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Catalyst 10.4 Fixes EDID Issue for HTPCs
HTPCs are full of surprises, like the annoying EDID issue if you connect to a TV through a receiver. According to Wikipedia: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a computer display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what enables a modern PC to know what kind [...]
Continue reading...THX Display Set-up Guide | How Big a TV Should You Buy?
17. April 2008
Bigger is better, right? People buying shiny new TVs always struggle as to how big a TV you should buy. With the prices of HDTVs falling, people can afford to buy bigger and bigger TVs. To help everyone find the right size TV, THX has developed a quick process for calculating the optimum viewing distance [...]
Continue reading...ReplayTV HD | Beta Testers Wanted
30. July 2007
ReplayTV is currently beta testing an HD version of their PC DVR software. Our crack staff at floppyhead.com has found out about this beta only a month after its announcement. ReplayTV, once a rival to Tivo, is now focusing their efforts on the computer platform. The initial version of the ReplayTV software was [...]
Continue reading...Over the Air HD Broadcasts | Snapstream Gets Rid of Cable
23. June 2007
I frequently talk about how over the air high definition broadcasts of network TV are free. A media center is a great way to watch these broadcasts. Not only can you ditch your cable company, but you can record anything you want in high definition. All you need is an antenna and a [...]
Continue reading...HD-DVD vs Blu-ray Format War Survival Guide
19. June 2007
Most consumers have not made the plunge of purchasing the next generation of high definition DVDs, either Blu-ray or HD-DVD. With prices of Blu-ray and HD-DVD drives dropping all the time, it is becoming more tempting to take the leap to HD. However, the competing formats have muddied the water. I have no [...]
Continue reading...Broadcom Media Center PC Solutions Offer Cheap HD Playback
10. June 2007
Cheap media center PCs capable are needed to drive mainstream adoption. Broadcom has announced new media PC solutions that enable playback of high definition (HD) video content for low end computer systems. Broadcom hardware will reduce the CPU utilization required to playback HD-DVD and Blu-ray movies. From the press release: By lowering CPU [...]
Continue reading...TVFool.com: Find local digital broadcast stations
1. June 2007
Whenever I get chance, I talk about how local TV stations broadcast in high definition. All you need is an HDTV, an ASTC tuner, and any antenna. It is one of the best kept secrets in the tech world. High quality high definition programming for free with no digital rights management. [...]
Continue reading...Over the Air HD Reaching Mainstream Press
5. May 2007
Outdoor antennas are making a comeback according to CNN.com. I am not too surprised by this. This blog frequently talks about how local television stations broadcast their channels in HD for free, with such posts titled 6 Tips to watch HDTV over the air on a PC. Two things are need to [...]
Continue reading...Apple TV versus Xbox 360 as Media Centers
23. March 2007
Apple released the Apple TV this week, with the usual hype surrounding the launch of any Apple product. The Apple TV is Steve Jobs’ first attempt at moving video to the living room. At $299, the Apple TV is an expensive device for streaming video. Gizmodo made the inevitable comparison for [...]
Continue reading...PCMag.com reviews Dell XPS 410 with CableCard
13. March 2007
PC Magazine has a review of the Dell XPS 410 with CableCard. It is a lengthy review of a prototype product that is not currently available for public consumption. The fact that Dell will offer CableCard-ready PCs provides hope that we might see a sub $1000 Vista media center PC that is capable [...]
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