It’s not a huge drawback if you only use your Ethernet network for A/V, but if you have other goals HDBaseT’s exclusive use of the HW is a limitation. Or, was a limitation. Because the technology will now work over IP networks. Now it will probably take a while for product to hit the market, so we’ll be sure to […]
Read moreSilconDust promised it, and it’s certainly taken longer than expected, but if you’ve been waiting for protected CableCARD content support from the HDHomeRun DVR you can finally dive in. If you have an XBox One, or are one of the lucky Windows 10 users where it works. Details are a bit light on what separates the have/have nots on W10, […]
Read moreIt looks like those UltraHD Blu-ray drives from Pioneer will come with a copy of CyberLinks UHD support PowerDVD (huzzah!), with retail copies available for purchase sometime later. CyberLink didn’t mention how much said retail copy would be, but they did note that only the latest (and greatest) Intel Kaby Lakes would be able to handle it – more details […]
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It should come as no surprise that the first OEM with UltraHD Blu-ray drives will be Pioneer. It is news that there will be two models ranging from ~$200-$300, and only Windows 10 will be supported. Should go nicely with that copy of PowerDVD. Ultra HD Blu-ray (UHD BD) discs hold 4K video content and the new drives use Serial […]
Read moreIf you’re not planning to use your HTPC as a gaming rig, opting for a full-height chassis is a waste :). Finding the right low-profile HSF to cool the CPU can be a major challenge though… If you’re in that boat, Anandtech has a look at three different height coolers that might make the selection process easier. Whether the focus […]
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I prefer to build my own HTPC, but not everyone has the time or desire to do that. Fortunately companies like Steiger Dynamics provide options, including three new Kaby Lake models announced at CES. With different sizes and configs they should have most use cases covered… Encased in the award-winning hand-brushed aluminum LEET Mk2 and MAVEN Mk2 chassis, LEET and […]
Read moreAnother CES, another set of NUCs announced. I must say I also like the darker chassis, but it concerns me tha tthe renders don’t appear to have CIR built in. If that is the case, it would be a big minus for their HTPC use. Early generation NUCs were interesting, though not necessarily exciting due to their limitations. However, NUCs […]
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You can read more about what the Intel Compute Card is and what’s inside in the linked article, but when you do that keep in mind how awesome a HTPC this make. Where you buy a chassis which provides the basic shell connectors (Ethernet, HDMI, SATA, etc) and you can easily upgrade the CPU/GPU every few years as they add […]
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The Apple HomeKit ecosystem has been a bit sluggish (relative to other Apple kit), so it’s nice that their finally getting a camera via the D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310). No word on price though… Full PR after the break. D-Link Unveils First Apple HomeKit Enabled Camera New D-Link® Omna™ 180 Cam HD Supports Apple’s Smart Home Ecosystem INTERNATIONAL […]
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One of my only complaints about the first gen NVIDIA Shield TV was that Amazon Video wasn’t natively available. It looks like that will end soon, at least for the upcoming Gen2. Wasn’t about to find a clear answer on whether it will come to the first one (please!). UPDATE: Amazon Video will come to 1st gen Shield TV. Thanks […]
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