Looking to add a little pizazz to your SageMC setup? A dose of fan art should do the trick. When FanArt is enabled in SageMC it allowed for custom backgrounds for each media file. If you browse other HTPC programs, you are already familiar with the concept as it has been implemented in XBMC, MP and others. As usual, Brent […]
Read moreThe HD Guru, his real name escapes me, always looks out for your best interest. He has the scoop on some of the hot TV deals out there. Pio/PDP5020FD 1080p Plasma 50” $3999.99/$2499.99 JR Pan/TH42PX80U 768p Plasma 42” $799.99/$649.99 JR Sam/LN40A630* 1080p LCD 40” $1599.99/$1199.99 BB&CC Sam/LN46A630* 1080p LCD 46” $1899.99/$1399.99 BB&CC Son/KDL32XBR6 1080p LCD 32” $1199/$999.99 BB Note-This […]
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Each new technology the crosses path with the rabid HTPC enthusiast seems to be the holy grail. Last year it was QAM tuning and CableCard. With the distaste of these two technologies in our mouth are we ready for a new idol that will be the object of our daily HTPC prayers? Hauppauge has decided the time is right and […]
Read moreThis is a pretty big find, SageTV just confirmed that the HD Theater connector will connect to a playon server. This is not terribly surprising because in stand alone mode, the extender supports connecting to a UPnP server. No need for a PS3 or 360 to get connected :). What is playon? PlayOn enables consumers who own a PLAYSTATION 3, […]
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It was only a matter of time before a Hulu competitor showed up to the TV portal race and Sling did it in a big way :). Sling Media has partnered with several providers including Hulu (NBC & Fox) to bring a pretty big lineup of content to its portal. The official press release can be found here and lists […]
Read moreChris Morley has a public service announcement regarding CableCards and the MSI DIVA platform. In short, it won’t work with CableCards unless you are an OEM. he MSI motherboard has the table built in for the AMD/MS OEM partners to put in their CableLabs information to enable playback of digital cable content including encrypted QAM content. However, this table […]
Read moreIf you were on the fence about purchasing AnyDVD for your Blu-ray ripping needs, you will want to get your pruchase in before the end of the year. Starting in 2009 Slysoft will be moving to a yearly subscription fee rather then unlimited lifetime upgrades. If you purchase now, you can still qualify for lifetime upgrades. Not only that, they […]
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The HD 100, SageTV’s previous generation of extenders, was widely regarded as one of the best in the industry for commercial PVR programs. The HD Theater is the next generation extender from SageTV improves upon the old one in a few areas. Same $200 price point Advanced codec support (H.264 up to 1080p). No mention of container support. Let me […]
Read moreCome and get your fresh hot Media Portal release. Get it while its hot.. Come and get it. This release was 100% bug fixes. Its a snoarer of a release but should stabilize things before the final release hits before Christmas. What can the community do? We need your help to find and fix still existing issues in MediaPortal […]
Read moreI found this whilst browsing the SageTV forums, the CocoonTech holiday gift guide. This years top prize is SageTV’s HD extender followed by goodies such as the iPhone, SlingBox HD and other tech related gifts. SageTV is a great addition to your home theater system. If you use CQC there is even a plugin to control it. I like […]
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