Scott Wilkinson

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Oscars 2011: What is Hip?
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 28, 2011
As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, my favorite awards show of the year is the Grammys. But for home-theater enthusiasts—including myself—the most important awards show is clearly the Oscars, broadcast from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA. Watched by an estimated one billion people worldwide, this year's show was rather strange, but I thought most of the winners were well-justified with one or two exceptions.
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How Much Do You Watch TV at Home vs. Mobile?
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 25, 2011
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Thunderbolt Ups the Ante for HTPCs
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 24, 2011
Intel and Apple today announced the introduction of a new computer I/O technology called Thunderbolt, which makes its debut on the latest MacBook Pro laptops. Yet another connection might seem the antithesis of cool, but this is big news for home-theater PCs.
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Sony Pro BVM-E250 & E170 OLED Monitors
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 24, 2011

Home-theater geeks like me have been waiting for large-screen OLED flat panels for years now, but all we've seen so far are concept products at trade shows and one 11-inch consumer model from Sony for $2500. Recently, however, a ray of hope issued from Sony Professional when it introduced two new OLED monitors, the BVM-E250 and BVM-E170, for the pro market.

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New Speakers, 3D Glasses, Audio Connections
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 23, 2011
What speakers do you recommend to replace my old ones? Will one company's active 3D glasses work with another company's 3D TV? What's the best audio connection for watching TV with or without the AVR?
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Luxman B-1000f Monoblock Power Amp
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 23, 2011
Founded in 1925, Luxman is one of Japan's oldest and most respected audio companies whose products are distributed in the US by On a Higher Note. Submitted for your consideration here is the mighty B-1000f monoblock, Luxman's flagship amp developed over 15 years for the company's 80th anniversary in 2005.
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Dual-Projector 3D at Home
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 22, 2011
Recently, I came across a blog by George Walter, VP of home cinema at Digital Projection, about why dual-projector 3D systems should be avoided in the home. It's important to note that Digital Projection makes single-projector 3D systems, so Walter has a dog in this fight, but his arguments make sense for all but the richest home-theater owners.
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NBS Eva & Butter/Fly Speaker Systems
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 22, 2011
Almost exactly one year ago, I profiled the Universal Power Amplifier from NBS, an American boutique audio company known mostly for its high-end cables. It also offers some audacious speakers, including the Eva (shown above) and Butter/Fly.
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Do You Prefer 2-Channel or Multichannel Music Recordings?
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 18, 2011
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Comcast Debuts Xfinity 3D Channel
Scott Wilkinson  |  Feb 18, 2011
It seems that 3D channels are starting to make a few significant inroads in the broadcast landscape. Last week, I reported that DirecTV rolled out 3net, a 24/7 3D channel co-founded by Discovery Communications, Sony, and Imax. Now, Comcast, the country's largest cable provider, is getting in the game with its Xfinity 3D channel, which debuts on Sunday, February 20, 2011.
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