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Every time you make the trip down your hallway to your bedroom, you think to yourself how boring that space is. Did you know that there is actually an easy way to spruce up the look of it? Really, there is and that way is by simply placing a hall console table at the end of it.

You might be thinking, is that all that I have to do? And, the answer is yes, that is all you have to do because a hall console table is extremely pleasing to the eye, which is the result of the multiple materials one can be crafted from and how those materials can be styled through stains, paints, and the different detailing that can be done to it.

For example, you can purchase a hall console table that has an artsy look to it made from wood that has base finished that is a distressed white finish with a lower cabinet area that features a vibrant sun setting motif of different vibrant colors. Or, if you like things that are more plain and traditional, then one made from wood that has like a single finish, like medium brown or a dark oak, would probably more of what you are looking for then. What is great is that the style options do not just end with those of the artsy and traditional variety. In fact, they are just the beginning because there are a slew more to pick from as well. Some of the others offered include those that are modern, some that are more on the contemporary side, others that have an antique feel, some that are more country, and you can even get ones combine styles and are known as transitional options.

A hall console table is not only a good fit for a hallway, but it could be used in other places throughout your home as well. For instance, you could place one in a foyer area for a wonderful way to greet guests as the walk into your home. A living room would be another nice spot for one to break up the space’s monotony and you could even put one in a larger bathroom if you wanted to as well.

Not only a fantastic choice for its beauty, a hall console table would also be a nice purchase because of how practical it is. You can use its table top for a nice spot to set down and display different things. Plus, if you purchase one that has drawers, shelving, or cabinets, you can use it for storing additional items as well. Really, it is perfect for tucking away anything from board games, to special keepsakes, and linens, even blankets.

Are you feeling like a hall console table would be a great investment? If so, then a fast way to look into all the choices is by logging onto the Internet for some online shopping. It is a fast way to check everything out, plus, you do not have to buck the crowds to get what you want. So, what are you waiting for them, go out and get one today so you can enjoy seeing it in your hallway tomorrow.

Pros:
+ slim -> takes less space
+ light -> obviously much lighter than the fat
+ more efficient -> consumes less power due to improvements in the CPU manufacturing process (45nm vs 65nm)
+ supports blu-ray playback with the best upgradeable blu-ray player available
+ free online psn subscription unlike Xbox360 live gold
+ bluetooth support (can hook up keyboard and mouse; some games even support them)
+ built-in charger for ps3 controller (no need to buy batteries or use external charger)
+ free demo download from the ps store without paying a premium subscription like for Xbox360 gold
+ free access to Playstation Home, a 3d online social community world
+ quiet optical operation (blu-ray) unlike the xbox360 drive that sounds like a vacuum cleaner
+ dual voltage, supports 110-240v (although the external label lists 110 only) so you can take it overseas and hook it to a compatible NTSC TV (all HDTV that are sold overseas are NTSC compatible whereas the TVs sold in US aren’t PAL compatible) – on the Xbox360 you have to find and buy a compatible 220v power supply that would work on your model of xbox360 (falcon, jasper which use different connectors)
+ humble community, very friendly unlike xbox360: everyone I met behaved uber-cool and “ultra 3l33t”
+ built-in wireless adapter unlike the xbox360 which comes with none – xbox360 wireless adapter costs $ 100
+ comes with 120gb hdd (xbox360 arcade comes with no hdd, costs $ 100+ to get one which is also proprietary meaning you can’t upgrade to bigger hdd than 120gb official xbox360 hdd)
+ has dedicated audio optical output unlike the xbox360 (Xbox360 has optical output on the component cable only which is a major drawback for people with av receivers that have hdmi passthrus that don’t decode the audio signal, the only way being via optical cable.

this means one can not use optical out on the xbox360 component cable to get audio and hdmi for video)

Overall, the PS3 Console (slim or not) costs less than the xbox360 and has better multimedia capability: blu-ray player, divx certified, better connectivity: built-in wireless, built-in bluetooth at the cost of a smaller gaming community and game titles.

