General Home Theater News
I don't know about you guys, but my STB is no where near as loud as my 360, even when it's just doing basic extender functions. Plus the fact that it'll then compete with it's own MCE boxes makes no sense to me (why no mention of IPTV for Vista MCE?!?!). But hey…I just work here 😛 With its software […]
Read moreThe almighty [H]ardocp as an interesting editorial up on the state of Micro-PCs. This is something I have been following closely as I think a micro-pc could find a very useful spot in a home theater/digital home setup. Check out their editorial and see what you think. From the article: My first hands-on impression of these computers was that they […]
Read moreThe basics of basics are what About.com is all about. The options for getting started out in the home theater hobby and be somewhat daunting and many choose to go the route of a HTIB (Home Theater In A Box). As the name suggests, you get all of your audio needs packaged in one box from the reseller. They usually […]
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I think I slept through this class in college, it is a good thing Audioholics is giving a refresher course on ground loops. We have a resident EE, so if you have any questions after the article, I am sure John could answer a few. Generally you can identify a ground loop by a low hum in your speakers or […]
Read moreMicrosoft is increasingly serious about the residential hardware and software market. Bill Gates announced in his keynote that the company will be introducing a home server software package later this year that will run HP’s MediaSmart Server. Windows Home Server will automatically backup multiple home PCs and allow remote access to files and applications via a DDNS (dynamic DNS service) […]
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Well you know HD quality issues from cable and satellite providers has hit an all time high of public awareness when Crankshaft, a comic strip that focuses on a cranky senior citizen and his middle-aged children, gets their jabs in on overly compressed HDTV channels. I opened up the paper today at work to see this comic: This is clearly depicting […]
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This story is for all of the Trek fans out there. No doubt this guy is far more dedicated to Star Trek then I am, has built theater meand to replicate the command bridge of a Star Trek shift. What is equally amazing is that he did this with only a $15,000 budget. From the article: First, he built a […]
Read moreWe have seen more then a few "Best Of" or "Awards" type articles this year, so what is worng with a few more? It is always interesting to see other people's take about what they consider the best of the best. All in all, I think they have pretty good choices, however, I think they awards should be based on budget […]
Read moremonoprice.com has been a favorite of mine for many years now. They supply absolutely great cables at great prices with very few people arguing about their quality. Most of the review is more of a rant about over priced B&M stores selling over priced cables, which in itself is good to read. From the article: If you are looking for […]
Read moreThe Holy Grail of display technology, 1080p, is explained by about.com. If you need further explanation or interested in expanding your knowledge, feel free to post in the forums. We have a great group of people. Not only does 1080p represent the best of HD tech, it makes a great desktop resolution for HTPC use. From the article: However, since […]
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