Archive for Home
01.30.06
Posted in Home at 8:20 am by Craig
Taking a slight break from electronics (at least for one post) here are some deals on furniture. It doesn’t always feel right to order furniture and have it delivered without having ever seen it. But at some point, the cost savings from ordering online has to more than make up for the uneasiness factor.
Vienna Truffle Carved Accent Chair - $139.99
Let the elegant design and fine craftsmanship of the Vienna Truffle Carved Accent Chair update your living room or study.
Crafted of a glued and dowelled kiln-dried hardwood frame
Full-faced chenille seating made of a 10-percent cotton/15-percent olefin/75-percent polyester blend
Highlighted by a rich Vienna truffle motif
Easy to clean seating
Highly detailed carved accents adorn the legs, back, and arms
Designed with a comfortable oversized seating area
Completed by gently curved arms
Measures 39 inches tall x 29 inches wide x 27 inches deep
Set of Two Parson Dining Side Chairs - $114.99
Update your dining room with the traditional elegance of this set of two Parson dining chairs.
Constructed with a rubberwood frame
Available in your choice of an umber oak or chestnut finish
Completed by beige upholstered seating
Measures 35 inches tall x 17.9 inches wide x 22.2 inches deep
Santa Fe Mahogany Desk - $189.99
Give your living room, study, or office a rustic touch with the Santa Fe Mahogany Desk.
Handcrafted with carefully selected, solid Brazilian pine
Rich mahogany finish blends with any decor
Accentuated by aged wrought iron hardware
One pull-out keyboard drawer
Measures 30.5 inches tall x 49.8 inches wide x 25.8 inches deep
Leather Executive Chair - $169.99
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01.26.06
Posted in Electronics, Home at 9:15 pm by Craig
The lowest price on this TV is around $2500 on Froogle. This is factory reconditioned, but it comes with a warranty. Get yourself an HDTV that is big enough for most every living room I have ever seen.
Toshiba 52HMX95 52-inch Cinema Series High-Definition DLP TV - $2169.99
Take home entertainment to the next level with this Toshiba 52-inch widescreen projection TV. With CableClear technology and PixelPure digital video processing, this brilliant display of technological goodness will bring a whole new meaning to home entertainment.
52-inch widescreen display
Radiance lamp
CableClear DNR+
ATSC/QAM tuners
PixelPure tuners
PixelPure AT (Adaptive Technology)
Quick restart
Virtual Dolby
StableSound
SRS WOW
Separate woofers and tweeters
40W total audio
6-item A/V illuminated remote with DVD and audio control
HD Window POP
Trilingual on-screen display
Off/Sleep timer
CableCARD
TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide
IEEE1394 with DTV link
Dolby Digital audio output (coaxial)
VGA PC monitor input
THINC Ethernet port
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
TALEN 720p light engine with DEEP Picture (Digitally Enhanced Engine Performance)
Stand not included.
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01.20.06
Posted in Electronics, Home at 7:03 am by Craig
Here is a pretty good price on a 32″ LCD HDTV. Froogle shows that there are some lower prices, but it appears that at least a couple of them are refurbished. So, if you want a brand new one by a brand that has put monitors together for years, then this one is ok.
Best Seller!
ViewSonic N3250W 32″ HDTV Widescreen LCD TV - Limited Stock
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Buy.com price: $969.99
List price: $1,299.00
DESCRIPTION
ViewSonic’s HD 32″ wide-screen LCD TV display rewards you with stunning High-Defination Images whether you’re using it as a PC display or the centerpiece of your visual entertainment. Its elegant lines fit smoothly into any home decor.
SPECIAL RETURNS POLICY
Due to manufacturers’ policies, Buy.com cannot accept returns on this item for any reason. The manufacturer will handle all exchanges and replacements. Please contact the manufacturer directly and they will assist you with repair or replacements. NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS PRODUCT CAN ONLY BE RETURNED FOR REPAIR OR EXCHANGE.
Click here to view the Special Returns Policy.
