Not really news, as this release of xLobby just extends the expiration date of the earlier version. According to his note from CEDIA, you can expect a Version 3 beta a little later down the road. A little background info on xLobby, they were a freeware front-end app similar to Meedio that was recently bought out by a custom installer. […]
Read moreGet ‘er while she is hot. SageTV V6.2.8 Release Notes 9/7/2007 Release Candidate 3 Core Updates 1. Fixed bug in transcoder STV url handling (caused crashes in MKV file thumbnail generation; and also caused thumbnails to be generated for the wrong time) 2. Updated DVB-T entries for Germany 3. Changed alpha cutoff level for when we don’t render a shape […]
Read moreI cannot find any other info about the QAM powertoy from Microsoft so I would call this more of a rumor than news, but it is interesting nonetheless. I’m guessing that it is Vista only, but that is just a guess. Perhaps this could lead to running both ATSC and QAM through the HDHR. From the Silicon Dust (HDHomeRun) Forums: […]
Read moreTiVo is trying its best to compete with Media Centers. They just might sway a few more users if it wasn’t a long wait for each new feature to come out. Of course with the amount of time we wait for features with MS, I shouldn’t speak to loudly :). Rant aside, the new TiVo HD units can expect to […]
Read moreI am not entirely sure how many users we have that would be interested in a stereo pre-amp, however, Audholics does have Emotiva’s flaship RSP-1 up for review. Though interest maybe low for this particualr unit from Emotiva, their line of pre/pros should interest more then a few of you. Their units typically perform very well under test and cost […]
Read moreAfter giving the Xbox360 all the love, MS is finally bringing some of its content to the Media Center Platform. They must have realized that the partner offerings pretty much SUCKED when trying to download content. Internet TV will be a normal software update around Sepetember 27th and will allow users to watch ad-supported content free of charge. Engadget Additionally, […]
Read moreNext week will be a three article week for mr.com:). Come Monday morning we should have an article by Matt on How to add a next generation DVD player to your HTPC, then a Hauppauge cap card review from Lothar, lastly we will have a guest editor review of the HAVA Wireless HD. Remember :). Submit news if you got […]
Read moreDENVER — Sept. 5, 2007 — Calling all custom installers! Microsoft Corp. is searching for the custom installation industry’s innovators to submit distinctive installations for the Windows® Media Center Ultimate Install Contest. The first of its kind, this design contest seeks to recognize the residential custom electronics systems installation business that best utilizes Windows Media Center in a custom installation […]
Read moreRich didn’t have much in the way for comments for this story. I guess just be on the look out for diacetyl in your microwave popcorn. It is time to go back to good old fashioned butter for watching your movies. Medical News ConAgra has decided to drop diacetyl, a flavoring it adds to its microwave popcorn, as doctors have […]
Read moreThe Omaura TF8 is now being offered for anyone wishing to pre order one of the simplist yet striking looking HTPC cases. Although primarily availale to UK and EU people I believe they will ship to the good old USA. Alan: This is through SpecialTech in the UK, one of Omaura’s launch partners. Good to see this nice case finally […]
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