Archive for June, 2007
10 things to know before going High Def DVR
gizmodo.com 10 things to consider before upgrading your DVR to high definition. I personally am waiting awhile before I need my recording in HD. Reason 1 below is why. 1) Are you cheap? This is the biggest and most important question. Admit it, you’re cheap. Hell, I’m pretty cheap too. Do you really need to [...]
WWDC: Thoughts and Safari for Windows
http://www.apple.com/safari/ I couldn’t go to the WWDC so I decided to watch the live updates online. I thought it was pretty blah. A few new features in 10.5 and with the iPhone. I liked it better when they would talk about this cool new stuff and I could run out and buy it right after [...]
CableCard info links
Well engadget and gizmodo have had a bunch of posts on CableCard. Below is a list of links with some information on CableCard. 1. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hands_on/cablecard-media-centers-shipping-get-a-sneak-peek-now-261816.php 2. http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/vista-cablecard-media-center-pcs-what-do-you-want-to-know/ 3. http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/installing-a-vista-cablecard-media-center-pc-part-1-fiasco/ 4. http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/installing-a-vista-cablecard-media-center-pc-part-2-perfecto/ 5. http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/22/get-your-vista-cablecard-coverage/ The list is in no particular order. Just some good posts with some good information about cablecards.
Review: Elgato EyeTV Hybrid
http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/03/11/review-elgato-eyetv-hybrid/ This site has a nice review of the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid. I bought the EyeTV 250 and I’m now wishing I would have went with something more portable for my MacBook Pro. The review has some nice screenshots with some great detail of setup. Here is another review by TUAW here.
Get started with HTPC’s
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=839 I thought this was a nice article on building a good quality HTPC. It isn’t all about money. The author describes some things to do and look for that will help make the experience better.
Get started with HTPC’s
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=839 I thought this was a nice article on building a good quality HTPC. It isn’t all about money. The author describes some things to do and look for that will help make the experience better.
