We have seen more then a few "Best Of" or "Awards" type articles this year, so what is worng with a few more? It is always interesting to see other people's take about what they consider the best of the best. All in all, I think they have pretty good choices, however, I think they awards should be based on budget […]
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The new TouchSmart PC from HP looks pretty dang snazzy. It has certainly got me interested as a computer that would be very handy in the kitchen or family room for a family to use. The touchscreen applications look very well thought out and of course very Apple like. Now if it can hook into Vista MCE GUI for streaming […]
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For all the Vista is not, there is a lot of other things that are going for it. A very prime example is the upcoming Sideshow enabled devices. I am pretty sure this means that the Bearded Lady will be available at your nearest Best Buy. Devices ranging from MCE remotes to speakers with LCDs containing song information are a […]
Read moreThe FCC has rejected Comcast's appeal for removing embedded security from cable STB. The goal here is to open up the set top box market to more companies. This should give conusmers a larger choice of options and simply allow the cable company to supply the CableCard. The major cable companies won't have a problem (but will very likley use […]
Read moreDirectTV can't really win these days. They are facing a multitude of problems that range from poor customer service to faulty equipment. A lot of issues probably don't affect the majority of people. However, once you get a rep for stinking it up like this, there is a good chance your subscriber base is going to shrink. From the article: […]
Read morePVRWire has taken the time to give you a quick write up of how to build a cheap HTPC. Also contained in their article is a link to another such article. If cheap isn't your thing, Matt has a similar write up on preparing yourself for a HD HTPC. From the article: Matt's article: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ because […]
Read moreIs the X5000 just another upscaling DVD player? Nope, it sets out to try and replace an entire HTPC with its enahnced network connectivity. As with with many media extenders, its intentions are good but the UI ends up being pretty damn clunky in the end. From the article: We almost forgot. The X5000 has an upscaling DVD player built […]
Read moreCourtesty of Elite Bastards, I present to you a review Auzentech's X-Meridian 7.1 sound card. There site is horribly slow for me today, I think it is my connection. So here is the link 🙂 and a quote from the first page. From the article: As per Bluegears' b-Enspirer part which we reviewed just last week, Auzentech's X-Meridian has at […]
Read moreI hadn't hurt much about Pioneer's latest Plasma display efforts but I was finally able to track down a bit of coverage for you guys. Pioneer, known for its expensive yet high quality displays, is set to release a technology that will compete with the delayed SED technology later this year. According IGN, the new display certainly earns its keep […]
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If you are looking for raw power, the Sunfire Theater Grand has plenty and then room for a bit more. However, for the price tag, it is lacking many of the features you would find in even min-range models. Technology trickle down over the last year has produced some amazing features for reasonable prices. Things like iPod connectivity, sat radio […]
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