Hi guys, Thought you’d be interested to know that we’re now shipping CableCARD systems (that’s right, we’re shipping now). Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Paul S1Digital S1Digital Now Shipping CableCARD enabled Media Centers August 28th, 2007 — New York, NY — S1Digital is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Digital Cable Tuners with their Media […]
Read moreFor you Windows Media Center users, did you know… If you click the EXIT button on your remote when you have a TV Recording selected, it will automatically ask you if you wish to Delete the recording?!?!? This saves a bunch of time if you need to delete a large number of shows and don’t want to take up as […]
Read moreI have toyed with Linux for a while and even contemplated trying out MythTV. This article sems to cover Distro options fairly well but I am sure Myth users could shed some more light on the subject. Linux.com My Series 1 TiVo is getting old, so I am planning an escape route based on MythTV, a free software system that […]
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For a cheap case it might be worth looking at. The lack of a PCI-E power connector might not be a big deal with the integrated graphics we have available now that are capable of decoding HD content. Think Computers The lack of a 6-pin PCI-Express connector from the PSU is really what kills this case for gamers. A computer […]
Read moreThis looks like a really nice case. The reviewer thinks it could use a couple more fans but I would think for an HTPC case running a fanless video card and going for low noise that a single 120 mm fan would be enough. 3dGameMan This case even accepts full length Video Cards and coolers up to 160mm high. The […]
Read moreMore NVidia integrated video goodness. DigiTimes Although MCP 73 IGP chipsets have support for HDMI, HDCP and PureVideo HD, the fact that their memory controllers only support single-channel configurations means that the chipsets are expected to focus on the entry-level market, commented the sources.
Read moreAnother player in the HD-DVD game. I am more interested in the quality of DVD upscaling seeing as the my collection consists of DVD. Daily Tech Onkyo’s HQV Reon VX video processing engine also allows for standard DVD upscaling to 720p, 1080i or 1080p. The HQV Reon VX also reduces noise and provides optimum image quality at upscaled resolutions.
Read moreThis is a rather amusing look at the Kworld PlusTV Dual DVB-T card for those that might be able to use it (ie, not us in the US). Bit Tech Is the *deep breath* Kworld PlusTV Dual DVB-T PCI-Express TV card *gasp* the card which could suit the needs of this market exactly and become a required purchase for anybody […]
Read moreHere’s the aftermath from the Zap2It announcement, which took away the free service of EPG guide data. TV Squad has a good assumption that because new companies are stepping up to offer the service, it won’t be at a cost of Free, which is dissapointing for the MythTV or MediaPortal users. If I had to guess tho, I have a […]
Read moreOk, I’m sure maybe 50% of you actually remember the first LinuxMCE video …which was….um…..admirable? They’ve since upgraded to the newer, more expensive Gyration remote, but at least mention being able to use a standard MCE remote with it. Give the video a watch if you’re at all interested. eHomeUpgrade All major features are now working. LinuxMCE is integrated into […]
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