Archive for January, 2008
I purchased Windows Home Server
I went back and forth about either buying a pre-built Windows Home Server or buying just the Windows Home Server license. I picked just the license and I feel I made a good choice. Below are some of the pros and cons of going with a pre-built system vs. building your own.
For the [...]
Video: Cutting Edge PCs HD-DVD/Blu-Ray HTPC
Cutting Edge PCs build some very nice home theater computers. They had a HTPC at CES that plays both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. There is a video below of them at CES.
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(via Ian Dixon)
Interested in the Linksys Media Center extenders?
There are a couple of threads going on over at The Green Button with lots of information about the two Linksys Media Center Extenders. People that have them are sharing their experiences and answering questions that people have. Before you buy I one I would suggest heading over there and reading through the [...]
Video: Samsung Media Center Extender
Ian Dixon has a video of the new Samsung Media Center Extender. The Samsung extender is different than the others because it requires a Samsung TV to use it. But if your looking to buy a new TV it might be worth picking up the extender for an extra $199.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VoWnGimlXQ&rel=1]
(via Ian [...]
Why I’m leaving iTunes
I have been using iTunes to purchase all my music since it was first announced. I have spent some time lately deciding if I want to continue using the service or move on. As you can tell by the title I have decided to leave the service. Below are the reasons for [...]
Lifextender for Windows Media Center
http://www.lifextender.com/
Lifextender scans your recorded shows folder and analyzes each file for commercials. It then strips the commercials and replaces the old file with the commercial free file. This will take a 30 minute show to around 22 minutes. I have had mixed results with commercial editing software. Most of the time [...]
Video: Ford Sync demo at CES
I’m sure we have all seen the Ford Sync commercials on TV. I for one think it’s a great product that Microsoft has released. I just wish it was available through other manufactures. Check out the video below.
Video: Ford Sync Demo at CES 2008
(via Windows Vista Blog)
Video: HP Media Center Extender and TV
I remember when there was talk of HP ditching the Media Center line. This video shows a lot of Media Center things HP is working on. HP is putting a lot of effort into making Windows Media Center better. The video was taken at CES by Ian Dixon.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQqJTyBdeVE&rel=1]
(via Ian Dixon)
Elgato EyeTV 3 available today
Elgato EyeTV 3
Elgato’s eyeTV software is now at version 3 and ready for you to buy. It is $79.95 or $39.95 if you are upgrading. You are eligible for a free upgrade if you purchased eyeTV on or after December 21st 2007. Some of the new features are list below.
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Time Capsule = My Prediction
I posted my predications for MacWorld this past Friday. I’m not sure if you read it or not but if you did you will have noticed that my number 6 on the list is very similar to Apple’s new Time Capsule. I believe I’m the only one that predicted a NAS type device. [...]
