Interesting article for those wanting to run a 5.1 setup and don’t already have the amp. Maui, on the other hand, is AMD’s internal codename for a project that combines a motherboard with the 780M mobile chipset and unique audio amplfier cards utilizing chips from D2Audio specifically for use as a home entertainment component. The amplifier module is a […]
Read moreThey covered the DVD ripping quite well. However, I wish they would’ve gone into a little more detail on the Blu-ray side, such as the trials and tribulations of getting different audio formats. Due to that, I wouldn’t consider this the "last" guide we’ll ever need. Copying and transcoding the disc’s video into more efficient formats involves math an […]
Read moreNow, I’m wondering do I have to use TMT3 in order to get this GPU upscaling ability?? Or I could stick w/ any Directshow player (MediaPortal’s internal player in my case) as long as the codec/setup is set right…?? (I know, I probably just dreaming…..) Upscaling algorithm ArcSoft’s upscaling algorithms take data that’s present across multiple frames in the […]
Read moreI can’t believe Ian has already gotten to 200 podcasts!! I remember back when Ian was asking us MCE geeks if we’d even be interested in such a thing, and look how it’s grown! Way to go Ian!! Well I have made it to show 200 and I have a special show for you. Ed Bott, Charlie Owen and […]
Read moreI just caught word, via twitter, that the long awaited DRM fix to remove restrictions on non-premium CableCard content will be coming our way today or tomorrow. The fix will involve a firmware update and an update to Vista. No word on if this fix will be hitting Windows 7 or if it will wait until launch. Good news for […]
Read moreReading about Niveus HTPCs is a little bit like reading an article about the latest Ferrari. You want it, you yearn for it but it is out of reach for most folks. Here is your chance to hop on a Ferrari for cheap, about $1500 cheap. For a custom built Blu-ray equipped HTPC, you are not going to get a […]
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A couple weeks ago I was walking around the house and I came to the realization that I was once again behind the times. Shortly there after, I ran across a nice deal from an online retailer. That was good enough for me. It was time to scrape together some funds. One week later, I have in front of me […]
Read moreThis is an interesting read on how tv came to be where it is today and where it is headed in times to come. Sure, we’ve only recently kissed off CRTs after suddenly realizing they suck power like black holes suck matter. And true, the more fortunate of us are hedonistically enjoying our 50-inch plasmas and LCD HDTV sets, […]
Read moreFor those that are considering putting in your own home theater, you may want to have a look at these tips. Nothing too in depth, but they have some nice points to keep in mind when planning things out. 5) You’ll Always Want to Upgrade Always be prepared for the future! That means, design your home theater in a […]
Read moreJust got back from Tahoe and saw a few tasty tidbits in my inbox. For those looking at buying SageTV extenders, Sage is running a March Madness Sale (until end of month). Enter the coupon code MMAD09 when checking out to get the indicated discount. (Coupon expires April 1, 2009) – $20 off SageTV HD Theater (only $179.95) – $25 […]
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