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Home Theater Intros - Countdown DVD Now Available

July 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

I’ve always had a huge interest in movies. Not only watching them, but the technology that goes into making them. I thoroughly enjoy the filmaking aspect of movies. It’s always amazing to see something that started out as just a thought brought into something magical on the screen. When software became affordable, I quickly jumped into learning how editing and special effects were done. I became a pro hobbyist. I purchased a DV-Cam, a great video card, video capture software, DVD burners and the editing and effects... [Read the full story]

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How to build a home theater backlit poster box

January 22, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Backlit Poster Lightbox Plans Introduction Everyone knows what it’s like to look for some information on the Internet that you know is there, but can’t seem to find it. I know people have built these lightboxes before, but not made any plans that are accessible to everyone else.After looking all over the net without complete success, I decided to embark on this project on my own. I gathered as many ideas as I could from people that had pictures of DIY(do it yourself) backlit poster frames, concepts of how to... [Read the full story]

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I switched to Netflix

March 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

I’ve been a faithfull Blockbuster customer for years. Well, almost faithful. We Netflix first came out I gave it a try. I ended up cancelling quickly because Netflix didn’t have the library. Every movie I put in my queue had a huge waitlist. Well, times have changed. I decided after Blockbuster raised my monthly fees yet again, it was time to move on. I must see a million ads for Netflix everyday. Now, when I decide to make the switch, not a one can be found. Needless to say, I found a good deal for Netflix.... [Read the full story]

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Ultimate control of your ipod – Escient’s FP-1 Ipod dock

February 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re like almost any other average American, you love your iPod. I know I do. Having a multi-zone system in my house, I wanted to be able to listen to my ipod over the speakers that are placed throughout my home. I also wanted to be able to see and control what was playing from the comfort of my family room on my 52” Plasma TV. I knew I could not see the Ipod since I had my equipment stored in a closet. I shopped around and looked at some gizmos in the $50-$150 range, but they had limited functionality and limited... [Read the full story]

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Are you ready for Fall TV?

It’s been so long since I’ve seen Heroes that I’m going to have to rent last season just to remember where they left off. Now that the preview trailers are playing... [Read more]


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How to build a home theater backlit poster box

Backlit Poster Lightbox Plans Introduction Everyone knows what it’s like to look for some information on the Internet that you know is there, but can’t seem to find... [Read more]


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