Home Theaters

“Consumer demand for multi-function systems is at an all-time high, and the ability to consolidate wires, boxes and remote controls is welcome in many homes,” said Frank Azor, senior vice president and general manager of Alienware’s worldwide product group.

To solve this problem, AMD and Alienware have teamed up to release the Hangar18 HD Entertainment Center, a multimedia powerhouse with HD DVR capabilities, support for up to four tuners, 5.1 surround sound receiver, integrated 200W per channel D2Audio amplifier, DVD/CD player/burner, HDMI output, and up to 2 TB of storage.

From the looks of things, this hardware looks very promising. Check out the video below for some of the cooler functions and uses.

Finding hardware designed as a comprehensive media solution that is right at home in your living room, does not come cheap. The initial price tag for the Hangar18 is $1999.

For two grand what can you expect? You are able to watch, pause, and record your movies, TV shows, photos, and internet videos on your widescreen TV in high definition, listen to all your favorite songs and artists with Hangar18’s onboard 5.1 surround sound amplifier, wirelessly stream all your media to other PCs, mobile devices, and media extenders throughout your home and download content from all over the internet to one secure location to store and share with your home and others.

All that and more. Check out more of the Hangar18’s features at Krunker.com. Also, check out the full original press release from AMD.

Price withstanding, I can’t wait to try one of these out and I expect to be very impressed.

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Today, the following movies will be released for rent or sale:

*Norbit (Widescreen Edition) - 3.3/10 with 6,722 votes cast; starring Eddie Murphy, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Thandie Newton

-Plot Synopsis: A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

*The Messengers - 5.1/10 with 2,762 votes cast; starring Lacey Chabert, Rene Ashton and Brody Hutzler

-Plot Synopsis: An ominous darkness invades a seemingly serene sunflower farm in North Dakota, and the Solomon family is torn apart by suspicion, mayhem and murder.


*Fantastic Four - Extended Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition) - 5.9/10 with 32,445 votes cast; starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans

-Plot Synopsis: A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom.

*The Derby Stallion - 2.8/10 with 68 votes cast; starring Bill Cobbs, Zac Efron and William R. Moses

-Plot Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Patrick doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life, and the pressure put on him by his dad isn’t helping.


*Red Mercury - 4.9/10 out of 28 votes cast; starring Stockard Channing, Peter Postlewaite and Juliet Stevenson

-Plot Synopsis: A London restaurant has been taken under siege by three fundamental extremists threatening the destruction of the city.

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The main complaint I hear from people about flat screen televisions is the price tag. Despite plummeting prices, trying to find an LCD or plasma television that suits your needs for less than $1000 is still not an easy task. Many models that do fit in this price range have drawbacks that may not be worth the money you save bringing them home, including lack of functionality and connectivity.

Fortunately, there are some choices out there that should satisfy your needs. On top of this list is the Samsung LN-T3253H HDTV. At 32″, it has a large enough picture for many small home theaters and produces the accurate colors and fine shadow detail often reserved for high-end models. It also offers versatile connectivity options (one PC and three HDMI inputs) in a stylish package.

Thanks to its combination of features, quality and style, it has been well-received by professionals and buyers alike.

Though most retailers are still selling this set for $1200-$1300, our friends at Amazon have recently lowered the price to just a tad over $900.

Not bad at all!

Perfect for your gaming needs and intimate settings, the Samsung LNS3251D 32″ LCD HDTV earns two green envy buttons.

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Star Wars and George Lucas play a heavy role in many young men’s lives. Most of them have movies, toys and an endless arsenal of jargon and quotes to prove their love. Not Johann Peters, co-founder of Longview, Wash.-based custom installation firm Charisma Productions. He took his love to a whole other level.

Lucas, creator of the Star Wars franchise, has a 300-seat home theater at his Skywalker Ranch in California, dubbed “The Stag”.

To pay ultimate homage to one of his childhood heroes, Peters spent $100,000 to build a 16-seat replica of “The Stag”, including some of its best amenities such as a dozen speakers, 12,740 watts of amplification and a JVC DLA Projector.

Peters stuffed more into this 18′W x 30′L room than you could cram in an Imperial trash compactor, and shows it all off on a 150″ screen.

After 8 months of work and numerous squabbles with his business partner, he finally had his long-dreamed of replica and a place to relive his childhood fascination with all things Star Wars.

For more pictures and information on this Ultimate Home Theater and a comprehensive list of equipment included in it, check out the articles here and here.

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