Continuing on with our display device coverage is ultimate AV's review of JVC's HD-61FN97 HD-ILA 1080p. This years model is finally able to accept 1080p sources in its HDMI inputs. The whole 1080p fiasco of the last couple of years seems to becoming to a halt, thank goodness. You can expect all your goodies and connections that are present in […]
Read moreLooking for a HDMI switcher or a flat HDMI cable? Well you are in luck! Secrets kills tow birds with one stone with their review of a Comects switcher and SL HDMI cable. They get good marks from the reviewer and are relatively inexpensive to boot. From the article: The only thing missing on the Neptune is a Toslink optical […]
Read moreGiven the media capabilities of the PS3 and the fun factor of the Wii, I should at least spend a little time posting news about whats going on in the console wars. Ignoring the over hype and nonsense of late, Sci-fi gets some hands on action with the Wii and PS3. Whats the verdict? Same ole same ole… PS3 is […]
Read moreAudioVideo Revolution sets the stage nicely for the purchase of a new 1080p HDTV. They paint a picture of affordability for the size and feature set. They also touch on the fact that not all rooms are well suited from front projector life. Getting to the display device at hand, the HL-S6187W retails for $2999 and has a bevy of […]
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For those needing to do those 100m HDMI runs, there is a solution now for you. Yes, the mansion is big, and yes I do . Cinemateq has come up with a optical HDMI cable with an external power supply that can transmit the signal up to 100 m. However, if the signal reaches over 100 m it is rumoured […]
Read moreMonster, best known for their retail marketing prowess" have jumped onto the HDTV calibration scene. In conjunction with the ISF, Monster has devloped a "wizard style calibration DVD for you to balance black levels and colors. No word yet on how it compares to the other well known calibration discs out there. From the article: “This is the one DVD […]
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Sound And Vision has a relatively unknown company's product on their test bench. Oddly named "TiVo", with a capital V, it sports quite a few features that may make this HD DVR a front runner in the PVR race. From the article: The TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder contains slots for two CableCARDs, which you can lease from your […]
Read moreWell it's about friggin time now isn't it?!?? After seeing how long it took to get cablecard in Vista, I'm terrified to ask about this type of cablecard for any PVR. CableLabs said it will begin offering verification testing of plug-and-play devices like digital-video recorders with the multistream interface beginning in January as part of CableLabs Certification Wave 49. The […]
Read morePVRWire covers the latest article about DiVx's strategy in the home entertainment realm, with some interesting ideas. Greenhall says Apple has it right in focusing on a way to bring PC-based media to the TV set. But where Greenhall differs from Steve Jobs is the hardware. He says consumers don't want to have to buy a special device just to […]
Read moreThe 4th & I believe final part of Chris Lanier's Home Automation series is up for your enjoyment. Now that you not only have an idea about what it takes to install and setup mControl, now you might want to know that it’s not limited to controlling your home just from your Media Center PC. You can gain access from […]
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