We have a couple of announcements today that will make the format wars look a bit more like a skirmish then a full out war. First up, Warner will be announcing a total HD Disc format that will incorporate both formats. Secondly, LG has announced a dual format drive as well. Warner Brothers story: LG Story: Warner Brothers, a division […]
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Up for review today we've got the latest version of Snapstream's BeyondTV 4.5. This is just the standalone version of their software, not the Studio version as well, so I'll strictly be working with TV recordings and what not. Right off the bat that's quite a different strategy than all their competitors, who bundle a full Media Center-like suite […]
Read moreExtremeTech tackles (or…well, kinda avoids) answering the question of which Movie (legal) site is the best. They go through the top 5 & see how they perform for an average user, but in the end basically don't make a decision as which is best, seeing the limitations more on the technology & implementation rather than on any individual method. Sure […]
Read moreToday’s tip of the day comes from our very own forum member, codacoda. Being the extremely patient man he is, he has developed a relatively simple process to enable streaming of DVDs from your MCE server to your Xbox 360. I am not sure I would want to do this with 300 + DVDs but its a solution that will […]
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Shuttle made a name for themselves with their small form factor, and they've upgraded last years version of the super small form (about the size of a paper). With a Core Duo & a tuner, this could be a great HTPC if space is a problem. Price comes in around $1000-1300. The XPC Mini X200 incorporates an Intel 945GM-based mobo […]
Read moreProbably not a terrible idea, having seen some game graphics in HD on my 360, Video Games can make it look absolutely gorgeous. Not a terrible idea to showoff all the colors & quality of the display. LG has signed a co-promotion deal with video games company Sega. The contract allows LG to promote its upcoming range of Full HD […]
Read moreYet another cable standard to further confuse the average user. This one 10.8gbits/second, and of course has all the copy protection fun you love from HDCP. But the real news here is that the chips will support the DisplayPort 1.1 spec which was proposed in November and should be finalized by VESA in early 2007. The modified spec brings support […]
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Other than this being the 4th generation of "MediaREADY" Media Center systems, I'm not really sure what else stands out about them. At a price point of $899 though, it's not exactly a system that'll blow you away. Here are the specs: SPECS – Core Silicon – Intel 2.8GHz Processor – Video Decoder – Hardware Video Compression Decoder – Memory […]
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Not the sexiest looking remote in the world, but hopefully it's as effective as they say it'll be. No word on pricing yet, but they'll be at CES to show it off, so check it out if you're there. Utilizing Z-Wave, an open technology standard for home control, UEI has developed these new solutions for simple, accessible, and affordable handheld […]
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At $5000, the Olevia 47" LCD is not cheap, but then again, how many TV's come with 2 HD Tuners built-in? And it seems like it comes with plenty else, although still has the same drawbacks as any other LCD, so keep that in mind as you consider between a plasma & an LCD. The Olevia is not without flaw. […]
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