We’ve had some forum posts in the past discussing this, and there really is no definitive answer. Laptops as HTPC make sense, after all we’ve been using some mobile parts in our systems for years (CPU, 2.5" HDD, etc). Using a laptop as your HTPC will work for some people, but there are some limitations to doing so (but that […]
Read moreI debated whether posting this news just given the numerous rumors that have stemmed about the AppleTV in the past few years, but figured this one might have some legs given it’s from a former Apple employee, and that it really makes sense. Such a plan falls in line with previous rumors that Apple would ditch the internal hard […]
Read moreI see news like this, and I miss having the full digital package less and less. Thank you ESPN3 for keeping me sane without cable! You have to love Comcast…first they say congratulations for being able to bring you such new features, then they bill you for it! Those who get the "Digital Economy" package will get a break. […]
Read morePretty cool first look at Arcsoft’s 3D plugin if you’re interested. Not surprisingly, it costs extra, but only $20. Probably not much value in this since there’s only a few 3D Blu-rays available today, but I’d imagine that list to grow soon. The 3D simulation is what I have tested and I have beeen remarkably impresed with. The extra depth […]
Read moreWe reviewed the original ASRock a while back, and it was a worthwhile offering for users who wanted a full computer instead of an extender device. Well ASRock has made a few changes and now offer one featuring the new Intel parts. It’s been one year since we last tested an ASRock HTPC: the ION 330 AMCP7A HTPC armed with the […]
Read moreI would have liked to have seen more on picture quality and a look how colorspace is handled between the different vendors, but overall Xbit does a good job of quantitatively measuring (IMO, their HQV HD scores are a bit generous) GPU performance for HTPC use. It is almost impossible to install longer graphics cards – such as ATI […]
Read moreToday was a big renewal date for the Media Center MVPs across the world. I was honored to receive my 5th consecutive MVP award for Media Center, and am also proud to share this day with my friend and occasional-MR-contributor Andrew Cherry. Also an MVP but not up for renewal yet is our very own Mikinho. Congratulations to all the […]
Read moreThis is going to be huge for media distribution. I am definitely going to up my standard for Ethernet to a room from 4 to 6. I assume there is IR over Ethernet available to be able to have the source video in the basement. New standard offers both lower costs, the potential to deliver more information and convenience [DailyTech]
Read moreHere are the podcasts from this week, lots to choose from. Enjoy! The science behind viewing 3D images in different applications, the latest technological developments, and your questions. Guests: Dave Gregory of Galaxie Entertainment and Greg Le Duc of Le Duc Design Group [Home Theater Geeks 25] Now that episode 200 is out of the way we can get back […]
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