I must admit, that I’ve never heard of Areca before so it was interesting to see what their entry level solution was capable of. It is probably a bit expensive for most home users, but if you’re planning to roll-your-own ultimate NAS it could fit the bill. With the launch of third-generation SAS products, Areca is now offering a full […]
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I’m a big fan of Noctua coolers, but they are a bit pricey compared to competing solutions so it’s important to do your research and make sure that the HSF you select is providing good value for money. Most people we know may be serious gamers, overclockers, enthusiasts and professionals who are pretty much always after high-performance when it comes […]
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I prefer my external storage to be a bit more networky, but I can completely understand why it’s not the right choice for everyone. If Thunderbolt is more your thing, this R2+ is worth a read. The R2+ is the latest two-bay hardware RAID solution from Promise Technology. It carries a unique design that has the standard two bays for […]
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If you’re in the market for a reasonably priced projector, you pretty much have to take a hard look at BenQ’s lineup. The BenQ HT3050 is one of three new full HD 1080p resolution home theater projectors being released by BenQ this fall. Priced at $999, it is the middle option, being a step up from the HT2050 at $799, […]
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Everybody gets a PLEX* :). *Assuming you have an Android TV or Smart TV. Terms and conditions may apply. Your mileage may vary. After some quality time with our Plex Pass members as an early preview, our Android TV and smart TV apps are available for free to everyone, joining the ranks of our other free big screen apps like […]
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Frankly, it seems a bit unconscionable that Microsoft was still selling the Windows Media Center Pack after they euthanized the DVR software with the release, and nag-you-to-update, of Windows 10. Well this is coming to an end… If you want to add Windows Media Center to your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 system via the addon media packs that Microsoft […]
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I have heard amazing things about SVS kit (pun intended), so I must admit that I had some reservations about posting about this contest (fewer entries, better odds and all that). Fortunately for you readers, my sharing side got the better of me. SVS speakers are very popular on AVS Forum, and for good reason—they provide tremendous performance at […]
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From what I understand Pixels is a pretty rubbish movie, but who doesn’t like to win free stuff? You will have to answer some questions though, so better brush up on your Google skills. Answer a few trivia questions about this action comedy starring Adam Sandler and you could win a Dolby Atmos-ready AVR from Pioneer! In conjunction with the […]
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Looking for a cheap OpenELEC or HTPC streamer? You could do worse than a Braswell (Atom) based system, and Zotac just announced two new boxes, in two different formats. These new systems use Intel’s Atom N3150 SoC, part of the Braswell family of products. The N3150 contains four low-power CPU cores, rated with a max TDP of 6 W, operating […]
Read moreThis might seem like a strange question, but I’ve been thinking a lot about what Missing Remote should be. Where it should go. What we should cover. What we do right/wrong. Historically, we’ve focused on HTPC, streamers, and connected home (home automation, networking, NAS, etc.) and dabbled a bit in other areas, but I wonder if this the right mix? […]
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