Coolest Products and Tech of the Decade.
by EH Staff
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/coolest_products_and_tech_of_the_decade/
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Top 10 Blu-ray Releases for December 22
 District 9, Family Guy, It Might Get Loud highlight this week’s sparse release schedule.
Not a whole lot to choose from if you’re looking to add to your Blu-ray collection this week.
Maybe the studios figure that everyone’s done the holiday shopping already, so no need for a bunch of marquee releases this week. The short list is highlighted by District 9, this year’s very well-received sci-fi thriller. And the reviews of the Blu-ray high-def disc are already matching the praise with the video quality—one review on Blu-ray.com mentioned that just about every frame (in 1.85:1 aspect ratio) features reference-quality video.
Combine that with what should be a stellar DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and we may have a latecomer for demo disc of the year with District 9.
Speaking of quality audio, one movie you probably did not hear about but is definitely worth checking out is It Might Get Loud. If you’re a documentary fan and guitar fan, this is a must-have. It features guitar heroes Jimmy Page, Edge and Jack White talking about what they know best.
Also this week, Family Guy is at it again with another Star Wars spoof out on Blu-ray. Something Something Something Dark Side gives the raunchy cartoon’s take on The Empire Strikes Back this time. Unfortunately it’s in the traditional 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratio and not widescreen, but we’ll overlook that for all the laughs.
And here’s the full list for this week, from Blu-ray.com:
(500) Days of Summer
All About Steve
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
District 9
Extract
Family Guy: Something Something Something Dark Side
Ichi
It Might Get Loud
Jay Johnson’s Bootcamp Christmas: Ultimate 3×30
Jay Johnson’s Bootcamp Christmas: Ultimate Abs
Jay Johnson’s Bootcamp Christmas: Ultimate Body Vol. 1
Jay Johnson’s Bootcamp Christmas: Ultimate Cardio
Maldeamores
Staten Island
by Arlen Schweiger
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/top_10_blu-ray_releases_for_december_22/
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The Year in Review
Most popular and most controversial stories, as well as Neat-O stories from 2009.
12.11.2009 — Is anyone sad that 2009 is coming to an end?
After seeing the economy tank, housing market collapse, product margins fall, and too many companies fold, 2010 can not come soon enough.
But before we can look ahead, let’s take a look back at the year that was. We’ve already rounded up the Top Products of 2009, and now we’ve compiled:
The Most Popular Stories of 2009
10 Most Controversial Stories of 2009
10 Most Popular Photo Galleries of 2009
A Year of Neat-O Installations
If you like controversy, 2009 was the year for you.
The custom electronics industry was ripe with scandal. There were lawsuits pitting industry bigwigs against one another, debates of integration companies’ ethics, and speculation that company owners are too old to be effective.
It might have been a difficult year, but it certainly wasn’t boring.
Below are our stories looking back on 2009. Enjoy. Here’s to a better 2010.
By CE Pro Editors
http://www.cepro.com/article/the_year_in_review/
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