Rakesh from Snapstream has the latest scoop on Hauppauge’s soon-to-be-released HTPC HD PVR device that will encode high definition component input via a cable or satellite set-top box using H.264 at up to 25 Mbps: Includes Hauppauge’s IR blaster with code library It accepts component video up to 1080p The hardware is “basically done” and … Read more
We’ve seen this one before: Get a Sony credit card and save yourself $100 on a $299 or more (PS3) purchase. Unlike the last offer I came across, gear need not be purchased via Sony Style. Though the virtual cash back has been reduced to $100 versus $150. Lower your credit score for a $300 … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: HDTV Super Bowl Buying Spree: Connected Home 2 Go The Pros and Cons Of Media Center Vista: Davis Freeberg Hollywood Studios Abandon DVDs in 2008: Connected Home 2 Go HBO on the Web – Not a Time Warner Contradiction: Connected Home 2 Go Supercharge Your … Read more
Yep, I’m putting my money where my mouth is – my HD DVD player is listed on ebay and my Netflix account has been updated (above). Toshiba may have purchased a $2.7 million Super Bowl ad spot, but that’s the last gasp of a dead format. In this next-gen optical disc battle, HD DVD “bought” … Read more
I’m here. Really. Had a busy week in the office and my MacBook Pro -> MacBook Pro migration took far too long and felt a bit Windows-esque… including an OS reinstall. While the fanboys may want to blame this one on me, I had some serious high-powered former Apple employee assistance and it’s not user … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Networking HDTV at Home: Connected Home 2 Go Snapstream Shuttering Couchville TV Listings: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Broadband by the Byte: Connected Home 2 Go Hauppauge Unveils Real-Time USB HD Recording: Brent Evans Geek Tonic WiMAX at CES: Connected Home 2 Go
Vudu made a couple of CES announcements… Since their $399 movie download STB isn’t quite expensive enough, Vudu has introduced a higher priced model at $999 – offering only increased storage. From a business perspective, I get it – hard drives are cheap and “Vudu XL” margins will be much higher than the base Vudu … Read more
The bombshell: Warner Bros announces they’re dropping the HD DVD format to exclusively produce Blu-ray Discs. The aftershock: HD DVD Promotion Groups cancels their press conference. This seemed to be the most discussed topic in the days leading up to CES, both on-site and online. At this point, the next generation optical disc war has … Read more