Well, we knew it was coming and apparantly today is the day. So get those Xboxes connected to the net and download the latest update and–assuming you’re a gold member–enjoy the latest in Netflix additions and streaming now options. Hacking Netflix I’ve been playing with the new Netflix application, and being able to find new movies to watch on […]
Read moreAnother information packed episode from the gang at HD Nation. In addition to the topics, they’ve also made viewing the show much easier. If you don’t want to watch the whole episode, head on over to the HD Nation website and you can just watch the segment you’re interested in. I’m particularly interested to hear what they say about older […]
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The Harmony One was a slick remote, but it left people in need of RF Capabilities stuck with their older models such as the 890 (which is a great remote). It sports a bright color touchscreen and a slick look and feel. After I’m sure what must have been many requests for the feature, Logitech has released the 900 (why […]
Read moreMicrosoft dropped the 360 update today that adds full game downloads, overhauled Netflix support with support for full browsing and party mode, and a few other small improvements. [Xbox.com]
Read moreLogitech definitely seems to (finally) be stepping up their game and bringing something to market that might actually "compete" with Universal Remote’s offerings on a more affordable scale. I was actually considering shelling out the big bucks for a Universal Remote setup, but this Logitech might actually sway me. The device ships with an IR blaster and two "mini […]
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I’ve been a fan of Onkyo receivers for a while, they always seem to be very competitive price-to-feature. They continue releasing new versions to keep up with all the features, these are more in the high end though, with prices of $900 and $1100. SlashGear Onkyo have dropped a new home AV receiver, the company’s first such home theater […]
Read moreWho says we’re in a down economy! And remember when nobody thought the little Roku box could compete with all the big boys? I’m happy to see them do so well for themselves, and no doubt that’s a reason why they have been able to stay competitive by continuously increasing features. PaidContent Set-top box-maker Roku has raised nearly $8.4 […]
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nMedia has been trying to etch some space for themselves in the rather low volume home theater chassis field. Their chassis come at much lower cost than some of the competitors out there, but it still suffers from some of the same constraints which the desktop-style layout brings to the table. As can be expected, if you’re planning on using […]
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I know a lot of you will (justifiably) automatically rule out the 785G boards dues to their unforgiveable omission of 7.1 LPCM over HDMI, but some of you might still be interested. For those select few, SilentPCReview has a detailed comparison of the ASUS and MSI offerings of their board offerings. The positve news is the boards do everything else […]
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I’m not exactly sure where this was shown, but here’s a sneak peak trailer of the upcoming Iron Man 2 which looks pretty phenomenal. Although I’m not so convinced about Mickey Rourke from the clips, but maybe he can win me over when it comes out…in 2010. Argh. Head on over to Gizmodo for the video…at least while it lasts. […]
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