I know, I'm on a roll, might as well keep rolling. So, if you're one of the 20 people that bought one of these HD-DVD players, note that there's a firmware upgrade. Hooray. Engadget O.K. there is two ways to get the update: 1st – simply download it via your broadband connection through the Ethernet port on the […]
Read moreGot $4,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Don't go buy that beat up used Honda, instead invest it on this TV and really impress your friends. The folks at Sci Fi Tech sure seem to be pretty impressed with the quality, but they do note the obvious, that basically the only things utilizing 1080p are HD-DVD & BluRay….and of […]
Read moreJoost has really done quite a job creating a buzz for their product which isn't even public yet, which probably helped convince CBS it was a worthwhile investment. Thinking of how long it took YouTube to get any contracts with major studios makes this news even more impressive & hopeful for Joost's future. Digital Trends Joost is currently in beta, […]
Read moreHoly cow they've got some ugly devices, but hey, at least the price is lower than normal. I guess these things are normally $200? So $119 is a steal! So, if HD Radio is important to you, you have this option, but I'd probably wait for something a *little* better. But who am I to judge, better than nothing, eh?! […]
Read moreI really think this is the way it's going to be in the future. I don't see one movie format killing the other off, and people are going to want all their movies. So it makes sense, just make dual-format players, and then let the consumers choose what they want. Not an awful price point either. Ironic it's Samsung doing […]
Read moreDigital Trends has a pretty cool video review of an LCD HDTV from Samsung. So for those friday boredom sessions, enjoy. Digital Trends The menu system is simple and easy to use and features a specific game mode that enhances the colors of your favorite games.The screen has an 8-millisecond refresh rate, meaning that colors don't stay on the screen […]
Read moreWe heard about the HD-A20 a while back and now it is finally available in the US. At a MSRP of $500, you can already find it an Amazon for $419 dollars. This player has 1080p support, DVD upconversion and an ethernet port. It looks like Toshiba isn't ready to give up the game yet. Digital Trends The Toshiba HD-A20 […]
Read moreMilpitas, CA – April 11, 2007 – Niveus Media, Inc. the award-winning manufacturer of hardware and software digital media entertainment solutions, and MusicGiantsâ„¢, the leader in HD music downloads, are pleased to announce the availability of high definition 2.0 stereo and 5.1 surround sound music downloadable on Niveus’ 2007 Windows Vista-based media centers! Niveus’ new HD Media Store provides an […]
Read moreNot sure if this will ever see the light of day, but looks like Apple's looking at expanding their media center-ness. Tough thing with this type of plan coming from Apple, is that all the hardware has to be bought from Apple, so it won't be cheap. Gizmodo Each Apple component you own will have a software module that plugs […]
Read moreYou know the drill, it is Thursday already. This week up, Ian's got Francis, development manager for Windows Media Center. Enjoy! Show times 01:00 Coming up this week 01:40 Signal splitting problems 03:15 Running a script from Media Center 04:22 Try mControl 04:36 HD TV 720 or 1080? 05:48 Update to the Xbox 360 07:09 My Blockbuster addin 07:41 My […]
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