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Back in January, we got our first glimpse of BryteWerks' Model One projector, albeit in render form only. Well, today at DEMO, we finally saw the thing in person and uncovered a bit more info about its innards. It still pumps out 11,000 lumens and throws images on the wall in 1920 x 1200 resolution, but it turns out to have a range of Intel silicon at its disposal: everything from a humble 1.6GHz Atom up to a 3.6GHZ Core i7. There are also multiple storage options, as the Model One comes with an Intel 320 SSD (60 or 120GB) -- where the OS resides to ensure super fast boot times -- and up to a 2TB HDD, so you have plenty of room for all your media. Speaking of the OS, it turns out the projector/HTPC has two: a customized version of XBMC and Windows 7, plus a custom GUI (currently in development) to make calibrating the projector dead simple. Because the projector's 1200-watt metal halide bulb generates so much heat, the internal chassis is built of aluminum and houses the components into four individually cooled chambers. That way, all the PC parts can stay cool on the bottom even while the projector's running full bore.

Gallery: Brytewerks Model One eyes-on

We got to see a hand-built prototype in person, and the Model One strikes an imposing, if elegant figure. It's roughly a foot and a half square cube, with a black brushed metal exterior devoid of any branding or other ornamentation, save for the silver ring around the lens. The power, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and four RCA connections are situated in the black plastic feet to keep cord clutter to a minimum, and the lens up front is magnetically attached to make swapping it out a simple affair. We got to speak with its creator, Justin Evans, about the genesis of the device, and he informed us that he's but a humble filmmaker who's trying to help out independent theaters, film festivals, filmmakers, and consumers. His goal was to create a projector that's both easy to use and cheap as chips (comparatively speaking) to enable film editing on the big screen and make high quality movie projection available to the masses. Given that the Model One is set to start shipping in six to eight weeks at an asking price of $2999, we'd say he's hit the mark -- assuming the image quality is as good as he says it is, and the build quality of the production model's up to snuff, of course. Here's hoping we get to see the thing in action sometime soon.

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Eyes-on Brytewerks Model One high-def projector and HTPC combo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1920 x 12001920X1200brytewerksbrytewerks model oneBrytewerksModelOnecore i7CoreI7hands-onhdpostcrosshome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpcintel 320 ssdintel atomintel core i7Intel320SsdIntelAtomIntelCoreI7model oneModelOneprojectionprojectorwindowsxbmcThu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[MythTV turns 0.25, is actually ten in human years]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/#comments MythTVPerhaps it's to help it keep that start-up vibe but, for whatever reason, on the eve of its tenth birthday MythTV is about to release version 0.25. That's right, it's the two bit anniversary of one of our favorite open source HTPC programs. So, what's new in this edition? A lot. In fact, for full details you'll have to hit up the changelog at the source. But, we can guarantee that the new MythTV Services API will open up a whole new frontier to devs. If you're looking for more, well, don't worry -- the creators have also added support for IPv6, AirPlay, HTTP Live Streaming, and DirectX acceleration. For more details and to download the beta for yourself, hit up the source link.

Update: One more major feature added to 0.25 is the support for CableCARD tuners. That capability was added to 0.24 through patches, but this next version supports it out of the proverbial box.

MythTV turns 0.25, is actually ten in human years originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frontendhdpostminihome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcmythtvmythtv 0.25Mythtv0.25softwareFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:04:00 EST<![CDATA[BryteWerks Model One combines HTPC and 16:10 HD projector for $2,449]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/#comments With countless digital projectors ranging in quality from the bottom-shelf drug store stocking stuffer to the six-figure top-of-the-line behemoth, getting your foot in the door as a manufacturer is a near-impossible endeavor. Unless you've designed something like this -- the Model One, from BryteWerks. We've only had a peek at the ultra-sleek glossy black renders at this point, but we're holding out hope that this cube looks as fantastic in person as it does in the gallery below. Inside, you'll find a 16:10 widescreen 1920 x 1200 projector with a brightness of 6,000-11,000 lumens, depending on configuration. There's also a built-in home theater PC, complete with an Intel Core i3 to i7 CPU, Blu-ray drive and storage options that include a 2TB HDD or 500GB SSD. The system can be controlled using the embedded 720p 8.9-inch touchscreen, or remotely using a keyboard and mouse or an Android or iOS app. There's no word on release date just yet, but Model One pricing ranges from $2,449 to $5,999. Hit up the source link to place your order after the site goes live on January 9th.

