Wow that hurts Engadget Up first is the DMA2200, which will of course sport an integrated "upscaling DVD player" along with the obligatory dual-band Wireless N functionality, while the DMA2100 arrives in a smaller package (see it up close after the break) but keeps to the basics by omitting the optical drive. Both boxes are set to land this November, […]
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This thing just drools luxury sexy device. But it’s got the price tag (from $6-8k) to justify it as well. But how cool would it be to have these things around the house? I’m not a big music buff, but I know some guys that are that would love this. Audio Junkies The Q110 has three options for internal storage […]
Read moreSorry I’ve been slacking lately, but I’ve got some time, and everyone knows how much I love Thursdays 🙂 So here you go, Ian Dixon’s latest podcast. This week up, he’s got Mike from Life|ware, who are doing some very cool home automation stuff. So check it out! Show Times: 00:55 Coming up this week 01:34 Email – Windows Media […]
Read moreThank God it’s Thursday!! Not just because the week is almost over, but because it’s Media Center Podcast time!! This week up, Ian discusses all the news & hoopla from last week’s insane Cedia show & handles some viewer e-mail. So if you like listening to just Ian, this is the show for you! Show Times: 00:50 Coming up this […]
Read moreThis is fantastic news. I can’t offer enough congratulations to our friend Doug Berrett, who’s work on Webguide over the years really has pushed boundaries we thought wouldn’t be broken! Wish him nothing but the best! And as a result, he can now offer Webguide for 100% free, thanks to Microsoft. So if you haven’t already, go download it!! Webguide […]
Read moreToday’s tip not many people know…is on the topic of CableCard systems for Media Center. You’ve seen them, you want them, you drool over the quality of them. So here’s something you might not know. DVRMS-Toolbox’s amazing, wonderful, jaw-dropping Commercial Skip functionality WILL NOT WORK with them. That’s right, that wonderful thing called DRM that’s put into the tuners prevents […]
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Interesting…a sign of things to come? More tuners (officially) for all? And for those of you wondering who needs 4 tuners…you clearly are not utilizing your MCE to it’s maximum! 🙂 CE Pro Four HD cable streams? Do consumers really need that type of capacity? They do if they’re among the high-end clients served by custom integrators attending the CEDIA […]
Read moreInteresting use of Z-wave home automation technology along with the sideshow capability. Control Think Whole-home range using Z-Wave® technology Remotes and devices are set free from the limitations of line-of-sight or short RF range. Using Z-Wave’s industry-leading routing technology, a remote or other device can communicate with the PC in direct range–or it can route signals through other Z-Wave devices […]
Read moreWhere is the proper place for a media center pc? The living room, or the office? FloppyHead I am beginning to think that HD Media Center computers are not going to make the transition to the living room and be attached to a household’s primary TV. Rather, home office computers might begin to function as a second HD television set.
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This is one slick deal. Buy a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD HDTV (model LNT4661F) and get a free 19" Samsung HDTV (model LNT1953H, which retails for $380) for $2019.99 total with free shipping. Amazon For people looking to step up to full 1080p resolution in a 46-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung’s 2007 model LNT4661FF is a good choice. Besides offering full […]
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