I for one welcome our new electronic overlords. I am here to serve the all mighty MPAA. My fee is in the mail and I included an extra 20 for lawyers to sue the people who do not worship our true masters. I have taken several corrective actions to come in line with what is expected of us. Here are a few […]
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TVersity is a media server application designed to work with a number of devices such as PSP or Xbox360, and their latest release allows for on the fly transcoding of WMV files to your XBox 360. On the fly transcoding to WMV for the Xbox 360 Xbox 360 users can now play their entire media library with no need for […]
Read moreAlready very well known for its projectors, Optoma has released the ThemeScene HD3000 video processor and switcher. The gennum VXP technology will just about do it all including scaling, edge management, bad edit correction and much much more. From the article: Optoma describes the HD3000 as being 'specifically designed to enhance the image quality of all digital projectors, digital TVs, […]
Read moreThose lucky folks in San Antonio just got 30 HD channels added to their AT&T IPTV lineup. As of yesterday they can now get some hot turkey cooking action in HD. Where is the advantage over cable TV at this point? I though IPTV would roll out a host of other services to make cable and sat providers scream bloody […]
Read moreWe are top heavy with speaker reviews today, I hope you guys don't mind. I am planning a home theater build and I am doing quite a bit of speaker research these days. SVS is well regarded as one of the best bang for your buck sub woofers on the market. The sub in question is the SVS SB12-Plus which […]
Read moreAnother new surround sound technology from two speakers is set to hit the streets. The technical explanation of how it works is a little beyond my scope of expertise. Perhaps I can get John to interpret this: The TDK system employs a “giant magnetostrictive material” that uses; you guessed it ferromagnetic materials, to convert magnetic energy into kinetic energy to […]
Read moreThey key to being happy with any HT purchase is to audition, audition, audition, audition. You want your ears or eyes to be satisfied with your purchase. About.com makes an excellent point when shopping, be sure to bring your own material. I can't imagine a salesman not allowing you too put in your copy of Loud And Funky by Barney. […]
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While browsing over at Sound & Vision, their review of the Q-Series SPeaker set from KEF caught my eye. Well literally it did, the look of the speakers really called my name. Reminds of this time at a certain type of club…. Are they all looks? Well Sound & Vision thinks they have a lot of other positive attributes; not […]
Read moreNot coming out in the US until January 2007, but not like you have $5k laying around for this bad boy anyways…do ya? If you do…can I come watch the Super Bowl at your house? 🙂 As predicted, the svelte new projector rocks the PowerLite moniker, while maintaining the bevy of impressive specs and curvaceous design. Beneath the hood of […]
Read moreHoliday Gadget Guide has a quick little write up on the new Denon home theater receiver. Fair warning, not the most in-depth, detailed review for you audiophiles, but it's a good summary for those interested in just learning a bit more from an opinion standpoint. After a while of everyone talking about using HTPCs as your whole stereo, it's good […]
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