While not exactly new news but PowerDVD 10 was released last week. The big additions are Blu-ray 3D support, improved HD Audio support, improved DVD upscaling via "TrueTheater™ HD Technology". I haven’t test this out yet myself but I will be tonight. My only interests are: 1- Improved Media Center integration; 2- Zero nagscreens when upgrades are available; 3- […]
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Just a couple good ones this week. I haven’t seen the Fantastic Mr. Fox, but I have heard relatively good things. As much as I liked Brothers, I had to go with a football movie that’s actually pretty good. One thing I do have to comment on is what a HUGE disappointment The Men Who Stare at Goats was–I had […]
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For all you people begging for Webguide to return (it’s not coming folks), but Niall has an amazing app which is *super* simple to use and works wonderfully. New version as he continues to refine it. Never miss that show on your MCE just because you weren’t home to schedule it. Big Screen Blog A brand new update for […]
Read moreI think this has as much to do with just the content available now as much as any other factor these studies might suggest, but still good news nonetheless. Anyone surprised it’s not greater? Home Media Mag Usage of the Internet to watch TV in the 13-54 age group has risen from 8% to 22%, and is up from 12% […]
Read moreIt’s always interesting hearing these Q&A’s with big wigs from retail corporations, such as Magnolia. With the evolution of shopping, it’s always fun to hear their perspective and how sometimes it’s similar to what you or I might think. CEPro Amazon has changed that game. Just go to Amazon and search a traditional high-end product line like Furman. It’s available […]
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I’m not sure we needed another one of these, but I’m a fan of competition so I say good. Still a bit early to see how dominant it will be, especially given how quickly Hulu shut them down already. ZNF Similar to software offered by GlideTV and Zeevee’s Zinc, Kylo is a custom Mozilla app designed for couch-based content […]
Read moreWhat do you think, does this sway you either way? I’m kinda bleh about it. HDTV Mag "BLOCKBUSTER On Demand brings you instant access to the latest movies, with new releases available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray," said Bruce Anderson, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand’s senior vice president and general manager. "We’re bringing our customers the movies they want, when and where […]
Read moreHaven’t had a chance to read this in detail, but it’s surely a slick looking plasma. FlatpanelsHD In this review we will be looking at the brand new LG PK950 which is the new flagship plasma series from LG. PK950 features the Borderless design meaning that the TV has been created from one piece of glass. PK950 also promises great […]
Read moreI think I posted something similar to this last year, and it’s always a fun read. Moreso it’s fun to hear the discussion in our forums about what we agree or disagree with. Enjoy! Wired Providing technical support to friends and family. We may grumble and sigh about doing it so often, and we may get frustrated when our […]
Read moreHere’s a cool roundup by Brent of the various media center applications and how you can access the streaming games from CBS! Hope you’ve been enjoying the tournament as much as I have! What happened to you Kansas?! 🙂 GeekTonic Most everyone can watch the NCAA Tournament on their TV sets these days thanks to their local CBS channel. But […]
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