http://www.viewpoints.com/Home-Theatre Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:19:14 GMT Reviews about Home Theatre http://www.viewpoints.com/Apple-TV-Home-Theater-review-2cf83 I got one of these for my in-laws, and one for my parents. Neither of them are tech-savvy, but both enjoy their Apple TVs very much. They don't use their Apple TV to watch movies, podcasts or listen to music. Instead, they both use it to watch their vast libraries of digital (or scanned) photos on their TV. My in-laws have a large iPhoto library and my parents have a large directory structure on their hard drive with photos. Both work well when watching the photos. It's turned their new 42" LCD TVs (both got new ones in the last year) into large "slide show viewers". —... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:19:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Apple-TV-Home-Theater-review-2cf83 ddupmul 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-iPod-Speaker-System-review-4fa31 I have a 30MB iPod that after 2 years didn't really hold a charge anymore.  This docking station was a great answer.  I leave my iPod in there and it runs flawlessly.  I did get a nano for the road too... and swap them out when I need to charge it.  There are inserts for different size iPods, but I don't use them, I just swap the iPods and it works fine. — The AC adapter is a bit clunky. —... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:16:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-iPod-Speaker-System-review-4fa31 EyeSea 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-880-LCD-Remote-Control-review-179a4 After getting a new plasma TV, an HD digital terminal, dvd, vcr, video game consoles it started to get very cluttered with all of the remotes.  I began with the Harmony 659 which was ok.  I upgraded to the 880 and it's been simply awesome.  I had one issue with configuring the favorite channels but since the configuration is online, I just sent an email to Harmony support and they fixed the configuration for me on their end and simply told me to update the remote with the new settings and everything was fixed!  Great support and a great... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:29:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-880-LCD-Remote-Control-review-179a4 aadrinkin 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-f7835 The Logitech Harmony One Remote is an absolute must have!  I really don't know how we functioned without it.  The constant battle of finding a lost remote; those days are long gone! — The Harmony One is a all-in-one remote that actually works.  When you take the remote out of the box, the first thing you will notice is the sturdiness of it; quite impressive.  The second thing I noticed is the remote actually has a touch sensitive display screen on it.  One more thing...IT'S RECHARGABLE!!!!  NO MORE BATTERIES!! — While the remote is charging, it is recommended to write down all of the makes and model numbers of the items you want the remote to control, ie: cable box, tv, surround system, etc.  You will need the makes and model numbers in order to install them into the remote. — After you have charged the remote and compiled your list of makes and models numbers you are now ready to program the remote.  Programming is very easy... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:06:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-f7835 mysticstarfish 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-93564 My teenage son thinks I am the coolest Mom for getting the Logitech Harmony One Remote.  We went from 5 remotes to one, sleek and sexy remote.  We even installed family pictures on the it.  The resolution is so clear.  With one touch my tv and DVR will come on and I can switch to play a DVD with single button.  I can even adjust the volume for on the same remote for all systems!  Now if I can just get it to do the... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:53:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-93564 luvlakers 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-e39c1 The Harmony One  remote is a universal remote that will allow you to take control of your entertainment needs.  With the Harmony One you won't have to go searching for a different remote to control each device.  The Harmony One can control each one. — With a beautiful and slick design the Harmony comes with a recharging base station.  — Set up was quick and easy for me.  You install the software,connect the remote to your computer and the software walks you through the steps to add each device.  You will need to know the model numbers for your devices.  Using the touchscreen you cheoose which activity you want to do.  Let's asy you want to play a dvd.  You would choose "Play a DVD" from the touchscreen menu adn the remote would turn on the dvd player and set the tv to the correct input.  It would work the same way for each device.  If something were to go wrong the remote has a remote assistan that comes up on the... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:35:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-e39c1 aintnet 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Koss-Koss-KS2503-Theater-System-review-55533 We bought this system at Best Buy less than a year ago and it burned up last night.  I can't believe it.  I am so dissappoointed in this product.  You expect products like this to last way more than one year when you pay tat much money for it. ... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:10:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Koss-Koss-KS2503-Theater-System-review-55533 gretchenr2 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-89d85 Perhaps I am alone in expecting to get what you pay for (although i got mine free) but I really wasnt impressed. You can get quality universal remotes for MUCH cheaper and still downsize to one remote.  Especially if you have (in my opinion) 3 or less remotes.  The price seems to be geared more towards people who have infrared EVERYTHING.  I got it for free and i still dont want to keep the thing. — — i got mine set up and it was working great, and I was only kind of digging it.  