Onkyo has always made good audio components so I imagine their video would be top notch. Daily Tech The DV-HD805 is a 1080p player that supports the HDMI 1.3a interface. The HDMI 1.3a interface allows the DV-HD805 to support Deep Color technology for richer colors and optimum color gradation. It also supports Dolby True HD (lossless), DTS-HD Master Audio (lossless), […]
Read moreThis is a pretty good article on the nVidia 7050 chipset. It’s got some comparisons to chipsets from ATI and Intel as well. Bit Tech The Nvidia 7025 and 7050PV series integrated graphics chipset is the Jolly Green Giant’s response to AMD’s successful RS690 chipset. It might still be using the same graphics core as the GeForce 6150 chipset, however […]
Read moreAmazing that this story comes out the same day that Blockbuster announces it’s purchase of Movielink. Well, Blockbuster should now have a clear picture as to what they need to focus on! Ehomeupgrade Just 16% say the selection of videos available online is good, and only 13% say video downloads are sold at a reasonable price. Most tellingly, fewer than […]
Read moreGuide to shopping for an HDTV Benchmark Reviews In anticipation, some of the major networks have already made the switch to digital broadcast. Even today, several over-the-air (OTA), cable, and satellite broadcasts can be received in HDTV with the proper antenna and tuner. Analog television sets receiving over-the-air programming will still work after that date, but will require converter boxes […]
Read moreSounds great, doesn’t it? There’s always a catch, isn’t there? The write thinks the same thing I do, but taking down iTunes will be no easy task… news.com.com The effort is likely to be seen as part of the industry’s wider push to increase competition to iTunes and shift leverage away from Apple, which wields enormous influence over prices and […]
Read moreHere’s another all inclusive motherboard for you guys to check out if you’re looking for one. Overclockersclub I want my HTPC! Many of us have been saying this lately; with the prices of computer components dropping and just becoming frustrated with all the wires that need to be ran from all the separate components when you build a normal home […]
Read moreJonnyGURU has a review of Corsair’s new VX450 power supply. Corsair’s own website states, "the new Corsair VX family of power supplies features the industry’s most efficient power management and ultra-quiet design for mainstream users." I just wish they’d used modular cables… jonnyguru The fan was so quiet, it was surreal. I kept having to put my ear right up […]
Read moreLook out Netflix, Blockbuster means business! NY Times The video rental chain Blockbuster said yesterday that it had acquired the Internet movie provider Movielink to offer video downloading services to customers.
Read moreIf I didn’t have a client/server setup, this would probably be a great addition to my media collection. But, I’m a little skeptical about streaming 1080p over 802.11g, so I’ll be anxiously waiting to read the entire article in Maximum PC. Ehomeupgrade "We like NETGEAR’s EVA8000 – a lot," wrote Michael Brown, Executive Editor of Maximum PC, in the article. […]
Read moreAnd I quote Jenny Actually, that’s not a bad idea. Simplifying it to the point of no one being able to screw it up is probably a good thing. Well check out the submit news now:). Again, thanks to John for making this happen :).
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