Lian-Li Intros PC-C33 And PC-C34F HTPC Cases

While these cases are too tall for my own taste, many people must like them, since there are a lot of similarly "large" HTPC cases.  However, what immediately stole my attention was the 4 bay, hot swap, RAID cage on the front of the PC-C34F.  Very interesting design choice.  I’m wondering about cooling, vibration, and overall noise now.   The […]

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2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest announced

Microsoft Just started the third annual home design, Something made more for Companies than for individuals HTPC hobbyists. a good place to look to see how the top end homes are using HTPC and Home Automation   Microsoft has announced the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest, the third iteration of the industry design contest that promotes Windows Media […]

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Windows Media Center vs SageTV Roundtable Podcast

If you’re a Home Theater PC enthusast or just trying to learn more about them, you’ll find this episode of the HTPCentric Podcast worth a listen. I joined some Media Center and SageTV users on a roundtable where we discussed and debated the merits ofthe two HTPC software programs throwing in many great things (and a few pet peeves) about […]

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IR controlled power strip

Found this on gizmodo. This thing could be so useful. I’m not sure, but I’m hoping that each plug is controlled independently which would be great to physically cut power to things like my TV and receiver without having to pull a plug that’s hard to get to and still maintain power to the HTPC 24/7. I’m sure it could […]

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HTPC In A Keyboard + Touch Screen

Very cool idea, but Asus’ track record with software development leaves me wondering if this product will really be useful.   Asus’s amazing-looking Eee Keyboard, which is a home theater PC stuffed inside a keyboard, complete with wireless HDMI and a secondary touchscreen, is dropping in May or June. And for only $400-$600! [Gizmodo]  

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QNAP Announces the World’s First 4-Bay Intel Atom-based NAS – TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS

  QNAP Systems, Inc. today announces the next gen Intel-based network attached storage TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS for business users. Featuring low power Intel 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDRII memory, and stylish industrial design, the TS-439 Pro supports dual Giga LAN, five USB 2.0 ports and two eSATA ports, RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare configurations, Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration, […]

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