I’m actually in the market for a new TV and looks like this is a solid option…except $3600 is a bit out of my price range for a 46 inch. But still, good words from the guys at S&V Magazine. S&V Samsung has managed to pull off a hat trick with its UN46B8500. Here, finally, is a truly flat […]
Read moreWe haven’t done this in a while as Alan was much better at this than I am, but I wanted to get back and let everyone know about some great discussions going over in the MissingRemote Forums. Feel free to hop in on any existing discussion, start a new one, or ask any questions no matter how technical or basic […]
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You don’t need me to tell you that when it comes to HTPC’s, small is the new fad. TestFreaks has a build and review of a small form factor system and how it handles things. Seems to do a good job, although I’m not a huge fan of the rather bland chassis. TestFreaks The Puget Systems Echo I is […]
Read moreLooks like not much longer til I’m going to have to update our Movie Manager Battle article . I know Mikinho is actively working on his YAMMM application, and now word that a new 2.0 Release of Meta Browser is scheduled and includes a ton of changes. Going to be honest, I’m not exactly sure how necessary the drag and […]
Read moreInteresting article here from a discussion which not only included Boxee’s CEO, but also some big wigs from some MSO’s including Comcast. The consensus is what you already knew–the old method of digesting TV for just your own box is coming to an end, and services such as Hulu and Comcast’s XFinity are going to continue to evolve. I have […]
Read moreUh oh! Looks like a PR disaster is brewing here, not even mentioning the disappointment from existing owners. Do you have a Panasonic Plasma and have noticed this? C|Net In dark scenes from "The Dark Knight" on Blu-ray, the 500-hour V10 clearly displayed a darker shade of black than the 1,500-hour G10, leading to more-realistic reproduction of nighttime city-scapes in […]
Read moreHere are the podcasts for the week, all things pertaining to home theater. Enjoy! The Media Center Show #246 – Media Streamers This week blogger Chris Oldroyd joins me to talk about Media Streaming devices, boxes from Netgear and devices like the Popcorn hour are offering an easy way to get video and internet content on to the TV and […]
Read moreNew OMS Media PCs now have USB 3.0, Bitstreaming, 6 Gb/s SATA and new intel processors. Okoro Media Adds Next Generation Processors and Bitstreaming to Media Center Line Okoro Media Systems, manufacturer of Digital Entertainment Systems for the high end audio/video market, is pleased to announce the addition of IntelÂ’s new i3 and i5 technology to our line of […]
Read moreThis has been in the courts for a long time so I doubt anyone is truly surprised by the ruling. It’s ashame though, as Real was trying to legitimize and give folks a legal way to do what they’re already doing with AnyDVD. Alas, guess those people will have to continue onward. Physorg RealNetworks Inc. said Wednesday that it will […]
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If you’ve been itching to spend those $400 you’ve saved up and want to assure yourself one of the first Ceton tuners, computer OEM Cannon PC is giving you that opportunity. Just 4 large and it’s yours….starting March 31st, at least unless there are delays. I would hold off, but I’m sure plenty of people will jump on this to […]
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