HTPC Hardware (MB, RAM, Video Card etc)
Well it’s not shipping until on or before February 29th and there are still some simple features that definately should be included (like viewing the TV guide on the remote). But it’s a step in the right direction. Ricavision The VAVE100 Windows® SideShow Vista Universal Remote Control provides direct access and complete control of home entertainment devices, the Windows® Vista […]
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Neat story on PC Mag this morning about the state of Windows SideShow. PC Mag The recent launch of the Dell XPS 420 desktop—the first desktop to integrate a SideShow display—got me thinking: Where’s the rest of the SideShow gear?
Read moreRewriting the rules for enthusiast computing, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today unveiled its new platform codenamed “Spider”, with the first true quad-core processor supporting scalable graphics for The Ultimate Visual Experience™. The AMD Spider platform combines the introduction of AMD Phenom™ quad-core processors. The AMD Spider platform is a major milestone on the path to Accelerated Computing, AMD’s vision for platform-level […]
Read moreConsidering how much noise 5 harddrives are going to generate you’d think a single low RPM fan wouldn’t have been a big deal to add. I sure hope they have a crafty way of dealing with all that heat… Engadget HD This bad boy comes stocked with 3.75TB of configurable storage space — enough for around 750 DVDs — and […]
Read moreSUNNYVALE, Calif. — November 15, 2007 –AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the introduction and immediate availability of the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series of graphics processing units (GPU). As the world’s first series of graphics processors to deliver Microsoft’s DirectX® 10.1 support, 55nm process technology and tri and quad multi-GPU support with ATI CrossFireX™, the ATI Radeon HD 3800 series […]
Read moreNot too long ago, Nvidia released what looked to be a stellar HTPC card with the 8800 GT. Not only did the GT have great 3D performance, it also came equipped with H.264 hardware decoding. ATI has countered this with their release of the 3870. Gaming performance is on par with the GT, meaning you should be able to play […]
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I am sure a lot of you have yet to see what the Omaura case looks like. Though I don’t have detailed shots of the inside, you can rest assure they are on par with the best that is out there. These guys know HTPC cases and how to design them. Like what you see? Well put your hat into […]
Read moreI agree with the review. This type of equipment needs to be SIMPLE so that the non-techies (you know….90% of the population)can set it up and use it. USA Today Your idea of a "server" may well be one of those big computers managed by your company’s tech department. To Microsoft (MSFT) Chairman Bill Gates, servers represent something more: products […]
Read moreAnother attempt at a retail Linux based PC, and cheap too. Chicago Tribune Features & Benefits: # 1.5 GHz Via Technologies C7-D processor Delivers energy-saving performance # 512 MB of DDR2 system memory Offers good performance and is expandable to 2 GB # 80 GB hard disk drive Provides space for documents, games, photos and music # DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Lets […]
Read moreLooks like Seagate is getting back to their quiet/low power/high performnace roots. And once that price falls to a competative level they might just be able to win their way back into the HTPC builders’ hearts and PCs. The Tech Report Were it significantly cheaper, I’d be more inclined to recommend the Barracuda 7200.11 for a wider range of applications. […]
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