But that luke warm affection didnt last long.  Over the course of about 3 days slowly but surly the functions seemed to unprogram themselves.  To try and briefly explain, to turn on my "watch tv" setup was this: — — turned on cable box — turned tv on — set it to hdmi — — — After working fine for about a week it started turning the setting to various different tuner options instead of hdmi, like component 1 or video 3.... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:07:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-89d85 misanthropemama 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-f7f44 We have had this remote for about a month now and it is fabulous! Unlike other universal remotes we have used before - this one set up easily and actually worked with almost all of our electronic. It worked with the tv, cable box, sound system, xbox (including media center). However it does not work with the PS3. It can also work with fireplaces and fans that have remotes! — It is easily operated. With 1 push of a button I can turn on the tv, cable box and sound system. This used to take 3 remotes. However you have to hold the remote far enough away that the signal can go to all electronics. Sometimes it will not turn everything on. At first this was really annoying. But them we realized you can press the help button. It will in-turn send out another signal. If that still didn't fix the problem it will walk you through each item and send a signal to just this item. Mainly the problem is we weren't pointing in the direction of the item. The help function has corrected the issue... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:53:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-f7f44 chinkums 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-22184 As a Bzz Agent (check out their website by Googling it since I can't post the link here), I was so happy to sign up for this campaign. — — I received a Logitech Harmony One universal remote to use and review. We've tried universal remotes before with limited success. I wasn't really looking forward to using this one. I didn't think it would work. — — Logitech Harmony One will control everything. I mean it. It will control your tv, satellite dish, cable box, stereo, home theatre system, game systems...any infrared controlled device! — — You set up the remote by plugging in a cable to the remote and to your computer. Pop in the included disk and answer some questions on the screen. This took me a while, since I wasn't confident about answering some of the questions. I did run into one problem but finding the answer and resolving it was pretty quick and very easy. If I can do it, so can you! — — The first thing I noticed is how... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:19:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-22184 rae1 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-880-LCD-Remote-Control-review-91af3 Ok, we bought the HDTV, Blue Ray, DVR, and game system.  We have the remotes for the television, cable/dvr, blue ray, dvd player.  I tried going with the "universal" remote that came with the cable box, but, was constantly having to teach the wife & daughter how to use this remote.  I had no problems using it, however, I do admit it was not the easiest remote to use.  So, I started searching for a better universal remote and discovered remote utopia in the Logitech Harmony 880.  The remote seemed a little pricey, but, if you do your shopping you can find a pretty good deal on this remote. — After purchasing the remote I quickly discovered even at full retail, this is an amazing remote!  It's incredibly easy to setup, just plug it into your computer via the USB port and use the Logitech software to configure it by telling it what devices you have, it's really that simple.  My wife loves it, my daughter loves it, I love it, what more can you... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:35:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-880-LCD-Remote-Control-review-91af3 sundevilinok 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-05405 I have been using this remote for about 1 month.  It is great.  The programming is straight forward, you do have to read the onscreen comands and make sure you understand them.  Hoeever, if you make a mistake it is easy to correct. —  The cradle charger works very well.  I keep it next to my favorite chair.  It does need to be within 3 feet of a plug.  I have not tested how long the remote keeps a charge. —  The number pad is low on the remote and can be akward at first.  You need to keep your hand flexiable or use two hands. —  My 4 year old uses to work his DVD player he picked the remote and used the correct buttons the first time.  I was leary of the claims by Logitech, however, they were correct so far. — ... Fri, 30 May 2008 18:37:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-05405 Chris-66 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-47195 This remote can consolidate all your others into one. Yes it controls virtually anything that is IR controlled. I have heard it does fans and AC units, even car stereos. It is a little on the pricey side, but for the features you get, and the ability to reduce clutter....It has a touch screen with lots of color and even a real description of the device you are selecting. One button to power everything on or off with unlimited... Tue, 27 May 2008 18:52:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-47195 catesja 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-3-2-1-GSX-Home-Theater-System-review-c4866 What can you say....it's a Bose system, and they're the best at what they do.  As it's only a 2.1 system, the sound, presence, and clarity are overwhelming for the sheer minuscule size of the system.  Without having to run wires around the room, it offers theater type sound without the clutter. Two small speakers, a sub-woofer and a control console with a DVD-CD player make up the system. — Wall mounting brackets or speaker stands do not come with the system and have to be purchased separately should you desire them, or don't have a well placed shelf to set the speakers upon.  — Bose being the leader in sound systems, isn't nearly the leader in DVD systems.  