Archive for May, 2008
Home audio for a video freak.
May 30th, 2008It’s not like I’m becoming an audiophile or anything…my eyes will always win out over my ears when it comes to my home entertainment system…but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a new sound system. Like this one:
I brought a Panasonic SC-PT960 surround system home with me last night and hooked it up. It’s better […]
Panasonic 50″ Plasma wins CNET Editor’s Choice Award
May 29th, 2008With an overall rating of Excellent (8.7/10), the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U clinched the coveted CNET Editor’s Choice Award for May 2008. Citing deep black levels, highly accurate colors, THX mode and an antireflective screen, CNET’s editors compared the Panasonic TH-PZ800U to their reigning favorite, the Pioneer PDP-5080HD Kuro, calling it a “worthy competitor,” but also […]
Tivoli iPAL Portable Radio
May 28th, 2008I recently won a Tivoli iPAL portable radio in a sales competition. It’s an absolutely amazing radio, the sound is incredible from such a small unit and I can get crystal clear reception no matter where I am. The cool thing is it is compatible with my iPod so I can take it with me […]
Klipsch has the lowdown on low sounds — thanks to their comprehensive subwoofer FAQ
May 28th, 2008Have questions about adding a subwoofer to your home theater system? Or maybe you’re not getting the most out of your current sub. Trust the experts at Klipsch to provide everything you need to get your movies and music delivering rich, deep bass you’ll love. Here are a few of the questions answered:
Where is the […]
Take Your Home Theater To Infinity And Beyond
May 28th, 2008Looking for some incredible new speakers? Look no further. Infinity recently announced shipment of their new Classia series speakers. And OneCall has them. Full press release:
INFINITY CLASSIA SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS BEGIN SHIPPING
WOODBURY, NY–March 10, 2008–Infinity Systems today announced that it is now shipping its Infinity Classia Series loudspeakers, four high-performance models that combine elegant styling with […]
Bioshock - Creepy showcase for your home theater
May 27th, 2008I finally finished Bioshock for the xbox 360 this weekend. Now that I’m a dad I have much less time for video games and this one took me quite a bit longer than my kid-free friends to get through.
The game itself is a multi award-winning masterpiece, and played on an 80-inch HD screen with 5.1 […]
OneCall Helps Consumers Stretch Tax Rebate Dollars
May 27th, 2008To coincide with the mailing of over 130 million tax rebates, OneCall is offering free 1-year extended warranties on hundreds of home electronics.
Spokane, Washington – Through June 16, OneCall is adding extra value to consumers’ tax rebate checks in the form of free 1-year warranties. With income tax refunds and economic stimulus checks going out […]
How to select a Digital Camera
May 23rd, 2008Picturetakers have never had it better. Digital cameras have become incredibly affordable. Memory cards are reusable after pictures have been downloaded and printed. Pictures can be emailed to your a top notch photo lab eliminating the need to take the negatives to the store and looking at a light table to decide which prints you […]
The Netflix Player by Roku
May 22nd, 2008We were all in a twitter the other day when the first set-top Netflix box was announced. Having extensively used Netflix over the years (and the Watch Now feature more recently) this product created a lot of buzz around our end of the office. Being an early adopter and Netflix fanatic Scot ordered one immediately. […]
Huppin’s / KHQ’s DTV Mobile Classroom featured in Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
May 20th, 2008Huppin’s Hi-Fi Photo & Video (OneCall’s parent brick-and-mortar store) has teamed up with Panasonic and local NBC station KHQ to educate local Spokanites about the upcoming Digital TV switchover in 2009. This year’s Lilac Festival parade featured the KHQ Mobile Classroom, pictured above in front of Huppin’s.