This is pretty interesting, and I’m of the generation that is doing this. Or so I thought, apparantly it has a much larger reach…either that or they happened to strictly survey a town full of college students. Home Media Mag One of four households watches television online, rather than sitting down at a specific time to watch their favorite show, […]
Read moreA new episode of HD Nation is up and it’s packed with some great content, including some MPAA news, 24p questions and a variety of other HD focused content. HD Nation Matt wants to build an HTPC, but is worried about having problems getting audio over his HDMI cable. Don’t worry, Matt, we’ve got options… you don’t have to spend […]
Read moreEngadgetHD came across the news dispelling some rumors of what’s to come for the AppleTV platform. I’m definitely on the boat that I don’t think Apple really cares about the AppleTV (odd as it may be), but we’ll see later this week if I’m wrong. iLounge AppleInsider reports that Oppenheimer said the idea of adding live TV recording or other […]
Read moreThis has to be either one of the most skewed statistics ever reported, or I am so far off with my understanding of consumers and what they enjoy. Personally, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve even tried BD-Live and been bored, but according to this report not only are people connecting but they’re actually using […]
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Shuttle is the company that really started the trend of fashionable and quiet small form factor PC’s years ago, and they have since quieted down quite a bit. They still are churning out boxes ready for the DIY-er crowd, and this K45 looks like a solid option if you are looking for a small WHS box and only need a […]
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Last week was a pretty quiet in extender announcements, but fear not. Netgear starts off the workweek right with their new announcement. In addition to the usual massive filetype compatibility, they are also planning on working with a variety of online video sources, including HULU. HDTV Mag In addition to personal media collections and YouTube, consumers can now easily […]
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Intel DG45ID mATX Motherboard Intel has always been known for developing some of the most stable motherboards to accompany their processors. With the DG45ID introduction they offered a solution for HTPC enthusiasts who desired a full featured board with stability as a focus yet the special needs an HTPC motherboard needs–including small form factor, HDMI and DVI video and 7.1 […]
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With CEDIA around the corner, expect to see a lot more announcements of more droolworthy technologies coming up. If you’re in the Atlanta area this weekend you should check it out indeed. These TV’s from Sony are pretty slick and SUPER thin. CrunchGear These new 46- and 52-inch Sony sets are loaded: 240Hz, edge-mounted LED backlighting, wireless media receiver, […]
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Very cool and free little application which will allow you lucky iPhone users to use your phones as a remote control device for your Media Center PC, both Vista and Windows 7…and even Extenders. NControl NControl is a free iPhone/iPod Touch application that allows you to use your iPhone/iPod Touch as a remote control for your Media Center. It enables […]
Read moreWe went from a week of some remastered classics in Braveheart and Gladiator to now I’m recommending Crank. Lots of fun picks this week but I felt Crank would be best suited for you action fanatics looking to max out your theater sound. Freddy & Jason was a fun ride as well for you horror fans, and Fringe was a […]
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