In Part Two of this three part podcast arc, Charlie and Stephen discuss one of the most important aspects of a Home Theater system - the audio. If 80 percent of the movie experience is audio, should you use the Home Theater in a Box, or build your own? Stephen and Charlie also discuss the merits of incorporating a computer into your home theater system, and touch on the issue of piracy. The duo also fire thru the Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products they have seen during the week, answer e-mail, and give away free prizes in this extended hour long version of the Coolness Roundup.

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Articles You Need to Read
InFocus ScreenPlay 777
Three-chip DLP projector is now half its original price
by Charlie White

Here we go into the stratosphere of projectordom, with the InFocus ScreenPlay 777. Originally $30,000, this three-chip DLP projector, destined for only the most chic of screening rooms, now sells for half that price at $15,000. We put this 45-pound flying saucer-like monster under the microscope here at the Midwest Test Facility Theater, prodding it with light meters and colorimeters, and projecting a variety of source material onto different types of screens. Taking a cue from its futuristic appearance, as we gazed at its pristine images we quickly realized we were looking into the future of projector technology. Someday all projectors will be this good, or even better.
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Podcasting 201
Enhanced podcasts with Podcast AV
by Stephen Schleicher

You have made it through our Podcasting 101 series, and have successfully been creating a podcast that everyone enjoys.  Now it is time to move to the next level, creating enhanced podcasts.  What is an enhanced podcast, and why should you be creating them?
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Rapid-Fire Roundup® of Cool Products

Pandora
Want to discover more music that you like? Go to Pandora.com and type in the name of an artist or song. The site will pick out songs for you similar to that one. Tell the site if you like that song or not, and it learns more and more about your musical tastes. The result? Your own custom radio station with all only songs you like.

Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber
If you ever wanted to be a Jedi, here’s your chance with the Force FX Lightsaber. Featuring realistic lighting and sound effects, these close combat weapons of the Jedi and Sith from the Star Wars saga are absolutely amazing, features include:
Glowing blades ignites with realistic power-up/down effects!
Authentic sound effects digitally recorded from the movie.
Features four motion sensor controlled sound effects, Power-up, idle hum, clash, and power-down
Durable metal hilt looks and feels like a real lightsaber.
Sturdy blade is permanently attached to the hilt
Comes with a custom-designed display stand when you need a break from dueling.

HD TiVo On the Way
That's right, rumor has it that finally TiVo will offer a dual tuner CableCard-compatible high definition DVR beginning early next year. Up until now you could only get TiVo in high definition with DirecTV. We'll be hearing a lot more about this at the Consumer Electronics Show next month, and we’ll let you know more about that when we see it in Las Vegas.

Robo Sapien V2
Everyone love robots, and one of the most popular is still the Robo Sapien. Designed by a former NASA scientist, The VW stands nearly 2 feet tall, monkeybot has 67 preprogrammed movements that you control with a remote control. He moves forward, backward, and even does tricks.

J. Fold, the Authentic Sports Wallet
Available in tons of spiffy styles, these fashionable wallets are carried by all kinds of glamorous stars, and are available on the Web for $45. No cheap plastic inserts, no bulky foldouts, these wallets are beautifully constructed and elegantly styled. It's up-to-the-minute high style.

iDJ
Remember back in the day when a DJ had stacks of wax and new how to scratch and mix with the best of them? They can still do it today with two ipods thanks to the iDJ. The iDJ is a 2-channel mixer that enables mobile DJs and iPod enthu- siasts to seamlessly integrate their portable music libraries with other music and sound reinforcement systems—transforming the iPod from a personal music player into a source playback device.

Building Your Home Theater
Top 12 User Rated Flat Screen HDTVs
LCD or DLP Projection? Decisions, Decisions
Design and Build Your Own Home Theater

Star Wars fans (and Jack in the Box addicts) show off their Star Wars Force FX lightsabers at the San Diego Comic Convention.

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