Gallery: BryteWerks Model One

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BryteWerks Model One combines HTPC and 16:10 HD projector for $2,449 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneBryteWerksBryteWerks model oneBrytewerksModelOnecomputercomputersdisplaydisplayshdhdpostcrosshdtvhome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpcmodel oneModelOneprojectorprojectorsThu, 05 Jan 2012 21:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's diminutive Q180 HTPC dishes out multimedia for $349]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/lenovos-diminutive-q180-htpc-dishes-out-multimedia-for-349/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/lenovos-diminutive-q180-htpc-dishes-out-multimedia-for-349/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/lenovos-diminutive-q180-htpc-dishes-out-multimedia-for-349/#comments Ultrabooks have been getting a lot of love from PC makers these days, and Lenovo's no exception. But laptops aren't the only machines getting slim and trim, and the Chinese firm has outed its svelte IdeaCentre Q180 home theater PC to fulfill your entertainment needs. Stuffed inside a 22mm-thin frame that makes other skinny HTPCs look downright portly, is a 2.13GHz Intel Atom dual-core CPU plus Radeon HD 6450A graphics and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM to keep video playback buttery smooth. You can also get up to a 750GB HDD or a 128GB SSD to store all of your myriad media, and a Blu-ray drive's available for those digging disc-based content. Hooking up displays and peripherals are easy with USB 3.0, VGA and HDMI out, and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. The Q180 starts at $349 for the base model, with prices escalating accordingly if you start adding options like a hand-held keyboard. Full PR's after the break.

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Lenovo's diminutive Q180 HTPC dishes out multimedia for $349 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomdesktopdesktopshdpostcrosshome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcideacentreideacentre q180IdeacentreQ180intel atomIntelAtomlenovoq180Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/edge-hd2-mini-pc-is-an-htpc-that-hides-behind-your-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/edge-hd2-mini-pc-is-an-htpc-that-hides-behind-your-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/edge-hd2-mini-pc-is-an-htpc-that-hides-behind-your-tv/#comments Edge HD2 mini pc is an HTPC that hides behind your TV When it comes to home theater PCs, size matters -- and it doesn't get too much smaller than Sapphire's original Edge HD mini PC, pictured above. In fact, Sapphire saw no reason to fiddle with the Edge's diminutive form factor when designing the HD2, and instead poured itself into improving the HTPC's specs. Not only is the updated mini-rig small enough to mount behind your HDTV, but it also packs a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom, 2GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. All this (and 1080p VGA / HDMI out, of course) at 30W, "20 times less power than a typical desktop PC," according to Sapphire. No word on price (or pics, for that matter), but feel free to jump past the break for an official press release with full specifications.

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Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first time we laid eyes on iGUGU's InterneTV marketing materials, we sensed something was strange in the neighborhood. After seeing the unique product in action though, we've decided to give it a bit more credit. Unlike most internet TV solutions that rely on set-top boxes to stream content, iGUGU's product attempts to make connecting an existing computer to a TV easier using software, a wireless or wired TV connector, and a special QWERTY keyboard remote. The software then provides a not-so-pretty TV interface for browsing through any type of content a computer could normally access online. True to its word, we watched the system play videos on ABC.com and other blocked sites devices like a Roku box or AppleTV can't access. The application also allows users to play local content stored on the computer and aggregates content in pre-populated "channels" like local news, movies, and TV shows. That's all gravy, but we're not sure its worth $99 considering it still requires a computer to work. For more shots of the UI and included components browse through the gallery below.

Gallery: iGUGU InterneTV hands-on

iGUGU InterneTV works as promised in its strange little niche (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abc.comhands-onhome theater pcHomeTheaterPchuluHulu on your TVHuluOnYourTviGUGUinternet tvinternet tv playerInternetTvInternetTvPlayerInterneTVmedia playersMediaPlayersNetflixqwerty remoteQwertyRemotetv web browserTvWebBrowserThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:29:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA launches sub-$80 GeForce GT 430 for single-slot cooler enthusiasts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nvidia-launches-sub-80-geforce-gt-430-for-single-slot-cooler-en/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nvidia-launches-sub-80-geforce-gt-430-for-single-slot-cooler-en/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nvidia-launches-sub-80-geforce-gt-430-for-single-slot-cooler-en/#comments The graphics card that doesn't require a fridge-sized cooler is turning into something of a rarity nowadays, but we doubt the market for quiet, efficient, and halfway-decent GPUs is ever going to disappear completely. NVIDIA is fleshing out its Fermi family today with a creature that aspires to such epithets, the 96 CUDA core-equipped GT 430. It's a patently humble GPU, as indicated by its $79.99 typical price, 49W TDP, 5.7-inch board length, and single-slot cooler design. Mind you, while those are typically considered positives, they do limit gaming performance quite significantly, with the GT 430 getting roundly beaten by ATI's (sob!) AMD's similarly priced Radeon HD 5670. So what niche is left for this card? Well, it's an upgrade over integrated graphics and it gets you on the 3D bandwagon, but on the whole we're left scratching our voluminous craniums as to why anyone would dodge AMD's more accomplished hardware for NVIDIA's latest. Hit up the reviews below and form your own opinion, if our one doesn't suit your outfit today.

