Abit AN-M2HD High Definition Motherboard review

Here’s another all inclusive motherboard for you guys to check out if you’re looking for one. Overclockersclub I want my HTPC! Many of us have been saying this lately; with the prices of computer components dropping and just becoming frustrated with all the wires that need to be ran from all the separate components when you build a normal home […]

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EchoStar Rolls External Hard Drives for DVRs

According to the article this will enable ViP622 MPEG4 High Definition DVR users to connect *any* USB 2.0 harddrive to their STB to expand their recording capability. Can anyone say TeraStation? There’s also some interesting info on DirectTV’s newest satalite and XM upgrading their audio quality. Multichannel Dish Network will start rolling out its long awaited “USB External Storage” solution […]

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Corsair VX450W power supply review

JonnyGURU has a review of Corsair’s new VX450 power supply. Corsair’s own website states, "the new Corsair VX family of power supplies features the industry’s most efficient power management and ultra-quiet design for mainstream users." I just wish they’d used modular cables… jonnyguru The fan was so quiet, it was surreal. I kept having to put my ear right up […]

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LinuxMCE 0704 Released…now in british!

Ok, I’m sure maybe 50% of you actually remember the first LinuxMCE video …which was….um…..admirable? They’ve since upgraded to the newer, more expensive Gyration remote, but at least mention being able to use a standard MCE remote with it. Give the video a watch if you’re at all interested. eHomeUpgrade All major features are now working. LinuxMCE is integrated into […]

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Australian EPG provider defeats copyright nazis

Australia’s Nine Network has lost its legal efforts to squash tiny EPG provider IceTV by claiming it owned the copyright over its programming schedule. Until now networks have refused to share their EPGs and fought tooth and nail against devices such as hard drive recorders. One network is bringing TiVo to Australia next year, but with the ad-skipping disabled! The […]

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