Here are some ideas for home automation projects you probably didn’t even know existed :). My favorite was the external temperature sensor :). Living in California I always had the problem of the AC running when it was a few degrees cooler outside. CEPro To solve this, all we did was connect a Card Access contact switch with an external […]
Read moreMuch time has been spend bitching about the format wars. However, we must not forget that we are getting a few decent features like improved "Extras". Universal is taking a web 2.0’ish approach to their HD DVD extras. Users will be able to log onto a website and have access to a download center and U-shop. Of course some of […]
Read moreThe rumour around the block is that the Pioneer Kuro is one helluva TV. Adding to those rumours is S&V’s glowing review of this 50" 1080p bad boy. The TV has a lot going for it incuding great black levels and true 1080p24f support. For all of this and 4 HDMI inputs, you can expect to pay a healthy $4000 […]
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Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 Soundcard The X-Meridian has been on the market since last fall and has developed a strong following among the HTPC audiophile market. With high quality DACs and replacable Op-Amps this sound card shows a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at how it performs in an average home setup and on our audiophile test bench. […]
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Niveus has released their first beta of their new Companion/Control Server Remote Control Software. This was previously restricted to only run on Niveus systems, so it’s nice to see them let the community enjoy. This is a little different than the old Pocket Remote, as it won’t work on mobile devices, but from the looks it’ll work on any XP […]
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Finally a reason to get a zune, wireless sync and MCE sync. Gizmodo Zune’s also getting a feature to automatically import recorded content from Windows Media Center as well, meaning you can take your TV shows to go just by syncing up with your computer.
Read moreOrb Audio may not have sent out any press release about this, but they did recently release a new subwoofer: The Uber Ten Custom Audiophile Subwoofer. Being the very proud owner of their original Super Eight sub, I’m sure this is one helluva step up from the one I own. Now, if only I could muster up the $699 for […]
Read moreMedia Center Extenders have been taking a beating the last couple of days. Are there any ways they might be worthwhile from a cost perspective? Floppy Head Extenders make sense if you have a media center with four Digital Cable Tuners, which have also been recently announced but are only available through the custom install market. Currently, I pay $12.99 […]
Read moreiRobot announced two new super-cool robots today… One cleans gutters, but the really cool one allows you to communicate with the family (even the family dog) while you are away. It provides all of the love with none of the mess. Hope this might be something you guys might be able to use! Electronic House Don’t expect to be playing […]
Read moreFound this on Arstechnica. Ars Normally, new driver releases aren’t worth much of a mention, but NVIDIA’s recent ForceWare 163.71 (WHQL) release contains some adjustments and features worth noting. According to NVIDIA’s driver page, the driver improves SLI compatibility and performance in both DX9.0c and OpenGL 2.1 applications. It also adds PureVideo HD decode support for the GeForce 8600, 8500, […]
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