ip.access demonstrates progress on femtocell standards
Oyster 3G™ solution incorporates network integration and management standards [NeonDrum]
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AMD to replace your Amp/Receiver?
Interesting article for those wanting to run a 5.1 setup and don’t already have the amp. Maui, on the other hand, is AMD’s internal codename for a project that combines a motherboard with the 780M mobile chipset and unique audio amplfier cards utilizing chips from D2Audio specifically for use as a home entertainment component. The amplifier module is a […]
Read moreThe Last DVD and Blu-Ray Ripping Guide You’ll Ever Need
They covered the DVD ripping quite well. However, I wish they would’ve gone into a little more detail on the Blu-ray side, such as the trials and tribulations of getting different audio formats. Due to that, I wouldn’t consider this the "last" guide we’ll ever need. Copying and transcoding the disc’s video into more efficient formats involves math an […]
Read moreDVD upscale to HD via GPU acceleration
Now, I’m wondering do I have to use TMT3 in order to get this GPU upscaling ability?? Or I could stick w/ any Directshow player (MediaPortal’s internal player in my case) as long as the codec/setup is set right…?? (I know, I probably just dreaming…..) Upscaling algorithm ArcSoft’s upscaling algorithms take data that’s present across multiple frames in the […]
Read moreThe Media Center Show #200 –Three Wise Men
I can’t believe Ian has already gotten to 200 podcasts!! I remember back when Ian was asking us MCE geeks if we’d even be interested in such a thing, and look how it’s grown! Way to go Ian!! Well I have made it to show 200 and I have a special show for you. Ed Bott, Charlie Owen and […]
Read moreDRM Fix coming later today?
I just caught word, via twitter, that the long awaited DRM fix to remove restrictions on non-premium CableCard content will be coming our way today or tomorrow. The fix will involve a firmware update and an update to Vista. No word on if this fix will be hitting Windows 7 or if it will wait until launch. Good news for […]
Read moreNiveus goes consumer-level with tantalizing Zone HTPC
Reading about Niveus HTPCs is a little bit like reading an article about the latest Ferrari. You want it, you yearn for it but it is out of reach for most folks. Here is your chance to hop on a Ferrari for cheap, about $1500 cheap. For a custom built Blu-ray equipped HTPC, you are not going to get a […]
Read moreThe Future of Television and HDTV
This is an interesting read on how tv came to be where it is today and where it is headed in times to come. Sure, we’ve only recently kissed off CRTs after suddenly realizing they suck power like black holes suck matter. And true, the more fortunate of us are hedonistically enjoying our 50-inch plasmas and LCD HDTV sets, […]
Read more10 DIY Home Theater Tips
For those that are considering putting in your own home theater, you may want to have a look at these tips. Nothing too in depth, but they have some nice points to keep in mind when planning things out. 5) You’ll Always Want to Upgrade Always be prepared for the future! That means, design your home theater in a […]
Read moreTV a Day
So NewEgg is giving away a TV a Day. I don’t know if you guys had seen this yet, but I figured I have as good a shot with you guys in the drawing or without, so there are a few more days of drawings left if you all want to sign up. One Grand Prize One (1) […]
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