It looks like the flavor of the year is wireless HD transmission and internet connectivity. LG announced its new Blu-ray players will have CinemaNow, YouTube and will support DivX HD and MKV (wow). The rest of the presentation talks about LED backlit displays with 240Hz refresh rates. Engadget 11:26AM CinemaNow, Netflix, stop us if you’ve heard this already (you have), […]
Read moreCES is here. The coverage will be fast and furious. First up, Engadget’s take on Logitech’s newest remote, the Harmony 1100 We also got some time with the Harmony 1100, but unfortunately we didn’t have a chance to see how well it interacted with the computer. The device itself is surprisingly lightweight and the screen very bright. Hit up […]
Read moreNot a whole lot new here to see, but still gotta love the Harmony remote series. Logitech’s 1100 goes above and beyond its predecessor with a black anodized aluminum finish and the ability to customize the controls on the 3.5-inch touchscreen. [Gizmodo]
Read moreFor all of the naysayers out there, you would think Blu-ray is dead in the water. However, when compared to DVD’s early beginnings, it looks like things are looking up for the new HD format. It is worth noting that alot has changed since DVD’s early years. Acceptance of new technology is certainly alot more widespread then it used to […]
Read moreThere has been lots of talk in the Sage world about UI’s and what folks like to see in order to gain mass adoption. While not specifically related to the entire UI, my thoughts driffted to what I would like to see for the intitial screen when I sit down to use my HTPC. The menu structure has long since […]
Read moreHardware Building an HTPC is similar to building a personal computer with a few caveats. Keep in mind these are just talking points to get a beginner started in the right direction. An HTPC is typically in the living room and should be silent If you want to record TV you need a TV tuner device of some sort Required […]
Read more1. Make full use of my Windows Home Server backup system. I have a pretty solid build on my dekstop and I should really preserve it before I muck it up. 2. Back everything up and buy an external drive to backup the backup of important docs and pics. 3. Finish ripping my DVD collection. This is the project that […]
Read moreBeing a Wii owner myself, I’m curious to see what this new channel looks like. It may be good or it may not but I’ll keep an open mind until I see it. By the end of 2009 Nintendo plans to provide all Wii customers with a highspeed Internet connection the ability to watch a new Wii television channel […]
Read moreI haven’t seen many Blu Ray player reviews around here so I’m throwing this one into the ring. Now that the price has dropped on Sony’s BDP-S350 to $299, full-featured Blu-ray Disc players are coming into reach for the rest of us. Early generation Blu-ray Disc players were not only more expensive, but bulky, and took a long time […]
Read moreAlthough it’s a tower style case and not a desktop style, I like the looks of the front facade. With 4 HDD bays internal and 2 optical bays external and the ability to fit a full ATX board inside, this case should be able to house a very nice system. This case will be very appealing to the enthusiast […]
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