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  Oyster 3G™ solution incorporates network integration and management standards [NeonDrum]  

Interesting article for those wanting to run a 5.1 setup and don’t already have the amp.   Maui, on the other hand, is AMD’s internal codename for a project that combines a motherboard with the 780M mobile chipset and unique audio amplfier cards utilizing chips from D2Audio specifically for use as a home entertainment component. The amplifier module is a […]

They covered the DVD ripping quite well.  However, I wish they would’ve gone into a little more detail on the Blu-ray side, such as the trials and tribulations of getting different audio formats.  Due to that, I wouldn’t consider this the "last" guide we’ll ever need.   Copying and transcoding the disc’s video into more efficient formats involves math an […]

Now, I’m wondering do I have to use TMT3 in order to get this GPU upscaling ability??  Or I could stick w/ any Directshow player (MediaPortal’s internal player in my case) as long as the codec/setup is set right…??  (I know, I probably just dreaming…..)   Upscaling algorithm ArcSoft’s upscaling algorithms take data that’s present across multiple frames in the […]

I can’t believe Ian has already gotten to 200 podcasts!! I remember back when Ian was asking us MCE geeks if we’d even be interested in such a thing, and look how it’s grown! Way to go Ian!!   Well I have made it to show 200 and I have a special show for you. Ed Bott, Charlie Owen and […]

This is an interesting read on how tv came to be where it is today and where it is headed in times to come.   Sure, we’ve only recently kissed off CRTs after suddenly realizing they suck power like black holes suck matter. And true, the more fortunate of us are hedonistically enjoying our 50-inch plasmas and LCD HDTV sets, […]

For those that are considering putting in your own home theater, you may want to have a look at these tips.  Nothing too in depth, but they have some nice points to keep in mind when planning things out.   5) You’ll Always Want to Upgrade Always be prepared for the future! That means, design your home theater in a […]

So NewEgg is giving away a TV a Day. I don’t know if you guys had seen this yet, but I figured I have as good a shot with you guys in the drawing or without, so there are a few more days of drawings left if you all want to sign up.     One Grand Prize One (1) […]

From the author of the vmcNetflix plugin. You’ll need the PlayOn digital media server software however, which after the 14 day trial runs out will cost you $40.   vmcPlayIt is an add-in for Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center which provides a front-end interface to the PlayOn digital media server software for Vista Media Center PCs and Extenders.  The PlayOn […]

Bug fixes are always good, but what really sets this release is the integration with Media Center.  As a Sage user, this get a bit of a ::yawn:: from me, but I know the Media Center folks will be pleased…  of course, with some gripes about whatever MS hasn’t added yet.  😉   The great news is that new in […]