Well, AnyDVD can I guess breathe a sigh of relief that they are still in a class of their own for "backing up" your movies to your computer, as the case against Real Networks for their RealDVD-copying software has been finalized and forbids them from selling it. It’s just a shame really given how slow digital copy has progressed…maybe we’ll […]
Read moreAm I the only one who thought all Marvell made were the networking chips on motherboards? Well, apparantly they do a whole lot more and has developed a technology that’s supposed to make your movie picture quality so much better. I’m a bit skeptical, but who can blame them for trying. HDTV Magazine The HD test disk has been designed […]
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Have to give it to Netgear for marketing a product with a bad reputation. Powerline networking products have had a difficult journey overcoming poor initial reviews a few years ago, so I’m withholding judgement on this new kit from Netgear until I see a review, but the inclusion of a switch as part of it will make life easier. Click […]
Read moreI initially shrugged this report off, but then I thought about what’s occurred just in the last year and the progress that Blu-ray has already made. It’s the clear winner in the HD format with no competition, sure, but more importantly there has finally been released a sub-$100 blu-ray player from Wal-mart putting the players at a price point attractive […]
Read moreEnabling Multi-Channel Audio for Other Audio Formats If you’re fortunate enough to have a PC with multi-channel LPCM output enabling full fidelity audio output is easy (and there’s not much point in reading the rest of this) but for those using a SPDIF or stereo only HDMI connection getting multi-channel audio working can be challenging. This guide intends to […]
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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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