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From HDTVs to great sounding table top radios and more, here are some of the best gadgets to keep you and your guests entertained this holiday season.

Epson MegaPlex MG-50
This holiday season set all of the content on your phone free by sharing it on a big screen indoors or out with the MegaPlex MG-50 combo projector. Equipped with a high-quality projector, stereo speakers and a built-in dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad, the MegaPlex makes it easy to project baby's first steps, family photo memories and even your favorite videos on a big wall, making for an unforgettable holiday occasion and "mega" memories that will last a lifetime. Catering to the new digital lifestyle, the MegaPlex is changing the way movies, gaming, slideshows, presentations, music, and more are shared – whether inside for a movie-like setting or even outdoors! Read more

Earlier this year we told you about the Beacon Universal Remote Control System for iOS devices. Today, Griffin Technology and Dijit announced a new Android version of Beacon, allowing smartphone and tablet owners to use their Android device as a remote to control TVs, DVRs, stereos and other home entertainment devices.

It works like this: The wireless AV controller (Beacon) pairs with Android devices via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth signals from smartphones/tablets are then converted by Beacon into infrared signals required to control consumer electronics devices. Beacon works with Dijit's free Universal Remote App for complete, touchscreen control over the entire home entertainment system directly from the Android interface.

Beacon is powered by 4 AA batteries. Set-up is easy too, with no cases or dongles, no wires or cables. Just pair via Bluetooth and download the free Dijit app for Android, which is compatible with tablets and smartphones running Android OS 2.3.3 or greater.Read more

Let's face it, guys want a space in their homes that they can call their own, whether it's a home theater packed full of high-tech equipment or a simple room in the house where they can escape to watch the latest game. Stock up your room with these gadgets and have the coolest "man cave" on the block.

Griffin: Beacon Universal Remote Control System
Control your entire home entertainment experience right from your fingertips with Beacon - a wireless AV controller that transforms your mobile iOS device into a universal remote

• Beacon converts Bluetooth signals from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch into infrared signals required to control audio/visual components
• Beacon also connects compatible iOS devices via Bluetooth with Dijit's free Universal Remote App
• iOS device's MultiTouch screen becomes the remote with Dijit's Intuitive Program Guide, allowing users to change channels, volume, input, program the DVR and much more
• Dijit App uses a constantly updated device code library to make setting up controls simple and intuitive, with an integrated learning feature for components not yet included in the library
• Low-profile design blends unobtrusively with any décor
• Runs up to 2 months on 4 AA batteries, eliminating need for wires and cables

Griffin Technology and Dijit have teamed up to create the Beacon Universal Remote Control System – a wireless AV controller that turns your iOS or smartphone device into a universal remote.

Beacon pairs your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) or smartphone with Dijit's Universal Remote App, to give you control over every component in your home entertainment system. The touch screen display of your mobile device becomes the remote control, allowing you to change channels, volume, input, program a DVR, and more. It works by converting Bluetooth signals from your smartphone device into the infrared signals required to control AV components.

Additional features:

• Dijit App uses a constantly updated device code library to make setting up controls for TV, set-top box, sound system, media player and more, simple and intuitive
• For components not yet included in Dijit's library, the App also includes an integrated learning feature
• Powered by 4 AA batteries, eliminating messy wires and power cables

Griffin and Dijit have teamed up on the Beacon Universal Remote, a hardware and app system which turns your iPhone, iPad or other iOS device into a Universal Remote Control. Not just offering TV control, Beacon allows you to control your entire entertainment system.

Beacon turns your smartphone or iOS device into an easy-to-use remote for home entertainment systems by converting Bluetooth signals from your device to the infrared commands your components are expecting. Beacon pairs your iOS device or smartphone with Dijit's free Universal Remote App, giving you complete control of your home entertainment center with no wires or cables.

Setup is easy. Paired with Beacon via Bluetooth, your smartphone is just a few taps away from using Dijit's intuitive Programming Guide. Your Multi-Touch or touch screen display is the remote. You can change channels, volume, input, program your DVR, and lots, lots more.Read more