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more about #homeentertainment Killjoy: Setting the highest price the market can technically bear? That's an exipred paradigm, MPAA. These days the market decides the price point beyond wh... more » MIKERIOSISAWHORE.COM: This shit just makes me want to go pirate every damn movie in existence... I mean, I still buy all my stuff or rent it off of netflix, yet... why do ... more » superberg: Hollywood: Riding a Ridiculous Power Trip Since 1929. I understand concerns over being paid for your IP, but the window system just gives rise to mor... more » Ioncloud9: new movies should skip the theaters entirely and go straight to the HD streaming. One can only wish... more » Yerzriknot: If you're gonna use one of these for an HTPC Linux is the way to go. You'll get far better performance with Debian then Windows 7. more » Slugicide: My brother bought one last month(ish) at Besty Buy for $199 with XP.Yours is $330 with Win7. I wonder how much they could sell them for if they shippe... more » franco1975: What games did you play Sean? This was a good review. more » njleclair: Good luck finding it anywhere. It's been out of stock or backordered for a long time. more » FuturePastNow: I paid $225 for my DVD player. Over ten years later, it still works perfectly. Perhaps there's something to be said for buying gadgets before they bec... more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: And yet automobile prices keep going up! $50K for a pick up truck! WTF! Yeah, BD players drop because, who wants to replace all their DVD collections... more » jinushaun: The problem is not price. It's that people don't want to re-buy all their existing movies. Unlike the VHS to DVD transition, I don't think consumers a... more » deciBels: This will sound like a pretty dumb couple of reasons but they are my reasons for sticking with DVD for now. The first is simply cost. To jump to BR, ... more » MrEvil: Y'know, the 3D movie thing would be alright, if they made the stupid glasses actually pleasant to wear if you wear glasses. EARTH TO HOLLYWOOD, not e... more » Cash907Censored: Just picked up a Samsung BD-P1600 for 99 bucks at Fred Meyer (they are also called Kroger in some parts of the country) Suck it bluray. more » madara: How about a chart showing DVD vs. Blu-Ray disc prices? more » RaphaelSpider: As i read these comments, i realize there are 3 groups of people when it comes to movies. 1) movie enthusiasts of today 2) movie enthusiasts of yester... more » crashfrog: Well, look. If I don't understand how cheap blu ray really is, it's because of this incredibly terrible graph you've created, which uses bar graphing ... more » axan: The only reason why I bought a Blu-ray player was because I wanted to see HD content on my 52" HDTV. Right now Blu-ray is the only way to get 1080p @... more » mantis350: I always cringe when I see people purchasing the low end blu ray players. Loading times are insanely slow, customer support is nowhere to be found an... more » uu_ugene: I can't even tell you how often I've had the following conversation: "$20 for a movie?!?!?!?! Noooooo! What's that? Why yes I did spend $1500 on my ... more » -
#netflix
Netflix, Hollywood Politics and the War for Streaming Movies
Even as Netflix adds Criterion movies (yes!) to its burgeoning Watch Instantly library, the studios eye their intentions ever more suspiciously, worried Netflix may be sowing the seeds of Hollywood's destruction. Which could mean fewer movies for us. More » -
#review
Acer AspireRevo R3610 Review: An Affordable Nettop That Makes a Great HTPC
I've spent a considerable amount of effort trying to convince you to get an HTPC, and nettops like the AspireRevo R3610 are a big reason why. It's affordable at $330, and it delivers a quality HD video experience. More » -
#homeentertainment
I Don't Think You Understand How Cheap Blu-ray Really Is
The downward trajectory of Blu-ray player prices matches DVD almost to the dollar—actually, Blu-ray's cheaper. And that's not considering inflation, or that the best players do a whole lot more than Blu-ray. It's not what Blu-ray makers wanted. More » -
#tvs
Well, That's Another "World's X-est" That Will Never Be Topped
Another week, another "world's thinnest." LG's new LCD looks like an OLED, and at just 2.6mm thick, it's actually a shade thinner than Sony's XEL-1. More » -
#3d
3D Glasses For HDTVs Will Cost at Least $70 a Pair
As our Avatar review illustrated, 3D is evolving from a mere gimmick to a technology that is poised to be the center of our home entertainment experience. And those cheezy glasses? Expect them to get a lot more sophisticated. More » -
#3d
3D Blu-ray Specs Officially Confirmed, We Can All Breathe Easy Now
The Blu-ray Disc Association has issued the official specifications for 3D Blu-ray, thankfully confirming that the discs will be backwards-compatible for when you tire of actors lunging out of the TV at you. More » -
#blockquote
What Is "Success" for Blu-ray?
