Aaron Nilsen(center) of N.E.W. visits with Adam Beck(left) and David Tomaschko(right)

Sony Bravia’s New Entertainment Experience

Sony is leading the way with a new Bravia line that is made to perform above and beyond your normal television.  This line of Smart TV’s will deliver to customers’ unprecedented connectivity and access to online entertainment. 

Product Highlights:

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• MotionFlow XR 240
• Edge LED Backlighting
• LightSensor Technology
• X-Reality Engine
• Presence Sensor
• Internet Streaming & Connectivity
• Faster Start-Up
• BRAVIA Sync Compatible
• TV Guide On-Screen

The amazing HD and 3D capability of the Bravia will allow you to view dazzling images and rich color detail that look smooth and precise. 

You can find Sony Bravia televisions at retailers across the country.  Including these online retailers:

            Electronics-Expo.com

            B&H Photo Video

42nd President of the United States to keynote at this summer’s 2011 Las Vegas Market

President Bill Clinton will be joining the 2011 WMCLVM on August 1 as the markets keynote speaker. You will have the unique opportunity to hear the President’s insights and solutions on the most pressing economic and social issues in the United States and abroad. 

The President will focus on the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. 

There will be a moderated Q&A session following the address. 

For more information and to register you can head to www.lasvegasmarket.com. 

The World Market Center Las Vegas is the largest, fastest-growing, new home furnishings trade complex in the world. Drawing 50,000 qualified buyers and other industry professionals from around the globe.

Full Steam Ahead!

It is now possible to use steam to cook your food.  Steam is making its way from the iron and portable cleaners into your washer, dryer, dishwasher, and even your oven. 

Steam appliances might cost you $150 more up front, but it can save you money over the long run.  A standard steam front loading washing machine will use 15 gallons of water versus a top loader which uses, on average, 40 gallons.  While the washer can help overall performance, dryers have shown mixed results.  The steam dryers easily freshen up your clothes, but some have shown trouble with loosening those pesky wrinkles.  

Traditional dishwashers have always used steam in the drying cycle. Steam dishwashers, pictured above, use the steam on the pre-wash cycle which will loosen food prior to the normal wash cycle.   This feature allows you to skip the hated pre-rinse, saving water, money, and your time!

Steam is also being incorporated into the heart of your home, and the Gaggenau steam-convection combination oven and in-counter steamer is just the beginning.  The combi-steam ovens replace the work of the microwave. This is due to its ease of use and ability to make left-overs taste fresh from the oven.  Combination ovens reportedly can cook a 14 pound turkey in 90 minutes, asparagus in 3 minutes, and salmon in 10.  

For more information:

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-21/hot-mist-appliances-steam-up-technology/

Apples iPad 2 Gets Top Billing in New Consumer Report

The iPad 2 is still king.  A report by consumerreports.org ranks the top ten tablets and the new Apple still ranks supreme. iPad’s chief rival is the Motorola Xoom which boasts a 10-inch screen, plus includes a built in memory card reader and support for Flash videos and animations found on most websites. 

Each tablet was graded on 17 criteria, including touch-screen responsiveness, versatility, portability, screen glare, and ease of use. The largest gap in performance was in the battery-life test.  The top scoring iPad 2 lasted 12.2 hours while the lowest rated lasted just 3.8 hours. 

The 32 gig iPad 2 will run you $730, while the first generation iPad, which tied for 2^nd cost $580.  You can currently find the Motorola Xoom for $800.  

www.consumerreports.org