If you’re looking for another option for a SFF build, the Thermaltake VF1000BNS might be one to consider. Red & Blackness has a review of it up for you today. RB Mods Computers have gotten smaller lately and people have started buying laptops instead of desktop computers. There are smaller solutions on the market if you want a desktop computer […]
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nMedia has really had their HTPC cases around for review lately. Come take a look at this one from modders-inc.
Read moreMore news on the next gen DVD war. Daily Tech A Microsoft representative told CNET UK that 155,000 Xbox 360 HD DVD add-ons have been sold in the U.S., making it the “biggest-selling accessory” ever sold for the console. By “biggest-selling,” Microsoft may be referring to the overall revenue, as it would seem unlikely that the HD DVD add-on would […]
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Perhaps this will help make inroads into getting CableCards into home-built computers or, at least, less expensive ones. News.com Intel announced Monday that it will incorporate the OpenCable standard inside a low-power consumer electronics chip slated to come out next year. This will allow those PCs or handhelds to hook up to digital cable outlets and watch the best of […]
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Just in time to help add to the confusion (see previous news post) of many television buyers, laser TV’s are expected to be available sometime next year. Engadget …the company will be showing off its large-screen laser TVs at the next CES (in January, put it in your calendar!)
Read moreConfused by the current state of television and the dizzying array of options? You are NOT alone! Ecoustics Interestingly, when discussing HDTV options such as DLP, LCD and Plasma, seven in ten (73%) women say they are confused by the options, compared to only about half (51%) of men.
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Skirge writes… This news came out over a year ago, but the [H] just picked up the story, so I looked into it. The price is reasonable (~$300 USD), the size is amazing, and the concept is just plain brilliant… now, if only it had an optical audio output. Also, I’m not clear on how the server connection would work, […]
Read moreSkirge writes… We’re #3… we’re #3… It’s quite impressive just how much impact the iPod has had on the world. MSNBC Apple’s rise in the NPD survey reflects a key shift in the music industry: Compact disc sales are declining while digital music sales are climbing. That, plus the popularity of Apple’s iPod portable music players, has helped boost iTunes […]
Read moreLothar writes… Looking for a huge hard drive to throw in your server? Well here’s a 1TB drive for your consideration. Techspot The terabyte race for consumer desktop hard drives has been on for a long time, now the first generation of drives is here. On April 25th, Hitachi announced that it would begin shipping the Deskstar 7K1000, their latest […]
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Welcome to last year folks! While I debate my HTPC build, I thought I would take a look at the various online content delivery services available to see if they have progressed at all over the last year or so. Even though online delivery of video is relatively new, I had hoped it would as simple as walking into a […]
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