As I mentioned in Episode #1 , I spent sometime integrating the XPS 420 and accessories into my home theater. I decided to snap a couple pictures from my build log to show. Other then that, I really dhaven’t spent much time on my HTPC except to watcha few music videos from Yougle . I had intended to use the […]
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To put a little more organization to my build log I have decided to rename all future posts relating to my personal projects "Alan’s Building Log" 🙂 Episode #1 is mostly an introduction and a project update. Way back on June7th, 2007 I posted a blog titled Getting Started. As it turns out, I didn’t get started. In fact, I […]
Read moreDear President Of Zune Division at Microsoft, First off, I would like to introduce myself. I write to you not as a member of the press and I use that term loosely. I do write to you as a husband. A husband that knows all to well what wife acceptance means to his quality of life. Some may know this […]
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There are many options available for CableCard PCs besides the Dell XPS 420. I went that route for a couple of reasons, chief among them is that this PC is going to be hidden from view and I assume I am not going to need a minimal level of support. HP also has support for CableCard systems with their Elite […]
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I scratched my head when I found out the external digital cable tuners were coming from a different Dell division via a different carrier. DHL finally made it to my house several days after the XPS made it here. Now I can say I am the proud owner of a PC that will allow me to play premium HD content […]
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As I mentioned in my earlier blog, "Drinking The Kool-Aid" I went ahead and purchased the Dell XPS 420 with Dual CableCard option. I still feel a little dirty doing so, but in order to maintain the WAF, you sometimes have to do what you have to do. My configured system, as follows, is mostly the default system with a […]
Read moreSometime ago, I had posted a blog about getting started in my new home. Well 6 months have passed since then and I have made some progress, but not a whole lot. Here is my original list. Finish home networking and phones Configure test bench Configure production/gaming machine (upgrade planned) Build new CableCard HTPC Install new HTPC in family room […]
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The Wii was a Father’s Day present many months ago. Since then I had waited patiently for Super Mario Galaxy to come out. Really really really patiently…. really.. Why? Well if you have played Super Mario 64, you know you were looking for a true sequel and Galaxy fits that bill. The usual story applies, Bowser has kidnapped the Princess […]
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So you just upgraded your gaming PC again and you have a bundle of last gen parts that are lying around adding no value to your entertainment experience. Why not give that old Athlon X2 4000 a place to retire? Without further adieu.. Digg! Personal Video Recording I think this has to be the most popular activity of them all. […]
Read moreGenerally the weekend affords us HTPC enthusiasts the opportunity to catch up on a few of life’s simpler pleasures like listening to music, maybe catching up on some recorded shows or catch up on the recent DVD releases. I never made it to the theatrical release of Transformers so I decided to go to my local RedBox and rent it. […]
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