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Samsung HT-X50 5.1 Home Theater System Detroit MI
The X50 has a standard 5-disc carousel for DVDs and CDs and can play several kinds of computer formats including MP3, WMA, DivX, and JPEG files. There is also a USB port on the front to play these files from a thumb drive or music player. On the rear of the unit you'll find an HDMI port for upscaled video and there is a single optical input that's useful when plugging your flat panel TV's output into the receiver so you can have surround sound on supporting video programs.
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Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ800 LCD TV Review Detroit MI
Panasonic's use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) in their LCD panels has been a favorite choice of ours for the simple reason that light output remains almost constant from all viewing angles. When you're not the only one watching TV in a room, this can be a big deal.
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Elite Screen's HOME2 Projection Screens Detroit MI
Elite Screens, Inc. showed off its award-winning HOME2 Home Theater Projection Screens at CES 2008. Elite Screen's HOME2 Series are easy-to-install non-tensioned electric retractable screens that create a sophisticated home theater experience with the touch of a button. HOME2 screens have aspect ratios for both commercial and residential markets.
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Audyssey MultEQ Pro Sound Equalizer Detroit MI
Ultimate audio performance within the listening area starts with the loudspeakers and the room. How the Installer gets the loudspeaker system to integrate within the listening space is what can make or break even the best assembled audio systems.
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Optoma HD20 DLP Projector Review Detroit MI
Optoma has upped the bar with their release of the HD20. This sub $1k projector is full 1080p, has more than enough inputs for most applications, and gets you into a front projection system for an unbeatable price. Value shop for a power retractable screen and a mount and you're only out around $1700. I know lots of people that have paid that (and more) for a 50" flat panel.
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Onkyo HT-S6200 Home Theater System Detroit MI
You want home theater? Full functionality doesn't get much cheaper than the Onkyo HT-S6200. This is 7.1-channel system with nearly all the trimmings - all packed into a nice, convenient box you can give to somebody... or, yourself.
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Atlona AT-HDAiR Wireless HDMI/VGA Adapter Review Detroit MI
Wireless seems to be all the rage these days, and why not. HDMI is a pain, and for boardroom presentations to in-home viewing of computer-based streaming content, a wireless connection, like that from the Atlona HDAiR system, is going to save you lots of hassle and make for a very convenient way to turn any television into a home media center.
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Sanus Foundations CFR535 HDpro AV Rack Detroit MI
Sanus has long been known for their function within the confines of form. Our experience with them has been "Make it pretty but make it work." Well, there is only so much you can do with a pretty box.
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Lansing Home & Garden Show
Dates: 3/18/2010 - 3/21/2010
Location:
MSU Pavilion, Lansing
East Lansing, MI
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Times:8am-8pm
Phone:(616)-4472860
Address:
4301 Farm Ln.,
East Lansing, MI
Description:
Lansing Home & Garden Show is the strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area. The show featuring the Incredible gardens, extensive landscaping projects, a Standard Flower Show and three free seminar stages surround hundreds of exhibits featuring construction, remodeling, kitchens & baths, retail garden centers, pools and spas and home services.
Grand Rapids Patio Pool & Spa Show
Dates: 3/18/2010 - 3/21/2010
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DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
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Times:8am-8pm
Phone:(616)-4472860
Address:
245 Monroe Ave
Grand Rapids, MI
Description:
Grand Rapids Patio Pool & Spa Show is an International Pool & Spa Expo, Grand Rapids Patio Pool & Spa Show is focused on the business side of spa and creating an environment that foster learning and a feeling of community for the well being of industry.
CCHA Championship- Semi Final Game #1 -College Hockey at the Joe
Dates: 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
Location:
Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, MI
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Times:4:30 p.m.
Address:
600 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI
Description:
$12.00, $22.00 and $32.00 reserved. Special student and group rates of 10 or more available.
CCHA Championship- Semi Final Game #2 -College Hockey at the Joe
Dates: 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
Location:
Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, MI
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Times:8:00 p.m.
Address:
600 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI
Description:
$12.00, $22.00 and $32.00 reserved. Special student and group rates of 10 or more available.
CCHA Championship- Third Place Game -College Hockey at the Joe
Dates: 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
Location:
Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, MI
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Times:3:30 p.m
Address:
600 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI
Description:
$12.00, $22.00 and $32.00 reserved. Special student and group rates of 10 or more available.