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Click here to view the full article http://www.buildershow.com/Home/Page.aspx?genericContentID=155441 Now under construction near Orlando, Florida, The New American Home (TNAH) 2012 is a re-interpretation of the Classic White Box of the 1960s and ’70s made popular by leading architects such as Le Corbusier and Richard Meier. Phil Kean of Winter Park, Florida, the architect and builder of the 2012 home, seeks to honor the architecture of the past while taking advantage of current technologies and design…

publish Sep 30, 2011 By HD Living Click here to view the full article http://hdliving.com/home-technology/2011/09/30/sharps-80-inch-led-tv-worlds-biggest First the 70-inch LED LCD TV was a big deal, but now the company has gone and come out with an even bigger one, an 80-inch model will be available next month for $5,499. The LC-80LE632U includes most of the features of Sharp’s other premium TVs including 1080p resolution, built-in Wi-Fi, media apps and Aquous Advantage Live online support. This…

With Fortress’ new First Class Motorized Tray Table you can now enjoy a light snack or a full meal while watching your movie. The tray is stored within the cavity of the arm so when not in use it is out of sight. It is easily retrieved by lifting the arm cap and activating the motorized lift mechanism.

Designed to block sunlight and heat, this option offers numerous control options. September 29, 2011 by Rachel Cericola Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/draper_takes_exterior_flexshades_outside/ Sometimes you can’t escape the sun—even in your own home. For those with a lot of windows, Draper has announced Exterior FlexShades. As part of the company’s growing line of solar control products, these motorized shades can keep out sunlight and heat. However, having these shades cover the outside…

By Donald Melanson Posted Oct 3rd 2011 1:38PM Click here to view the full article http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/rhapsody-announces-plans-to-acquire-napster/ Details are fairly light at the moment, but Rhapsody has just announced that it plans to acquire Napster, and that the deal is expected to be complete as soon as the end of November. In a statement, Rhapsody president Jon Irwin said that the deal “will further extend Rhapsody’s lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market,”…

Several online options, 2D to 3D conversion, and super thin. September 16, 2011 by Grant Clauser Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/hands_on_review_toshiba_47tl515u_3d_lcd_tv/ In January at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, Toshiba grabbed a lot of headlines with its autostereoscopic (glasses-free) 3D TV. The company is still talking about that TV nine months later, but the 3D TVs they’re actually selling fall into the passive glasses category. This one in particular is a 47-inch…

Installation creativity is on display in our third annual Mount This! Contest. September 15, 2011 by Steve Crowe Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/10_creative_ways_to_mount_a_tv/ While a basic TV installation isn’t that difficult, especially with the many good mount systems now on the market, but often situations are far from basic. That’s where it’s necessary to call in the pros. Unusual locations and difficult walls, not to mention creative requests from homeowners, all require…

Trends include 4K, 3D and 2:35 September 12, 2011 by Grant Clauser Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/best_new_home_theater_projectors_from_cedia_2011/ CES may be a gadget-lover’s dream event, but CEDIA is the golden ticket if you’re into the best home theater gear. This is place with the world’s top electronics companies show of their newest technology. Most readers will get their first chance to experience these products in dealer showrooms a few months from now, so…

CEDIA offers a sneak peek of what’s available and what’s coming. September 07, 2011 by Lisa Montgomery Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/the_future_of_home_technologies/ What does the home of the future look like? In the garage there might be a charging station for your car. In the kitchen your blender might work without requiring a power cord, deriving power instead from the countertop. And in the living room your windows might tint automatically when…

Lutron shading solutions offer quiet, precision control of window treatments for convenient daylight management while saving energy and enhancing décor. Sivoia QS Wireless cellular shades are the first wire-free, battery-powered shading solution on the market. These shades use Triathlon™ power technology, which utilizes a hybrid drive and ultra-efficient standby power to extend the shades’ battery life to 3 years. Additional features include: • simple, snap-in installation for easy retrofit in existing homes • pleated fabric…