SageTV, perhaps the master of releasing timely updates, have released another beta for you to gnaw on. We have a good idea what is happening with 6.4, now we want to know what Version 7.0 will hold :). Beta Announcement Oh and grab that new extender firmware update! It fixes a crashing problem! Some of the major additions (for V6.4, […]
Read moreI know :). The Daily Button has been slacking and likely to remain that way until the new site launches. I know I don’t like it, but last time I checked, cloning techniques were not that advance;) Home Automation News: mControl gets UPB driver & mPanel beta untis are out @ Chris L Roku News: Could the Netflix player by […]
Read moreThe perfect extender! Is there one to satisfy us all? I doubt it, but based on recent reviews, I think there is lot of potential to improve upon existing designs that are in the marketplace today. File Format There are a million and one different ways to encode a video. I have alot of respect for communities that slice and […]
Read moreAs always, it seems like, news is a little slow. I have been spending alot of my time working with John (mostly talking his ear off) about the site upgrade and even piddling around with a graphics program! A very dangerous thing as I am graphically challenged. I put out a request to the community for a hand in this […]
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Sub has been pretty damn near legendary of his support in capture cards (including one of the first to support HD-PVR) and extenders such as Hauppauge’s MVP. He has taken this skill and extended this to the Popcorn Hour Extender. In this case, the Popcorn Hour acts as a GB-PVR client\extender and will stream most anything you throw at it […]
Read moreFor a mere $450, Acer is rolling out a Blu-ray capable HTPC/mini-tower. For this price, you get a nicely equipped unit with a GeFroce 8200 motherboard (8-channel audio, hardware decode of H.264 and VC-1 CODECS). This is a pretty could entry price for a client-HTPC or DVD/Blu-ray library with a couple of HDHomeruns :). Engadget Acer promises full 7.1-channel audio […]
Read morei♥Control, an iPhone and iPod Touch application that provides control of Home Automation Systems will be available for download from Apple’s App Store on July 11th, 2008. i♥Control ( iLoveControl ) is the remote control you have been waiting for. i♥Control allows you to control the various components of your home theater or you home automation system. You can control […]
Read moreInsideHW It’s rare occasion to have on test, on the same month, new generation products from two big rivals (nVIDIA and ATI). This is really good news because ATI had some serious delays with R600 and that is one of reasons why it was so indifferently received on market. ATI realized that now must roll up its sleeves to catch […]
Read more"Just wanted to let you guys know of a mention of your great site on the revision3 show Systm. They mention the article about making an MCE remote work with Cyberlink PowerDVD for Blu-ray playback. Well done again" Revision3 With Blu-Ray drives selling for as little as $129 it makes sense to include one in your next HTPC build. You’ll get […]
Read moreNever have I ever seen or read such a grandiose lead-in to a review. If you’re into esoteric audio then the prologue will be of more interest to you than the actual review of the PC speakers. Mad Shrimps If you have happened across this article, you are probably an electronics buff on some level even if you’re not aware […]
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