I don’t think I’ve hidden my disdain for all-in-one devices, they tend to be a support nightmare as well as difficult for the owner to part with if one feature breaks. That being said, if shelf space is a commodity to you, it may be worth it to your aesthetic side to not have a separate record player sticking out. […]
Read moreI would have initially guessed to just use RealVNC or LogMeIn, but the DigtalZone guys have another suggestion equally intriguing for remoting. Makes you at least seriously start to consider if RDP is worth the price of admission. TheDigitalZone The best part is that it’s not all that’s offered. Live Mesh also gives you the ability to remote control and […]
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Interesting timing for the review after the Videophile roundup…those of you that are audiophiles start saving your pennies and maybe you can gush as much as reviewer Steve Guttenberg (no, not the one from Police Academy). But wow…that’s a lot of coin for a headphone setup.
Read moreI’ve been a huge fan of the old TechTV crowd, but always itched for more home theater content, especially from Robert Herron who has a scary amount of knowledge about all things HDTV. This first episode covers a number of topics, most interesting was the education on new 240Hz television sets, gigantic tv sets, and more! This might be more […]
Read moreLet’s see how Hulu answers this one! It will be interesting to see the release cycle of episodes, considering that I’m sure TV DVD sets are a large revenue maker for these companies. Maybe they are hoping if they are offered sooner online for subscribers, they will up their viewers? Either way, it’s pretty cool. ArsTechnica HBO and Cinemax content […]
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No pricing yet, but more competition never hurts. ASUS appears to be staying true to its PC gaming crowd with smaller displays, but at least they have some sweet looking specs. Will be interesting to see if this can outsell more established LCD manufacturers–my guess would be if the price is right. Engadget Arriving in 22- (22T1E), 24- (24T1E) and […]
Read moreI’m not sure how many people actually use Blockbuster over Netflix (why??), but if you do this news will make you happy. Then again, integration into TV’s and other devices can only help adoption. Engadget The company announced that it’s integrating its OnDemand service into Samsung HDTVs, home theater systems, and Blu-ray players starting Fall 2009. Better still, those with […]
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If you need a combo digital/analog tuner, looks like this is a fair option. Good price, pretty good quality, and it covers most of your tuning needs. Of course, if you have no need for analog, there are less pricey options to go with. The Digital Media Zone In comparing both HD and SD recordings from my Asus My Cinema […]
Read moreThis is a pretty quick read that I thought had some good ideas for tweaking your Home Theater. I always like articles like this that help you get the most out of your investment. 2) Invest in a receiver with an auto calibration mode. These modes in receivers can do wonders for the audio in your room. Some use a […]
Read moreSome interesting thoughts from the writer about the various directions Boxee can go, and some ways (with the devil) they should avoid. I think Boxee has a strategy in mind to profitability and look forward to seeing it develop. Business Insider So Boxee could — and should — be the broadband software that makes this possible. They could be the […]
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