Would you spend $200 extra for a remote that can control your lights? That's the question Monster is hoping you'll say yes to. It's a slightly redesigned Harmony 890 remote, with some home automation (ok, just lights) thrown in. It's cool for sure, but are you gonna drop $600 on this? A brand new plasma (or LCD if that's your […]
Read moreSo I had to do the math, but 38,850 Yen comes to around $340. Not too shabby…but still more expensive than the Microsoft HD-DVD player, which can probably work on your PC as well as your 360. And you gotta install it in your case, and blah blah. But still, good to see some of these finally coming out. Not […]
Read moreGreat news for all you Mac or Linux users, the DRM for the TiVToGo has been cracked. So that's the good news, and there's even a tool for it. Now, the bad news, it's a command-line interface, so hope you've been practicing. But I wouldn't worry, this seems useful enough that almost certain a programmer will see the need & […]
Read moreIt maybe somewhat confusing to read about a upscaling DVD player that outputs at a HD resolution and then read that a next gen player also has that same output resolution capabilities. About.com has all the information you need to know regarding the difference between the two players. Upscaling DVDs is where HTPCs got their roots. I remember several years […]
Read moreDue to the recent management change at Sony, there has been a few rumours flying around saying that a PS4 will never hit the streets. Sony was quick to dispel this with a statement today. From the article: While that's mildly amusing, Holman also discussed some of the updates to the PS3 in the next few years, including additional media […]
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INTRODUCTION Well, the guys at Sage continue to release new/updated versions of their TV/PVR software, and I got my hands on their latest version still in beta, 6.0. A brief history of SageTV. They've been around since 2002, and gained their most publicity as being the first TV PVR software to support multiple tuners natively. Since then, they've continued their […]
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I'll be honest, my only experience with Klipsch has been with their legendary 4.1 THX system designed for PCs, and it's been great. But every time I ever brought up the name "Klipsch" to my father, he practically went goo-goo over it, so clearly they've got a pretty good reputation established. While there are a few gripes, for the most […]
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Not the cheapest (which is normally a benefit of going rear projection) but it does get rid of the dreaded "rainbow effect" while still giving you a great picture. Overall, I'd say they like it…but in that $4000 price range, you've got a lot of options anyways, so may want to rethink this one. Besides its exotic light engine, the […]
Read moreCerwin-Vega! has unveiled the newest addition to its home audio/video product line with the introduction of the CVHD Series home entertainment 5.1 and 2.1 home speaker systems. The performance of the CVHD has roots all the way back to when Cerwin-Vega speakers made plaster fall from the roofs of theaters nationwide while delivering the rumbling bass of Sensurround for the […]
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1080p Resolution…in a projection unit….for only 12 grand? Count me in for one! Heck, how about 2! The Sharp XV-Z20000 is the third 1080p single-chip DLP projector to pass through our doors. At $11,999 it bucks a growing trend to less expensive, high resolution projectors. But it's far lower in price than competitors such as the $20,000 Marantz VP-11S1 or […]
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