Wireless HD Edges Closer

Ever so slowly, Wireless HD appears closer to becoming a reality. The rats nest that is common today could soon be eliminated with wireless HD connectivity. I remain somewhat sleptical as we have yet to make it a reality in home networks. From the article: Motorola, through strategic venture capital arm Motorola Ventures, today announced that it has made an […]

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AV Processor Checklist Definitions

Audioholics has a great article up that defines all the major features of modern AV Receivers. This is a must read if you are in the market for a new receiver! From the article: PLII / PLIIx & Adjustable Features Pro Logic II – This mode derives 5 full-range channels and subwoofer output from a two-channel source. It includes modes […]

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HD Radio Can’t Solve Broadcaster Problems

Perhaps I am on of the few people who doesn't want to pay yet another monthly fee for satellite radio. This is why I am looking forward to HD Radio that is slowly creeping into the market. As with any new technology, the HD Radio receivers are on the pricey side, but this is one tech that should drop in […]

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Test

The 20GB model of PS3 is available in North America, along with the 60GB model. While we make it available to retailers, they are the ones who ultimately place the order for what they want to sell, based on consumer demand. Overwhelmingly, retailers have been requesting the 60GB model, the mix has been about 80 percent 60GB, 20 percent 20GB […]

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HDHomeRun Contest And New Site Sponsor

After a day of technical difficulties, we are finally ready to announce our latest contest and our first site sponsor! As you can tell by the banner ad, PCAlchemy has signed on and to kick things off we are going to give away two HDHomeRuns! Follow this link to get the full scoop on the contest! 

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Roll your own DVR and media center with MediaPortal

Lifehacker has a fairly high level overview with some nice screenshots of Media Portal. It's quite a powerful, and absolutely free Media Center application, so you should check it out if you're evaluating a system. Aside from its core functionality, MediaPortal has a robust set of installable plugins you can use to extend its functionality. For example, there's Last.fm integration, […]

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Jim Gaffigan Talks About Cake

This has nothing to do with anything related to this site. Just a great stand up comedian bit. Click the link for the video. If I can track down his Hot Pockjet routin, I will post it as well. Jim Gaffigan Bit: Jim Gaffigan loves to talk about food. If you thought his "Hot Pockets" routine was classic, wait until […]

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Bathroom Mirror TV

As long as the mirror is of the fog free variety, I can see this being a cool, expensive toy. Follow the article link to see a YouTube Vid. Bathroom Mirror TV: It is custom engineered for the harsh environment; where it’s well protected against humidity by a special casing, and is explicitly rated for operation in the bathroom. The […]

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