DIY Guide: Here Comes The ZAGGbox

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As a result of increased convergence of the PC and Home Theater, Network Media Players have been becoming a very popular addition to the the home entertainment landscape. These products allow access to PC media content or the streaming/downloading of audio, video, and still image content directly from the internet that can be played on your TV or home theater system. In addition to standalone devices, Media Player/Extender capability is also being built into other products, such as Blu-ray Disc players and even TVs.

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Now, a company named ZAGG has come on the scene with a new product called the ZAGGbox. ZAGG refers to this product as a "media aggregator", personal media server, and universal remote.

As a "media aggregator" the ZAGGbox functions like most media players/extenders, but also adds the ability to record audio/video contents that can be accessed for both television viewing and for copying to mobile audio/video devices.

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Incorporating Internet TV Into Your Home Theater Setup

The convergence of the PC, Internet, and Home Theater via a home network is becoming more common as a host of products are now available for this task. However, if you are in the market for a new TV, why not just get one that has built-in Internet connectivity and be done with it? For some great tips on whether purchasing an Internet-capable television is right for you, check out the report from Forrest Hartman, About.com Guide for TV/Video.

Also, for more ways to incorporate the Internet with your home theater system, also check out my current list of Best Network Media Players an...

Yamaha neoHD YMC-700 Media Controller/Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Week

If you are intimidated by the traditional home theater receiver with its inputs, outputs, and extensive setup and operating options, the Yamaha neoHD YMC-700 Media Controller/Home Theater Receiver may be the answer.

The YMC-700 is designed to be as simple to use as possible, while still providing the necessary audio/video flexibility for today's user. The YMC-700 offers 5.1 channel audio processing (including Dolby TrueHD decoding), three HDMI inputs, analog to HDMI video conversion, and USB, and a docking station port for iPods and Bluetooth devices. In addition, the YMC-700 is also WiFi enabled, allowing the user to connect to a home network for accessing media content stored on a PC or from

Wal-Mart Embraces Vudu

No, Wal-Mart is not adopting a new religion for its staff and employees, but what they are doing is staking a claim in the future of home entertainment in a big way by purchasing popular online movie streaming service Vudu. Vudu is accessible by several internet-enabled products, such as media players/extenders, Blu-ray Disc players, HDTVs, as well as PCs. For all the details known so far, check out the official Wal-Mart/Vudu Announcement and an additional report from the New York Times

Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver - Part One - Audio

The Home Theater Receiver, also referred to as an AV Receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system. To find out more on what to look for in a Home Theater Receiver, check out my article: Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver - Part One - Audio.

The Pros and Cons of Accessing the Internet on a Home Theater

As a result of increased audio and video content available via the internet, there is now a big emphasis in the integration of the internet with the home theater experience. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to integrating the internet with a home theater system. For more details, check out my article: The Pros and Cons of Accessing the Internet on a Home Theater.

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