Now here is a nifty concept for those building a home theater where the video source is a significant distance from the display device. If a standard HDMI cable just won’t reach then give this a shot. At around $325 they are a little pricey, but will do the job if you have a long run. HDTV Origin The converter […]
Read moreThe Hiper HMC-2K53A-A3 slim case gets a work-over at Tom’s Guide. Just once I’d like to see a case manufacturer pull off a case that is only 5cm tall, accept mATX motherboards, and still be a capable HTPC client. I can still dream… Tom’s Guide The PCI card must not be too long or too wide; if it is the […]
Read more
My MCE guy fell asleep, so I have to rely on Chris for the latest plugin news for Vista. Niall has put the finishing touches on Big Screen Photos 2 and lets us know that it should be available for purchase sooner then later. For a mere $24.95 this sexy application can be yours, with cool ass features like geo-browsing, […]
Read more
Today is a good day for HTPC cases! Not only were we lucky enough to bring you a first look at Omaura’s new case concept , we also get to bring you a little unboxing love today. OrigenAE sent me a S16V for evaluation and here are a few pictures to get you drooling. The full review including a build […]
Read more
‘Tis the season to release software fa la la la la la. The MediaPortal team is giving everyone a sneak peak at MP II. If you recall, the are reqriting MP from the ground up to clean up code and support many of they things they couldn’t do with their original framework. New to MPII, besides the fundemental code changes, […]
Read moreEarlier last week I complained about how 2007 was a bust in the Media Center world and 2008 continues to be the same. Here are a few of my predictions of things that will and will not happen. Will – Microsoft releases a WHS version of MCE and Softsled’esque support for client PCs. I think it make sense and Microsoft […]
Read moreAlan is off taking a much needed respite from his daily news desk duties… In other news, today’s Daily Button will be spell checked. 😉 It seems today is the day for High-Def DVD type news, so buckle in. Home Theater News: CE Pro High Impact Products 2007 @ CEPro Home Theater News: The High-Tech Trends of 2008 @ Electronic […]
Read more
As I mentioned in my earlier blog, "Drinking The Kool-Aid" I went ahead and purchased the Dell XPS 420 with Dual CableCard option. I still feel a little dirty doing so, but in order to maintain the WAF, you sometimes have to do what you have to do. My configured system, as follows, is mostly the default system with a […]
Read more
I almost hate to call SageMC a plugin or skin as it is coded from the ground up in studio :). Starting off as a glint in mlbdude’s eye, the torch has been carried by Flachbar and Meinmaui (Dirk and Mike). The original goal of SageMC was to provide a look and feel similar to MCE and provide some needed […]
Read moreVia Engadget HD , it appears more than one person is reporting quality issues with the HD DVD version of Battlestar Galactica. This is one show I was about to buy because I was never able to catch it when it was broadcasting. Scratches and audio sync issues are two of the common problems. When will people learn? When targeting […]
Read more