The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 – perhaps the world’s biggest technology-related trade event – was held last month in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Thanks to the innovation of today’s leading manufacturers, we came across some awesome new TVs at the show. Here we provide a list of the new models…
Read MoreThere may be times when you feel a bit awkward about seeing your newly installed, attention-drawing HDTV dominate your elegantly designed room. Sure, televisions look so much better today than they did decades ago – but the big screen in your kitchen, your living room, or your home theater room is still (likely) a framed…
Read MoreHere comes 4K resolution TVs. And they’re about to make a big, noisy splash, too – at least judging by the way manufacturer Sony sees it. At the ongoing IFC conference in Berlin, Sony announced its plans to launch at the end of 2012 the massive 84-inch XBR 4K LED TV, which not only features…
Read MoreMovie magic has come a long way since the first documented special effect in 1856, when a photographic trick was used to simulate a movie beheading. Now with such epic fantasy, adventure, and science fiction films on offer as Lord of the Rings or Avatar – along with a demand from moviegoers the world over…
Read MoreYou know what home theater enthusiasts say: bigger is always better. At least that’s what manufacturer Sharp took to heart when recently the company launched the world’s largest LED TV: the incredible 90-inch AQUOS LED TV (LC-90LE745U). The feature-rich set includes a bright and crisp 1080-pixel display, full HD active 3D capability (with a pair…
Read MoreKitchens have gotten seriously cool. Technology and entertainment, once the realm of the home theater system usually located in a house’s den, have invaded the kitchen, and not just to search for a snack during halftime. The kitchen itself has joined forces with televisions, computers, and iPods, forming a new hub for the family. Of…
Read MoreThis week at Hooked Up Installs, we put the spotlight on what may be some sweet new additions to your home theater and home entertainment system. If you believe that you already have the basics – HDTV, powerful home audio, a video-on-demand service – all hooked up, then you might want to check out these…
Read MoreModernizing your home is a big step in anyone’s lives: a truly modern home in minimalistic design, often in white and the lines are clean and beautiful. Aesthetically pleasing technology can also gilt the room, whilst the rest of the home will probably have large white pillars, open interiors and glass frontage, all of which add to…
Read MoreIf you are in the market to purchase new electronics or home theater equipment, then just a little shopping around will reveal to you that these electronics can be very expensive, and can vary greatly in cost from one retailer to the next. One of the best ways of finding great deals on electronics is…
Read MoreThe 2012 Consumer Electronics Show may be over, but that doesn’t mean that we here at Hooked Up Installs have run out of hot accessories and gadgets to spotlight. Onwards we go! This week, we check out some awesome new tech toys and tools for your home theater. JVC NX-BX3 If you still haven’t gotten…
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