AMD Live!is set to support both next generation DVD formats by Q3 2007. I am not sure exactly what that means because you can take most HTPCs and a player and have it work. Perhaps they are indicating that they will have better hardware acceleration by that time. Regardless of the announcement, we already know that we will have next […]
Read moreWelcome to today's edition of DIY Hardware News. If you see something I have missed, feel free to post it in the comments or go ahead and submit it to news <at> missingremote.com. bit-tech: 2006 Awards Futurelooks: ECS KA3 MVP Extreme Digital Trends: MP3 Players under 300 dollars Motherboards.org: XFX GF 8800 GTX Pro Clockers: Scythe Any Samurai CPU Cooler […]
Read moreFloorstanding louspeakers, I think, give a home theater the final touch it needs to become a true theater in your home. After all, should your flat panel TV get all the looks and glory. If you have been inspired by finely crafted introduction, head on over to Electronic House and check out their slide show of 52 different brands of […]
Read moreThis question was posed by The Wall Street Journal today. It is an interesting dilemma no doubt. On one hand, you have a cheap 10 dollar a month DVR from the cable company that is not even on the same playing field as TiVo. However, TiVo demands a pretty serious price tag for its Series 3 HD DVR. I guess […]
Read moreWelcome to today's posting of DIY Hardware News. Feel free to list any additional HTPC hardware news in the comments section or submit them to news <@> missingremote.com The Tech Report: nForce 590 SLI round-up Overclocker Cafe: HIS X1950XT IceQ3 Turbo Bjorn 3D: GeForce 7950GT Techgage: Asus P5N-E SLI Hardocp: MSI P965 Platinum Digital Trends: Best Products Of 2006 […]
Read moreHome Theater And High Fidelity has the Onix Strata speakers up on the old test bench this week. Interestingly enough, each speaker includes a 8" 350 watt powered 8" subwoofer on each speaker. The speakers seem to garner a great review from the reviewer. The MSRP is currently $1500 and will go up after the new year to just under […]
Read moreChris and I have talked very little over the years, but I certainly respect his opinions on the digital home. It also helps that we think alike when it comes to issues such as media center placement in the digital home. A few of you may noticed that Best Buy struck a deal with Exceptional Innovations to offer a connected […]
Read moreAre you itchin for a taste of the open source media center world? Thankfully, PVR Wire has the cure that ails that nasty rash. Well, if you were out with the questionable girl from down the street, there isn't much any of us can do. For a farily reasonable price, Monolith will build a you a pretty respectable setup with […]
Read moreIt is not often I come across a headphone review, so I thought I would post it up. I find myself better able to enjoy the subtle nuances of music with quality pair of headphones and I am sure more then a few of you agree. Coming in at over a 100 dollars, Sony's newest headphone design claims the largest […]
Read moreIts pretty obvious that everyone is chomping at the bit to grab a chunk of the electronic home pie that is developing rapidly. HP is ready to join the fray by tiptoeing in the waters with a few product releases. Its clear they haven't listened to me or their strategy would surely be different. The do offer an interesting TV […]
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