My apologies for being delayed on the podcast roundup. I am still up here in gorgeous Seattle, just wrapping up the annual Microsoft MVP Summit. Lots to listen to on my flight back, so enjoy as always! MythTVCast – Episode 16 Listener emails.Pat’s new HDTV.Dan talks about making administration of multiple boxes easier.Netflix streaming on Linux? Boxee and XBMC vs […]
Read moreFor everyone looking to kill some time while we wait for Ceton’s quad DCT to show, VP Jerremy Hammer provides an excellent primer on switched digital video (SDV). Can’t wait for part 2. Many people have been wondering what SDV is, why it exists and how it works. Here I will try to answer these questions. First I am […]
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B&O…if you’re out there listening….MissingRemote would *love* to do a review on any of your products!! Here’s a wonderfully in-depth review of the latest BeoVision product, continuing on their initial release quite nicely it seems. Of course it comes at a healthy cost of $18,700!! Flat Panels HD The picture quality of the BeoVision 7-55 is powered by Bang […]
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Did you know your new HDMI 1.3 receiver doesn’t support 3D? I think you all know this isn’t a huge concern for me…but if you’re on the boat, you will be pleased to see this new offering from Sony. And $500 is fairly reasonable for a first gen product IMO. Gizmodo The 7.1 channel, 110W STR-DN1010 will be Sony’s […]
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This was too funny to not post. Found this from a twitter friend (Follow me @mikegarcen) not a clue where it originated. Click the link for the full size.
Read moreSamsung makes some beautiful TV sets which provide a quality image with an attractive display, at an affordable price. So it’s no surprise that they remain top dog here…although I’d imagine Vizio is nipping on their heels. WSJ Samsung’s TV manufacturing business has nearly doubled in size since 2006—the year it surpassed Sony Corp. to become the world’s biggest seller […]
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Pretty cool offering here from HBO, currently only for Comcast and Verizon Fios HBO subscribers, but still a great sign as companies continue to believe in the online digital world. I don’t even mind that you need an HBO subscription, since it’s a great and fast way for subscribers to catch up or be introduced to shows they maybe missed […]
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Pretty nifty little device, and the price is a good fit. Competition for the Chumby maybe? Or Chumbo? Whatever it’s called, I use my phone as an alarm clock. Engadget Today, Sony has given the doubters a reason to perk back up and pay attention, as the April-bound device will ship with the ability to stream Watch Instantly content from […]
Read moreInteresting concept here…as an early gen not surprising there are some issues, but overall pretty cool. Engadget So as a receiver the Netboxx hits all the right marks, but the big news here is the ability to act as a networked media player thanks to VuNow. Sadly things wouldn’t go so well here. Connecting to the network was completely pain-free […]
Read moreI must say I am extremely disappointed with this announcement, but it’s not all that surprising after seeing reports of how difficult the studios were making it for Redbox to get them (see: Wal-mart limiting DVD purchases in bulk). Anyone else bothered that Blockbuster doesn’t have this restriction? Home Media Mag Warner and Redbox will implement the deal in March, […]
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