Click here for a list of Manufacturers’ contact information.
FEATURES
Color Black
Ports VGA Input
RCA Composite Video Input
S-Video In
Component Video Input
Audio In
Audio Out
RCA Stereo Audio Line In
HDMI-HDCP
15-pin D-Sub (HD-15) VGA
Input Voltage 110V AC
220V AC
Actual Screen Size 32″
Manufacturer Viewsonic Corporation
Speakers 2 x 10W
Standard Warranty 1 Year(s) Limited
Video System NTSC
Manufacturer Part Number N3250W
Sound System Surround - WOW
Screen Technology TFT Active Matrix
Manufacturer Website Address www.viewsonic.com
Resolution 1360 x 768
Compatible Technology HDTV
Viewing Angle 170° Horizontal
170° Vertical
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Product Name 32″ LCD TV
Response Time 12 ms
Features Picture in Picture
Picture on Picture
Closed Caption
EXTENDED SPECS
Standard Warranty 1 Year(s) Limited
Video System NTSC
Ports VGA Input
RCA Composite Video Input
S-Video In
Component Video Input
Audio In
Audio Out
RCA Stereo Audio Line In
HDMI-HDCP
15-pin D-Sub (HD-15) VGA
Input Voltage 110V AC
220V AC
Actual Screen Size 32″
Front Panel Controls Power Enter Channel Up/Down Volume Up/Down Menu
Manufacturer Viewsonic Corporation
Color Black
Speakers 2 x 10W
Manufacturer Part Number N3250W
Parts Warranty/Labor 1 Year(s) - Including Backlight
Dimensions 24.72″ Height x 31.81″ Width x 9.57″ Depth - With Base
22.64″ Height x 31.81″ Width x 5.08″ Depth - Without Base
Input Voltage Range 90 V AC to 264 V AC
Temperature 32 °F (0 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) Operating
Viewable Screen Size 31.5″
OSD Controls PC Mode: Auto Adjust Contrast Brightness Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Size Fine Tune Aspect ratio Information Text/Graphic Mode Color Temperature Video Mode: Picture: Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Aspect Ratio 3D Comb Filter Film Mode Color Temperature Sound: Volume Balance Bass Treble SRS WOW TRU Bass Input Menu: TV AV S-video YCbCr YPbPr HDMI VGA Parental Control: Caption Change Password TV Ratings MPAA Movie Ratings V-chip Temporary Disable PIP: Input POP Mode Disable Audio SWAP Size/Position Set Up: OSD H/V Position Time Out Transparency OSD Color Language Memory Recall TV Mode: MTS TV/CATV Auto Scan Set Channel Channel Delete Label Favorite Fine Tune
Audio Decoding Stereo
Frequency 47Hz
63Hz
Additional Information Resolution Compatibility: PC: 1360×768 (Preffered), 1024×768, 1280×768 Mac: Power Mac G3/G4 Up To 1280×1024, 1280×768 (Preferred)
Humidity 10 to 85% Non-condensing Operating
Sound System Surround - WOW
Manufacturer Website Address www.viewsonic.com
Screen Technology TFT Active Matrix
Power Consumption 200W
Compatible Technology HDTV
Weight 44 lb
Scanning Frequencies 30 kHz to 64 kHz Horizontal
60 Hz to 75 Hz Vertical
Resolution 1360 x 768
Certifications & Standards cUL FCC NOM EN 55013 CB
Viewing Angle 170° Horizontal
170° Vertical
Shipping Weight 53.2 lb
Product Name 32″ LCD TV
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Brightness 500 Nit
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Comb Filter 3D Y/C
Response Time 12 ms
Parental Control V-chip
Screen Mode Wide
Features Picture in Picture
Picture on Picture
Closed Caption
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01.19.06
Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 8:12 am by Craig
It may not be the latest and greatest home theater setup that money can buy, but it might be the largest value. Plus, it isn’t some brand you have never heard of. RCA sounds pretty good compared to some of the low quality brands out there. So, don’t hesitate. This is the liquidation bin at Overstock.com.
