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Looking for a way to get high-def digital content on your TV? You might want to check out this nifty media player box that can play full HD videos directly from your SD or USB flash memory.
Chinavasion’s CVHD-E16 media player lets you play videos in a wide variety of formats on your HDTV. There’s…
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June 19th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: audio home entertainment media players video
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This kitchen sink gadget from China combines a projector, media player, DVD player and video game console all in one device.
The CVGI-E28 projector is a low-cost LED based projector that’s got all sorts of stuff built in. Sure, you can hook up your standard video sources via VGA, HDMI, S-Video or composite inputs, but…
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June 3rd, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets media players technology video video games
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Have too many video devices and not enough HDMI inputs on your TV? Octava’s multi-input converter device accepts regular component and VGA inputs and converts them to HDMI. Even better, it also has space for 3 HDMI inputs, meaning you can switch between 5 inputs on a single HDMI cable. Less hassle and less clutter…
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May 5th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: digital imaging gadgets home entertainment video
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The main reason why I’m looking forward to a wireless future is because wires and cables are really messy. I can set things up fine, I know how to use color codes and to match shapes and to match the male end with the female end, but the way they sprawl all over the place…
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January 21st, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: audio computing home entertainment technology video
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In anticipation of the upcoming 2008 CES show, Archos has revealed complete specs and images for their highly-anticipated media hub, the Archos TV+. The compact device may be about the same size as an Apple TV, but it packs in a number of additional features.
For starters, the Archos comes with double the storage for…
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January 3rd, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment media players video
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By now, we’ve all heard plenty about Blu-Ray, HD DVD and the so-called HD “format wars”. Now a little upstart disc format known as HD VMD has started to ship their very first players for less than half (correction: now just a little bit less than) the price of the cheapest standalone Blu-Ray and HD DVD…
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October 8th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment video
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Shuttle is well known for their small-form-factor PCs. Their latest models are perfect for a high-end home theater, and can be loaded up with everything you’d need in a single, compact box.
The top-of-the-line Shuttle D’VO SG33G5M Deluxe features 1080p high-definition video output via an HDMI output. 7.1-channel surround sound includes Dolby Digital Live! and…
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October 8th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment video
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Microsoft has confirmed that newly produced Xbox 360 Premium models will have an HDMI video port, making them basically identical to the Xbox 360 Elite, other than the hard drive size and case color.
It’s going to take a little time for all the older 360 Premiums to sell off, so if you’re thinking about…
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August 8th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: video games
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Oppo Digital, makers of the famed DV-971H upscaling DVD player has just released a new player, the DV-980H. This one claims to be the first to offer both 7.1 channel audio and upconversion to a full 1080p resolution.
The DV-980H supports Dolby Digital Surround EX, which adds the surround back speaker channels, giving the player…
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August 8th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment video
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While Sceptre isn’t necessarily as well known as brands like Sony and Samsung, they do actually make pretty decent HDTVs. That said, if you’re looking for an bargain-priced way to break into the high-def big screen world, check out this limited time deal from Costco.
The Sceptre 46-inch 1080p widescreen LCD set is now on…
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August 4th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: technology video
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The latest surround sound system from Pioneer gets rid of the typical “receiver/amp” module that most home theater systems require. From what I can tell, they’ve hidden all the amplification and hookups inside of the subwoofer.
The Pioneer HTP-LX70 system features a standalone control “pod” which has a bright backlit display that shows the current…
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August 2nd, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: audio home entertainment
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This new home theater system from Sony offers an immersive 3-dimensional surround sound effect using just two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The system has a striking industrial design that’s very sleek and modern. It even has a cool touch-sensitive control panel hidden in its glass top.
Sony’s DAX-X10 is a complete home theater system…
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July 19th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: audio design home entertainment
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