Big Screen Blog has a nice roundup of the latest plug-ins to hit Vista. Like he mentions, it is nice to see a batch of MCML plug-ins made for Vista. The latest plug-in updates are centered around music listening :). Seems like a good idea to me, after all I know one or two people that use their HTPC as […]
Read moreThe Logitech Harmony 1000 has been getting a lot of press lately. For 500 dollars you get Logitech's cream of the crop touchscreen remote that has some HA built into it. Canada HIFI The Logitech Harmony 1000 is the latest addition to the Harmony remote line-up and the first tablet-style remote from the company. Tablet remotes are typically found in […]
Read moreThe Home Theater Blog took Sony's bait and decided to install Linux on PS3 and see if would make a decent HTPC client. Myself, I had visions of at least a Sage Placeshifting client working on it. However, it looks like media operation under Yellow Dog Linux is pretty much a dud. I guess the hardware is a bit to […]
Read moreDemonstrating its continued commitment to high definition optical disc technology, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces the BDC-2202, a robust Blu-ray Disc computer drive, which will be available to consumers beginning next month for a suggested price of $299. When installed in a properly configured PC, the Pioneer Blu-ray Disc combination drive allows users to playback new high definition Blu-ray Disc […]
Read moreChris Lanier is giving away a few invites to Joost. While not big news itself, that does mean that Joost is now giving away unlimited invites to test its system. Are you ready to get your content online yet? Me? Not so much, I don't think the bandwidth is there to get the quality quite yet. However, I really have […]
Read moreI post alot of EH's articles mainly because they give me ideas that I can incorporate into my future man cave. The 2007 best homes of the year award features many different home theaters in different budget ranges. Just don't let your significant other see this or they may want dual LCDs popping out of the kitchen counter. Electronic House […]
Read moreMoneual is a newcomer to the HTPC market, but they are coming with guns'a'blazin'. VH is reviewing the 932P platimum HTPC enclosure. It is a touchscreen based unit that will set you back a lot of greenbacks. The interior looks to be done fairly well, however, the touchscreen appears to be lacking with a limited resolution and no application to […]
Read moreI am not sure I would go through the effort to connect two houses wirelessly a couple of hundred feet away. However, the boys at Snapstream wanted to do it so they got it going with some impressive wireless networking skills. Snapstream There comes a time in a homeowners life when he realizes the importance of being able to play […]
Read moreLooks like Epson has released a contender of a projector for your Home Theater room. With 1080p projection finally reaching affordable price points I suspect a few of you will get the itch for 100+ inch projection screens. I know I'd love to install a projector in my home, because will even a 70" tv ever be enough tv? Audioholics 1080 looks […]
Read moreYup, you read it here first. MissingRemote.com has teamed up with…. Alright, not really. However, there is an upcoming music service that intends to give away its service by using ad-supported music. The twist is that the ad will play at the beginning of each song and after a period of 4-weeks users will be able to download a ad-free […]
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