Read - HardOCP
Read - AnandTech
Read - PC Perspective
Read - Hot Hardware
Read - Legit Reviews
Read - Hexus

Gallery: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 partner boards


NVIDIA launches sub-$80 GeForce GT 430 for single-slot cooler enthusiasts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40nmannouncedbenchmarkedbenchmarkingbenchmarkscheapdirectx 11Directx11dx 11Dx11fermigeforcegeforce gt 430GeforceGt430gf108gfxgpugraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardgt 430Gt430home theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpclaunchlow-endlow-powernvidianvidia gt 430NvidiaGt430officialreviewreview roundupReviewRoundupreviewsroundupMon, 11 Oct 2010 21:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell whips out 23-inch Inspiron One all-in-one and Zino HD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/dell-whips-out-23-inch-inspiron-one-all-in-one-and-zino-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/dell-whips-out-23-inch-inspiron-one-all-in-one-and-zino-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/dell-whips-out-23-inch-inspiron-one-all-in-one-and-zino-hd/#comments It's been awhile since we've heard from Dell on the home entertainment front, but don't you worry, the guys in Round Rock have been right on top of it. First up is the brand new Zino HD home theater PC, which like we'd heard is being updated with an AMD quad-core Phenom II processor that's more than capable of pumping out full HD to your HDTV. In typical Dell spirit there's tons of configuration options, including one for 1GB of ATI discrete graphics, a Blu-ray drive, and up to a terabyte of storage. For $299, we're a bit giddy about this little one considering it packs more power than any of those Ion nettops and it comes with a wireless keyboard and IR remote control.

If a large touchscreen all-in-one is more your thing, the Inspiron One can be configured with similar parts -- an AMD Athlon II X4 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450, Blu-ray, and up to 1TB are all on the list. To us, the real appeal of this one is its 1920x1080 resolution, 23-inch display, which produced some pretty stunning HD playback when we saw it in action last month. Dell's put a lot of energy into its new Stage touch interface, which consists of different tiled applications. It's actually more than eye candy as we're betting those Netflix and CinemaNow tiles will see plenty of tapping. The One starts at $799 and will be available this coming weekend -- but before you yank out the wallet, we'd suggest flipping through the galleries below and hitting the break for a read of the press release.

Gallery: Dell Inspiron One and Zino HD press shots

Gallery: Dell Inspiron One / Zino HD hands-on

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Dell whips out 23-inch Inspiron One all-in-one and Zino HD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneall-in-one PCAll-in-onePcamdamd phenom IIAmdPhenomIidellDell Inspiron Onedell zino hdDellInspironOneDellZinoHdhands-onhome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpchtpc keyboardHtpcKeyboardInspironinspiron oneInspironOnemini-pcSetTopBoxzinozino hdZinoHdThu, 23 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle's excessively thin XS35 nettop now shipping, 1080p Ion 2 graphics and all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/shuttles-excessively-thin-xs35-nettop-now-shipping-1080p-ion-222/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/shuttles-excessively-thin-xs35-nettop-now-shipping-1080p-ion-222/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/shuttles-excessively-thin-xs35-nettop-now-shipping-1080p-ion-222/#comments It's been a long wait (nearly half a year, in fact), but Shuttle has finally transitioned the XS35 from a luscious HTPC promise into a retail reality. The 1.5-inch thick nettop is today rolling out to online retailers in the US and Canada, offering three preconfigured options to suit a variety of budgets. All come with built-in 802.11n WiFi, a dual-core 1.66GHz Atom D510 CPU, 5 USB ports, and a 4-in-1 media card reader, while the pricier two also include DVD-RW drives for good measure. The top XS35 spec gives you 500GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, a HDMI output, and the crowning glory of NVIDIA's scrumptious Ion 2 powering 1080p video playback. Newegg doesn't seem to yet have that SKU available, but it's priced the other two at $240 and $290, suggesting a price somewhere north of $300 for the complete package. Full press release after the break.

Update: And sure enough, the Ion 2-equipped SX35 has also made its Newegg debut, yours for $380. Thanks, RatioTitle!

