No, this isn't a sideshow remote, but it does come close to having the same functionality as one. tv compass appears to be taking a shot at Harmony with their blurb about setting up in front of your HT equipment rather then connected to a PC. A fully functional EPG can be downloaded to the remote itself, including a search […]
Read moreNo TV performs as though it was in the dark when exposed to copius amounts of daylight. However, TVs have come alooong way in the last few years in solving these types of problems. Electronic House has a few tips to improve your HT environment both for visual and acoustics. From the article: Problem #3: No Space for Speakers Speakers […]
Read moreWhile I try in vain to install WHS, the WHS team gives me a small taste of what I can expect when I finally get the install to work correctly. I am stuck in some sort of awful install loop! After the first reboot it goes to an older style Small Business server install and then after that reboot it […]
Read moreIs MS finally going to come out with an extender besides the 360? Well you are going to have to listen to Ian's latest podcast to find out. I will be listening a little later on, so I don't have any spoiler information for you right now. Podcast Summary: Listen Here: This week on the show I talk Media Center […]
Read moreIt was only a matter of time before HQV updated their test suite to work with the next generation of DVDs. Anadtech has had a chance to look at an early version from HQV. They take you through a preview of the tests and then runs an ATI and Nvidia card through the tests themselves. It looks like they both […]
Read moreThe Daily Button Absurd News: New York to ban listening to iPods while crossing the street. Absurd News: RIAA responds to Mr. Job's DRM rant article at the LA Times Goooogle News: Gmail is open to the masses at Cnet. The four people who don't have gmail addies sign up. Peripheral News: Novint's Falcon (3D gaming mouse) video from […]
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Apparently I don't have a Media Center toilet category for news. rgroves sent in word that Roto-Rooter is having a contest for the ultimate toilet. Get the bran ready, because the specs are pretty damn good. You will want to be spending all day on this toilet 'o' paradise. Contest Page: • Philips™ 20-inch LCD TV and Star Wars DVD […]
Read moreAsk and ye shall receive, at least from Skirge :). He sent in a pile of news articles this morning starting with Job's request for record companies to drop DRM. I find his rant a bit disingenuous. After all, he was the one who quickly sold out to the record labels to sell music on iTunes. If he wanted to […]
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The old adage you get what you pay for still holds true. It is mighty tempting to go out and buy a 1080p LCD for under $2000 but you might find yourself not enjoying what you get. Case in point, Vizio's GV47LF TV looks good on paper but doesn't come through with black level and color accuracy. From the article: […]
Read moreThere was so little news out there tonight I just didn't think it was worth me pressing the button today. In fact, I am scrounging for headlines tomorrow and am finding squat. If you guys and gals see something please send it in to news @ missingremote . com. Have a great night 🙂 Al
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