Year: 2009

The rumors were true, Apple finally released a new Mac Mini.  This one might have some use as an HTPC.  It has a 2.0 Ghz Core 2 Duo processor, and a chipset that should be able to handle high-def video.  Storage is still puny, at 120GB or 320GB.  It also looks like they improved the energy efficiency, with claims of […]

I think I can agree with the parts used in this build.  There’s a primary and an alternative build done.  One uses AMD one uses Intel processors.  Both look good.  In order to change it into an HTPC build, about the only thing that you’d really want to change would be the case.  And don’t forget that the build price […]

Some pretty interesting reports/comments. Tempting me to at least call to cancel my Comcast and see what happens.   What’s happening in the Cable TV world is what has been happening in publishing, only not as far progressed. The Internet is blowing up the monopolization of content and doing an end-around Big Media. We don’t yet think in these terms […]

With a guide like this…who needs Hulu? 🙂 True a bit more work is involved, but absolutely no commercials with this method from Ben at Engadget.   First we set our favorite BitTorrent program to automatically download our favorite shows using the magic of RSS. Then we query TheTVDB.com for the metadata for the recording which includes things like the […]

For those of you who want to add TV support to your Mac, Testfreaks has a review up of the EyeTV Hybrid.   The programming software is pretty straight forward yet very robust, if you want to just use the basic features, then the EyeTV Hybrid functions like a standard PVR, but when you get “under the hood” of the […]

This article has some good points for those looking to put together a nice home theater on a budget.  It’s worth a look in my opinion.   2. Do Your Research It’s often assumed that the most expensive systems are the best performers, but this is not always the case. In fact, much of the time, you have to have […]

First review I’ve come across on the Logitech Harmony 1100 touchscreen remote–and the boys at Engadget aren’t pulling any punches. With an MSRP of $500, I would expect no less.   The screen itself is bright and colorful, if a bit grainy, but its position means you’re stuck using a second hand to use most functions. Whether you’re selecting an […]