February 2005

WebBrick Competition

WebBrick Competition – Win a superb WebBrick from o2m8.com O2M8 have kindly donated a WebBrick as a prize for our competition. This is the full…


RAD-I/O from RedRadio

Now this looks very nice! We’ll be watching this one with interest…”RAD-I/O (Rad-ee-oh) is a new, innovative touch screen solution that will change the way…


Glaucus Linux Powered Automation Appliance

Just noticed this Linux/VIA PC specifically designed for automation and whole house audio using the SqueezeBox from Slim devices… “Glaucus is a computer configured specifically…


Build an MP3 Music Server

A nice little “How To” article… “For any build project, the primary consideration is the purpose for which the box will be used. This server…


New DIY magazine from O’Reilly

O’Reilly Launches MAKE Magazine for Tech Do-It-Yourselfers.  Magazine and Companion Web Site (makezine.com) Reveal How to Make Practical, Fun, and Wildly Creative Projects “To be…


New Harmony X10 Two Wire Dimmer Module

“The new Harmony Two Wire Dimmer Module is an X10 device that requires no neutral and works with momentary switches. It is suitable for dimming…


Smart Home Hacks

The O’Reilly series of “Hacks” books, in their own words ‘reclaims the term ‘hacking” for the good guys–innovators who explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create…


JVC JX-S777 Audio/Video Switcher

The new JVC AV Switcher is reviewed on About Home Theater – “One of the constant problems encountered by both home theater and video editing enthusiasts…


Kiss DP-558 DVD Media Centre

Another new Home Media centre device, providing streamed audio and video playback from PCs across a LAN and over the Net, as well as DVD…