Reader Alert–this is not a retail product…so try to digest the fact that the remote’s MSRP is just under $1,500! Pretty cool remote, but it takes a lot of programming which is why this is a dealer/installer-only product. Start saving pennies! CrunchGear URC has thrown down the gauntlet and let loose the sexy MX-5000 universal remote. Look at that thing. […]
Read moreIs anyone truly surprised by this? I remember being offended the first time I played Madden and saw advertisements within them. Now though, I don’t even care. The end result is the important thing–if nothing changes, then yes it sucks. However, if this results in lower cost hardware or games, then bring it on. I have a hunch nothing is […]
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I think this is more gimmick than anything, but it’s interesting to see how creative some of these companies are getting…from online shopping of clothes in movies to now this. Not sure how effective any of this is though. Do you really want to pull out your iPhone during a blu-ray movie instead of just using the remote? Engadget At […]
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If you are using vmcPlayIt you will be pleased to know they have a new version available, 1.19 as of yesterday. Looks like it fixes some UI performance and crash bugs, so check it out if you use it. vmcPlayIt vmcPlayIt is an add-in for Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center which provides a front-end interface to the PlayOn digital media […]
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Fellow MVP Richard Miller sent me this link to a german blog hinting at a possible new (another) movie browser plugin for Media Center. Looks pretty interesting although not many details thus far. Had to use google translate just to understand it. MCE Community.de The second, presented at the CeBit new PlugIn for Windows Media Center comes from FilmDE. […]
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I love the move so many companies are making for "greener" and more power efficient products. If this sees the light of day, it might upset surge protector manufacturers that promote cutting power when off, but for everyone else it’s great news and should help lower electricity bills if only a little. Engadget As Tech-On! reports, both companies are hard […]
Read moreI’m not the kind of person to toot my own horn, but Mike asked me to submit my blog update as news, so I’m doing that. I posted 7 separate updates, covering a few aspects of my WHS build. I think the two updates most people will be interested in are the Port Multiplers (Hot Swap Bays Part III) and […]
Read moreInteresting theory, but it’s pretty far fetched all things considered. Just look at how costly the AppleTV is right now as limited as it is. Maybe the popularity of Boxee on it has inspired Apple to think a little bigger with it for the future? PCWorld The "Trojan horse" is that the device would be an Internet access hub, and […]
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I know this isn’t directly related to home theater anything, but here’s a very convenient chart if you are trying to get a grasp on the various differences in computer hardware. Tricky things like socket types and pin types for RAM are shown graphically, making it easy to remember if needed. Click the image for the link to the full […]
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A unique idea from a company you wouldn’t expect it from, Epson apparantly is selling a $6000 home theater in a box…but not a traditional HTIB, this is actually all the components you would need for a full blown home theater. Pretty unique thought and good idea for those that are…um…too lazy to individually purchase their components. ProjectorCentral Overall, […]
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