It looks like we finally have a winner in the connected TV battle. Vizio is strong out of the gate with Wireless N and a QWERTY slider based remote it its higher end TVs. Take that remote pictured below and add a laser tracked optical ball and you have the perfect media center remote :). The connectivity looks pretty good […]
Read moreHow many CE devices can you cram into on device? I dunno, ask my HTPC ;). Sharp’s new Aquos TVs, as the title mentions, will have built-in Blu-ray players. These Full-HD 1080p models are very fully featured, with four HDMI inputs on the LC-52BD80U, LC-46BD80U and LC-42BD80U and three on the LC-37BD60U and LC-32BD60U, as well as two component […]
Read moreEngadget has great CES coverage, expect me to link to alot of their stories. The latest and greatest is that some of their new TVs will have Windows Media Center extenders built in. HP couldn’t make a go of it but then again, TVs are not HP’s core business. By integrating Extenders for Windows Media Center in Toshiba’s new […]
Read moreI really want to get my hands on one of these. I don’t currently have a TV that is capable of wireless HDMI but to have an entire PC built into the keyboard, well if it is capable of handling video playback, that would be sweet! "Yeah I have Mythtv installed on my keyboard…" The clear winner of the […]
Read moreIt looks like the flavor of the year is wireless HD transmission and internet connectivity. LG announced its new Blu-ray players will have CinemaNow, YouTube and will support DivX HD and MKV (wow). The rest of the presentation talks about LED backlit displays with 240Hz refresh rates. Engadget 11:26AM CinemaNow, Netflix, stop us if you’ve heard this already (you have), […]
Read moreCES is here. The coverage will be fast and furious. First up, Engadget’s take on Logitech’s newest remote, the Harmony 1100 We also got some time with the Harmony 1100, but unfortunately we didn’t have a chance to see how well it interacted with the computer. The device itself is surprisingly lightweight and the screen very bright. Hit up […]
Read moreNot a whole lot new here to see, but still gotta love the Harmony remote series. Logitech’s 1100 goes above and beyond its predecessor with a black anodized aluminum finish and the ability to customize the controls on the 3.5-inch touchscreen. [Gizmodo]
Read moreFor all of the naysayers out there, you would think Blu-ray is dead in the water. However, when compared to DVD’s early beginnings, it looks like things are looking up for the new HD format. It is worth noting that alot has changed since DVD’s early years. Acceptance of new technology is certainly alot more widespread then it used to […]
Read moreThere has been lots of talk in the Sage world about UI’s and what folks like to see in order to gain mass adoption. While not specifically related to the entire UI, my thoughts driffted to what I would like to see for the intitial screen when I sit down to use my HTPC. The menu structure has long since […]
Read moreHardware Building an HTPC is similar to building a personal computer with a few caveats. Keep in mind these are just talking points to get a beginner started in the right direction. An HTPC is typically in the living room and should be silent If you want to record TV you need a TV tuner device of some sort Required […]
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