April of 2010 brought us the iPad from Apple, much to the excitement and delight of consumer demand, but also left many users disappointed, and wanting more. Often referred to as a glorified, large-scale iPod Touch, the iPad alienated enough consumers that a gap for other manufactures to step in and give consumers a choice was opened. The opening was especially wide if they could offer features and functionality missing from the iPad. These manufactures, after seeing both the success and faults of the iPad, are now in a race to create the next iPad killer. Let’s take a look at the big three who were at CES and make some comparisons. (more…)

One group of sites we’ve been exceptionally fond of over the years is the New York Times Media owned About.com sites. Covering everything from acne to zoology, the About.com family of websites leverages reviews and insider knowledge to share information about various products, services and trends on the market.

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With the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the rearview, we wanted to share a dose of what it’s like to be a part of the largest consumer electronics event in the world with some photos we snapped at the show and a re-cap of events.


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A few weeks ago, we commented on the potential setbacks that may be experienced around Google TV, due to its requests for TV makers to delay their planned Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 2011 introductions. It looks like these software refinements may open the door for other companies and technologies to make their stake in the next-generation TV-watching experience.

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by Barry Lieberman
 Advantage Plus Marketing Group, Inc.

Overview of Requirements

My vision was to set up flat-panel TVs in two rooms that would allow my family to watch full HD television, have Internet access, Blu-ray DVD viewing, and PC access using those TVs.

The front room would have a Samsung 55″ 8000 Series flat panel TV with 5.1 surround sound. I wanted that TV to be able to double as a PC monitor, an on-demand movie display (Internet Streaming), Blu-ray display and, of course, display full HD TV from our DVR.

Then the game room would have a Samsung 46″ 8000 Series flat panel TV. That TV would also have access to the same PC, Blu-ray player, its own digital HD cable box, and on-demand movie display (Internet Streaming). That room would also have 5.1 surround sound.

Lastly, I wanted all the source equipment housed in a “media” closet. The media closet includes the following equipment:
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