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If you haven’t heard the incredible buzz around Gibson’s Robot Guitar you are missing out. The sold out model released in December 2007 featured a self-tuning robot, putting an end to the tedious and complicated task of tuning your guitar every couple of weeks. This device not only ensures tuning perfection but buys back your practice time. Thanks to this product you no longer have to spend part of your precious practice time just trying to find the right note.

In response to the overwhelming demand, Gibson Guitar has announced their newest take on this revolutionary design with the Gibson Robot LP Studio Ltd. This model not only features the popular self-tuner of the previous design, the LP Studio Ltd. features a performance safeguard which secures the chord into the guitar. The guitar comes in metallic purple and is available for a limited time for $3,999. Read more

Digital Video Recorders may very well be the future of television. They offer you unprecedented freedom: You can watch precisely what you'd like, whenever you desire. But options vary, and it's worthwhile to investigate what's available so you can be satisfied with your ultimate selection.

The accompanying chart lists six DVR options—TiVo, Comcast, Verizon FiOS, Dish Network, DirecTV and SnapStream Beyond TV4—and provides information about each company for each category to give you a starting point for comparing options. Read more

Your coffee table is covered in remotes and you’re the only one in the family who knows how to use them, right? Reduce the clutter and replace up to 15 remotes with the new Logitech Harmony One remote control. With a full-color touch screen, intuitive button layout and an ergonomic design, it’s so easy to use, the whole family will love it.

A full-color touch screen gives you one-touch access to any entertainment activity—such as watching a DVD, watching TV, listening to music, and more. Backlighted buttons allow you to find the right channel even in the dark. And there is no reason to worry about replacing the batteries since the One is rechargeable. Read more

Now you can turn almost any audio product into a wireless audio product. How, you say? With the Audioengine AW1. Simply plug the transmitter into any audio source -- computer, TV, iPod -- and the receiver to any output device – stereo amp, powered speakers, headphones -- and you have wired-quality sound without the wires (in just seconds!). The AW1 uses Avnera chip technology, so there are no software downloads. It also has a 100-foot range without interference...no static or dropouts, even when close to microwave ovens, mobile phones, or baby monitors.

The AW1 works with:

• Desktop computers and laptops
• TVs, DVD/CD players
  
• iPods and all other portable music players
• Internet and digital radio, satellite receivers, network music systems
  
• Videogame consoles
  
• Subwoofers and surround sound receivers
  
• Any product with a 1/8" mini-jack or RCA connector
  

The Peavey AG RiffMaster Guitar Videogame Controller has redesigned its look to suit the particular aesthetic needs of consumers. The Peavey controller is modeled after the real life Peavey Guitar, and crafted from a real-wood to mimic the size and feel of a real guitar for optimum life-like playing on song based video games on the Playstation 2 computer entertainment system. The full size fret board takes game playing one step closer to the real thing.

Now, for a personalized touch, consumers can order their guitar complete with their personal graphics from JPG or online images by logging onto www.peaveycustomshop.com. Or, consumers have the option to choose from the custom artists’ designs from famous rock groups like KISS, Pantera, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ozzy Osbourne or Megadeth. Once the customized look has been chosen, Peavey will actualize the images on your personal guitar using the same technology they use at the Peavey Custom Shop on real, high-end guitars. Read more

If you are one of the thousands of Americans who can't get enough of the hit game Rock Band then this is exactly the product for you. Harmonix, MTV games, and their associate Electronic Arts Inc. have just released an individual drum peripheral to change the way that you rock out. For the competitive drummer in you, the drum peripheral allows you to take your talent online and compete in the new "versus" mode, "Score Duel” or "Tug-O-War." This interesting twist on the popular Rock Band game can also be played locally so that gamers can practice their skills before putting them to the test. This is a great buy if Rock Band is as popular among your friends as it is among mine. The interactive game system and old-school rock songs have my whole family excited about this game and has proven to be something for everyone to enjoy. Now you can challenge your friends and family to an online battle of the bands. Read more

With the Epson MovieMate 72, you can view DVDs up to 8 times larger than on a 40” TV. In fact, the MovieMate 72 was used to project “Oscar’s Greatest Moments” behind the scenes on last Sunday’s broadcast of the Academy Awards!

Engineered for “high def” home cinema enthusiasts, the Epson MovieMate 72 is the industry’s first high-definition combo projector with true HD (720p) resolution and HDMI connectivity. Also, the Epson MovieMate 72 upconverts standard resolution DVDs (480p) to 720p resolution and features three-chip (3LCD) projection technology for excellent image quality. Read more

Ever since its launch, the Wii's unique and unprecedented approach to gaming has managed to expand the pool of gamers with its variety of gaming options. It has not only attracted those hard core gamers but has also drawn the interest of first time game players. And yet the success of this product has not stifled the creativity of developers who plan to launch three new ideas for their console. The first of which is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which will hit stores on March 9th, 2008 and sell for $49.99. The game features Nintendo characters from every genre of Nintendo games and boasts to be something that can be played over and over with its variety of setting and character options. Read more

“This show as prerecorded earlier, because it didn’t make much sense to prerecord it later.” – Gary Owens, announcer – Rowan & Martin Laugh-In (’68-’73)

The writers’ strike was all about giving their members a “fairer” proportion of the growing volume of online content. Since it appeared to be a prolonged affair Tellywood focused a lot of attention and money on indie films at Sundance.

At the same time more than a few analysts wondered aloud if there might be a mass migration from TV to online videos and folks would be less than enthused in returning to the family room set.

On a recent dive trip to Kona we met a couple who said they were part of the second wave of hippies to Santa Fe and were writers/artists/videographers. We asked if they had shown the work at any of the growing number of film festivals around the globe. The videographer part of the duo said no but he had been turned down by a lot of them. Read more

It's coming just around the corner. What you may ask? Feb. 3 and the Big Game – The Super Bowl! In this article we'll talk about throwing that blow-out football party that will be the envy of others. And at the same time, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention any of the legal ramifications. So buckle up and read on for some information that's sure to help you plan a great football party using that fantastic flat-panel HDTV that you got for the holidays or decided to get for just this occasion! Let's make it fun and memorable!

With today's technology, gone are the days of a few friends getting together to huddle in front of the 20-inch TV set. No sir. We have large flat-panel HDTV now to bring those games to life in a way they've never been seen before. You say you don't have HDTV? -- That's OK! A large flat-panel TV in and of itself adds an entirely new dimension to the experience. Don't get me wrong. Those little get-togethers with the guys are great. But if you want to show off that brand new HDTV you got for the holidays, it's time to pull out all the stops and have a celebration. Read more