Hardocp has the scoop on the latest sound card from ASUS. While the specs look impressive, with no mention of HD video CODECS it kinda leaves me feeling a touch flat. Hardocp The folks at ASUS sent along a press kit for the Xonar D2 and D2X sound card. The D2 and D2X look rather impressive with features such as […]
Read moreNot sure why I continue to cover Windows Home Server news, after all they kind of neglected MCE users. Anyone think that Microsoft needs to make another push in the MCE area? At any rate, if you are in the market, HP will be selling a 1.8 GHz Sempron based server with a couple of different hard drive options. Bad […]
Read moreIt looks like the Xbox360 will continue to be challenged by the PS3 in the multimedia realm. I find it hard to believe it will be as polished as Microsoft’s Xbox Live service and MCE extender client but one never knows. This announcement is for Euro folks only though, don’t expect to record TV anytime soon for US residents. Kotaku Play TV not only supports high […]
Read moreRemember that announcement about Paramount going to HD DVD for what is rumoured a hefty sum? Well.. it was enough to piss off Michael Bay…. Enough for him to rant about not being involved with Transformers 2. ow. I hope Paramount enjoys their pay cheque from Toshiba :). Gizmodo I want people to see my movies in the best formats […]
Read moreThere are a ton of CPU reviews around the net today. Both sides of the camp are represented :). Pentium E2140 (Core 2 Duo derived) review at NeoSeeker X2 6000+ review at Overclockers Club C2D 6750 review at PCStats X2 6400+ preview at Sharky Extreme What CPU do you plan on buying for your next build? In our forums there appears […]
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In days gone past, I always had a hard time recommending a passive video card. Its like adding a space heater to a sauna. Times change, and it looks like passive video cards are a lot cooler then they used to be but I would still lean towards something like HIS IceQ line of cards in my builds. If passive […]
Read moreLooks like the story I reported on earlier was in fact false. There will be no early release as suggested. The August 27th date was when tech support for system builders starts. It won’t be too long :).
Read moreHome Theater Magazine has the mid-priced Onkyo TX-SR605 up for review today. The good news is that they are packing HDMI 1.3a into receivers below a thousand dollars. I was somewhat worried that this may not happen for a couple of years. Home Theater Mag Other features of the TX-SR605 include an input that can be used for one of […]
Read moreAhh to be the editor of a high profile gadget blog! You sure get to play with a lot of cool toys, including Sony’s newest HD Radio :). EngadgetHD We like: Gorgeous, mid-century modern design. Clear, easy to read display, even uses RDS. Phone-like reception meter even works with AM/FM. Decent enough sound output. We don’t: Massive friggin power brick. […]
Read moreNot much else to say. A couple of sites ar ereporting that WHS will be hitting shelves on August 27th. I can only hope they will surprise us with a Media Center plugin :).
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