Digital Home Thoughts - News & Reviews for the Digital Home

"Vizio might just be the next big consumer electronic's company with a set of announcements that should make the rest of the industry take notice. The company has long been a top player in the US domestic LCD wars and seems to be set to utilize their brand with a host of new software and hardware options."

Vizio is not a brand or name I've heard of before but thats not surprising as Crunchgear states their market is really in the US and I'm in the UK. What is interesting is they have announced a feature that allows you to start watching content on one device then switch to another device and continue watching the same content. There aren't any details on how it works, but it certainly is interesting. More information should be available at CES and we will let you know once we find out.

"Going without wires seem to be the in thing these days, and we will take a look at the VHT210 32" Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and the VHT510 40" Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer today. Don't be fooled by their respective slim and slender form factors - they are more than capable of delivering big home theater sound with advanced surround sound technology. "

The audiophile in you is probably screaming that wireless technology will never be able to replicate the full sound that comes from a wired connection. That part of you is probably right. However, wireless audio has come a really long way and is probably good enough for most people. Of course, until science provides us with the ultimate in wireless power technology, these speakers will not be completely wireless, but the fewer cables the better! Soundbars definitely seem to be the hot trend for speaker set ups these days, but I seriously question whether or not they accurately reproduce the tone and quality of thousands of vuvuzelas at a World Cup game.