At a (work) event in NYC last week, I managed to sneak in a few minutes with the ZvBox. The device essentially broadcasts all PC output over existing coaxial cable to a television in your home. Unlike a typical media extender or something like the D-Link PC-on-TV device, the ZvBox sits at the computer and … Read more
Once the DTVPal was released a few weeks ago, I went ahead and requested two government-issued $40 “coupons” – which are more akin to plastic gift or credit cards. While we’ve still got several months until the digital television transition, there’s a finite amount of vouchers so I’m staking my claim now. Actually, it’s a … Read more
As you can see from the pic above, the first two episodes of DirecTV’s Burn Notice broadcast have been accompanied by both horizontal and vertical black bars. And Jack R. of Michigan is wondering what’s up with USA Network or his HR20-700. Other USA Network shows, such as Law & Order, at least give the … Read more
The eagerly anticipated (by some) Motorola and Cisco SDV tuning adapters have just been blessed by CableLabs. Originally promised in Q2, there’s still no telling when you’ll actually be able to pick one up and at what cost: Tuning adapters are expected to become available to consumers sometime in the third or fourth quarter of … Read more
I’ve been talking about this for quite awhile, and it’s finally time to get going. The Battle Royale will be a comparison of various set-top boxes (pictured above), with an emphasis on the movie rental experience. Each (weekly?) Battle Royale blog entry will focus on one specific topic (remotes, content selection, etc) and the devices … Read more
Want the EchoStar/DISH Network DTVPal digital-to-analog converter before it’s released? Well, I’ve been cleared to give away my review unit. For more info on the DTVPal, watch as I try to set it up prior to receiving my morning caffeine or check out reviews at SatelliteGuys and CNET. The rules: Leave an intelligent comment on … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Hauppauge HD-PVR Unboxing & First Look: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Canadian Movie Download Services Compared: The Daleisphere H.264 Decoders That Work: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Latest Sign of the Bandwidth Apocalypse: Connected Home 2 Go 3G iPhone Coming to Canada: The Daleisphere Starz Align(s) for … Read more
On the way to dinner with TiVoShanan last night, I swung by my former office for a few minutes and received a sneak peak of the upcoming EchoStar/DISH Network DTVPal. It won’t be the first digital-to-analog converter, nor will it likely be the last when it launches mid-month. And as you can see from one … Read more