Boy, they just keep creeping out these sorts of ideas don’t they? Remember a few months ago when we read a report about the possibility of charging a lot more than $30 to see a movie at the same time (or shortly after it’s theatrical release)? Well now DirecTV is proposing to charge $30 for early access to a movie […]
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If you thought that ATI had killed off the All-In-Wonder lineup oh, about 10 years ago, you’re not alone! For those with memory loss, the original All-In-Wonder was essentially one of the first combo Video and Tuner cards which not only included a remote with mouse movement trackpad but also an interactive guide for recording (think pre-Media Center folks). Well, […]
Read moreI have mixed feelings when I read a piece like that. Glass half empty says that prices will go up and Starz will try to corner Netflix into paying a lot. But here’s an interesting quote that I’m sure isn’t missed by the smart folks at Starz–subscriptions have actually gone UP. Go figure, when people see the GOOD programming that […]
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Here’s another great review by our friend Damian, this time he covers the Xtreamer Pro (and somewhat the Xtreamer). It seems like a mixed bag, while I keep focusing on the fact that his original Xtreamer actually died after a year? Gulp. Still, some good progress has been made and hopefully more to come. Seeing the main menu there is […]
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THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED!! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!! If you missed out on our previous giveaways fear not, we have another from Arcsoft, giving away ONE copy of their awesome Blu-ray playback software for Windows, Total Media Theater 3 Platinum! This fantastic Blu-ray playback software allows you to play high definition movies from Blu-ray disc and even stored […]
Read moreThis question is frequently asked, and it’s referring to the black bars you see on top and bottom of movies on your widescreen TV. Well here’s a good guide on just why they exist and how it actually is a good thing as it lets you see the whole picture. Not that big of a deal, right? Barely noticeable bars. […]
Read moreIn this day and age of media players, I’m not sure this Seagate media player is worth a serious look at $159 without a hard drive, especially given how many comparable ones are at that (and lower) price range. But Seagate does an admirable job with the UI and design, so take a look. The GoFlex TV is shaped like […]
Read moreHere’s a review of a Samsung display, and quoted within is our very own Aaron, Andrew & Mikinho! Great review as always, although I think the focus on power consumption is blown a bit out of proportion since it varies so much depending on your settings and what you’re watching. Well worth a read nonetheless. The Samsung PN58C6400 is a […]
Read moreCan you believe it’s March already? Well some cool movies here. I was really tempted to pick 127 Hours as my pick of the week given all the rave reviews I’ve read about it, but having not seen it yet just didn’t feel bad. You have to really like Johnny Depp to invest in a 7-disc set of the Pirates […]
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Long time readers of MissingRemote will remember a popular review we did in 2009 where some of the top Windows Media Center movie plugins are pitted against each other, and how My Movies 3.0 emerged as my personal favorite. My Movies has always been a movie management system which unlike some plugins, includes a fully user manageable server with a […]
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