Admittedly, I was taken aback by this DVR from Channel Master. Offering anyone with an OTA antenna access to a–seemingly–full featured (depending on your definition, of course), dual-tuner DVR, this is an interesting device. While it may not be what many of our Missing Remote users are currently utilizing, it definitely offers people a fairly inexpensive entry into the field […]
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While I have yet to delve into the realm of home automation, the concept has always intrigued me. The downside to getting started is–of course–the cost. In my mind, one of the coolest things in any home theater is the automatic lowering of blinds over the windows. Lowering the lights may be cool, but you get the same effect from […]
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It is with a very heavy heart that I write this news post. Many of us were undoubtedly hoping that no news was good news, but, as it turns out, that was not to be the case. Yesterday, as innumerable people spent the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 recalling the losses suffered on that fateful day, another loss was being mourned […]
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Apparently, the backlash from the recent cost increase wasn’t ticking off enough customers. So, Netflix has decided to begin enforcing the streaming limits. Note that these limits were always in place, but Netflix was not enforcing them. However, that seems to have ended on September 1st. I know quite a few people were touting this “bonus” as a bit of […]
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I still think there are a large number of people out there who don’t realize how efficient most flat screen TVs are nowadays. People probably still believe that plasma TVs are the most environmentally unfriendly devices manufactured today. If you want a good laugh, grab a Kill A Watt monitor and check what your computer, fridge, and set top box […]
Read moreGeorge Lucas must be getting senile in his old age. I can’t come up with any other valid reason why he would see fit to make a change like this. Perhaps, he simply has trouble remembering how the story plays out and needs additional cues to help him follow the scenes? Maybe George went, “Was Vader actually trying to help […]
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There’s a quick unboxing and setup posted of the Roku 2, with lots of pictures for those who prefer to skip the reading. I keep thinking about picking up a Roku or Boxee and cutting the cord (see news post below), but I think I’d be giving up too much. Then again, if cable channels keep cancelling the shows I […]
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Some of you have probably toyed with the idea of cutting the cord, while others may have even taken that drastic step. According to some insiders, Apple may still be looking to get in on a piece of that action. Personally, I don’t like Apple products, but the success of iTunes shows just what they’re capable of when they decide […]
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Could this be a viable competitor to the Sonos? I’m not so sure. I will absolutely give this company credit for two things. First, this is designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled in the U.S. Second, the case is actually made out of DuPont Corian. Yes, the same stuff they make countertops out of! Looking at their–somewhat sparse–website, it doesn’t mention any […]
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Syfy announced its upcoming fall lineup. While the Syfy channel doesn’t actually seem to like much science fiction anymore, there are a few remaining things I’m looking forward to, including the 4 hour original movie Neverland, which is a Peter Pan prequel, and the season finales of some of my favorite shows (quoted below). Note that I have yet to […]
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