Do you want some numbers to back up Nvidia's claim of great video performance in their new line of video cards. Gizmodo is reporting a 50% drop in CPU useage with the new Power DVD. Gizmodo There was a big difference. While the old 7600 GeForce cards needed between 62% and 75% of the PC's CPU utilization to play back […]
Read moreI'll be honest, when I was using ReadyBoost I really don't recall a significant noise difference…but…my system is pretty darned quiet to begin with. If I had the available setup, I would try this out with just a super noisy drive. Hopefully SilentPCReview picks this up & does one of their in-depth tests. I'm sure that would increase ReadyBoost usage […]
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Who needs an expensive Sonos music control system if you've got a Media Center & a few of these things in each room! Again, loving the potential of SideShow, but I want to see some actual production units FOR SALE!!!! And prices! Ian Dixon The device can magnetically stick to your Fridge and talk wireless to a Vista […]
Read moreThursday, time for Ian's Media Center Show Podcast! This week up I'm extremely interested as Andrew Van Til joins Ian. Andrew's better known as Babgvant, and if you follow this site at all, know I'm a HUGE fan & supporter of his DVR-MS Toolbox software which allows you to skip commercials.Show Times: 00:50 Coming up this week 01:48 Email – […]
Read moreCyberLink PowerDVD Ultra Enriches the Quality of High-Definition Video Playback with Support for NVIDIA's Second Generation PureVideo® HD (VP2) Architecture Taipei, Taiwan—-May 17, 2007—-CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, announces that PowerDVD Ultra-the only retail software to support Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, and DVDs-now supports NVIDIA's second generation PureVideo® HD (VP2) architecture on NVIDIA's latest […]
Read moreFor the tall price of $1,000, you can get ahold of Pioneer's next gen Elite BR player. It appears to do everything right in the video and sound department, however, no word if it supports 1080p/24 and BD-J. Engadget HD Additionally, this device features an "enhanced version of Pioneer's Home Media Gallery home networking feature," which includes IP networking and […]
Read moreYowza, PCAlchemy has a very HOT deal going on right now! For $199 you can get the Gyration MCE Remote (yes, the nice one), HDHomeRun, a premium splitter and two RG6 cables! Here is the link to the special. You have to act quick, the sale ends on 5/20/2007! Thanks to John for the heads up on this great deal. […]
Read moreSkirge is our contest winner for last week's forum contest :). Due in part to his continuing work on his blog and of course his participation elsewhere in the forum. As the contest rules stated, you have three days to claim your Sage Media Center Key. Congrats and thank you for participating in the forum :). Next week's contest will […]
Read moreNot sure quite how this would work, but quite interesting. Think your entire speed would improve, or would they somehow filter it so only Sling traffic would get the speed boost? EhomeUpgrade Later this year users will get a virtual button added to their PC and cell phone software that "will boost home broadband service speed" for better video quality […]
Read moreIn one of the more obvious articles I've read in a while, CE Pro has some manufacturer insight into the market for HD & Blu-Ray DVDs, which…surprise, surprise, isn't doing so hot. Until everyone learns to get along, this is going to take a while. If you HAVE to have it, I say you cover yourself & just get a […]
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