Speaking of HDHomeRun reviews, DVRplayground has posted one up as well :). You know our thoughts on the subject, its one kick ass tuner! You now have a couple of reviews on the product! So what are you waiting for? Get of your tush and start reading! From the article: The picture quality using the HDHomeRun with MythTV was quite […]
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I just love starting arguments, so I'm sure everyone here loves paying the extra money for THX…right? It's a cool name, and super expensive, so it's the best…right? Starting at a cool $35k! Touted as the "world's first 1080p HD video display products to achieve THX certification," the Video Xtreme lineup of DLP projectors have survived the rigorous testing necessary […]
Read moreNice article from the folks at Ars. I think it's preposterous as they don't take into account that there's a lot of shows people wouldn't even watch if not for their DVRs–Damn you real world! 🙂 There are myriad conveniences wrought by the DVR, but few are those who say that they don't love the ability to zip past annoying […]
Read moreI gotta agree with Gizmodo, I think this is just due to frustration based on the lack of available programming. CBS isn't helping matters only televising what, a pathetic 1? 2? football games in High Definition? Lamerz. According to a recent survey by Frank N. Magid Associates, the number of people buying [HD] sets who are looking forward to watching […]
Read moreCEPro spent their time with the newest HD DVD Vidabox Media Center in a video blog. If you can't be looking at video during work, they've added a pretty thorough slideshow for your convenience as well. While there have been talks about dual-format players from LG, Pioneer and Ricoh, none have materialized — until the Lux and Max Media Centers […]
Read moreVerizon isn't taking their time on competing with the big boys. They've added some key ingredients, most notably the NFL Network which even I don't have access to. Thank you Milpitas Comcast. So Verizon’s doing well in the sports department. But don’t think that cable operators are sitting idly by. Comcast, for example, has signed a deal for extensive VOD […]
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Pioneer must have one fantastic panel if they can charge $3500 for a 1024X768 panel. Judging by its feature set, you certainly get a lot for the price tag. At the heart of this panel is everything you would come to expect from the Elite line including two HDMI inputs, dual tuners, program guide, home networking support (many formats supported), […]
Read moreAre you curious how Microsoft's HD DVD Add-on performs in a series of standard industry benchmarks? Well you are in luck, Secrets took it through its paces. Overall it performed well, but it was not on par with the big names such as Genum and Faroudja. From the article: The performance of the add-on is very similar to the […]
Read moreYou know a website is a good HT resource when they can come together with 10 HT ideas for your Mom this holiday season. I really like the idea of a nice sized plasma TV and a quality 2.1 sound system. Of course, get a few DVDs and CD's so dear ole Mom can enjoy her new present. From the […]
Read moreI am somewhat disturbed by having my native country national broadcaster declare HDTV is really not worth it. I mean really, will I ever see Corner Gas in HD? THe whole premise is based around getting advertisers to pay more so they can pick up the tab to broadcast in HDTV. From the article: Apparently his feathers are all ruffled […]
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