SIMEREC Universal IR Remote Control IR Power Switch (PCS-2) Simerec has created a new product to fill a niche in the HTPC world. The IR Remote Control Power Switch allows users to turn on their HTPC with the use of any IR remote control. Gone are the days of getting up off that comfy coutch just to turn on your […]
Read moreEvery time we hear about a new format with increased storage for movies, I always think it might spell the end of dual disc movies…but then they change the format for even HIGHER definition and we are stuck again with 2 disc sets. Either way, I’m digging this potential. Ubergizmo Sharp has further enhanced the cause of Blu-ray by announcing […]
Read moreHere’s a couple podcasts posted in regards to CEDIA to summarize things if maybe you don’t have time to read the 1,000,000 news postings regarding all the events and announcements from this past weekend. Good way to start your week I say! Entertainment 2.0-Episode 45: CEDIA 2009 Part 1 For this episode we’re joined by Richard Green, a long time […]
Read moreNow this is an interesting announcement from Apple. While rumors had suggested the boys from Cupertino would completely kill off or evolve the AppleTV lineup, it appears they are only getting rid of the smaller 40gb version, and have cut the price of the 160gb version by $100. Still the device is over $200, so you might want to weigh […]
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Looks like ASUS is jumping into the smaller Home Server markets with a tiny 2-drive setup. I think the more hard drives continue to increase the more you’ll see the popularity of these smaller devices. Pretty nice with a glossy finish to capture all your fingerprints. WeGotServed Two hard drive bays may be a limitation for some, and would […]
Read moreIn case you missed some of the news postings elsewhere on CEDIA, Brent has a summary with some opinions on what was shown and more importantly not shown at the show. Definitely some interesting messages being sent with Media Center specifically. GeekTonic It wasn’t all good for Media Center though. I still wonder where are the extenders? Yes I know […]
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I always look forward to the winner of the Ultimate Media Center Setup. This is the second year they have done it, and the winner is always an impressive install in a ridiculously nice house. This year was no exception. Just look at the size of those racks! Seattle Times There are six Windows Media Center-based servers, one Windows […]
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Sorry I was out a couple days, and right during one of the largest shows of the year, CEDIA. Fear not, I’ll do my best to get everyone caught up. Here’s a cool technology that was announced, allowing you to distribute video over IP for HDMI. Pretty cool barring any revisions to the HDMI spec that would limit the features […]
Read moreAfter a few weeks of hard debating I was quite pleased (and relieved) to see the list of movies this week. Nothing really in the sense of new movies, but some good older films I look forward to seeing remastered. Jet Li’s Hero was beautifully stunning on DVD so I can only imagine how gorgeous the colors will stand out […]
Read moreI would love a controller like this for Windows Media Center that lets you browse the internet in a 10′ interface. Most of my web surfing is from my favorites / bookmarks, no keyboard needed. The remote control has many similarities to Nintendo’s Wii game controller, which is now familiar to millions of children and adults. The uWand contains […]
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