http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb Current news, articles, and happenings for the AVS Forum Community. Brought to you by AVS Forum and HomeToys.com NOTE...MEMBERS CAN NOT POST IN THIS AREA. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:59:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.avsforum.com/avs-images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1195933&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:27:32 GMT *New Chumby Wireless Super Device For $99* *The Chumby is a small alarm clock sized embedded computer which provides Internet and LAN access via a Wi-Fi connection.* Image: http://www.hometoys.com/hotstories/images/6WltclJS.jpg The Chumby is a small alarm clock sized embedded computer which provides Internet and LAN access via a Wi-Fi connection. Through this connection, the Chumby runs various software widgets allowing the device to act as a internet radio player, video player, picture frame, alarm clock, stock ticker and currently has over 1500 different available widgets. All widgets are free with no subscriptions to pay and no plans to sign up for. The newest version, the Chumby One, features a 3.5 inch LCD color touchscreen, a 454 MHz ARM processor, 64 MB DDR SDRAM, 2 GB internal microSD card, AC or battery power, 2W mono speaker, Accelerometer and Wi-fi connectivity (802.11 b/g) all for $99. For links and more stories visit the Hot Stories section at HomeToys.com (http://www.hometoys.com/hotstories/index.php) New Chumby Wireless Super Device For $99
The Chumby is a small alarm clock sized embedded computer which provides Internet and LAN access via a Wi-Fi connection.

The Chumby is a small alarm clock sized embedded computer which provides Internet and LAN access via a Wi-Fi connection. Through this connection, the Chumby runs various software widgets allowing the device to act as a internet radio player, video player, picture frame, alarm clock, stock ticker and currently has over 1500 different available widgets. All widgets are free with no subscriptions to pay and no plans to sign up for. The newest version, the Chumby One, features a 3.5 inch LCD color touchscreen, a 454 MHz ARM processor, 64 MB DDR SDRAM, 2 GB internal microSD card, AC or battery power, 2W mono speaker, Accelerometer and Wi-fi connectivity (802.11 b/g) all for $99.

For links and more stories visit the Hot Stories section at HomeToys.com ]]> AVS Forum Community News Bob Hetherington http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1195933 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1192341&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:26:50 GMT Triad’s New Invisible Loudspeaker Series
The speaker's flat surface can be plastered over with a 2mm skim coat of plaster and paint

Next month, custom solution provider Triad Speakers, Inc. will begin delivering dealers its DesignerSeries invisible speakers. When installed, the speaker's flat surface can be plastered over with a 2mm skim coat of plaster and paint, texture or wallpaper and becomes completely invisible.

The transducer, which functions much like a magnet and voice coil in a traditional loudspeaker system, is attached to the aluminum honeycomb core which serves as the vibrating element to generate sound waves. The principle is similar to that of a piano or guitar wherein the strings are amplified by the soundboard. The panels require only 25.5 mm of mounting depth; they are designed to fit easily between the wall studs in typical home construction.

The DesignerSeries consist of three monaural and two stereo versions. The models use either one (small rooms), two (small/medium rooms) or four transducers (large rooms) each per panel providing 95, 99 and 105 dB maximum loudness respectively. All are capable of frequency response from 100Hz - 20 kHz and must be used with dual channel analog 120Hz filters with limiters. For deeper bass response, a Triad InWall Subwoofer may be added. MSRP for the monaural versions (small, medium and large rooms) are $550, $750 and $1,050 (each). MSRP for the stereo versions (small and medium rooms) are $740 and $1,040 (each).

For links and more stories visit the Hot Stories section at HomeToys.com ]]> AVS Forum Community News Bob Hetherington http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1192341 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1190389&goto=newpost Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:12:40 GMT *SlugOS For Dummies* Wilfred Nilsen - BarracudaDrive *Host your documents in the cloud on a small device that runs 24/7 and uses a maximum of 4 Watts of power.* Image: http://www.hometoys.com/ezine/09.10/nilsen/index_files/nslu2anddisk.jpg SlugOS is a Linux distribution for the Linksys NSLU2. Installing SlugOS and installing the various tools are normally a daunting task if you are either new to Linux or have never used Linux before. The following guide will help a person with little or no Linux experience install SlugOS on the NSLU2 and configure the NSLU2 to run the BarracudaDrive server. When you have the BarracudaDrive server running on the NSLU2, the server can be used for more that just a NAS. In addition to functioning as a NAS, with the BarracudaDrive server, your local network can also be accessed remotely. BarracudaDrive lets you or multiple users access and work with electronic documents or any type of data stored on your NSLU2 from remote locations. Read the complete article in the latest issue of our eMagazine at HomeToys.com (http://www.hometoys.com/ezine/09.10/nilsen/index.htm) SlugOS For Dummies
Wilfred Nilsen - BarracudaDrive
Host your documents in the cloud on a small device that runs 24/7 and uses a maximum of 4 Watts of power.

SlugOS is a Linux distribution for the Linksys NSLU2. Installing SlugOS and installing the various tools are normally a daunting task if you are either new to Linux or have never used Linux before.

The following guide will help a person with little or no Linux experience install SlugOS on the NSLU2 and configure the NSLU2 to run the BarracudaDrive server. When you have the BarracudaDrive server running on the NSLU2, the server can be used for more that just a NAS. In addition to functioning as a NAS, with the BarracudaDrive server, your local network can also be accessed remotely. BarracudaDrive lets you or multiple users access and work with electronic documents or any type of data stored on your NSLU2 from remote locations.

Read the complete article in the latest issue of our eMagazine at HomeToys.com ]]> AVS Forum Community News Bob Hetherington http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1190389 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1190086&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:33 GMT $99.99 1080P Media Player
The Patriot Box Office all-in-one media player can do full 1080P HD video

The Patriot Box Office all-in-one media player can do full 1080P HD video with support for the most popular media formats (H.264, ISO, VOB, DivX, xVid, MKV, MOV, MPEG and more). The box includes three USB ports for any USB storage device, internal 2.5” hard drive (not included), UPnP streaming, 10/100 Ethernet connection and optional WiFi USB adapter. The Patriot Box Office will retail for $129.99 but if you pre order from Amazon you can get a $30 mail in rebate and a free WiFi adapter.

For links and more stories visit the Hot Stories section at HomeToys.com ]]> AVS Forum Community News Bob Hetherington http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1190086