The Register has a bit of an editorial on Wal-Mart's foray into the digital download world. They seem to think this is the retail giant's attempt and dipping their big toe into this new arena. From the article: But there’s more to this than meets the eye. In the process of getting portable copies of the first video, Superman Returns, […]
Read moregeogecko sent word that Fusion has recently released a HDTV PCI-Express tuner card. The specs do not say if it is QAM capable or not nor was I able to track down if anyone has reviewed this product yet. It is good to see PCI-Express cards finally hitting the market, it was very frustrating to have no use for those […]
Read moreThe movie studies seem to be a bit waffly these days when it comes to alliances they choose. BitTorrent has rocketed to heights of legitmacy with their deals with several major studios. Do I smell a dud? Nothing turns people of quicker then turning a free service into a pay service. From the article: The popular peer-to-peer file-sharing service has […]
Read moreArcam's newest upscaling player aimed for the high end market will retail for 1800 pounds. With this price you would expect a feature set to rival anything on the market and it no doubts comes through. I'll list a few below but you will have to click through to see the rest. From the article: * cutting-edge video technology using […]
Read moreThis weeks about.com's term is preamplifier. Well, one would guess that its a device hooked to the input of the amplifier. For the rest of the story, you are going to have to head on over to about.com and read what it is :). From the article: When a preamplifier and power amplifier are combined in one unit, it is […]
Read moreOne of the reasons I went with a DLP TV in the end was due to ambient light problems with front projectors. To get a workable solution would cost a lot more money then I wanted spend. According to EngadgetHD, Planar's Xscreen is going to help out this type of problem without spending a lot of money. Read the rest […]
Read moreI am not sure the whole Media Center in a TV things is quite ready for prime time yet. Except maybe if its a FULL FEATURED Vista extender. Not to be deterred by my tough language Samsung has a couple of 50" plasmas that will incorporate some sorta of Media Center capabilities. From the article: Details are sketchy at best, […]
Read moreOne thing about the holiday season, it brings out the shopping expert in everyone, including Future Looks. This is another back to basics article that I am very fond of. Assuming people know the basics is foolish and sure to lose you sales. It also reminds me of an article from earlier this week; be sure to bring your own […]
Read moreThere is a lot of information to absorb while researching what television to best suit your needs. About.com has a handy guide covering the basics of what to look for when buying a TV. One point that is never covered when shopping for the TV is to consult with your significant other. Its not mandatory but we all know.. when […]
Read moreDigital Trends had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Sling Media and chat with him about their products and technology. For those of you not in the know, the Slingbox allows you to take content from your TV, DVD player etc and strema it over the net. From the article: Along with rolling out new Slingbox products, […]
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