by Tom on October 26, 2011
Tom’s TV (Brainerd, MN), unveiled a new 3D theater room earlier this month. Part of the project included installing new theater seating and, of course, the Active 3D TV Projector, the viewing is simply unparalleled, having seen it first hand. Tom sat down with me and we started to watch Alice in Wonderland in 3D. The first thing I noticed was the Active 3D glasses are completely different than Passive 3D glasses. It is much more pleasurable viewing the 3D experience with active glasses. Next, the image quality was breath taking. I can only imagine the viewing experience for a sports game or video game. This is definitely a game changer. Money saved from viewing 3D movies, tv channels, and games at home versus paying for a theater could pay for a projector or 3D TV in no time.
The benefits of an Active 3D TV Projector
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by Tom on June 13, 2011
Here at Tom’s TV, we are constantly updating the store with the latest and greatest technology. We are currently updating our theater room with a new 3D projector and new theater seating by Pallisar.
With a 3d theater, you’ll notice the full 3D experience. It’s big enough to feel like you can jump right in and for gaming it is simply out of this world. New 3D projector models are priced from $1,000-$20,000 and more. The Tom’s TV staff will be able to not only recommend the best product for you, but show you what this amazing technology is capable of.
by Tom on June 13, 2011
Sony Bravia 48 month special financing available!
Receive a Sony Internet TV Blu-Ray Disc player powered by Google TV when you buy a qualifying LED Sony Bravia HDTV.
Sony Bravia HDTV will allow you to watch your favorite movies, sport events, and play games in amazing high definition. With this package access all of your favorite music and video on demand providers such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Pandora and much more.
Offer available:
May 22, 2011 – July 9, 2011.
Act now, this offer is for a limited time only!
by Tom on May 5, 2011
On Demand TV Services and Devices
We took on the task of outlining the most popular ways to get TV episodes on demand. Because the technology is changing so quickly, it’s a big task to even outline the biggest three internet & on demand TV providers. We will add and modify this resource if it something you want to see and use regularly.
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- PC/Mac
- Ipad
iphone
- ipod touch
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- Wii
- Roku
- Blu-ray
disc players
- Netflix-enabled internet-ready
- HDTV
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- Instant Only $7.99 /mo
- 1 DVD at a time + Instant $9.99
- Blu-ray is $2/mo extra
- Unlimited movies and shows can be watched
- Limited new releases
- Resume feature, works across platforms
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Iphone
- iPad
- iPod Touch
- Android – soon
- Roku
- PS3
- TVs/Blue-Ray Players
- Samsung TVs
- Sony TVs
- Panasonic TVs– soon
- LG TVs– soon
- PC/Mac/Linux
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- Plus 7.99
- Has Commercials
- Not all content Available
- Some additional content also available with Plus
- All current season epi sodes from even more popular shows
- Over 1000 seasns of current and classic shows (33,000 episodes, 16,000
- Available on all supported devices
- More than 70 Hulu Plus-only shows
- Hundred of exclusive films from The Criterion Collection
- Many movies have no interruption
- High Definition (720p)
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- Google TV (Logitech Revue – $299)
- Roku – $69-$99
- 200+ Internet connected TVs
- Boxee $200
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Amazon Prime membership
- 500 TV shows
- 1,800 Movies
- $79/yr
- Also includes other prime benefits such as free shipping
Pay as You go
- 99-$6.99 / Episode
- 6,440 TV shows
- 37,500 Movies
- Content Commerical Free!
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Suggestions for alternative providers are welcomed! We would like to maintain a list of the best, cheapest, and easiest ways to get TV on demand streaming into your devices and home entertainment systems.
by Tom on November 11, 2010
Tom’s TV was recently recognized in the national publication “CE Pro”, which focuses on products and services offered by custom electronics integrators such as ourselves.
The publication included Tom’s TV in two seperate articles – one for our winning of the “Mount This!” contest by Chief Manufacturing, and the other for a section in the publication called “Neat-O!”, which showcases before & after installations of audio & video equipment.
The article for the “Neat-O!” submission was the subject of our very first blog post – it can be found here: “Doing what should have been done in the first place.”
Neat-O! article can be found here: “Neat-O!”
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by Tom on September 10, 2010
Soon we will psot photos from the unboxing of Chief’s new automated swing-arm mount, the PXRU. This mount is capable of being fully automated, with 4 programming positions and a 5th for “home”. It provides full motion through extension, as well as tilt. Really cool!
We will be installing a Sony XBR60LX900 on this swing-arm, along with a Phase Technology PC3.0 sound bar below it. The sound bar will be attached to the swing-arm so that it moves with the television, allowing the sound to be directed at one of the four selectable preset positions. [click to continue…]
