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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

HDTV and MCE 2005

John Craske has produced a very informative guide to using HDTV with MCE 2005. We have reproduced the article from AVForums for you.

More info @ : HDTV and MCE 2005

Thursday, August 24, 2006

How To: Build A High-Class Media PC, CRN

Bill O'Brien of Tech Web built a Media Center using Antec's Fusion Media Center Case.

Read about it here : How To: Build A High-Class Media PC, CRN
Order the case here : Media Computers Shop

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Intel Core 2 Duo Media Motherboards

Intel have boosted the ViiV brand by launching two new motherboards aimed squarely at Media Center builders. With mutiple PCI slots for all your tuners instead of multiple PCIe for Crossfire its good to see Intel thinking about how people will use the boards.

More info @ :
Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT Overview
Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH Overview

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

DVI vs. HDMI vs. Component Video -- Which is Better?

As DVI and HDMI connections become more and more widely used, we are often asked: which is better, DVI (or HDMI) or component video? The answer, as it happens, is not cut-and-dried.

More info @ : DVI vs. HDMI vs. Component Video -- Which is Better?

Intel® Clear Video Technology

Today's digital home consumers are demanding high-quality video playback and sharp image quality from their PC. Intel Clear Video Technology is designed to address these needs with advanced processing capabilities to enable a richer entertainment experience. In addition to stutter-free playback and vibrant color controls, this technology delivers crystal clear images without the imperfections and artifacts usually associated with PC-based video content.

More info @ : Intel® Clear Video Technology