Falling clearly into the wait-it-wasn’t-there-already category, apparently the Amazon Video channel never made it to the UK. Until now that is, with the channel finally available to UK Roku users. If Amazon wants its Prime Video streaming service to properly compete with Netflix, it needs to be available on every major set-top box. Period. Today, the company is inching closer […]
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Just when I thought I was sold on the Roku 2, I found this review of the Roku 4. No mention of fan noise, or the top melting though. Hmm… Adding 4K Ultra HD movie and TV show streaming, a world-class selection of streaming apps and services, and a new and improved operating system, the new Roku 4 set-top media […]
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There are very few times when, after reading the intro paragraph for a review, that I am legitimately jealous. So well done TweakTown. Lucky Bastards ;). When LG reached out to me asking if I’d like to review their brand new 65-inch 4K curved OLED TV, how could I say no? I had read about it and salivated over the […]
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There was a time, not that long ago, that plasma display panel (PDP) technology ruled the earth. Not only because it dominated in picture quality, but because it also lead when it came to value as well. There was an area where PDP could not compete, and its power consumption ultimately proved the stake that killed it. OEMs were unwilling […]
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If you like movies, quality matters. The more “real” the audio and video, the more immersive and enjoyable the experience. That’s why we like big, high resolution TVs and multi-channel audio. No doubt OTT streaming services have gotten better, much better, over the last couple years. But how well do they stack up against physical media? It’s been over two […]
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen an AMD based NAS before, but this guy looks like a beast and not terrible money for what you get. Well worth a read. This is not the first AMD-based NAS we are testing on MadShrimps and it has been demonstrated to us once again that the platform has potential even when dealing with […]
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A solid, well performing subwoofer is a critical aspect of a good home theater, or audio system. Especially if you use an AVR with LFE filtering enabled (you should be in most cases). The Sunfire XTEQ12 is a bit outside my price range, but it might hit the mark for you. The Sunfire XTEQ12 brings back a fond memory for […]
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Vizio has made a name for itself selling “value” kit. I’ve never personally played with any of it, but my understanding is, that for the most part, you get what you pay for. Well except for the intrusive tracking and reselling of your viewing habits which must be included in the price somewhere. TV makers are constantly crowing about the […]
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Harmony has been pushing its control ecosystem beyond the home theater and into the more general home automation space recently, with the Elite topping the lineup. The $350 price tag is a bit hard to swallow vs. its ~$130 siblings (what I use), but there are a few advantages to stepping up. Earlier this year I reviewed the Harmony Companion (former […]
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A while back I was pondering whether to opt for the new-fangled Roku 4 or “settle” on a 2015 Roku 2. Fortunately, David Katzmaier has taken a crack at this conundrum and picked a clear winner. Streaming video, whether it’s from Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Watch ESPN or PBS Kids, is more popular than ever. And the selection of […]
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