Silicon Optix, the leader in programmable video processors, announced today that its Reon-VX HQV video processor will be featured in Toshiba’s new top-of-the-line HD DVD player, the HD-XA2. “As a reference standard for high-end video, HQV’s video processor complements Toshiba’s HD-XA2 HD DVD player with the capability to produce amazing detail and clarity from high-definition (HD) material,” said Jodi Sally, […]
Read moreHere I thought the format wars would remain somewhat quiet this week until CES started up. Welp, I was wrong. Samsung has now dropped the price of its Blu-ray price to $899. This translates into price slashes from other retailers including a $330 price drop from Amazon. Amazon's price of $570 brings it much closer to to HD DVD and […]
Read moreI have heard a lot of great things about Paradigm speakers, although of not had the luxury of owning a pair…. yet… As soon as the CFO of our house allows me too, I intend to investigate Paradigm's new line a bit further. 11 speakers ranging from 249 dollars to 1199 make up the line. Click on through the article […]
Read moreI have helped more then one or two people get setup with their new gadgets this holiday season. If you confused by the myriad of connectors available, check out About.com's summary of what is available. If you need further help, feel free to post in the forums, there is a great crew here ready to help. Click here for the […]
Read moreIt is very refreshing to see someone actually step up and define the digital home. I get the feeling that not too many executives have nto defined what the digital home is and then taking a step back and figuring out how they are going to get there. The destination is clear, even if a old news hack like me […]
Read moreAudiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX). In what could be an industry breakthrough, Acoustic Research has developed and is introducing what they are calling the industry’s first high-performance wireless 5.1 speaker package that includes a state-of-the-art, ultra-robust wireless rear channel system. The speaker package includes five voice-matched satellite speakers that utilize dual 3-inch drivers and a ½-inch tweeter in a high- rigidity […]
Read moreI find the grand standing at CES similar to watching the SCI-FI channel. Sure, these things will eventually make it to market. In fact, I am pretty sure someone will be pimping a cloaking device. As you can guess, my answer to the question is no. The battle will be won on price, customer support, product quality. Like everything else […]
Read more
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2006 was a great year for you all and may 2007 be even better. Look for a lot of great things to come from MissingRemote.com this next year :).
Read moreMoving from the family's 27" CRT TV to a 55" HDTV can be described in a few steps. 1. WOW! That TV looks bigger then in the store! I can't wait to set it up. 2. WOW! I just plugged in my standard cable it all looks so big. 3. mmm The quality kind of stinks… I thought it was […]
Read moreRemote Shoppe has several Crestron press releases today. Crestron introduces a two way iPod interface: Link Crestron introduces the CEN-IDOC, the first 2-way iPod interface, truly replicating the iPod experience on any Crestron touchpanel. Integrating the iPod into home audio systems is one of the hottest trends in the industry. Until now, consumers were unable to manage their music libraries, […]
Read more