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Shuttle's excessively thin XS35 nettop now shipping, 1080p Ion 2 graphics and all originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p802.11natomatom d510AtomD510hdmihome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcintel atomIntelAtomionion 2Ion2multicard readerMulticardReadernettopnvidianvidia ionnvidia ion2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2sffshuttleshuttle sx35ShuttleSx35slimslim pcSlimPcsmall form factorSmallFormFactorsx35thinwifixs35Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:00 EST<![CDATA[WD TV Live Plus gets reviewed, lauded for value]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/wd-tv-live-plus-gets-reviewed-lauded-for-value/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/wd-tv-live-plus-gets-reviewed-lauded-for-value/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/wd-tv-live-plus-gets-reviewed-lauded-for-value/#comments After being announced in early June, Anandtech recently put the Western Digital WD TV Live Plus through its paces and discovered the Netflix enhancement works as advertised. Like many Netflix-enabled devices though, the TV Live comes up short compared to the full PC experience since access is limited to only the Instant Queue. Its presence also sacrifices firmware hackability -- a quality which previously made up for the WD TV Live's lack of versatility as an HTPC. The ability to move, copy, and manage locally stored media files via the interface, on the other hand, was praised as a unique advantage over competing models -- exciting, we know. Sadly, video quality was docked as being "significantly less than the HTPC counterparts they've seen so far." However, it's possible this could be improved in the future via firmware updates, since its Sigma Designs processor features noise reduction and deinterlacing algorithms that strangely aren't currently enabled. File format-wise, DVD ISOs worked flawlessly, while Blu-ray ISO and some WMV video formats experienced issues that users may want to read up on before buying. Gripes aside though, Anandtech was still willing to place it "around the top of the list" for media player devices, thanks to its wide file compatibility and robust features. For more details, hit the review source link.

WD TV Live Plus gets reviewed, lauded for value originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SageTV 7 due to arrive tomorrow with new look originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DVRGeektonichdHome Theater PCHomeTheaterPcHTPCSageTVSageTV 7Sagetv7Wed, 19 May 2010 20:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Poll: What type of HTPC do you use?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/poll-what-type-of-htpc-do-you-use/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/poll-what-type-of-htpc-do-you-use/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/poll-what-type-of-htpc-do-you-use/#commentsCannon PC HTPC case The latest Atom processors have brought some pretty small form factor PCs that seem like a perfect fit as a Home Theater PC, but these small boxes come with plenty of caveats which means there's plenty of room in the market place for others options. The easiest option is to just grab a regular PC and go, but most PCs don't exactly blend into a HT rack and saying there's a wide arrangement of HTPC cases is an understatement. So we want to know, what type of HTPC do you use? A new small form factor, a half height HTPC case, or what?

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Poll: What type of HTPC do you use? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdHome Theater PCHomeTheaterPcHTPCpollsffsmall form factorsmall form factor pcSmallFormFactorSmallFormFactorPcSun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 upgrades to Atom D510, keeps NVIDIA Ion, 1080p playback, and ultraslim look]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/#comments The world might be all abuzz about Ion 2 already, but we reckon we can still make room for an NVIDIA Ion nettop that measures a malnourished 21mm in width and offers full 1080p video playback. The successor to Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q110, the Q150 is built around a pair of Intel Atom options -- the single-core D410 or dual-core D510, both running at 1.6GHz -- and will come with Windows 7 Home (Basic or Premium) preloaded, built-in WiFi, a quartet of USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI output should you pick up the Ion option. The wireless Multimedia Remote with Keyboard is also optional, but Lenovo seems to rightly expect you to want one in order to match the stylishness of the machine. The starting price for this little beaut is listed at $249, with availability by the end of June, but expect to pay quite a bit more for the fully outfitted option above. One more intimate pic of the Q150 awaits after the break.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 upgrades to Atom D510, keeps NVIDIA Ion, 1080p playback, and ultraslim look originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11 and its Ion 2 innards reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p40nmatomatom d510AtomD510barebonebarebonesd510full hdFullHdgpugraphicshdhome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcintel atomintel atom d510IntelAtomIntelAtomD510ionion 2Ion2nettopnext generation ionNextGenerationIonnvidianvidia ionnvidia ion 2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2reviewsffsmall form factorSmallFormFactorzboxzbox hd-id11ZboxHd-id11zotaczotac zboxZotac Zbox HD-ID11ZotacZboxZotacZboxHd-id11Fri, 07 May 2010 11:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best HTPC for under $500?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/ask-engadget-best-htpc-for-under-500/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/ask-engadget-best-htpc-for-under-500/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/ask-engadget-best-htpc-for-under-500/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Justin, who can't afford both a high-end HTPC and textbooks for next semester. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I am a college student looking for a cheap way to hook up to my standard-def TV. It's not HD capable but has an HDMI input. What do you think would be the best sub $500 HTPC for my home use?"
We served up a similar question a few years back for the high-end crowd, and we taught you how to build your own Blu-ray-capable HTPC last year for a solid grand, but this sub-$500 territory is all new. Anyone have any decent HTPC options that won't break the bank? Any tips on constructing your own from an older desktop? Go on and share in comments below -- it's good for the soul, we tell ya.

