As part of the upcoming 2009 digital TV transition the final phase of consumer electronics compliance was put into effect last month: any TVs, DVRs, etc. made from this point forward must also include an ATSC tuner. For the HTPC world this means that any PC TV tuner made from this point forward must have an ATSC tuner in addition […]
Read moreCompatibility with HDMI 1.3a Ensures Effortless Connectivity to 1080p Audio and Video Components New York May 9, 2007 Fulfilling the complete high resolution home entertainment experience, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces four new A/V receivers that deliver high definition audio and video like never before. The Pioneer® Elite® VSX-90TXV, VSX-91TXH, VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH A/V receivers are essential hubs of […]
Read moreSuuure, you can placeshift and use Media Extenders but but but you can't have a client yet. Oh well, complaining aside, Doug has come up with a new beta that will allow you to Placeshift standard DVDs. A full list of features can be found by following the link below. WebGuide Lots of new stuff to play with. One of […]
Read moreEmbedded Automation Previews Support for Web Services on devices Surrey, BC – May 9, 2007 As part of the keynote speech by Robbie Bach, President of the Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division, at the recent Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Developers Conference 2007, Embedded Automation's mControl Digital Home Software with support for Web Services on devices was demonstrated. This technology is […]
Read moreIt appears we finally have a decently priced CableCard PC AND Dual Format HTPC. Getting to the CC, if you select the m8010y Media Center series, you can choose to add on a $400 cable card. When it is all said and done you get a decently equipped HTPC (with ugly case) for just under $1400. Almost as big, they […]
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Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote Review On the table today is the Harmony 670 Universal Remote from Logitech. Let's find out what it's capable of for an MSRP of $149.99. So, you find yourself armed with a fancy new tv, a top notch receiver, fancy floor shaking speakers, a new HTPC to drive it all and […]
Read moreBeing a PMCE owner, I'm really not all that surprised about this. The V1's were clunky and kind of a hassle if you wanted to get anything on there. Just couldn't compete with the thin, small & efficient Archos or Ipod Videos. Especially considering the lack of publicity. Oh well, rest in peace PMCE. Jason Tsang To summarize, the Portable […]
Read moreAnd in addition to there being a new version, I'm sure I'm not the only person who didn't know that Transcode360 has changed ownership. I think that's wonderful on Runtime360's part to allow the community to continue from the great work he started. So it's hosted on a new site now, so check it out if you use it. For […]
Read moreAbout.com is famous for their back to basics articles. One such article that caught my eye is their article on the differences between LCDs and plasmas. If you need to know the basics on display devices this is the place to go. About.com Plasma television technology is based loosely on the fluorescent light bulb. The display itself consists of cells. […]
Read moreIf you have an Insteon based HA setup, you maybe interested in this remote that can control your devices. The looks might not prove high on the WAF factor but having control and your fingertips just might win you a few points. Automated Home How it Works. The RemoteLinc sends commands via RF to an AccessPoint (sold separately), a plug-in […]
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