Netflix getting into the online distribution is really common sense. They have such a loyal user base that will try anything. AND, it helps that nobody else has really taken a grasp of this market (ok…maybe Apple a bit, but still needs improvement). It works fine — easy installation, no interruptions during the stream. Video quality is good. But the […]
Read moreGARDEN CITY, NY – January 23rd – VidaBox, a manufacturer of premium media center systems, is delighted to announce that it will be offering a new CableCARD option to its line of media center products. With dual internal digital cable receivers, VidaBox CableCARD systems will not only feature integrated tuning for premium high definition digital content, but users can also […]
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High-Def Digest has a very thorough interview with Microsoft's Amir Majidimehr. Amir is the corporate VP of the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division and as the article mentions he is also the unofficial chearleader for the HD DVD format. The interview does a great job of filling in the gaps of where Microsoft fits into the HD DVD picture. They […]
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Back when I used to sell HDTV's (a long time ago) I was always surprised how many people came into the store with ZERO knowledge of HDTV's but ended up buying a $2k TV (with of course the $400 service plan ;-P). Articles like this are great if you're just beginning…just make sure you double check with us before buying […]
Read moreThe almighty [H]ardocp as an interesting editorial up on the state of Micro-PCs. This is something I have been following closely as I think a micro-pc could find a very useful spot in a home theater/digital home setup. Check out their editorial and see what you think. From the article: My first hands-on impression of these computers was that they […]
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The Harmon 720 falls below the 880 in the Harmony heirarchy. The 720 still gets you the same activity based functions as all harmony remotes but they layout is different. The remote isn't the nice peanut shape that is on the higher end remotes but should still get the job done. From the article: I have spent a good deal […]
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There are not too many players in the "macro/activity" remote market. The Pronto line of remotes from Philips is on of them and it is evident why they remain a player. The screen in the TSU9600 is a 3.7" 640X480 screen with 20 hard keys surrounding it. From the article: The Hardware Picking it up for the first time, the […]
Read morePerhaps you want something with true 1080p technology? For $6,000, the BenQW10000 might fit the bill. This DLP projector has an 8 segment 5X rotation color wheel that should make rainbows a thing of the past. Other notables include a 1080p HDMI input, and a 1.35:1 powered zoom/focus lens. One of the first things I look for in a projector […]
Read moreThis is the type of news that make a lot of people giddy with delite. Hitachi is set to release a 50" 1080 plasma for under $2500. What you say? Is this 1080p or what? It is actually part of the new "marketing" standard/resolution that TV makers are using to fool consumers. The native resolution of the display is actually […]
Read moreThe basics of basics are what About.com is all about. The options for getting started out in the home theater hobby and be somewhat daunting and many choose to go the route of a HTIB (Home Theater In A Box). As the name suggests, you get all of your audio needs packaged in one box from the reseller. They usually […]
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