This education course highlights the current trends in digital entertainment, the different types of entertainment available, such as such as personal video recording, movies, digital audio, and gaming, and explores whole-house application options. Additionally, infrastructure choices for distributed home entertainment will be discussed, along with available software applications, such as wired vs. wireless systems, network options, and user control options available to clients. Attendees will also participate in discussion related to identifying the most qualified electronic systems professionals and how and when to engage these individuals in the design and build process.