Archive for the ‘Industry Topics’ Category
SmartHomes
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
SmartHomes were in the news tonight. On a local new broadcast this evening, there was a syndicated report on the benefits of “smart home” devices available from an online retailer. Benefits included such things as remote HVAC control, CCTV, lighting control and more. I could only describe the report as “‘OMG’ Look What We Found.” (more…)
Gates Comments on iPad
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
“Bill Gates ‘Disses’ the iPad,” reports Paul McDougall of InformationWeek in a 2/11/10 article. What else can Gates say after admittedly saying that his company “didn’t aim high enough” to top the iPhone. (more…)
The Real “Green” Definition
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Defined: “In our becoming more and more cognizant to the effect we (human race) and our lifespaces are having on the planet, adaptation of new behaviors are learned for the preservation of life.” It’s selfish. The key phrase above, “preservation of life” (that’s human life). (more…)
Is Structured Wiring Enough?
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Structured Wiring (SW), best knows as this box in your closet containing hordes of cables which makes your home a “smart house.” “Smart house,” what marketing ignoramus came up with that one? (more…)
Copper Thinking
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
We were visited today by “crakerjack” salesman of copper cabling (and other things cabling related). Interesting were his responses to several questions we asked. (more…)
Gremlins @ the Volume Control
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
My television is possessed by a gremlin, determined that the volume must be at full throttle when automobile commercials are aired! All of my family members know the location of the “mute” button, a direct result of the loudness in television programming. (more…)
3D: Not Even A Blip On The Buying Radar
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
In a Jan-28th Digital Trends article by Geoff Duncan, Opinion Research Corporation (www.opinionresearch.com) found that the “potential for 3D TV isn’t much of a blip on consumers’ buying radars. After all the hoopla over 3D technology by the manufacturers, in trade magazines, and at the CES show in Las Vegas, only five percent of survey respondents said they plan to buy a 3D-capable television in the next two years, reports ORC. We can only respond… duh; no $#%^ Sherlock; or from our leaders, Bob & Tom, “Thank you Mr. Obvious.”
Sharp Yellow in a Red/Green/Blue (RGB) World
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
In what Sharp Corp. is calling a “revolutionary” breakthrough, the company says it has developed a way to add the primary color, yellow, to the mix. (more…)
iPad Changing the Landscape for Electronic System Contractors (ESC)
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Some two years ago, AppleTV redefined digital media libraries. This past Wednesday, Steve Jobs (Apple’s CEO and crew) did it again; this time with the manufacturer of electronic control systems (among others). (more…)
CableCard Killers
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
It was the butler, using a knife in the library. You don’t need a game board to guess that our story somehow involves Hollywood, the government (specifically the FCC), special interest groups, and a bunch of lawyers; all of whom were unable to control their insatiable greed. (more…)
Industry Links
- Music Morns Its Iconic Figure
Dick Clark dead at 82 | The Post and Courier | Charleston SC, News, Sports, Entertainment
- Her Final Mission
NASA - Discovery Departs Kennedy Space Center
- Hollywoods Cloud
NAB: Cloud computing is ready for its closeup — Cloud Computing News
- Only a Misdemeanor
FCC fines Google $25,000 for impeding data-collection probe - latimes.com
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In the News
Post and Courier - Electronic wizardry complements posh design at 7,200-square-foot Colonial revival on Bohicket Creek
CEPro (2010) - CEPro of the Week - Fred Fabian
CEPro (2010) - Should Integrators create their own apps?
Post and Courier (2010) - Memos & Distinctions
HTA - 2010 Mark of Excellence Finalists for Software App
2010 Mark of Excellence Finalists Revealed
2009 Mark of Excellence Winners Revealed at EHX Spring
Electronic House (2009) - Home gets High-Tech Overhall in just 2 weeks
Electronic House (2009) - Mountain of Technology Fills Mountainside Estate
Greater Charleston.com (2009) - eLifespaces
Post and Courier (2008) - McCradys and eLifespaces inspire praise
eLifespaces wins 2008 Mark of Excellence Ultimate Home of the Year Award at EHX
Inside eLifespaces Award Winning Install
Electronic House (2008) - Visionart helps keep Plasma hidden in history
Post and Courier (2007) - Businesses Move to Upper Meeting Street