Actiontec Ethernet over Coax MoCA Network Adapter Have you ever been in that situation where wifi just doesn’t cut it, forcing you to try other network solutions such as Ethernet over power line and wanted tear your hair out in frustration? Whether you have a HTPC, a network media tank, or a video game console system you’ve been to […]
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Finding the perfect case for your Home Theater PC (HTPC) when it is going in the A/V stack is hard. The system needs to blend in with the other components and pass the Spouse Acceptance Factor (SAF) all while having enough space for expandability and be easy to keep cool and quiet. From our earlier look at the MonCaso […]
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Review: QNAP NMP-1000 These days, small form-factor networked media players are all the rage. It seems that you cannot turn around without tripping over a device from another manufacturer trying to compete in this market. We recently had a look at the Box Office from Patriot and the O!Play HDP-R1 from Asus. Today I bring to the table the […]
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Review: EFO Wireless Keyboard Comparison Recently we looked at the EFO RF Wireless Handheld Keyboard which worked pretty well overall. Today we are going to compare that with the new Bluetooth version, the EFO Bluetooth Wireless Handheld Keyboard. How well will bluetooth compare to RF? What else has been changed with this keyboard? Is it worth the additional cost? […]
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IOGEAR GKM561R Wireless Keyboard Finding the right wireless keyboard and mouse for your HTPC can be a huge chore. For me the ideal solution has to have a wireless range greater than 10’, good battery life and combines a compact keyboard with a pointing device in the same chassis. The IOGEAR GKM561R has the looks and specs to get […]
Read moreMy experience with S1Digitals 100 disk Blu-ray changer was just about flawless. It would have been 100% except for the first unit they shipped me had an optical drive failure after ripping around 40 disks. Anyone who has had the pleasure of dealing with S1Digial knows there support is top notch, so after trying a few things I was quickly […]
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Moneual MonCaso 312 Review If you’ve decided to put your HTPC where it can be seen, you owe it to your eyes to put it in a chassis that makes it look like it belongs. A nice case is an essential part of any build but unfortunately are not inexpensive. The Moneual MonCaso 312 looks the part of a sleek […]
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Intel DH57JG and Core i3-530 Review With more mini-ITX options than ever it’s a great time for small form factor (SFF) PCs. Enthusiasts are finding more ways to get the most out of these tiny boxes both in the A/V stack and backing it. Take a look with us at the soon to be released Intel DH57JG motherboard paired […]
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We have covered a number of different media players with a variety of features in the past, so no surprise that ASUS decided to get involved in the game. Their O!Play HDP-R1 brings a lot of familiar items to the table, but with so many competitors in the market, the ASUS will need to play hard to stand out. Introduction […]
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Logitech Touch Mouse At this point you have seen a number of different apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch designed to let you control your PC. Logitech has recently released their Touch Mouse app designed to do the same but at an impressive price–free. So what is the catch? Logitech already has established themselves with some wonderful hardware touch […]
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