I think this is a great step in the right direction, although I’d be more excited if it was 5.1 support or more HD formats, but I suppose this was probably significantly easier. Not exactly sure why it was complicated to begin wtih given that there’s zero bandwidth demand and everything they store already had subtitles when it started…oh well. […]
Read moreFor the last 2 years I’ve said the next TV I buy will hopefully be OLED. Maybe I’m dreaming but this is hopeful. Too small to be practical but double that I’ll have a nice primary PC monitor. Too bad the my favorite part of the article is: "let’s just assume they’re prohibitively expensive." If you really want to get […]
Read moreHope this week has gone good for all of you and you’ve enjoyed Mike Brown’s review of the S1Digital Blu-ray changer. Here are some other pod/vidcasts to help pass the time. Returning to the show this week is Zunethoughts and WindowsPhoneThoughts Jason Dunn to talk about the latest updates to the Zune OS and how the Zune platform is influencing […]
Read moreI don’t think a lot of us are using Macs for our HTPCs, the cost is just prohibitive considering what you can build a comparable PC for, but if you wanted to this is big news. Hopefully this is the beginning of the end of DisplayPort. There have been a few third party options for adapters, but it seems Apple […]
Read moreHurry up!! SiliconDust just opened up signups for their forthcoming Cable Card tuner I’ve been looking very forward to (I have a hunch I’m not alone here!) Details on the tuner have been pretty hush hush, but you can probably expect similar features to their super popular HDHomeRun dual tuner. Sign up here .
Read moreWhat are you waiting for? The beta is moving ahead as planned… beta signup now online! https://www.silicondust.com/beta/signup/ Nick [SiliconDust Forums]
Read moreTotally thought someone else would post this before I could. This report has been floating around the net today, lots of people assuming it means one thing or the other. I just think it’s a great sign in general. And not strictly bad news for MSOs, but hopefully will encourage them to continue looking for new ways to provide a […]
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I’m not sure how many of you are actually running a Control4 system, but this is a great example of some of the usefulness the iPad is going to provide. Now, the question is if this is all you use it for, if it’s still worth it? Consider that a similar home automation tablet from Crestron or AMX will run […]
Read moreAll you that had been holding out on SSD for your HTPC until you could have only one drive? You’re in luck, the time is finally here! And for the great price of only $4000!! I doubt anyone’s going to buy it, but it’s a great example of things possible, and I’m sure the price will go down sooner than […]
Read moreEDIT: Well, not just tracking the Warner Brothers movies, I am now also noting the Universal and Fox titles which will have the 30-day rental window imposed on them by placing ** next to the title. Not a lot of releases this week after last week, guess it comes in waves. That being said, still some solid releases of classic […]
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