Shuttle is the company that really started the trend of fashionable and quiet small form factor PC’s years ago, and they have since quieted down quite a bit. They still are churning out boxes ready for the DIY-er crowd, and this K45 looks like a solid option if you are looking for a small WHS box and only need a […]
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Last week was a pretty quiet in extender announcements, but fear not. Netgear starts off the workweek right with their new announcement. In addition to the usual massive filetype compatibility, they are also planning on working with a variety of online video sources, including HULU. HDTV Mag In addition to personal media collections and YouTube, consumers can now easily […]
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Intel DG45ID mATX Motherboard Intel has always been known for developing some of the most stable motherboards to accompany their processors. With the DG45ID introduction they offered a solution for HTPC enthusiasts who desired a full featured board with stability as a focus yet the special needs an HTPC motherboard needs–including small form factor, HDMI and DVI video and 7.1 […]
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With CEDIA around the corner, expect to see a lot more announcements of more droolworthy technologies coming up. If you’re in the Atlanta area this weekend you should check it out indeed. These TV’s from Sony are pretty slick and SUPER thin. CrunchGear These new 46- and 52-inch Sony sets are loaded: 240Hz, edge-mounted LED backlighting, wireless media receiver, […]
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Very cool and free little application which will allow you lucky iPhone users to use your phones as a remote control device for your Media Center PC, both Vista and Windows 7…and even Extenders. NControl NControl is a free iPhone/iPod Touch application that allows you to use your iPhone/iPod Touch as a remote control for your Media Center. It enables […]
Read moreWe went from a week of some remastered classics in Braveheart and Gladiator to now I’m recommending Crank. Lots of fun picks this week but I felt Crank would be best suited for you action fanatics looking to max out your theater sound. Freddy & Jason was a fun ride as well for you horror fans, and Fringe was a […]
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Not really that surprising considering it had already seen the light of day in Japan, but Lenovo really is rapidly getting into the home media space. With the announcement of their SFF client and now a sexy home server, they are bringing competitive products to the market. We Got Served The specs belie the fact that the D400 is […]
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I’ve always understood the reason for these soundbars but have never made the plunge myself. Which is kind of ironic given the small size of my last 3 apartments. What can I say, even in small spaces I like having speakers all around me…but this does look pretty sweet. Engadget a new SoundBar with Ambisound, featuring a Blu-ray disc […]
Read moreHrmm…some podcasts sneaked past me on Friday, guess everyone had a busy week. But I know a lot of you will have some free time for this extended Labor Day Weekend. So go shopping, enjoy the sales and listen to some more shows! HDTV and Home Theater Podcast – Fall 2009 TV Schedule: Podcast #389 It’s that time of year […]
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First Dell, then Lenovo and now Fujitsu is joining in the fun with releasing a small form factor client system. Unlike Lenovo however, this one seems to be marketed towards business users. However, the specs are solid, and the utilization of the Intel GMA 4500MHD chipset should make it a very solid HTPC client to keep in mind. SlashGear […]
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