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Archive for April, 2008

Oprah Winfrey & Home Automation

Icon Written by joshua on April 24, 2008 – 4:44 pm

Control 4 (one of the largest home automation manufaturers) announced today that the Oprah Winfrey Show will be showcasing their home automation system in an upcoming episode due to air on Friday, April 25. Many of the main features of the system will be presented by Oprah herself and Nate Berkus, one of America’s top [...]



LCD vs Plasma, which one is right for you?

Icon Written by Architechtronics Team on April 22, 2008 – 3:00 pm

LCD vs Plasma
This is an age old question in the Audio/Video world that many consumers have been plagued with when considering their new HDTV.  With the change to digital viewing, more and more people are upgrading their old tube televisions and/or rear projection sets to a new flat panel option.  As technology evolves, so do [...]



Part 2: E-Cycling & Comparisons Between 3R Technology and Total Reclaim

Icon Written by joshua on April 21, 2008 – 3:24 pm

I recently took a look at the genral comparisons beetween two of our local e-cycling companies. Generally, both were great candidates for their e-waste management and customer service. There are a few differences and general information on both below:  
What are the Differences in items they Recycle?
3R TECHNOLOGY:
Computers Units (Towers/CPUS), Computer Monitors, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Computer [...]



2nd Floor Break-ins

Icon Written by brett on April 20, 2008 – 3:34 pm

I came across this interesting information on the internet…
Home alarm systems deter intruders from attempting break-ins. Homes without alarm systems are 2.2 times more likely to be burglarized than homes with alarm systems.
Source: The Greenwich Case: Securing Suburban Homes, Simon Hakim
Most homeowners install security systems for peace of mind, and rightfully so when you see [...]



Part 1: An Introduction to E-Cycling

Icon Written by joshua on April 18, 2008 – 2:14 pm

It seems that these days, more and more of our overall household and business waste is falling under the technology bracket. Cellular phones are so common nowadays that they are discarded on a regular basis. It’s not uncommon to go through two or even three in a year. ‘Disposable Phones’, as they are so incorrectly [...]