
Meet Dale Johnson
Dale comes from a long line of custom builders which allowed him to begin working on construction, as well as drawing and designing plans for homes, as early as Junior High. He studied music throughout high school and college and began work in the electronics industry in 1977. During this time, he was also working in recording studio design and sales. Dale was one of the first in Texas to install satellite earth station residential systems. All of Dale's experience and backgr

New Products
Planar® UltraRes™ Touch combines a multi-touch experience with stunning 4K image clarity. It offers solution for professionals who seek to collaborate or annotate using a large viewing area with the highest image resolution. It is also ideal for public display applications such as way-finding, product catalogs and any interactive digital signage designed to promote customer engagement. The Planar LCD Clarity Matrix Wall is available in 46", 55" and 60" sizes. They feature ver

The Value of Home Automation
Unfortunately, many people who own a TV and surround sound system can’t ever reliably figure out how to get their equipment to perform optimally, which is why the correct application of a control system is very valuable. Control systems allow you to simplify your entire entertainment system, to run your equipment efficiently and correctly, and to control your devices without having to understand their technological inner-workings. There is a wide range of offerings in the ho
Runco Touch Screen Display Wall
Check out this video of Dale at CEDIA 2012 with Runco’s Touch Screen Display Wall. Runco’s state of the art Touch Screen Display Wall is be a perfect addition to any media room or sports bar. The multi-panel display allows for a much higher resolution display than traditional single panel displays. The possibilities are endless with what you can display because the displays can draw signals from cable boxes, satellite receivers, media players, computers, security cameras, and

Did You Know You May Already Own A Crestron-Compatible Touchscreen?
Crestron systems are compatible with iPhone and Android phones and touchpads! If you already own a Crestron system or have been thinking about adding one to your home, you can easily control that system with one of these devices. There is nothing more convenient than using your cell phone to control the systems around your house. You can browse your music, turn on the lights, adjust the temperature, do anything any other Crestron control can do – and the best part is that you

Internet Radio: “The Wave of the Future”
With the advent of the internet, it has become commonplace for immense amounts of information to be accessible to millions of people instantaneously all over the world. The amazing benefits of the internet continue to expand the world of entertainment, especially with the extension of radio to the Web. Thousands of online radio stations are available from all over the world, giving the listener an almost limitless selection of music – and the best part is that it’s free. The

Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Vudu: How to Choose?
If the demise of the corporate giant Blockbuster has taught us anything, it’s that people’s preferences regarding their home entertainment is evolving. In a world of Netflix and Redbox, the in-store rental system of companies like Blockbuster has become obsolete. Moreover, although Redbox’s kiosk system remains popular, especially because of its video game rentals, more and more companies are focusing on video services that are delivered directly to the customer’s chosen in

The Video Wall Experience
An exciting recent development in the home entertainment world comes with Planar®’s creation of the Clarity™ Matrix LCD Video WallSystem. Essentially, the Video Wall uses a combination of LCD screens to display image(s) across a large area. It provides the same giant picture as a projector, but without the need for a dark room. Because the Video Wall uses a variety of different screens, it doesn’t follow the projector’s pattern of “blowing up” the image, which can cause the

4K Resolution: What is it?
When you watch a Blu-Ray or an HD television program, you’re probably watching it in the current higher definition resolution standard, known widely as HD Resolution (in 1080p, 1080i, or 720p). HD Resolution has completely revolutionized the way we are able to enjoy our movies and television at home, replacing the 480i standard resolution (480x640 pixels). If you’ve watched a Blu-Ray, you’ve probably noticed that those images are much clearer, crisper, and more life-like tha