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CasaTools to Support NuVo Multiroom Audio Systems

CasaTools? CasaTunes MultiRoom Music Server will now support NuVo Technologies? Grand Concerto, Essentia, and Simplese multiroom audio systems, the companies have announced.

iPod Irritation - An Extended Rant

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We have multiple iPods in my house (like Dave) and have registered those iPods to multiple computers over time. So when I got my iPod Shuffle last year, I thought I’d make life easy by setting up a folder in iTunes on our one desktop computer acting as a home media server. I can add and remove songs from that one folder, sync my Shuffle, and voila! I have a brand new workout mix.

Deal of the Day: Refurb TiVo HD @ $185

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If you’re in the market for a TiVo HD (MSRP $300), I doubt you’ll find a better deal than this any time soon: $185 shipped via Woot. Keep in mind it’s a refurbished returned unit… However, for several years, my primary (problem-free) TiVo was a Humax DVD-burning refurb. In addition to the hardware savings, TiVo’s offering 3 free months of service by activating with code 3FREEHD.

(via TiVo Lovers)

Vudu Releases IR Receiver & Software Update

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As efficient as the Vudu RF remote with scroll wheel is, many folks would prefer to control their home theater via a single remote. So, Vudu’s introduced an IR Receiver Kit today at $39. In addition to the pricey IR dongle, the pricey Vudu XL ($999) with additional storage and IP-based home control hooks is now shipping. On the software side, they’re pushing out v1.3 which includes the ability to archive purchased video in the cloud (their servers) and delete content from the local drive. There’s a few other modifications, but this clever one caught my eye:

10 Projectors For Your Next Home Theater

For many people, a projector and a screen still deliver the greatest bang for their buck in a video display. We round up 10 for you to consider for your next home theater install.

10 Projectors For Your Next Home Theater

For many people, a projector and a screen still deliver the greatest bang for their buck in a video display. We round up 10 for you to consider for your next home theater install.

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