In talking with Alan the other day it became obvious that we should have a write up about why 120Hz LCD HDTVs are a big deal and why they should be your TVs of choice. Read on for the details A quick refresher on the common HDTV formats: 720p is 1280×720 progressive scan with 60 frames per second [720p/60] 1080i […]
Read moretvsquad has word that Hauppauge has a new tuner out that is capable of receiving all UK TV broadcast formats. From the article: It's capable of receiving all UK TV broadcast formats, including analog, Freeview digital, satellite and High Definition (HD) satellite. It should be available mid-March, at around £180, and comes in PCI format. The card is packed with […]
Read moreWhile I chastise about.com for over-simplifying things, they do have a number of great back to the basics type articles well suited for folks who are about to jump into the home theater arena. In today's article they explain the difference between 1080i and 1080p From the article: 1080i and 1080p are both High Definition display formats for HDTVs. 1080i […]
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1080p projectors are all the rage now a days, at least if you have $5,000 plus dollars to spend. Coming close to that price range is JVC's DLA-HD1 projector. Sporting a 1080p native resolution, this LCOS projector has dual HDMI inputs, an S-Vid connection, and a single component connection. Perhaps the standout here is the 15,000:1 contrast ratio. From the […]
Read moreBeing the lazy guy I am, I decided to link Aaron Stebner's post that links to three different MCE plugins that came out recently. MCE Mailbox, MAMECenter and Harmony 2007 automation plugin all came out recent. Aaron's Post: MCE Mailbox: MAMECenter: Harmony 2007: Steven Harding posted a blog post about a week ago. In it, he introduces an alpha version […]
Read moreIf you are still on the fence on deciding to upgrade to Vista MCE, EH has a detailed a few of the new features that can be found. From the article: Instant On Windows Vista includes a special HotStart mode that instantly starts movie, TV or music playback without requiring the full operating system to boot up. This allows you […]
Read moreI noticed VRZone has specs of the upcoming mid to budget range cards from AMD. While the 3D Mark numbers look bad, the fact that they will have a TDP of 35W and have hardware assisted H.264 is a good sign for HTPC enthusiasts. Hopefully we can get our hands on a couple of these and test performance. From the […]
Read moreAbout.com has a few technical tips on the different types of subwoofers available for HT use. In the end, this article goes over the different types of subs and doesn't give advice on which type of sub would work best for different types of rooms. If you have any advice on which type of sub works best in different environments, […]
Read moreThe options for budget receivers are certainly plentiful these days. Thanks to technology trickle down, there are more options then ever for the $1,000 and under crowd. One company that does a good job of deliveringa budget product is Yamaha. The RX-V659 has your usual array of decoding including PL IIX, DD EX, DTS and neural surround. It also features […]
Read moreThe title speaks for itself really, if you have tweny five grand for a home theater room, Audioholics is set to walk you through how to set one up and what gear to buy. The guide is geared more towards the audiophile then the videophile. If I were to create a guide I might try and strike a balance between […]
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