HTPC Hardware (MB, RAM, Video Card etc)
We talked about this a few podcasts ago, given that I have an HP EX495 Windows Home Server which is working just fine, but the geek inside me really really really craves the latest and greatest. Plus it helps I have MSDN so it costs me nothing but time. Dare I take this adventure? Guides like this are only adding […]
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Are you getting ready to buy an Intel 6 Series (aka Sandy Bridge) based HTPC? If you are looking at any of Intel’s motherboards two things you need to do: 1- See our reviews on the DH67GD, DH67CF, and DH67BL by Andrew Van Til 2- Make sure to check the product code carefully before ordering to ensure you don’t get […]
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Xtreamer announces the new ultimate HTPC and ultra compact PC. These are sporting Intel Atom Dual Core D525 & nVidia ION2 Processor. It can do anything a desktop PC can do but as a value packed alternative. Add-on options are available such as Blu-ray and hard drives. It can handle high-def graphics for any Media Center program you decide […]
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Have you been patiently waiting to build your Intel Sandy Bridge based HTPC? We just received word from ZOTAC that their flagship mini-ITX motherboard should be available again very soon. ZOTAC is pleased to announce the H67-ITX WiFi has resumed shipping to distributors and resellers, and carries a new SKU to eliminate confusion. General details ZOTAC H67-ITX WiFi resumes shipping Features enhanced […]
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While at CES, Mikinho and I had a chance to sit down with AMD and left impressed with the promise of their new Zacate Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) and Brazos platform. If you’re not familiar with AMD’s Zacate, it is a new entrant designed to compete in the small form factor (SFF) and notebook PC markets. The APU, as AMD […]
Read moreWe’ve only recently seen 3TB drives hit the market after a relatively long wait. Now, Samsung is the first to show off a 4TB prototype using 1TB platters. The next generation Spinpoint drive will be marketed under the EcoGreen F6 series and rotate at 5200 RPM. Samsung apparently confirmed the drive will ship in 2011. Samsung Electronics has demonstrated the […]
Read moreJust saw the following update from SiliconDust on Facebook, some great news! Hopefully this means we’ll see the PRIME sooner than later! Interpret at your own risk. HDHomeRun PRIME update: currently undergoing certification testing at CableLabs. The pilot production build is complete, and we’re working with our production facility on the main release production build.
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So I get the idea here, combine all sorts of features and then you can do everything. But man, for about $150 this sure seems pretty expensive. I suppose if you really need everything all together it will work. It’s tough to see just how big this guy is from the picture though. The latest of these new breed of […]
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If you thought that ATI had killed off the All-In-Wonder lineup oh, about 10 years ago, you’re not alone! For those with memory loss, the original All-In-Wonder was essentially one of the first combo Video and Tuner cards which not only included a remote with mouse movement trackpad but also an interactive guide for recording (think pre-Media Center folks). Well, […]
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If you listened to our podcast, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Silverstone HTPC cases. Even in the midst of lots of competitors they have continued developing HTPC-style cases. This one however…not one of my favorites, just way too basic IMO. With all attention this week being turned to finishing up Phoronix Test Suite 3.0-Iveland and OpenBenchmarking.org for its […]
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