RCA 100-watt DVD Home Theater System - $94.99
Get the most out of your Friday nights at home with this RCA 100-watt DVD home theater system.
Features include:
100W total system power
4 x 15W L/R, main, rear speakers
15W center channel speaker
25W subwoofer
Digital Cinema and Video mode
Progressive Scan
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS surround decoding
Five main discrete channels
20Hz-20kHz frequency response
Component video output
Remote control (requires two AAA batteries–not included)
Speaker cables and video cable included
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01.03.06
Posted in Home at 10:41 am by Craig
This is a really dark place for me to go. Being the New Year and all, I am going to have to do it. This bargain is on a set of pillows that I used to hawk to people when I worked at Brookstone. Working at Brookstone is one of the darkest employed memories that I can think of for me. I worked at the one in Copley Place Mall in Boston Mass. The people I worked with were great. If it hadn’t been for the customers, it would have been a fine job. But sitting there listening to them spew cliche after cliche involving the silly little trinkets that we sold there. It gives me the chills even today. One of the worst products were the pillows and beds. People would say things like, “Ahh I could lie here all day” or “how do you keep yourself from just going to sleep on this stuff?” and I would have to sit there and pretend that I had never heard anyone say these things before. Pure unadulterated yuppie hell, I tell you.
Anyway, it feels good to get that story out. And these pillows really are comfortable and do give you a better night’s sleep. This deal on two for $35 is a real steal. I bought one of these pillows with my employee discount and I got one pillow for $45. Doesn’t seem like much of a discount now, does it?
Oversized Memory Foam Contour Pillows (Set of Two) - $34.99
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01.02.06
Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 9:56 pm by Craig
Are you properly looking ahead toward the Super Bowl? Well if you want to have the baddest party on the block, you will need a humongous TV. Sure it would be nice to have a flat screen plasma, but that would cost a lot more money than this old-school rear projection model that will more than impress all your friends in between those wonderful scoopable tortilla chips.
Magnavox 50ML8105D 50 Widescreen HDTV DLP with Tuner
Turn up your viewing experience with the 50ML8105D DLP HDTV w/ HD4 Light Engine from Magnavox.
With an integrated digital TV tuner, this DLP TV gives you high-definition images that you experience as real as being there. It’ll make you want to see everything on this big screen TV.
Immersive Entertainment Experience
High Definition DLP HD4, resolution 1280X720p
Integrated Digital TV Tuner to receive and watch broadcasts
Progressive Scan for razor-sharp and flicker free images
3D comb filter separates colors for crisp image
Incredible Surround sound
Bigger experience, less space
Slim, lightweight design only 15.3″ deep and 114 lbs
Advanced connectivity
Most modern and highest quality HDMI connectivity, compatible with DVI-D
2X component video (YPbPr) input for high quality reproduction
D-Sub/VGA PC Connectivity
One-touch convenience
Plug and Play for easier installation
Smart Picture and Smart Sound provide optimized settings
PIP for watching 2 programs at the same time
FEATURES
1280 x 720 pixel resolution with HD4 smooth picture
1200:1 contrast ratio
16:9 aspect ratio
160H/120V viewing angle
Built-in analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC)
HDMI, S-Video, component, composite, and VGA inputs
3D comb filter separates colors for a crisp image
46 11/16″ W x 36 1/8″ H x 15 5/16″ D
Includes remote
EXTENDED SPECS
Picture/Display:
1280 x 720 pixel resolution with HD4 smooth picture Aspect ratio: wide screen 16:9 Diagonal screen size: 50″
Display technology: Digital Light
Processing DLP(tm)HD4 with
Smooth Picture
contrast ratio: 1200:1
Picture enhancement: Progressive
Scan, 3D comb filter, 3:2 pull down
film-mode detection, Smart Picture
Viewing angle (vertical): 120 degree
Viewing angle (horizontal): 160 degree
Connectivity
Input 1: S-Video & Composite video +L/R audio Input 2: S-Video & Composite video +L/R audio Input 3: YPBPR & Composite video + L/R audio Input 4: YPBPR & Composite video + L/R audio Input 5: HDMI Input 6: PC/VGA (D-Sub 15p + audio) Input 7 (front): S-Video & Composite video + L/R audio Output (front): earphones RF input: ATSC/NTSC combo tuner SPDIF coaxial digital audio output (ATSC only) Analog audio out (L/R) Convenience Local controls: front panel keypad Long lamp life: > 4,000 hours manual and OSD/menu in 2 languages:
US English and Spanish
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Ease of Use: Smart Sound control,
Smart Picture control
Ease of Installation: PLL Digital Tuning Child Protection: Parental Control, Child Lock Remote control type: RC-47SLO (RC-6)
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01.01.06
Posted in Home at 10:18 pm by Craig
I know that I concentrate too much on this site in bringing you the electronic and computer geek stuff that I find interesting. With that in mind, I bring you a moment of tranquility. More accurately, many moments of tranquility if you choose to buy this tealight fountain from Overstock.com. You’re Welcome!
