The Creative Alternative

The A/V Receiver… Some have referred to this device as “The “Heart of the Home Theater”. And for good reason; this one device is the central component of your entire system, controlling how each one is seen and heard by you and/or your audience based upon your input. This gives us good reason to put much thought in selecting one. As with my previous guides to choosing products that are “right for you”, I’ve gone through the paces of owning various brands and types of receivers, along with online and in-store research, summed up is what follows. Receivers range in price from under $200 to many thousands of dollars. In the low price range, the differences are largely based upon their features. When it comes down to it, most higher-end receivers are packed with features most people would never need or use, or hear the difference. If you happen to be one of those who can distinguish the difference and know what you’re looking for, I’ve also included many technical specs. Read More »

In my last article (found here) I went over what you should think about when choosing a tablet that is right for you. This article’s purpose is to go over the Google Nexus 7, in more specific detail. And as in the last article, the information provided here is both basic (for those wishing to find out what this newer technology is all about) and partially advanced. Read More »

In my last article (found here) I went over what you should think about when choosing a tablet that is right for you. This article’s purpose is to go over the Kindle Fire HD, in more specific detail. And as in the last article, the information provided here is both basic (for those wishing to find out what this newer technology is all about) and partially advanced. Read More »

Choosing a tablet can be a complicated task these days. With so many options to choose from it can be frustrating trying to figure out what makes each different. In choosing one for myself I found most information online lacking when it came to everything in one place, so I decided to put something together to make choosing a tablet that is right for you, fairly simple. Read More »

Best Home Theater Projector For The Money?  Let’s see…
Are you looking to get close to a theater experience at home? Tired of watching a 50 or 60 inch TV from across the room and pretending it’s like watching a movie in a theater? I can tell you from experience that nothing compares to a 100” or more screen at home. It may sound as though a 100” screen is double a 50”. The reality is that a 50” screen is about 1067 square inches, while a 100” screen provides more than 4200 square inches of viewing area providing a much larger viewing area, and more immersive experience. Couple this screen with a surround sound system and you have your own Home Theater. If you want to check it out to compare with your current screen size, try out this online calculator here. Read More »

The AeroPress makes what may be the best cup of coffee you’ve ever tasted!

Is there anyone who hasn’t seen or tried the latest single serve coffee makers? They’re all the rage lately. These amazing machines consistently make great coffee from tiny pods that are both easy to use, and easy to throw away. The Keurig is one of the biggest sellers and costs anywhere from $75 to as high as $200! Before spending that much money, let alone the almost 50 cents per pod, I sought out a creative alternative. Researching many sites on the web I stumbled upon a little contraption called the Aerobie AeroPress. Read More »

Whether you’re looking to “cut the cord” with your cable or satellite TV provider or would like to simply watch internet movies, TV shows and podcasts on your TV, Roku may be for you. Read More »