Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC
Lothar writes… I’ve always thought UMPCs have had a lot of potential. Check out this review to see if Samsung’s second offering has made many improvements over previous options.
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Cablevision could air 500 HD channels by year-end
The Skirge of the news word writes… Another PR spin, mind you, but still… the [i]capability[/i] to have 500 HD channels is a nice thing to be able to boast. I wonder if these will be 90% local channels, too. 😉
Read moreSony VGX-XL3 Media Center Stuck in a Corner
Kevin G. sent in this news item about the Sony VGX-XL3 Media Center. Hint: It is Sony’s CableCard offering. floppyhead.com A couple of weeks ago I went to the Sony Style store at Tyson’s Corner in Virginia. I wanted to to see if they were selling the Sony Vaio VGX-XL3. It took me a while but I found it stuck […]
Read moreSony hoping to improve PS3 upscaling 30 – 40%
Lothar writes… If you’ve got a PS3, it sounds like the next update might have nice improvements in video quality for upscaled tv and DVDs. They also mention a rumor that you won’t need to leave your PS3 on at all times (it sounds like you can turn it on remotely, maybe like Wake-On-Lan?).
Read moreHauppauge WinTV-HVR-1800 MCE Combo ATSC and NTSC, PCI Express – $79.95
PCAlchemy just posted to let us know that Hauppauge has joined the ranks of PCI-E cap cards. Their new HVR-1800 can be had at pcalchemy.com for the rather nice price of $79.96 after rebate. pcalchemy Dual format TV receiver for your PC. Watch ATSC digital TV or analog cable TV, in a window or full screen. Watch and record all […]
Read moreECS AMD690GM-M2 AMD 690G Motherboard Review
Lothar writes… Looking for that next all in one motherboard to build a new HTPC around? Check out this review of the ECS AMD690GM-M2 AMD 690G motherboard and see if it’s one you should consider. PCStats Like you, there is nothing we like better than a super affordable platform that gives you almost everything under the sun!! With the acquisition […]
Read moreBlu-ray content protection agency certifies BD+
Skirge is excited about this bit of news: 🙁 Just what we need… more DRM! ArsTechnica According to the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), for hackers to successfully attack the BD+ system they would have to first extract the AACS keys (which has already been done quite successfully) and then overcome title-specific security code by reverse-engineering the BD+ virtual machine.
Read moreDVD CCA trying to close copying loophole
From Skirge… Now the DVD CCA wants to make it a breach of contract to view content without the actual disc being present. I guess they’re not happy with all the lawsuits they’re fighting and the war on piracy that they claim they’re winning. This does not bode well at all for the home theater enthusiast!!! ArsTechnica "DVD Products, alone […]
Read moreSlingplayer Gets Windows Mobile 6 Support
[Insert catchy intro here] 😉 This pretty much speaks for itself… Gizmodo If you’re the lucky owner of both a Slingbox and a Windows Mobile 6 smartphone, Sling’s just released an udpate for their SlingPlayer Mobile that supports your handset.
Read moreWireless HDMI
Skirge writes… Wireless HDMI sounds great, but at $600 for the box, I think I’ll just drill a few holes in the wall. Oh, and by the way… you need TWO of these!!! Gizmodo Before you start smashing holes through drywall and turning your home theater upside down, you might want to take a look at this Gefen wireless HDMI […]
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