Xbox360 arcade: $ 199
Xbox360 Wireless adapter: $ 99
Xbox360 120GB HDD: $ 134
Xbox360 Live Gold membership: $ 49.99 (annual fee)

Total: $ 481.99

PS3 slim: $ 299
PS3 Wireless adapter: 0$
PS3 120GB HDD: 0$
PS3 PSN membership: 0$

Total: $ 299

Conclusion: The Xbox 360 costs $ 182.99 more than the PS3 Console slim providing less or put the other way the PS3 Console slim is $ 182.99 cheaper than the Xbox360 providing more.

Pro Xbox360: some exclusive games I like are only xbox360/pc but not PS3 Consoles (mass effect is one of them); jasper xbox360 is very reliable and runs cool too (had it for one year and worked wonderfully), the xbox360 controller is much comfortable than the PS3 Consoles but I do not game a lot, xbox360 graphics are on par with the PS3 Console.

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Video gaming is currently in its 7th Generation with the inclusion of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii consoles heading the industry. It started with the first ever games console, the Magnavox Odyssey. Which was not initially successful so therefore not kick-starting the gaming industry that we see today. The industry really took off when Atari released its Pong video game that revolutionised Video Gaming. Thus the concept of today’s video game set up was born.

Today, we see Blu-ray and Wi-Fi technology as standard in current games consoles. Along with countless other advances such as motion sensing and voice technology which are made popular by Microsoft’s Kinect for the Xbox 360.
Games consoles to some degree have turned into the muscle of the world leading software and technology manufacturers, With constant advances in technology being instantly placed inside or with that companies games console.

Currently we have assets such as the Kinect, wireless controllers, more memory and power you can shake a stick at, and thousands of game developers just itching to make money with the consoles. So what is in store for the industry in the future? with regards to technology anyway.
Firstly, I can confirm that consoles will never get to the stage where they are cheap at launch, it just won’t happen. When a new console is developed and released, it has the latest technology inside it, which is very expensive to make. In fact Sony don’t make much from the PS3 consoles at all. Secondly, many people complain about the reliability of the consoles, this will never change either. They are designed to last until the day after the warranty runs out so you have to run out a buy a new one.

Visual Technology-wise I suspect that 3D technology will very soon be integrated with games on a wider scale than just the NDS. I also think Microsoft’s Kinect Technology will be used on a wider scale. Completely controller-less gaming. I keep thinking of Iron Man, the movie and all the funky screens and hand waving.

Chris R – PS3 and Xbox Controllers

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As part of getting Linux training on Linux concepts, you need to learn Linux terms to understand the concepts.

These articles, with names ending in “Linux Concepts & Terms”, have been created to help you learn how to “speak geek” and understand Linux terms – and this will help you learn how to use Linux!

Linux Tips: Rather than just defining Linux terms, these articles will describe “related” Linux terms “in context”, while using the terms to describe Linux concepts. The end result is: “Translating Linux Geek-Speak into Clear Steps for Frustration-Free Mastery!”

Booting Linux to a Console or to a Desktop and Logging In to Linux

You can set up Linux to 1) boot to a console, also known as a virtual terminal – or 2) boot to a Linux desktop.

To use Linux, you must log in to Linux. You log in as a user at a login prompt at a console, or at a GUI login prompt, prior to going to a Linux desktop.

Booting Linux to a Linux Console

When you boot to a Linux console, you don’t see a Linux desktop or have access to a Linux desktop, you just see a black screen with a login prompt, and the login prompt looks similar to this: Login:

Linux Tips: Linux servers are very often installed and set up so that they boot to a Linux console (a Login: prompt) instead of a Linux desktop. In many situations, a Linux desktop is not required on a Linux server and so a desktop is not installed.

To run Linux commands to do Linux system administration, you log in as the user named root – at the Login: prompt at the console, not at a GUI login prompt prior to logging in to a desktop.

At the Login: prompt, you type in root and press Enter and then type in the password for the root user at the password prompt and press Enter.

Linux Tips: For security reasons, never log in to a Linux desktop as the root user. To work as the root user from a Linux desktop, log in to the desktop as a regular user, open a terminal emulation window and run the su command, with the – (dash) option.

The Linux terms: “Linux console”, “Linux terminal”, “Linux virtual terminal”, “vt” and “terminal emulation window” are also sometimes referred to as simply “terminal” or “console”.

