This question is posed by Joshua S. "One question I have that may be of interest to the readers of this website: is there really a perceptable difference in quality between an HDMI hookup and a plain old PC-VGA monitor connection? I have a Samsung 46" LCD TV (720p) in my setup, which is connected to my HTPC using just […]
Read moreI don’t think this type of article needs any introduction. It’s a nice review for you folks, huh? Actually targeting mini boards for their purpose of HTPC-ing, not Gaming. Who woulda thunk!?! Bit-Tech After much thought, a few arguments and an extreme Guitar Hero play off complete with power slides, we decided to pit the EPIA EX motherboard, against a […]
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Is this the effect of the Video Rental Wars? Blockbuster isn’t going to lower their price, but they are going to change the terms of your service so that you can’t get as much value. Oh wait, they explain that this limiting IS a value right here: Gizmodo Based on a member renting and returning two sets of DVDs in […]
Read moreThe first line taken from the CEPro article is "Media Center is all but dead". This quote is taken from the Geek Squad founder. I guess this must mean we should close up shop. TGB? pfft gone! While I disagree with this guy 100%! I do think there needs to be a concentrated effort from Microsoft to step up the […]
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Gizmodo took a 1:1 comparison of Monster’s $250 HDMI cable and Monoprice’s $35 HDMI cable. The results aren’t exactly shocking, but there are some surprise results that Gizmodo has highlighted from previous testing. Gizmodo You will notice that all of the cables in the pictures are coiled. I did that on purpose, in order to amplify any problems in their […]
Read moreIt looks like ABC has started streaming shows in HD resolution (720p). I checked out an episode of Lost last night and I was actually pretty impressed with the quality. Aside from the fact that you can’t do a true full screen I could see this being a very desirable alternative to P2P networks when your HTPC misses a show. […]
Read moreXbox LIVE to promote HD DVD versions of “300” and “Heroes: Season 1.” SAN DIEGO — July 26, 2007 — Today at Comic-Con International 2007, Microsoft Corp. announced it will lower the price of the popular Xbox 360™ HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 ERP (United States only) starting Aug. 1, 2007, and will add five free HD […]
Read moreAnother Thursday. another Media Center Show Podcast… Except you get to hear from our very own Mike Garcen, MPV, TGB Mod and MissingRemote.com editor. Yes he even wears Superman underwear to bed. I haven’t listened to the podcast yet, I can only assume its kick ass :). Go on over and grab download and get listening. The Media Center Show […]
Read moreI wonder how much longer it will be before the US DOJ starts looking at these announcements as collusion between the Blu-ray group and retailers. Having exclusive agreements like this is certainly illegal, but proving they exist will be difficult, as Intel and Microsoft have proven. Engadget Still, coupled with Blockbuster’s decision to only stock Blu-ray discs, it looks like […]
Read moreI think the Xbox 360 HD DVD player has single-handedly caused the majority of the price drops in other HD players. Yahoo! Already the most affordable high-definition player available, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the best solution for movie lovers seeking HD content in the highest possible resolution. The player’s price reduction to $179 (U.S. ERP) continues to […]
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