Some interesting stats here based on DVR viewing. Not surprisingly, the reality TV shows & best dramas don't have high DVR numbers, as people don't want to wait to watch it. I don't know, saving your TiVO'd American Idol Auditions & going through them in marathon fashion is pretty amusing. Some numbers: In the third quarter of 2006, the show […]
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If you haven't heard about SideShow, it's Microsoft's new feature within Vista that will allow hardware manufacturers to design remotes & devices that can interface with your MCE seamlessly. Well, not to be left behind, Soundgraph (makers of the Imon VFD & Remote a lot of us have used) have announced Front View which will be a similar feature with […]
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I met the Neuros guys a while back, and they have quite a mission: To build a small, linux-based device to handle your media center functions. While still in its early stages of life, it's showing some promise even with its flaws. It's great, it really is. Not for what it is, but what it could be. I'll grant you […]
Read moreIt is not often I come across a headphone review, so I thought I would post it up. I find myself better able to enjoy the subtle nuances of music with quality pair of headphones and I am sure more then a few of you agree. Coming in at over a 100 dollars, Sony's newest headphone design claims the largest […]
Read moreIts pretty obvious that everyone is chomping at the bit to grab a chunk of the electronic home pie that is developing rapidly. HP is ready to join the fray by tiptoeing in the waters with a few product releases. Its clear they haven't listened to me or their strategy would surely be different. The do offer an interesting TV […]
Read moreCES 2007, LAS VEGAS, NV. Jan. 8, 2007 — PSB Speakers, the Canadian manufacturer long renowned for their affordable high-performance loudspeakers, introduces the special PSB G-Design, with three distinctive models during CES 2007 in Las Vegas today. The striking new hand-rubbed, seamless, high-gloss black cabinets immediately tell you this is no ordinary PSB speaker. However, with one brief listen you’ll […]
Read moreOut of the box, the Wii looks to be a pretty fun entertainment system. LiquidIce, of Wii hack fame, wasn't satisfied with this. His latest hack allows the Wii to control his HA system. lights, Cable DVR etc. The heart of the program is a custom PHP script that directs traffic and is controlled the a flash designed front end. […]
Read moreAfter leaving the CRT world, a few visual problems may pop up thay may leave wondering if your new TV is worth he investment. ecoustic's article covers major problems that almost anyone would notice and luck for us are easy to fix. By following this few rules, it should get you to 80 to 90% of the way to perfect […]
Read moreAs the next generation war rages on between HD DVD and Blu-ray consumers remain cautious in their spending ways until a winner is decided. Toshiba, hoping to tip the scales in their direction, has intends to reload going in the new year with an aggressive push at CES. Certainly not to exciting, however his quote about possible price drops did […]
Read moreI am in the market for a new mp3 player and while researching I came across this mp3 player review from XtremeComputing. It looks to be a winner in my opinion. The other player I am considering is the iRiver clix. Read the Review: Once you have entered within your selected function here’s what you will be presented with […]
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