Skirge writes… Ã la carte seems to be getting closer, according to an Ars Technica article. Get ready for a major battle from the cable companies and satellite providers in the coming weeks. While I do like the concept of this, if it doesn't translate into me saving money, I have no need for it. ARS Those who are a […]
Read moreLothar submitted a few stories for you guys to read. OrB Audio Mod2 Home theater System Techgage Like the other direct-sales marques I listed above, ORB Audio stands outside the main cluster of audio manufacturers, throwing rocks at the windows of the rest of the industry with their direct-sales business model that allows them to avoid many of the expenses […]
Read moreI have always envisioned MissingRemote.com has a news source for everything related to Media Center. This, of course, includes news about Media Center type stuff like DIY'er hardware reviews, 3rd party plugin announcements and other bits of news. However, the Media Center is only one portion of the entire entertainment experience. Everyone one of us with a HTPC hook it […]
Read moreVia the news email hotline, Madshrimps sent word they took a look at the Atec One P182 case. If you are looking for a great server case, this one should be on your shortlist. Madshrimps Antec set out to improve the Performance One P180 enclosure and they succeeded in their goal, the P182B is an improvement with better cable management […]
Read moreGeorge (Skirge) writes.. Raise your hand if your keyboard is pretty disgusting… I'm sure we've all heard about it and probably even thought about it. But, most of us were probably still too scared to try it. Truth be told, if you've got a plain keyboard, without any fancy volume controls or touchpad or–worse yet–a small LCD screen, you're probably […]
Read moreJenny sends in word about Blockbuster's latest addition to their online service. The privacy feature is key as you might not want to let the rest of the world know you rented Spice World. Ehomeupgrade Blockbuster is now Beta testing a new Flixster-style "Friends & Family" community feature that allows members to share movies in their queue (aka The Q), […]
Read moreGeorge writes…Â Well, that's what DirecTV and Echostar are claiming with their partnership with WiMax provider Clearwire. They're claiming 2-8Mbps, but we all know how promises like this usually play out. Plus, what are they intending to charge for this service and what kind of security will they have in place? ARS By expanding the reach of our services through […]
Read moreThats right folks, its time for another MissingRemote.com giveaway :D. This time around we are giving away a copy of WebGuide 4 :D. This contest is aimed at rewarding the folks who submit news:). Check below for rules and regulations. How To Enter: You can submit as many news items as you want per day. However, you will only receive […]
Read moreWhilst researching my new build, one I can only hope will the WAF meter out of the sky, I came across a few forum threads and blog articles that contain good information about. This thread from AVS forum details ALOT of the information you need to know and Velocity Micro provides a lot of great information in the struggle of […]
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If you've got a Wii or a PS3, and I guess you get bored with all those games, there's a nice option out there for you which will allow you to convert it into a Media Center with very little effort. Of course, you can't stream LiveTV without an "official" MCE Extender, but these apps appear to be able to […]
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