We heard rumors of this new 1.4 specification to cause massive headaches all around. I see a lot of nice features here but nothing that makes me think the integration with HTPC’s is going to be any less of a disaster. Luckily these aren’t scheduled until mid-2010, so maybe by then we’ll finally have a rock solid 1.3 solution to […]
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Last week came news that the ever-so-popular SageTV Extender now supported Wireless-N for streaming HD content, and not a week later Brent has a review up of the entire process. Looks like a simple enough process and configuration. GeekTonic Thats it! Your HD Theater is now wireless (or wired if you want). This works in both Extender mode as […]
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Playing high definition movies within Media Center is tricky, and becomes even trickier if you are an extender user. Even if you get it working, then you lose certain things like fast forward and rewind. Luckily Ben makes use of some available free tools for Media Center, DVRMS Toolbox (from our friend Babgvant) and Yammm (from Mikinho) to almost automate […]
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One of the longest ongoing threads over at TheGreenButton has been with the desire from users to have Multi-Zone audio through their media center. There has never been a supported way in Media Center to do this, but Casatunes has been out for a while and has offered a solution. From the looks of this review, it definitely takes some […]
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Matt found this handy link over from Tom’s Hardware, where the user is attempting to achieve reliable wireless streaming of high definition blu-ray content in their house. Unfortunately the equipment they found is pretty hard to come by, but the good news is that results were quite positive. Tom’s Hardware Fortunately, the Thecus network storage unit includes a separate LAN […]
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I hope none of our readers were really holding their breathe for these to come this year. OLED, while a fantastic technology is still a ways away from reaching mainstream affordability (or even realistically useful sizes), and word that Sony is pushing back its date should come as no surprise. You can have your .5" thick 15" television, I’d rather […]
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Always a good sign for a product group when more large OEMs continue putting out products with it. After HP and Acer, now comes a cube offering from Lenovo. Slick looking box, quite similar to the Acer with the exception of the nicely designed custom software interface to monitor thermals. Still TBD what will make it for the US, as […]
Read moreQuite an insightful and seemingly open Q&A discussion with two investors who recently caused some news by investing $6 million in Boxee. Great to get their thoughts on a number of topics, including Hulu and Netflix, as well as traditional content. I think they have the perfect attitude to go along with Boxee for success. Video Nuze We believe Roku […]
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I really have to ping my ASUS contact about getting us one of these cards to do a proper review on. This is now the 3rd review in less than a month, first from Think Computers and then Pure Overclock , not exactly home theater related websites…and now Game Pyre…similar as the other two, but in case you are bored. […]
Read moreOkoro Media Systems is releasing a new 64Bit HTPC with 4TB of Hot-Swappable storage and a SSD drive for the OS. They are also giving away a "Cherry Red" HTPC with a Blu-ray drive, 2TB of storage, and 64GB SSD drive to one lucky winner. Visit www.okoromedia.com to enter. Okoro Media Systems Releases 64Bit BX300 Digital Entertainment System Okoro […]
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