The new generation of UMPCs must have some sort of application in the A/V/media center world. Perhaps as an expensive remote? Or small HTPC client? I am not sure but I sure would like to get my hands on one and fool around with it for awhile! From the article: At risk of life and limb, we got up close […]
Read moreHot Hardware has a couple of Asus cards up on the test bench today. Although the 1600Pro and 7600 are your typical mid-range cards in terms of gaming performance, these cards to offer HDMI and HDCP capabilities. From the article: ASUS EN7600GT/HTDI/256M/A – At about $200, the EN7600GT/HTDI is a bit pricier than non-HDMI equipped 7600GTs, including Asus' own EN7600GT Silent. Although, […]
Read moreThe [H] continues their stellar evaluation program with a look at the Shuttle X200 mini-HTPC. Shuttle is well known for thier mini and sleek looking boxes, so it is only natural they would extend their talents into the HTPC market. The X200 appears to be a pretty poor performer HTPC wise. From the article: For HTPC purposes, the X200 is […]
Read moreThank you to Jenny for sending in this article about Hitachi/LG's combo drive for the PC. Ticking in at $1200, they must be targeting folks who have the money to burn and are oblivous that a Xbox360 HD DVD add on is under 200 and a Blu-ray burner fo ra PC is only $700. From the article: The drive dubbed […]
Read moreMILPITAS, CA – (March 13, 2007) – AVerMedia® Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia and presentation technology, announced today the release of the AVerTV Combo PCIe High Definition and Analog PCI Express TV Tuner. Utilizing the latest component technologies, the new AVerTV Combo PCIe is the perfect TV Tuner solution for desktops with separate Analog and ATSC/QAM tuners […]
Read moreJohn has a couple of articles he passed my way this morning. Both have to deal with the storage systems. We really wouldn't have this type of storage problem if you guys and gals would quit recording American Idol in HD. Storage Market Spins Out Of Control: The market for external disk storage systems was up $272m in the fourth […]
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In talking with Alan the other day it became obvious that we should have a write up about why 120Hz LCD HDTVs are a big deal and why they should be your TVs of choice. Read on for the details A quick refresher on the common HDTV formats: 720p is 1280×720 progressive scan with 60 frames per second [720p/60] 1080i […]
Read moretvsquad has word that Hauppauge has a new tuner out that is capable of receiving all UK TV broadcast formats. From the article: It's capable of receiving all UK TV broadcast formats, including analog, Freeview digital, satellite and High Definition (HD) satellite. It should be available mid-March, at around £180, and comes in PCI format. The card is packed with […]
Read moreWhile I chastise about.com for over-simplifying things, they do have a number of great back to the basics type articles well suited for folks who are about to jump into the home theater arena. In today's article they explain the difference between 1080i and 1080p From the article: 1080i and 1080p are both High Definition display formats for HDTVs. 1080i […]
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1080p projectors are all the rage now a days, at least if you have $5,000 plus dollars to spend. Coming close to that price range is JVC's DLA-HD1 projector. Sporting a 1080p native resolution, this LCOS projector has dual HDMI inputs, an S-Vid connection, and a single component connection. Perhaps the standout here is the 15,000:1 contrast ratio. From the […]
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