Last week during the second day of Mix11 Microsoft announced the opening of the Kinect for Windows SDK. While this might not mean much right now, the possibilities are endless. Adding Netflix Kinect like support for Media Center or integrating Kinect home automation like features posses some really interesting features. If you are a developer and would like to join […]
Read moreIan Dixon over at The Digital Lifestyle pointed out a new media center program today called QVIVO. Like Ian, it was not a program I had heard of before, but it does show some definite promise. At its most basic level it is a fairly straighforward media front-end, but the folks behind QVIVO seem to have some big integration plans. There are public […]
Read moreEver since my review of the Logitech DiNovo Mini keyboard, I’ve been encouraging it to everyone since I feel it’s one of the best keyboard/mouse combos for HTPC usage. Logitech has a deal going right now for $80 shipped, which is about $30-50 less than what you can normally get it for. Logitech has Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard (Dented Box) […]
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I’m not sure if I had $450 to spend that I would go this type of SFF nettop route for my HTPC client (or main system)–the lack of upgradeability would most likely turn me off. But if you’re not a tinkerer and the price point suits you, this is low powered and seems capable. The Giada MiniPC A50 ($449 street) […]
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Ok, so I love the pricepoint here, but the UI feels like it’s stuck in Windows 3.1 days. The potential is surely there while we wait for Apple to finally integrate apps into their 10′ UI. The ~$149 Agora Internet TV Portal runs Android 2.2 and provides a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor from Samsung, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of flash […]
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If you are looking for something to record HDTV from a cable or satellite set-top box as well as video and audio capture via HDMI, component and S/PDIF, the Hauppuage Colossus (Q&A) might be just what you need. MissingRemote’s very own, Andrew Van Til, has posted a full review over at AnandTech. When Hauppauge introduced the original HD PVR in […]
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Yet another week, yet another reason to talk about the Ceton InfiniTV 4 (review). While the backlog seemingly vanished overnight, a lot of would-be purchasers have been waiting on the sidelines until one of the well-known retailing giants carried the product. That time appears to be today because Amazon is now offering the Ceton InfiniTV 4 for sale! Current pricing is […]
Read moreIn itself, there isn’t much newsworthy in a product announcement of an updated line of AVRs, but the expansion of the CI (custom integrator) features downward towards consumer pricing is – and hopefully the beginning of a trend. One of the main reasons I’ve been eying the current generation AVR-3311CI vs. the non-CI models are its RS232 and Ethernet (including […]
Read moreHere’s a pretty cool deal if you are or have been interested in being a Redbox customer. The $0.50 amounts to half off, and super cheap. So get it while it’s hot, deal expires today. Enter THURSDAY at checkout to get your 1st night’s DVD rental for only $0.50. Offer valid Thursday, 4/14/11 on 1st night only. Subsequent nights charged […]
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If you use the MyMovies for iPhone app from Brian, here’s a cool update with some nice new features. I actually like the idea of Facebook integration a LOT. Adds Personal data option, including categories, notes, tags, location, purchase information, value, personal ratings and personal title and sort title settings.Adds Facebook integrationAdd remote control for My Movies for Windows Media […]
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