Tealight Fountain - $19.99
Create a calm and relaxing environment at work or at home with this Desktop Tea light Fountain. With a stylish new design and soothing sounds of water, this fountain can add a tranquil mood to almost any ambience!
Look to Overstock.com for relaxing savings on great accents for your home and office.
Features include:
Cordless operation
Beautiful finish
Elegant design
Holds four tea lights
Silent pump operation
Includes decorative stones
Operates on two AA batteries or optional 3V DC adapter (not included)
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12.30.05
Posted in Electronics, Home at 12:10 am by Craig
This is one of the coolest iPod accessories. It is a stereo for your iPod and it also gives you the ability to turn it into an alarm clock so you can wake up to the iPod. If you are going to spend all that money on the iPod and all that time converting your discs to MP3’s then you might as well use the iPod to wake up as well as commute and work out.
iHome iH5Clock Radio for iPod!*
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12.29.05
Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 11:03 am by Craig
If you are going to buy any kind of projection TV, this might be one to consider. It is ultra thin for a projection TV. The other ones are huge and boxy and don’t easily fit into smaller spaces, but when you consider that this TV is 61 inches and take a look at that ultra thin picture, it is quite amazing.
InFocus Screenplay 61-inch DLP HDTV UltraThin Television - $3299.99
Combining amazing image quality with slim design and the benefits of high-end microdisplays, the InFocus Screenplay DLP HDTV is one of the world’s most advanced ultra-thin microdisplay.
61-inch display
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
High Definition format
InFocus Engine light system
1280 x 720 native resolution
3500:1 contrast ratio
1st surface reflective mirror
High gain, high resolution, fine pitch screen
Anti-reflective screen
Adaptive Video Noise Reduction
TruScan Digital Progressive Scan
TruScan Digital Reality scan rate converter
3D Y/C digital frame comb filter
3:2 pull down
Adjustable color temperature
Dynamic Color Stretch circuitry
Format control
Vibrant, Natural, Cinematic, Personal picture presets
160-degree viewing angle
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12.28.05
Posted in Home at 6:02 pm by Craig
You can’t just lift weights if you want to lose weight. Make sure you get the stuff for your cardio workout too.
Keys Ironman 220E Dual Action Elliptical Machine - 499.99
The Keys Fitness Ironman M3EL dual action elliptical machine offers total-body cross training by working all your major muscle groups.
Burn calories and get an excellent cardiovascular workout at your own pace. Magnetic, friction-free resistance gives a quiet ride and incorporates 16 different levels so you can challenge yourself and increase your fitness level over time. The self-powered design and transport wheels allow you to use it virtually anywhere.
Look to Overstock.com for huge savings on all your fitness needs.
Features include:
Reverse action for varied muscle group workouts
EKG heart rate monitor
Varied course workouts for pinpoint exercise programs
Elapsed time/heart rate/calories burned/distance traveled display
275 lb. user weight capacity
Rear transport wheels
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