Podcast #497: Optoma HD33 3D 1080p Projector

One complaint we have about 3D is that it needs to be immersive if you are to appreciate the effect. Since most of us can’t afford 100 inch plasmas, a front projector is pretty much the only choice you have for this type of experience, albeit an expensive one. Enter the Optoma HD33 (Buy Now $1500). Its a 1080p DLP projector that supports 3D.

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Netflix Special

Ara is in India so we weren't able to discuss the Netflix news of the past week. But judging by the volume of the email its something that a lot of you wanted our take on. So from Ara's hotel room in Hyderbad and the HT Guys world headquarters in Southern California we give you our take in an HT Guys Special Podcast.

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Podcast #496: ZyXEL AeroBeam Wireless HD Video Kit

Through the years we’ve had the opportunity to check out several wireless audio, video and wireless HDMI systems. This week we’re adding one more option to your list of choices for wireless HDMI. If you’ve always wanted to use a front projector for huge home theater, but never wanted to cut up the ceiling to run cables, you’ll want to listen to this review. It’s the ZyXEL AeroBeam Wireless HD Video Kit (WHD6215).

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Podcast #495: JVC 47-inch BlackCrystal 120Hz LCD HDTV

The HT Guys have been JVC fans for quite some time, dating back to CRT tube TVs in years gone by.  Braden has a JVC rear projection TV still in use in his home and Ara has a JVC projector in his theater.  When we got the chance to talk to Tom Paterniti, VP of Sales for JVC BlackCrystal TVs and also check out a brand new 47” BlackCrystal LCD for ourselves, we jumped at the opportunity.

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Podcast #494: Reflections, Streaming Movies and IFA

IFA is essentially the Consumer Electronics Show of Europe. It is held in Berlin Germany and is attended by most of the same companies that attend CES. Although we couldn’t attend this year. We have been eagerly eyeing press releases coming over from Germany. Here are a few that caught our attention.

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Podcast #493: Step by Step DIY Home Automation

Many of our listeners have lights on timers so that their homes look lived in when they are away or so they don’t come into a dark home. With the end of Summer and day light savings quickly approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to give you some step by step tips for home automation so you never have to reset your timers again!

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