Author: mr-site

  Quote??  We don’t need no stinking quote! [Gizmodo.com]  

This HTPC-centric keyboard appears to have the same setup as the nMedia keyboard that I recently reviewed, just in a different package.  It may be one to consider.   The Vidabox Premium HTPC Keyboard is substantially smaller than a standard office keyboard. Of course, this is to be expected, since it is to be used without being on a conventional […]

While I have not seen COMPRO tv tuners in the past, more competition is always a good thing, right?  No QAM support but it looks to do the rest.   The U890F USB TV Tuner is perfectly compatible with both Windows Media Center and Windows Vista, including the ability to use the provided remote control, just as you would with […]

Gotta love that HDCP…   High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)—you can’t live with it, but you practically can’t buy an HD-capable device anymore without it. While HDCP is typically used in devices like Blu-ray players, HDTVs, HDMI-enabled notebooks, and even the Apple TV in order to keep DRMed content encrypted between points A and B, it appears that Apple’s new […]

  Synopsis:  AMD’s "Maui" home theater PC platform consists of a combination of AMD hardware and software.  Systems built around the platform feature an energy efficient Phenom or Athlon processor, ATI Radeon graphics, ATI TV tuners, and AMD LIVE! software elements.  The current foundation of the platform is MSI’s somewhat unique Media Live DIVA 5.1 motherboard, which is based on […]

Looks like Blockbuster is still trying to find ways to compete with Netflix. Their big selling point with this device is apparently the fact that movies will be available within a few weeks of their release. Will be interesting to see if this catches on.   Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, and 2Wire, […]

I’m all for a good photo frame, but I think this one from D-Link deserves a closer look.  It includes 1GB of onboard flash to store your photos internally as well as ports for SD and USB.  But on top of all that, it also includes wireless and wired internet access so you can get your photos from your home […]