I know it seems like we’ve slowed down on the number of Extender-type devices out there, but it looks like it’s really going to pick up around CES time. The XStreamerHD looks pretty awesome, and I read in their forums that a new version of their software in February will even support ripped Blu-rays (not just ISOs)….impressive. EngadgetHD That […]
Read morePanasonic’s PT-AE4000 looks like the same big, grey shoebox the brand has been touting as a projector for the last three years. Indeed, there’s no visible difference between this and the outgoing PT-AE3000, but for good reason – it’s a shoebox with a remarkably successful lineage and exquisite picture quality. […] A worthy successor I’ve been impressed by […]
Read moreLooks like Redbox may be getting some competition soon? The chain, which is slashing its store count by nearly a quarter in 2010, hopes to bolster its brand by installing fleets of DVD-dispensing machines in mundane locations such as supermarket lobbies, and the $1-a-night fee is certainly head-turning. A partnership with cash register company NCR is an attack on Redbox, as the kiosks are […]
Read moreAs we reach Christmas week we hit another slow week as far as quantity of new releases, but the quality is there indeed. My pick is District 9, simply due to how great will look on Blu-ray and some pretty awesome special effects. But there’s plenty more to like from the releases. "500 Days of Summer" has received rave reviews […]
Read moreJust in time for Christmas we have a new Haali MKV splitter. The release notes only claim support for TrueHD, but DTS-MA seems to output correctly as well. For everyone looking to store HD audio without transcoding to FLAC, this looks like what we’ve been waiting for. Go get the bits and let us know how it’s working for you. […]
Read moreAnd this reminds us why Best/Worst lists of the year are completely and utterly biased and for the most part useless–the top 3 movies on this list are animated. Oh, and how can you have a "Best TV list" and NOT have "The Big Bang Theory"…now I’m offended. That being said, I’m having a hard time finding anything that was […]
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This isn’t directly HTPC related, but a lot of what we focus on when building an HTPC is something unique that doesn’t stand out as a computer, and this is pretty darned slick of you have a slight case of nostalgia. Looks super professional in my humble opinion. Unplggd In an effort to make desktops PCs more beautiful and […]
Read moreWe haven’t heard much out of the Snapstream team in a while, but I found this to be a pretty big win for them. They’ve been promoting their "Server" product for a while, and this seems to be a perfect fit for it. Hopefully this steam will help see more regular updates for their HTPC app as well. Snapstream Blog […]
Read moreAnd the 3D rage continues….HDGuru is even launching a dedicated website to the technology which has picked up a surprising amount of steam in the last 6 months. HDGuru In an email response to questions regarding the new Blu-ray 3D standard, a BDA representative revealed players may output 3D 1080p HD at a 48 frame per second rate (fps). This […]
Read moreI just noticed that Core AVC 2.0 was officially released. I only have my netbook handy but I installed it on there and w/ an Ion GPU I am impressed. After 9 months of work the CoreCodec Team is proud to release CoreAVC 2.0. 2.0 features the following:* Supports Windows 7* 32/64 bit Support* NVIDIA CUDA GPU support* Supports […]
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