Following up on the news last night regarding the changes to Cablecard we have some follow up stories from the fellas lucky enough to have made the journey to CEDIA. The DiSH tuner post appears to be a giant tease as it’s claimed to be a "proof of concept" but the CETON tuners do make the DIYer in me drool […]
Read moreI had the privelege of being invited once again to the Media Center Show podcast with Ian Dixon. It was a pleasure as always, and we talked about all things small form factor. So take a listen and enjoy the show! The Media Center Show #222 Small Form Factor PCs This week Missing Remote’s Mike Garcen returns to talk about […]
Read moreTonight at the CEDIA show Microsoft held a press function announcing several very important announcements for Windows Media Center and cablecard usage. For those unaware, Cable card is the method by which you are able to receive high definition programming directly into your Media Center PC without any set top box or other device besides the Cable Card (OCUR) tuner […]
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I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the greatest fan of these sound bar speakers, but apparently some reviews really seem to state that they work quite effectively in the right room. That being said, I remember seeing an ad for this speaker in a magazine a couple months ago and thought it looked pretty bland…especially for the cost. […]
Read moreI was disappointed not being able to attend CEDIA for the first time in 3 years, but at least there are plenty of news pieces out on the stuff I’m missing. Here CEPro covers 9 "must sees." I’m not sure my list would be the same, but the Da-Lite Cinema Countour sure sounds sweet. CEPro The screen has a 0.9 […]
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I know I often comment how lucky the Japanese enthusiast crowd is for getting the latest toys much earlier than we do, but this is just cool. A blu-ray set top box that includes tuners inside of it…along with hard drive and a wealth of other features?! Sign me up for two. CrunchGear Other specs include VIERA TV link, […]
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Here’s a pretty cool looking projector for you lucky guys with dedicated home theater rooms. Although, I’m not sure how many of you would put the projector out in the open, but this one is feature filled in addition to being attractive. SlashGear InFocus has announced a new projector that can throw an image on a wall or screen […]
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I didn’t think we were ready for strictly 3D television sets but Zero Creative seems to think so. Luckily there will be switchable versions, as it would suck to only be able to watch 3D on your nice new 71" television. EngadgetHD The company has created a 71-inch version of its xyZ (not xYz) lineup, a 3D LCD that […]
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You don’t often see A/V receiver companies pushing the boundaries on design innovations, most are quite content with being the biggest, baddest (and heaviest!) devices in a home theater. Not only is Sherwood breaking the mold here, but they’re maintaining the features which are required for a solid central unit to a theater. EngadgetHD For starters, the compact set-top-box […]
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So some of you reading this are thinking to yourself…….. “self, who is this new guy, why should I read his blog posts and what does he know?” Well I am here to briefly answer some of those questions and then I will be posting things that are actually interesting…. I hope I have been an active member of many […]
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