Ok, I understand what a noble idea this is from Hitachi to conserve a bit of energy, but I can’t get those "Enemy of the State" movies out of my head where the government will tap into these cameras to spy on you. Maybe that won’t ever happen, but still with people watching their pennies these days, are people really […]
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This must just be the week of ridiculously extravagant toys for your home theater, this beauty coming in just shy of $80,000. But wow that quad-view mode would be ideal for Sunday football! Engadget Sony is bringing its own 56-inch 3,840×2160 quad-HD display to market November 1 in Japan. Priced at 6,825,000 ($76,583) including taxes this is clearly for […]
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I’m sure I’m not the only person who has thought about cancelling their cable or satellite TV bill–after all, $100+ a month can really add up, and with the plethora of online sources to watch is it even necessary? Gizmodo really puts it to the test, and goes a step further by detailing all sorts of ideas and roadbumps. I […]
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Hrmm…why would anyone need a blu-ray drive within a NAS box? You know why!!! Pretty impressive that a company as large as LG has stepped up to the plate here, although 2TB really won’t get you very far if you’re ripp..err..backing up blu-rays. i4u LG unveils what the company calls the world’s first NAS with a Blu-ray drive. The […]
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nMedia has really made a name for themselves in a short amount of time by offering solid built HTPC chassis at an affordable rate. This one is much more traditional than their other wooden case, but probably will appeal to a more conservative crowd. Benchmark Reviews nMediaPC is a company that deals primarily in home theater related products, and […]
Read moreSurround Sound: DIY 5.1 and 7.1 Speaker Setup, Subwoofer Tricks, DTS vs Dolby, AAC vs Linear PCM. A Pro Re-recording Mixer Explains How Surround Sound Is Made. Soundbars vs. Surround Sound. A Million Dollar Home Theater. Top 5 Movies To Show Off Your Surround Sound System!
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This is just droolworthy, and while unrealistic for any common folks, is still awesome and worth checking out if you are in the Bay Area. EH The showcase will feature Meridian’s ultimate 810 Reference Video System and its super-detailed 4K resolution and processing. And if the video’s not enough to lure you in, the theater also features audio that’s […]
Read moreI actually agree with a report, can you believe it? In the DVD prime days, the only alternative was VHS which was just terrible quality. By the time Blu-ray becomes super mainstream, there will be so many other ways to obtain media (Just ask Wal-Mart) that it will never get to the level that DVDs had in their prime. VideoBusiness […]
Read moreI’m not exactly sure why this is such a "huge" blow to Movie Studios, I think it’s really just the evolution of their content. It’s not like people aren’t buying DVDs now because they’re all pirating them? Instead, they just have so many alternatives to how to view and obtain their content without having to drive to a dreaded Wal-Mart […]
Read moreI’m an avid reader of MediaSmartServer.net and their forums, but was quite surprised to see this review up, but it’s very much detailed and feel you would all enjoy it. Zinc is an interesting software for HTPC’s that hasn’t really taken off, but it still provides some nice value and is free after all. It’s main focus is integrating online […]
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