For those of you unaware, ever since XP Media Center 2005, there has been this fantastic application called "DVRMS Toolbox," which had a bunch of tools to analyze DVRMS files recorded by Media Center and cut/edit/compress/etc. The only feature I use but found difficult to live without is the Commercial Skip Feature. This does exactly what it suggests, it analyzes […]
Read moreJust the beginning in what I'm sure's a bunch of developers updating their software to work with the slick new Vista plugin interface. Here we've got the following now working in Vista: System Monitor for Vista MediaCenter: This HTML Addin collects and displays data from SpeedFan (including System/CPU Temperature info) and displays it in TV + Remote friendly format. RocketBoom […]
Read moreJVC's got some new LCD's coming out with a rather nice feature set. Contrast ratio's not available, but I'm sure we'll learn more by the time these are ever released. All models feature a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 500cd/m2 brightness, built-in terrestrial digital tuner, and a range of input/output terminals including 1x HDMI, 3x composite, 1x RGB, 2x Firewire, […]
Read moreUpdate for the super sexy Big Screen Contacts app. For those that are unaware of what it does: Big Screen Contacts allows you to browse, view and search your Contacts via your TV (via 10' MediaCenter interface) – and integrates with Windows Contacts provided by Windows Vista. Via Windows Contacts – you can also import contacts from Microsoft Office 2003/2007, […]
Read moreA little known fact: Electronic store sales BOOM during the weeks leading up to the SUPER BOWL. I can't tell you how many people would come into my store back in the day & buy a big screen only to return it the week after. Well, here's a guide for the items you'll be getting for an ideal Super Bowl, […]
Read moreFinding the right CPU cooler is a tough thing, and once you finally find one you love, it's tough to switch. But if you just want an inexpensive one that provides quieter functions than stock, check this one out, coming in at only $20. If you own an AMD64 then this will fit it as it fits on the standard […]
Read moreEver since Vista was RTM'd, many people have battled with the debate of risking their perfectly tweaked/configured XP MCE2005 system in order to upgrade to the new Vista. Is it worth it? Ian really liked Vista after he went to CES, so he took the plunge & blogged about it. Are you going to be upgrading? I decided to do […]
Read moreSome handy videos for those of you that hate to read, basically offering some details about the Xbox360 & the teases we've seen about IPTV within it. Confused about what this IPTV stuff is supposed to be? Then watch these two videos, from 1up.com. Microsoft execs Chris Satchell and Albert Penello break it down and walk us through the interface. […]
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For $12,000, this thing better blow you away. Luckily….it does! The Sharp XV-Z21000 has one of the best pictures I've seen in a consumer projector. The projector is sharp, feature laden, robust, and quiet. It has medium brightness (1,000 ANSI lumens), and should work well in most applications. Read the rest here.
Read moreStill trying to decide which DVD format wins the war? Maybe this review on Open Season will help you decide (probably not, but worth a shot) 😛 A direct-to-digital conversion, the image looks perfect. Unlike many recent all-CGI animated films, which often employ digital tweaks to look more "film-like" (fake grain, blurred out backgrounds, etc.), 'Open Season' doesn't bother with […]
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