According to the president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Craig Kornblau, if 30 percent of a movie's home video sales today are Blu-ray, that's pretty damn good. More » -
#hometheater
Silver PAC Evolution 5500 Remote Would Have Been Great 3 Years Ago
Remember SideShow? That technology designed for Vista that allows you to display gadgets on an external device? Silver PAC is digging it up for their Evolution 550 universal remote set for release this February. More » -
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#furniture
Ballerina Sweetspot: A Chair Designed Specifically For Audiophiles
There is just something about chairs. Just look around the office—they are not just places to sit anymore. Chairs have become super-engineered status symbols. Now audiophiles can have their own high-tech throne. More » -
#projector
Aiptek's Plastic Portable DVD Projector Lets Your Kids Watch Hannah Montana In Style
Who knew Fisher Price would ever move into the home cinema industry? Ok, so it's not a product from the kiddywink toys manufacturer, with this portable Aiptek DVD projector available now at Firebox. More » -
#profdealzmodo
Why It's Finally Time To Get a Home Theater PC
I hear a lot about those damned netbooks as hot buys this season, but Prof. Dealzmodo suggests getting something that's actually, you know...useful. HTPCs baby. There has never been a better time: More » -
#cablecard
FCC: Whoops, CableCARD Was a Total Disaster
Yesterday the FCC admitted that CableCARD—a system originally designed to open up the market for video content—is a failure. Here's what they're doing to fix it. More » -
#comcast
Comcast Delivering Two More Apps For The Holidays
Continuing Comcast's big day, Zats has learned that the cable provider will be rolling out two more customer apps (in addition to their data usage meter) in the near future: Xfinity and remote DVR scheduling. More » -
#crime
"Hammer, Hammer" Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In a Target
A 39-year old Chicago man walked into a Minnesota Target store on Saturday morning and began smashing tvs while muttering "hammer" repeatedly in a monotone voice. Witnesses also describe him as walking like Frankenstein and having blood on his face. More » -
#speakers
Opere Sonore Speakers Look Like a $263,000 Ode To Spawn
Put a small speaker on a crazy looking modern sculpture and bam! That will be $263,000 please. More » -
#cybermonday
The Best Cyber Monday HDTV Deals
Before you confirm that Cyber Monday HDTV purchase, make sure to check out HD Guru's list of the best deals going. More » -
#audio
LessLoss Blackbody Improves Stereo Sound With Slippery Snake Oil Science
Step right up and marvel at the latest innovation in audio technology. The LessLoss Blackbody...box...thingy claims to improve stereo sound simply by being placed next to your gear. How does it work? I haven't the slightest idea. More » -
#bluray
Worry Not, Fight Club Has Not Turned Into a Horrible Romantic Comedy
If you picked up the new Fight Club Blu-ray edition, don't panic when you see the menu screen. Edward Norton HAS NOT been replaced with a Drew Barrymore character that makes out with her alter ego to vent sexual frustration. More » -
#flowchart
The Epic HDTV Buyer's Guide Flowchart
Not sure what HDTV you should buy this holiday season? Thank God we have flowcharts to make the process easier. More » -
#homeentertainment
Sezmi Takes Big Step Towards Delivering All-in-One TV Solution
It's been over a year since we last heard from Sezmi—the company that promises to deliver a complete internet and broadcast entertainment solution through one set-top-box—but new developments indicate that this project alive, well, and on the way. More »


