Category: News

Analysts Say Netflix Streams Embolden Studios, Digital Window

I would invite these analysts to visit our forums with actual Netflix users. From what I’ve been following, a lot of you subscribers are basically unaffected by this decision. I think what’s more interesting is the specific call out against Blockbuster, more so than addressing the ever growing RedBox kiosks. Time will tell here. http://www.homemediamagazine.com/netflix/analysts-say-netflix-streams-embolden-studios-digital-window-18204 “The new release window may […]

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February 2nd Blu-ray Releases

After a slow start to the year, February starts off with a ton of new Blu-ray releases. A lot of these are remastered for Blu-ray and we have a lot of classics here…from Gangs of New York, to Casablanca, to Godfather. Not too many actually new movies here, with the exception of Love Happens and a few others. I must […]

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January 26th Blu-ray Releases

The slow year continues for Blu-ray releases. If you feel like something gruesome, Saw VI continues the seemingly neverending storyline. Surrogates with Bruce Willis didn’t get much attention in the theaters, and for a reason, I wasn’t that impressed but there were some nice action sequences. Just makes our pick of the week that much easier to choose. MissingRemote’s Pick […]

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Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look

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Audioholics, the group that uncovered the truth about the Lexicon scam of blu-ray players, takes a first look at the just announced new BDP-80 even more affordable Blu-ray player from Oppo. Sounds like a fantastic player if you can’t afford the amazing BDP-83 for $500.   Audioholics The differences are fairly substantive but are well chosen in our opinion. The […]

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Enermax Aurora Micro Wireless HTPC Keyboard

Another entry into the wireless keyboard realm.  It’s always nice to have options.   As such we have seen a new trend develop, after the complete failure of Microsoft’s MC keyboard — which they refused to deliver with a IR receiver ?! Companies  are now picking up that segment of the market by introducing small, yet fully functional keyboards, with included trackball […]

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YAWKR

Sometimes you just can’t have enough wireless keyboard reviews to peruse.   As mentioned earlier, I’ve been very weary about wireless input devices. But this keyboard has surprised me in a nice way. I’m even starting to use it during my overclock sessions. Only downside might be the high price. But don’t forget this is an all in one combo. […]

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Roku Open to a Blu-ray Drive

Now this is an interesting rumor developing, where Roku is thinking about possibly adding support for a blu-ray drive in the future. The price here is the key more so than anything. With Blu-ray drives continuing to drop in price, most people probably would not mind buying the $99 Roku and pairing it with a $100 Wal-mart player. Now, if […]

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HQV Benchmark 2.0 Blu-ray Back in Stock

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The debate continues whether this was ever in stock to begin with, but good news is that it actually IS in stock now! If you’ve been waiting, you might want to hurry since no word on exactly how many they have in stock. Given the lifespan of these discs (looong) you would hope they have plenty to last.     […]

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Hockey-Themed Theater Serves Up Jumbo Fun

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I know we have some hockey fans here, so this might be your heaven. I’m a modest hockey fan but I still think this is an awesome theater! Not sure how effective that jumbotron is, but it sure is an eye popper.   Electronic House Make that a lot more creative. Strang suggested hanging a miniature jumbotron from the ceiling. […]

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