Most of you probably already know most of these, but nonetheless, a good refresher for those who haven't done their HDTV research. I wonder if a Best Buy sales dude would know these? Popular Mechanics To make sure you get HD resolution, you need to do pixel math. Many 42-in. plasma TVs are sold with 1024 x 768 pixels. But […]
Read moreWe have a celebrity amongst us folks, Chris Lanier is mentioned in this article on the Ny Times in response to the convergence of more mainstream to HTPCs. I agree with Chris on this one, seeing an article like this (even as basic as this one) is really reassuring for someone like myself who's been a loyal HTPC advocate for […]
Read moreI'm posting this article to make up for the awful one from GearDigest. This one is a little broader, but OCModShop does a good job of giving a refresher course not only on some components to buy, but also the benefits/disadvantages of each thing, and why you need it at all. Not super advanced, but definitely great for beginners….and a […]
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This device definitely has potential, although is pretty hideous, but I love the idea. $230 buys you this box, that you throw whatever media you want at it & it can output in high quality to your TV. My main question is, after you add in a hard drive, this thing is $330 right? So why not just buy an […]
Read moreI am not sure I buy much of the 120Hz hype. The goal behind JVC's new set is to reduce blurring, flickering through its second generation Clear Motion Drive technology. Also new to these models is HDMI 1.3 for match with your new High Def DVD player. Broadcast Newsroom To reduce blurring of moving images, JVC's CMD II uses a […]
Read moreNot to be out done by Blu-ray's latest news, Toshiba is offering a 100 dollar instant rebate on some of Toshiba's HD DVD players bringing some players below 300 dollars. Also, Toshiba is extending its five free DVDs promotion through July 31. Now that the ponies are mid-way down the track, competition is heating up. Digital Trends The rebates can […]
Read moreEH is featuring a very nice, down to earth type Home Theater with water falls and nice rock features. Of course, something of this caliber does not come cheap. Thats understandable when you have to start moving out walls and the like. It is really worth taking a slideshow and seeing this one. EH He started by pushing out the […]
Read moreDo you want some numbers to back up Nvidia's claim of great video performance in their new line of video cards. Gizmodo is reporting a 50% drop in CPU useage with the new Power DVD. Gizmodo There was a big difference. While the old 7600 GeForce cards needed between 62% and 75% of the PC's CPU utilization to play back […]
Read moreI'll be honest, when I was using ReadyBoost I really don't recall a significant noise difference…but…my system is pretty darned quiet to begin with. If I had the available setup, I would try this out with just a super noisy drive. Hopefully SilentPCReview picks this up & does one of their in-depth tests. I'm sure that would increase ReadyBoost usage […]
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Who needs an expensive Sonos music control system if you've got a Media Center & a few of these things in each room! Again, loving the potential of SideShow, but I want to see some actual production units FOR SALE!!!! And prices! Ian Dixon The device can magnetically stick to your Fridge and talk wireless to a Vista […]
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