I’m not sure how many of you are actually running a Control4 system, but this is a great example of some of the usefulness the iPad is going to provide. Now, the question is if this is all you use it for, if it’s still worth it? Consider that a similar home automation tablet from Crestron or AMX will run […]
Read moreAll you that had been holding out on SSD for your HTPC until you could have only one drive? You’re in luck, the time is finally here! And for the great price of only $4000!! I doubt anyone’s going to buy it, but it’s a great example of things possible, and I’m sure the price will go down sooner than […]
Read moreEDIT: Well, not just tracking the Warner Brothers movies, I am now also noting the Universal and Fox titles which will have the 30-day rental window imposed on them by placing ** next to the title. Not a lot of releases this week after last week, guess it comes in waves. That being said, still some solid releases of classic […]
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Nice slim case from VidaBox reviewed here…tight fit but pretty clean. The vCase3 front is made from black brushed aluminum without any LCD/VFD displays. On button and a reset button plus 2 leds for power on and HDD activity. If u use this HTPC case you mostly connect it to a LCD/LED TV/Display and all info will be on that. […]
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Pretty cool, although not the cleanest mod I’ve ever seen, that’s one tight space indeed! I wonder if people would be disappointed to not be able to play Battle Axe though…then again, I would hope the guy put an emulator on there! Case: Sega Genesis + CD Attachement Core Specs: Zotac 9300 itx Mobo Core2 E8500 3.2 ghz processor 4 […]
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I’ll let the screenshot speak for itself, but seems like this would be pretty sweet for those DiSH customers. This image was just posted to Niveus’s facebook page, I’m betting it’s not based on Media Center, but I’d love to be proven wrong. We should see some more details of this project this week. [TheGreenButton]
Read moreWow, guess our weekly Blu-ray releases list just gained a bunch of new asterisks huh?!? Can’t say I’m at all surprised, I think everyone saw that once Netflix caved to one studio, the rest would follow suit. Everyone’s streaming media darling, Netflix, has just reached terms with both Universal and Twentieth Century Fox. Both agreements beef up Netflix’s streaming content […]
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It’s been a while since our interview with famed Media Center developer Andrew Cherry on his Made for Media Center project with Ian Dixon, but good news has finally come with the arrival of the 10′ interface. Now you can finally install all these cool add-ins without having to take out your keyboard/mouse! We have been really pleased with the […]
Read moreLots of good banter as usual on the forums, here’s a quick reminder. Just a heads up, we are working on a bunch of new content for you guys, including the iPad and more, so stay tuned! Also don’t forget, if you would like to support the site, we do have Amazon, Newegg and Techbargains links on the right side…so […]
Read moreHappy Thursday everybody! Here’s our weekly podcast roundup! Lots of good stuff as always to welcome the weekend. MythCast Episode 19 Interview with Cecil Watson of the LinHES project. Dan talks about upgrading his RAID setup to bigger hard drives. Pat will be speaking at SELF. The Custom Integrator Show #027 We finally are starting to understand the relationship […]
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