Well, it seems that CableLabs may have heard your cries. According to this news post, Cable Labs will be making it easier for OEMs to certify their CableCARD products. engadgetHD CE companies will be able to "self-certify" their products. This is great news for manufacturers and consumers alike, and could solve issues stemming from the previous requirement that all gear […]
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Ah, Autodetection. A feature included with even your 1990 analog television set. BUT…did you know that this simple feature can save you a lot of time, and it’s included in Vista Media Center? Go into Start > Tasks > Settings > TV > Guide > Edit Guide Listings > Auto Select While it’s still a brutally time consuming process […]
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Well, unfortunately it’s not available for non-Niveus customers, but if you’re one of the lucky few who can afford them, Niveus Media has officially released their Movie Library out of beta. Version 1.0 is available now & free to Niveus customers only. The download is available at Niveus Media’s Software Labs .
Read moreThis article is obviously inspired by CEPro’s recent article "10 Reasons the PS3 Should Be Your Blu-Ray Player". Credit goes to the fine editors at CEPro for the article. I did want to take the chance to list why an HTPC is the best way to go for a Blu-ray player. I will go through item by item explaining why […]
Read moreHappy Monday :). Not a whole lot going on in the MissingRemote.com labs right now. We are waiting for an HD-PVR and Avermedia’s new hybrid card to test. I have a small update to my ongoing build that I plan on writing up today or tomorrow. As well, I have roughed out what CPU tests we will be looking at […]
Read moreThere is the possibility that Showshifter / Mediaphoenix might go opensource! Take a look at this thread on the mediaphoenix forum: Forum Link Alan: I think Meedios and Showshifter would maker a great open source combo.
Read moreThis article outlines the testing methodology that MissingRemote.com uses. You will find, over time, that this document will change as we our test bench improves, our budget changes (hopefully for the better) and of course inpur from our readers. Our focus for these tests will be how the CPU performs in Media Center and digital media activities. Our goal will […]
Read moreNot much going on in the news world today ;). Here are a few tidbits plus some interesting forum discussions. Cell Phone News: Next gen iPhone to support 1080p H.264 @ Beyond3D Motherboard News: ECS A780GM-A Black Series Motherboard Review @ Elite Bastards Monitor News: 24" monitor roundup @ Anandtech Cooler News: Old CPU coolers tested on overclocked Yorkfield CPU […]
Read morePersonally, I think there is room in the Media Center world for a commercial movie library. I am not sure QUiiQ fits the bill as I just can’t much information regarding their product and how it works. They do offer try before you buy if you are interested in giving it a spin. Their latest update focuses on getting their […]
Read moreI hope everyone is having a great weekend 🙂 SageTV News: Biallo devloping a new mini-guide for SageMC Blu-ray News: Top selling Blu-ray discs for this week @ EngadgetHD Speaker News: JL Audio Fathom F-112 Subwoofer review @ Secrets of HIFI & HT Receiver News: Pioneer VSX-94TXH, 1800 MSRP, 7.1 A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a review @ Audioholics Display Device […]
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