HTPC Hardware (MB, RAM, Video Card etc)
The announcement is set to come at CES, which is very soon. Very interesting considering we haven’t heard a peep about this but curious to see what it is exactly. For now, just enjoy the teaser. More non-information over at the SiliconDust forums .
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This isn’t directly HTPC related, but a lot of what we focus on when building an HTPC is something unique that doesn’t stand out as a computer, and this is pretty darned slick of you have a slight case of nostalgia. Looks super professional in my humble opinion. Unplggd In an effort to make desktops PCs more beautiful and […]
Read moreGreat guide over at GeekTonic on integrating the HD-PVR for use with a DirecTV HD tuner for being able to capture high definition recordings. Definitely not as "simple" as Cable Card, but then again we all know the drawbacks to that one as well. This is a fantastic solution for anyone willing to take the time. Geektonic Readers of GeekTonic […]
Read moreWow, when they go they sure go all out don’t they? Quite a significant jump from their current offerings of 80 and 160GB, I look forward to the days when you can purchase comparably priced SSD drives that you can actually store relevant content on them in your HTPC. 600GB sure would be awesome! Fudzilla If all goes well Intel […]
Read moreIn what’s sure to cause a good debate, Philoking covers the always fun topic of Linux versus Windows Home Server for your storage needs. I think it all depends on your expertise, as Linux can be quite more powerful than WHS….but there is quite a learning curve. Philoking To wrap things up, this goes directly to the heart of the […]
Read moreVia continues evolving their products, which is great given that they’ve always made super tiny products which are a great fit for HTPC’s. Gizmodo The high-performance ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor offers advanced filtering and cutting edge post-processing to perform ultra smooth decoding of MPEG-4/AVC, H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV-HD, and AVS video for Blu-ray content. The home theatre experience also encompasses […]
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HTPC Chassis are really tough to judge, since everyone really does have their own tastes. As I’ve grown up, I’ve tended to shy away from the flashy types, but this one’s probably still a bit too plain for me. What say you all? Ninja Lane The SilverStone GD04 is designed with an plan of moving a large volume of […]
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See, that’s why I love the Boxee folks, because they pay attention to the world! Shortly after they announced the pictures of the very unique looking system, questions arose about just how large it is. Well…it’s really small!! Boxee Blog Rest assured the Boxee Box will fit into your entertainment center. If the look doesn’t quite fit with your […]
Read moreStill anxious to be bitstreaming your HDMI content but can’t wait any longer for the ATI or Intel solutions? ASUS has the Slim version of their HDAV sound card which allows bitstreaming which is more affordable than its larger brethren and goes without the analog ports and some of the other extras, but still provides the job. Legit Reviews After […]
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Boxee is coming up with a new beta soon and has been making some splashes. This bit of news I think is fantastic, as Clicker.com really seems ideal for the Boxee solution since I always said finding the shows you want from Boxee was one of its few issues. The downside here, is that not all of Clicker’s content will […]
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