That's why personal electronic devices remain so closely restricted, but also why there's so much room for a smarter solution -- even if there are still reams of red-tape to overcome before anything changes.

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The solution has to come from within the room.

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The firm says the solution is to beam images all over the room so that the gamer's peripheral vision does not conflict with what they seen on the main screen.

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With Beattie in the room, the board was told that the only solution was for Greenberg to resign as chief executive.

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By integrating a solution that combines whole home, gigabit-class Wi-Fi with in-room, multi-gigabit connectivity into their devices, equipment manufacturers will benefit from the ultra-high speed this newest solution offers.

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If your kids' toys actually live in the family room -- not in the bedroom toy box -- create a storage solution there.

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Such a weakened government also would leave the Israeli leader little room to maneuver in dealings with Washington, which favors a two-state solution with the Palestinians and could damage his standing with his hard-line base.

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But it's hard to imagine that many people would object if leaders of both parties locked themselves up in a room and didn't emerge until they had, at long last, fashioned a reasonable solution to the budget turmoil.

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Unlike proprietary solutions that only work within a closed environment, Twonky technology is an open solution that works across brands, operating systems and industry standards to bridge the gap between mobile devices and the living room.

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