Now imagine watching Linux video tutorials that show you how to: boot to a Linux console and log in to do Linux administration tasks, boot to a Linux desktop and open a terminal emulation window, and how to go from a Linux desktop to a virtual terminal – and that also explain the “why” of it all!

Nice, calm, relaxed, step-by-step, and showing you everything you need to know – and explaining all the Linux concepts and terms along the way – easy Linux training all the way!

Article by Jamie Simpson

Console tables come to us from French furniture designs of the 18th century. Originally, they were small, half-moon shaped tables fastened to the wall at counter height with a “console”, which is a little curved bracket. Sometimes these special little tables had front legs to make it look like it was free standing. Eventually, they did become free standing, still with the half-moon shape, or sometimes a small rectangular shape. Over time, these little tables evolved to become as useful as they were decorative.

In New York during the 19th century, furniture designer Joseph McHugh, started a line of mission style furniture that included a console table and the idea of a long, narrow table quickly caught on. There are so many uses for these narrow tables and they come in every style. For example, they can be used in an entry hall that is too narrow for a full size table or chest. Table lamps plus a decorative bowl or basket for keys and mail, and you have a nicely furnished entry that is also very useful. A console table can also be used in a kitchen as a work island or breakfast counter.

They also work well in a dining room when there is not enough room for a larger buffet table or bar. This is very handy when serving guests, or as a place to set drinks or snacks, or to display a beautiful piece of china. Behind the sofa is another good spot for a console table. They give the sofa that needed extra space from the wall and serve as a surface to place lamps, books, or other decorative objects. If the sofa is placed in the middle of the room, a console table placed along the back of the sofa makes a welcoming statement and makes the sofa back look more finished. They can also be called into duty to become an entertainment system, just the right height and width to place under a wall mounted flat screen television.

Console tables can be purchased in many different locations, such as furniture or department stores, antique or thrift stores, and online as well. In buying a console table, or any furniture, online, it is always wise to check out the company. See if there are customer reviews available and check their details carefully, including shipping prices and times. There are price points anywhere from less than $ 50 on up, depending on material, brand, age or condition of the table, and shipping will vary as well, with some places even offering free shipping. Shopping online can be just as enjoyable and safe as shopping anywhere.

Console tables can be purchased in any furniture style. You can often find beautiful antique pieces with curved legs or inlaid tops. More recently made tables can be made of many types of wood with different finishes, including painted, or wrought iron and glass. Contemporary style tables can also be found with clean, straight lines. Whatever your personal style, a console table will be a beautiful addition to any room.

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There is a wide selection of entertainment furniture available, including entertainment cabinets and consoles that can hold not just massive flat-screen TVs, but also the entire set of front speakers and the sub woofer, and all the other hi-fi and games equipment you have – including your iPod dock linked up to your TV or hi-fi speaker system.

Here is a short review of the entertainment cabinets and consoles available from a selection of American home furniture manufacturers. It is by no means comprehensive, but offers a good range of products offered by three of America’s better known cabinet makers.

Stickley Furniture

Gustav Stickley and his family were pioneers in many of the techniques used in American furniture manufacturing, and he himself was a forerunner in the American Craftsman style which developed from the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Among these techniques were the extensive use of quarter sawn oak, the unique center post construction that displayed the flecks and rays of quarter sawn oak on all four sides, and also an open type of construction that displayed the jointing methods used.

Stickley offers a number of home entertainment furniture options, ranging from a simple stand to a 68 inch TV console with space for up to 6 boxes or DVD storage areas. Some are fully open, while with other models the TV can be hidden behind closed cabinet doors. The Stickley rage of TV consoles is available in a selection of woods and finishes to match your exiting furniture.

Simply Amish

Simply Amish focuses on simple hand-crafted hardwood furniture, while also offering a high degree of customization. The Simply Amish entertainment furniture includes TV games cabinets with space for the TV, and cupboards and drawers for various components and games consoles.

The firm also offers full entertainment cabinets that extend to 128 inches, and provide space for speakers, DVDs, CDs and games consoles. They can also be designed to combine a TV console with display cabinets and ample storage cupboards and drawers.

