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    Comprehensive review site for AV Reciever

    Hello All, Is there a website that is dedicated for AV recievers and lets me choose/shortlist by feature set, review, feedback etc. Something like dpreview.com (for cameras), projectorcentral.com (for projectors).. Regards, Shaurya
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    Speaker wiring...which wire to choose

    Hello All, I need to do speaker wiring this weekend. I have 16/2 and 16/4. I understand that 16/2 is sufficient. Any reason to use 16/4 instead. Regards, Shaurya
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    8 or 12 channel IR controllable relay and a 12V 4A Power Distribution Module

    Hello, I need to find a relay to turn on/off Monitors (12V DC 4A) with Infra Red. I intend to power these monitors thru Cat4(using all 4 pairs)..disucssed here (12V DC 4A on Cat5) I also need to find a 12V power Distribution Module that can supply around 4 Amps per channel. Checked...
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    How much Amp can I transfer over Cat-5 with 12V DC with all 4 Pairs

    Hello, Would like to know if its safe to use Cat-5 for 12V, 4amps to power TouchScreens with all the 4 pairs. Regards, Shaurya
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    UPS for the Structured wiring Can

    Hello All, I am looking for a small UPS that I would like to put inside the wiring can. It will be used only for Router, Modem, VOIP adapter, & Network Gigabit switch. Something small that can fit inside the std wiring can that is usually put b/w 2 studs. 300VA or less appears to fine. We...
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    Looking for Softwares that measures the following

    Hello, Looking for software that can measure & graph power consumed by the computer. Kill-A-Watt shows the power consume by the PSU. PSU probably never have an efficiency of 100% so some power gets lost. I have an old computer (PIII Companq Deskpro EN SFF) and that I run 24x7 for torrents and...
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    Fast BOOT with Compat Flash Video

    Hello, Hope this is useful. Check out this video for Fast boot with CF.Fast Boot Anyone at CT has implemented booting from CF...Any expereince/Lessions to share? Regards, Shaurya
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    Open Source software like DVD Profiler

    Hello All, I am looking for an open Source/Free software like "DVD Profiler". I need to start cataloging my collection and need this (like DVD Profiler) software only as an intermediatory. I will eventually export to a HTPC software like Meedio/GB-PVR/media-portal and/or Automation software...
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    Multiple Touchscreen with single Computer

    Hello, Thanks for taking time to read the post from a newbie. Planning to have 4-5 touchscreens with a single computer. I did lot of search but couldn't get any conclusive answers. Have many questions- 1. Can I really run 4-5 LCD's with a single computer using Some kind of PCI card that has...
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    Help me choose a A/V Receiver

    Hello, Planning to a convert my game room (rectangular shape; size - 22' x 15') into a Home theater. (screen at the shorter side and seats at the opposite short side). Here are some more details- Finalized- --7.1 in-wall (wife wants in-wall) speakers probably from HTD or form ebay Ebay...
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    How to check if the ground/neutral wire is present

    Hello, Sorry not sure if its ground or neutral thats requied with all the new automated switches. I recently moved into my new house. As the house was built last year, it probably has the ground/neutral wire at almost all locations. I would like to know if there is any tool I can use to test...
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    Help me choose a Video Card

    Hello, I am not a geek and very new in PVR/HTPC. I have a ASUS Motherboard with 8x AGP that I want to use for Video Output. It also has PCI slots. No PCI-x or PCIe is available. I need help in choosing the right video card for the following requirments. My intended use is primarily watching...
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    Home Phone System

    Hello, I am exploring a Phone system that is Automation friendly...I mean something that fellow members have tried hooking up with different Automation products and had good satisfaction. Following point comes to my mind.. 1. Cordless and supports 4-6 head sets 2. VOIP friedly 3. Atleast 2...
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    HAI Introduces Omni IIe

    HAI Omni IIe
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    Central Power Supply over CAT5 for Blinds

    Hello, While I am still looking at Motorized blind from www.justblinds.com (Still looking at other cheaper solutions). I need help in buying other accessories. I have got Cat5 next to each window. These are dedicated meaning none of the condutors will be used for anything like...
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    Ceiling Fan and CFL's Choice for New Home

    Hello All, I am finally diving in to buy 10 Celing Fan and CFL's for at least all bedrooms/Kitchen/Family. Fan- With Remote Control W/O Remote Would like to Automate it (On/Off and Speed) down the line (No pref for UPB/Insteon/z-wave at this time) and avoid issues like Humming/Heating etc. Any...
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    Leviton’s Out-of-Sight PowerJack

    Hello, Anyone has used it or has any expereince http://www.leviton.com/sections/prodinfo/n...od/npleadin.htm Copy of the description- Leviton’s new Out-of-Sight PowerJack™ is a unique 4-wire telephone jack providing a low-voltage power supply that installs behind cordless wall phones...
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    Toolkit for RG6 & Cat5 trimming and Lable Printer

    Hello All, I finally moved into my new house and need some advise to buy the following tool kits. Can you please recomments something- 1. Tool Kit for RG6 trimming 2. Tool Kit for Cat5 trimming 3. Toner to sort out the trimmed/untrimmed Cat5/RG6 4. Lable Printer 5. Any other tool that I may...
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    Motorized Horizontal Blinds

    Hello, I have been looking around to find a low cost motorized Horizontal blinds with Remote. I am just looking to have tilt automated. I have searched on web and found that every one is charging b/w $100-$125 to motorized a blind. This price is on top of the cost of blind itself thus...
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