Gadgets
Lothar writes… If you’ve got a PS3, it sounds like the next update might have nice improvements in video quality for upscaled tv and DVDs. They also mention a rumor that you won’t need to leave your PS3 on at all times (it sounds like you can turn it on remotely, maybe like Wake-On-Lan?).
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Eh, this doesn't really do much for me anymore. First, there's so many different codecs out there, that what good is one divx format? Odds are your file will be in a different format & you'll end up having to convert it anyways. But hey, I guess it's better than nothing. Gizmodo Being able to natively support DivX […]
Read moreFor my own safety, I'm going to simply stick to a quote & link for this story from the New York Times. Comment at your own risk…I have a hunch Jennyfur's got something to say about this 😛 And I know this isn't 100% home theater, but I couldn't help myself. Happy Friday! NY Times  Television makers have responded to […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 moreI used to work retail tech support, and let me tell you, nothing is more reliable at breaking down than combo devices: DVD/VCR, TV/DVD, etc. So I can only imagine how happy you'd be to live without your microwave while you have to get your tv repaired. Do LCD TV's really take up so much space that you have to […]
Read moreI was actually just thinking of the MCE-enabled washer/dryer recently, so it's fun to see this news coming out about refridgerators. No doubt eventually our whole house will be tied together & then can hold us hostage. Whirlpool’s research shows that countertops are cluttered with electronic devices such as digital picture frames, DVD systems, radios, phones, MP3 players; the dock […]
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OPPO is very well know for their upscaling DVD players (read our review here) and up to 5 minutes ago that was the only thing they were well known for. I would have guessed their next product would have been some sort of high def DVD player, but I was wrong. It looks like they are going to make a […]
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This is a really neat gadget, assuming of course you have the budget for it. Price isn't mentioned in the article nor on the product's page, but I'd imagine it'd be up there. If your 42-inch plasma isn't getting enough oohs and ahhs from your neighbors, maybe this will. The Zgiga TV 2 is a hyrbid TV/shelf unit that combines […]
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I'm really not sure the demand for this type of device, but I'm not surprised to hear that it has speed issues over wireless. Plus, are you really going to trust your backup USB hard drive to backup all your files without a hitch through this? How patient are you going to be just to have this wireless? Oh, yeah, […]
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