If you recall, I reviewed Movie Collector 5.0 a month ago or so. I got a reply back a few days later they were working on a new version and will try to incorporate the suggestions I had in my review. V 6 is set to hit tomorrow and a slew of new features are included in the cataloging program […]
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Looking to add a little pizazz to your SageMC setup? A dose of fan art should do the trick. When FanArt is enabled in SageMC it allowed for custom backgrounds for each media file. If you browse other HTPC programs, you are already familiar with the concept as it has been implemented in XBMC, MP and others. As usual, Brent […]
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There has been quite some speculation on the SageTV forums about what the next gen SageTV HD extender would encompass since it’s existence was "leaked" in late September. Everything from an onboard Blu-Ray player, external IR sensor, to a significant reduction in cost was mentioned. In the end when the HD200 was revealed, what we got was a more compact […]
Read moreThe HD Guru, his real name escapes me, always looks out for your best interest. He has the scoop on some of the hot TV deals out there. Pio/PDP5020FD 1080p Plasma 50” $3999.99/$2499.99 JR Pan/TH42PX80U 768p Plasma 42” $799.99/$649.99 JR Sam/LN40A630* 1080p LCD 40” $1599.99/$1199.99 BB&CC Sam/LN46A630* 1080p LCD 46” $1899.99/$1399.99 BB&CC Son/KDL32XBR6 1080p LCD 32” $1199/$999.99 BB Note-This […]
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Each new technology the crosses path with the rabid HTPC enthusiast seems to be the holy grail. Last year it was QAM tuning and CableCard. With the distaste of these two technologies in our mouth are we ready for a new idol that will be the object of our daily HTPC prayers? Hauppauge has decided the time is right and […]
Read moreQNAP Systems, Inc. today unveils the new firmware version 2.1.0 for the high performance TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS to support iSCSI target service and a number of security solutions, e.g. AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, automatic policy-based IP blocking, instant SMS alert, and the powerful Surveillance Station for live video monitoring and recording of up to 4 network cameras. The new […]
Read moreBy now you have more than likely heard that February 17, 2009 all analog OTA tv transmissions in the US will cease and become digital transmissions. In order to use them with your older analog TVs (or analog TV tuners as the case may be) a new converter box is needed. In order to help out, the US government is […]
Read moreSo, now the EEE can handle HD? Asus has announced a pair of new Eee Box models called the Eee Box B204 and B206. The two new systems add some interesting features and capabilities to the Eee Box line. Asus is calling the two machines the world’s smallest desktop PCs with HD capability. The two tiny Eee Box systems […]
Read morePC World polled 16000 readers to compile this list. Most popular brands did well, however a few well known names did not. Take a look. We know what our trusty friends at the AVS Forum have recommended in terms of plasma TVs and LCD screens. PC World magazine did its own poll of readers—16,000 TV owners—to see what they […]
Read moreSounds like an interesting little box for $300. Lots of potential. I’m no Linux person, but it’d be interesting to see what those who are manage to do with this device. A quick once over reveals that Neuros is intent on jumping on the Internet TV bandwagon by releasing a set-top capable of providing access to content from popular […]
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