I’ve said it before in reviews, but somehow I’m continued to be impressed with how a big corporation like HP continues to listen to the enthusiast crowd that have made them so popular. Here’s just another example… We have been following the reaction to our 2.5 software update and understand that consumers who purchased the first generation MediaSmart EX […]
Read moreSo…I can’t find anything remotely looking like a readme or changelog that explains what is updated, but I thought those of you with a HP MediaSmart Server might like a heads up that a new software update is availble. It is titled The HP MediaSmart Server Video, DVD & iPhone Update. Sounds like there could be lots of goodies….or not. […]
Read moreI’ve been using TVersity for awhile now to view unsupported video on my Xbox 360. Looks like now they have support for a lot of popular video sites. PlayOn might need to watch their backs. TVersity has stepped up their game and has added access to many of the top video sites on the Net [full list]. According to […]
Read moreThis is a pretty good deal for people who can’t/won’t convert their HD-DVDs to Blu-ray or who just hope the Blu-ray version will be better. Either way, the price seems somewhat reasonable, given the cost of Blu-ray discs. Send in the cover art sleeve (keep the disc) including UPC from your HD-DVD case (plus $4.95 per movie and $6.95 […]
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For those of you that are familiar with my writings, I often have a case of nostalgia. Having been involved in Home Theater PC’s for over 10 years now, I often reminisce at how this all started and where we are today. I think it was Alan’s blog about Start Menu’s that made me think about the plethora of Home […]
Read moreHopefully this board makes it to the DIY market. Could be a great option!! [Engadget]
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Today Okoro announced the launch of a new line of line of rack mountable media servers with some pretty tasty specifications. The servers are offered with either SageTV with HDPVRs or Vista MCE with Cable Card giving you a solid HD recording solution either way.
Read moreIntel has released updated pricing information for all of its processors. Most processors maintain existing pricing, but the low power quad cores (which a few of you may be intersted in) all had price reductions of 13%. These models are: Q9550S – 12M L2 Cache, 2.83 GHz, 45nm – from $369 down to $320 Q9400S – 6M L2 Cache, 2.66 […]
Read moreReady to configure your ultimate media server? Okoro Media Systems wants to give you a hand, and they’re saying the new 2009 RK Digital Entertainment Servers will cater to requests for rack-mount features and more media center options. Okoro Media Systems Releases New Media Servers Okoro Media Systems, manufacturer of digital entertainment systems for the high end audio video […]
Read moreThought you might be interested in this set-up: A home control system called Savant that runs on an Apple Macintosh platform. "Every touchpanel can act as an Apple computer, essentially, and large screens can double as interfaces too in this Oregon home. Genesis was confident enough in Savant to install two 13-inch wireless touchpanels, two 5-inch in-wall touchpanels and a […]
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