Resumen
The article focuses on the U.S.-based Home Media Networks Ltd. Home media acquisition, production, storage and use are on the cusp of a radical change as personal computer and network technologies integrate all media. Most current residences contain a jumbled mix of analog and digital equipment that will be replaced by all-digital, networked media equipment, the Home Media. The article spurs consumer electronics and computer manufacturers to start delivering the Home Media Networks, early adopting users are already influencing and stimulating the market. The discussion of issues, advantages and the breakthrough possibilities will provoke action. Typical homes have a plethora of answering machines, portable audio devices, cameras, computers, stereos, telephones and TV sets. At least four independent networks carry audio, data, telephony and TV. Some homes add intercoms, home theaters, surveillance cameras and home automation controllers. people talk about home audiovisual systems, but applying the word "system" is generous.