Possibly. CE Pro So I’ll just speculate: Sometime in the near future, we’ll probably see a solution in which home automation is an integral part of Media Center. With Vista, Microsoft added some great features that allow developers to “hook” into the Media Center environment.
Read moreThis isn’t necessarily news, but interesting all the same. Its a very in-depth build guide on the AVSforums that goes into incredible detail discussing various components and interfaces in the current generation of computers. This really is a must read for anyone looking to build an HTPC from scratch (and has a lot of free time). (Thanks to RobJ on the SageTV […]
Read moreExtremeTech has a nice article up about getting more out of your Home Theater with methods from THX. It goes into nice detail in how to setup your speakers. I am going to bookmark this one :). Extreme Tech The speaker placement isn’t perfect still. The left and right speakers are set narrower than the THX guidelines of 45 degrees […]
Read moreI am looking for a casual game to play on my Wii. Something along the lines of Sonic Rings or something like that. I play Sports from time to time but I am looking to spice it up a notch until Super Mario Galaxy. I am thinking maybe Rings or Resident Evil 4? Any other suggestions? Feel free to submit […]
Read moreIs this the type of news that gets you excited, or makes you think "It’s about time!!"…or both? 🙂 eHomeUpgrade The devices, which are standardized on Sigma’s 8622 part, look like they’re finally getting close to the market. I have heard that there are three partners in the "network/IT" space that will be coming out with gen-2 Media Center Extenders […]
Read moreKevin at Floppyhead reports that ReplayTV is looking to finally add HD tuning to their software. Lucky for everyone, they are looking for beta testers so you can get a sneak peek at the software before it is released if you are chosen. Floppyhead.com ReplayTV, once a rival to Tivo, is now focusing their efforts on the computer platform. The […]
Read moreIf you have not entered the news submission contest already. What are you waiting for! Submit some news. Your odds are pretty good at this point :). Click here for the rules . Remember, we are giving TWO away, so just because Skirge entered a bunch of times, that means the other one is up for grabs :).
Read moreChris Lanier takes his turn at the Vista View Saber to see how it stacks up. Apparantly, he was as impressed with it as Matt was on his MissingRemote review of the same card. C’mon Chris, give me one negative…how about the color? Chris Lanier The Saber DA-1N1-I is an interesting animal as it is a PCI tuner, not PCIe […]
Read moreMy current HTPC has begun to stagnate a little. While it still runs great, I haven’t made any significant advances with it in the last year. Forever on my mind is a HTPC build that I would put together if I weren’t living off of student loans. In my current situation, I have only the one large tv that has […]
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Just saw this news post, which led me to their website , which led to the sweetest home theater for sports fans, so the news article just gives me the excuse I needed to post! Oh yeah, they’re opening a franchise in California soon. I just might have to arrange for a visit 😉 CE Pro TheaterXtreme Entertainment Group, Inc., […]
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