The DVD player in the 321 systems is not HD, which it should be considering the price.  An HD system can be added as an auxiliary, but is not included in the package.  The other issue I have would be Bose's claim of incredibly easy installation, which was partially true in... Tue, 20 May 2008 13:02:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-3-2-1-GSX-Home-Theater-System-review-c4866 steve9631 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-39ce1 I can't tell you how much life has become simpler without having to search for 5 remote controls just to run our HD television, Surround sound, Tivo and dvd-rw/vhs combo.  Logitech's harmony one is an all-in-one remote which is so easy to set up that even a woman — can do it!  This makes for one magnificant gift for the leading men in your life.  Don't forget — father's day which is right around the corner.  I highly recommend!!!! —... Tue, 20 May 2008 00:15:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-39ce1 dmdifalco 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-3-2-1-GSX-Home-Theater-System-review-2ee97 So, you may have heard the saying, "all highs, no lows...bose.". Well, they must have missed this system when they came up with that! — — Just about every surround sound system includes: a receiver, a center channel speaker, right front and left front speaker, right rear and left rear speaker, and subwoofer. With this bose system, you get a slimline subwoofer, two tiny front (left and right) speakers and a receiver/DVD player combo unit. Bose definately proves dynamite comes in small packages! From the remote, to the sub, you can easily tell, just by looking, that this is a quality system. Bose has always and will always go the extra mile for their customers. — — The 321 has tons of bells and whistles, but as for this review, we'll just keep it simple...... — — I've installed this system, as well as many other surround sound systems, and I must say, as far as symplicity goes, this system takes the cake! Also, as far as other manufaturer's... Sun, 18 May 2008 00:57:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bose-3-2-1-GSX-Home-Theater-System-review-2ee97 ballhawkdawk 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pioneer-5-1-Home-Theater-w-DVD-review-99cb8 I purchased this home theater system so that I could enjot tv and movies in surround sound.  As soon as the first 6 months was gone...so was the DVD player in this system.  The DVDs won't read unless I hit play about 50 times (that's no joke!!).  I would recommend spending $400+ to invest in a system that will last and has a 5-10 year... Thu, 15 May 2008 01:20:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pioneer-5-1-Home-Theater-w-DVD-review-99cb8 Kitty-Kat 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Terk-TV4-Low-Profile-Indoor-TV-Antenna-review-b66a6 Short and sweet.  What was once only good living on a hill away from wires, buildings and other obstructions for analog TV signal, is now great for Digital TV reception.  About the strangest looking indoor antenna I've ever seen...BUT WORKS! — My Mom used to have this same antenna for analog TV reception.  It worked great for her.  Her apartment building was on a high hill.  She never had to rotate it to find a station. — I live in the middle of the city.  Some TV towers are north of me, some south.  Yes, sometimes I have to turn it slightly to pick up one particular station.  The rest come in with a strong signal.  Can be ordered on-line from Radio Shack for $19.95.  Chose the "Ship To Store" option and save the shipping cost.  Don't ask me...???  If it ships to your house, it's 4 or 5 bucks.  Ship it to your closest Radio Shack store and shipping is free. —... Tue, 13 May 2008 06:10:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Terk-TV4-Low-Profile-Indoor-TV-Antenna-review-b66a6 OldHippie 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Zenith-DTT900-Digital-to-Analog-Converter-Box-review-473e3 Welcome to the digital age using an analog TV.  Several months ago I went on line to (http://www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon) and processed my two coupon cards for Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes.  Not being fond of the cable company either, I was eager to try 'em out.  I had THE MOST BASIC cable package which included only local St. Louis stations, government access programming, all the shopping networks (puke) and the local public access channels.  I had to go with it...  The landlord would not allow me to mount an outside antenna and an inside antenna only received blurs.  — There are good and bad points to a converter box.  The good...the picture is as good or better than cable. (Better in my opinion.) I can't explain the electronics of it...but, the same antenna that got rotten analog reception now gets great digital reception.  There are more stations too.  The local NBC affiliate runs one normal and one weather... Tue, 13 May 2008 05:41:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Zenith-DTT900-Digital-to-Analog-Converter-Box-review-473e3 OldHippie 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-12cb3 I received my Logitech Harmony One remote from Bzz agent product test at first I was worried that it would be hard to program but I found thats its easy to program and works like a dream. — We have a system that requires us to use the DVD player surround sound to remote to turn the TV up or down, This was always such a pain and  we would also have to select TV viewing on the same remote to hear it yet switch to another remote to to select the imput for the  TV depending on if we were watching a DVD or just cable . Watching TV became a remote control tag game that was often very frustrating . —  With the Logitech harmony one universal remote we programed it through the computer and presto everything works as it should using only that remote . When I press the power button on the logitech it automatically turns everything on and selects the correct input channels for that unit . no more selecting AV1 or Component 2 etc to watch TV . This product comes with a... Mon, 12 May 2008 18:14:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Logitech-Harmony-One-Remote-review-12cb3 lorialcorn2006 5