Simply Amish furniture is solidly built with a choice of woods, finishes and colors. You are almost certain to find a wood and finish to match you existing living room furniture. The company also hand-crafts TV bureaus for your bedroom. Every piece of Simply Amish furniture is made just for you, and is tracked though manufacture with your name on it.

The Custom Shoppe

Like those above, The Custom Shoppe furniture is 100% Made in America, and hand-crafted from 100% solid wood. Both the materials and the craftsmanship are to a very high standard, and every piece is individually made for each client. Not only that, but if you cannot see what you want in the catalogue it can be made just for you to your own design.

The Custom Shoppe offers a whole section on its website to entertainment furniture. They offer a wide range, although the firm’s entertainment consoles are particularly impressive. Many of these are customer designs, so good that they were retained in the catalog. Here are just two examples of these:

The Kari Home Theater
This is fitted with what is known as the ‘Reversica’ mechanism. This TV cabinet consists of two display units either side of a TV console. The console itself consists of two doors either side of a set of shelves on which rests a flat-screen console that rotates 180 degrees to reveal another display area or bookshelves – whichever you prefer. This a fabulous-looking display unit until TV time, when the central part is rotated to reveal the TV. This is a maximum of 108W x 96H x 28.5D inches.

The Raymond Plasma Lift
This is similar to the above, with two display cabinets either side of a display unit. Only, in this case the plasma or LED TV set is raised from the lower cabinet by means of a remote controlled motor. When down, a beautiful 3-shelf display unit is visible, and when up the TV can be viewed. The dimensions of the components of this unit are variable, with a maximum of 126W x 96H x 30.5D in inches.

You can even purchase TV lifts that remotely raise a flat-screen TV set at the end of your bed. There are many other types of entertainment furniture available from American furniture manufacturers, and these are just a very small selection what is available. These were chosen to give you an idea of what is possible, and most entertainment cabinets and consoles will conform to one or other of these general designs.

However, keep in mind that if you are unable to find something that suits you, you can always have your entertainment furniture made to your own design by a firm such as The Custom Shoppe. This firm is just an example, and by no means the only American furniture manufacturer that will provide this service.

Article by Jamie Simpson

Designs to Choose From

Let’s face it, everyone has a different idea about what looks great. Fortunately, so do the designers of console tables. Because they can appear both elegant in a dining room and functional in a home office area, these tables are highly qualified to blend in with many different rooms.

Rooms Enhanced by a Console Table

For the kitchen area, a console table can be, relative to the area of the kitchen, unobtrusive yet functional. The half-moon design in particular appears to pop out of the wall instead of giving the impression of taking up space. It provides the surface area that is needed for a modest plant or flower arrangement, and also has a lower shelf for additional items.

For the den, there is a distinct style of console table that may look entirely different than the one in the kitchen, and yet the function is similar: to enhance the existing d

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A video console is an exciting addition to your life. Selecting a video console is quite a challenge, with different consoles available on the market. Before purchasing a video console, there are many factors to think about. Every console has its advantages and shortages. It becomes more overwhelming for consumers. Though it can be confusing to choose which one is right for you, you can make the best decision after careful consideration. The points to consider are as follows:

It is necessary to decide on who will be using the console. The Nintendo’s Wii is an interesting game machine for families or a small group of people want to have fun together. With a large collection of exclusive game titles, it is perfect for all ranks of players. But if you are planning on buying one for a veteran gamer, Sony’s PlayStation 3 is your best choice. PlayStation 3′s Blu-Ray support all-round entertainment system for HD lovers.

You have to determine whether you want to play on line. With a system as comprehensive as any other one, Xbox 360 is considered to be the best option. After years of efforts, Microsoft has managed to make Xbox 360′s online capability one of the best known all over the world. Its text and voice chat options are also available. Those who are interested in the new control system can find it a wonderful machine as well.

Many additional entertainment options are provided by DV consoles. It is necessary to check out what your Video console can handle. Most of them are packaged with standard audio/video cables that playing DVDs and CDs become possible. If you want to watch movies or use other digital media, PS3 and Xbox 360 are better than others.

Video consoles have become part of our life. When you go shopping for one, you have to weigh all these factors that listed above to make the right decision. You can find one that meets your needs in the end.