Ask Engadget: best HTPC for under $500? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetblu-rayfeaturefeaturesfilmhome theater pcHomeTheaterPcHTPCmoviepcThu, 22 Apr 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/#comments If all these tablet and smartbook shenanigans haven't won you over, but you still feel the call of Tegra 2, Pegatron might have your number. We spotted this details-scarce nettop-ish home theater PC lurking around the NVIDIA booth today, just looking to be loved. The thin plastic box is topped by what looks to be bamboo, with HDMI, Ethernet, microphone and speaker plugs around back. We're very much in the dark as to supposed capabilities or software, but Tegra 2 gives us a good hint: the chip can decode 1080p and Flash video, runs Android or Windows CE, and is the same thing under the hood of the Boxee Box. We imagine something like this going for $100 (though no price or release date has been mentioned) or so and acting as a great little home theater PC for the right sort of user if and when it hits the market.

Gallery: Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC

Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Congatec BM57 fits mobile Core i7 onto tiny mobo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Artopz Minitopz Ion-based nettop lamp rains down confusion, wonder originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via eHomeUpgrade]

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ASUS EeeBox EB1012 teases home theaters with dual-core Atom and Ion graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via eHomeUpgrade]

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ASUS EeeBox EB1012 teases home theaters with dual-core Atom and Ion graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via ZDNet]

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Okoro OMS-BX300 goes for the 'you must be high' end originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscblu-raycablecardCore i7-920CoreI7-920hdhome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpclightscribeOkoroOkoro Media SystemsOkoro OMS-BX300OkoroMediaSystemsOkoroOms-bx300OMS-BX300othersradeon hd 4850RadeonHd4850RAID1richThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Okoro OMS-BX300 goes for the 'you must be high' end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/#comments You know, with the PS3 slumming it in a lower weight class and $300 price point, you'd think it'd be hard to sell people on costlier "Blu-ray Digital Entertainment Systems," but that hasn't stopped Okoro from trying. Updating its BX300 unit with dual Blu-ray Lightscribe drives, a Core i7-920, 6GB of 1,333MHz DDR3, pair of hot swappable 2TB HDDs in RAID1, and a 64GB SSD for OS duties is all well and good (okay, it's kind of awesome), but -- even though it has come down some -- the price is still a loony $3,095. There are also dual NTSC / ATSC / QAM tuners and a CableCARD option to go along with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 -- and for an extra $800, you can get the slinkier touch pad remote-pimping version pictured on the right. Ah well, just another reason to envy rich people.

[Via ZDNet]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscblu-raycablecardCore i7-920CoreI7-920home theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpclightscribeOkoroOkoro Media SystemsOkoro OMS-BX300OkoroMediaSystemsOkoroOms-bx300OMS-BX300radeon hd 4850RadeonHd4850RAID1richThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear's Axess HD Gamer PC looks to blow your mind, empty your wallet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/19/maingears-axess-hd-gamer-pc-looks-to-blow-your-mind-empty-your/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/19/maingears-axess-hd-gamer-pc-looks-to-blow-your-mind-empty-your/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/19/maingears-axess-hd-gamer-pc-looks-to-blow-your-mind-empty-your/#comments Make no bones about, Maingear's new Axess HD Gamer (and by merit of its namesake, HTPC, too) is nothing if not a powerhouse for those wanting to pay an arm and a leg for a souped up gaming experience. You want specs? At its best, we're looking at an Intel Core i7 on a X58 chipset, dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT in SLI, up to 12GB of DDR3 RAM, Blu-ray, Windows Vista / Media Center, and two 3.5-inch storage bays supporting 320GB SSD or 2TB HDD. If you need more nerd cred, ghost of vaporware past Phantom Lapboard serves as one of the bundled input devices, as does the NVIDIA GeForce 3D vision kit and a 22-inch Samsung LCD. Starting price is $1,799, but if you wanna go for broke -- and whether not you can, you probably want to -- top configurations can run you well over $5,000.

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Maingear's Axess HD Gamer PC looks to blow your mind, empty your wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you were into that Okoro OMS-LX100 HTPC we brought you the other day, but don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a machine just to get a snazzy embedded touchscreen, Zalman's got a new enclosure that will let you build your own system for considerably less dough. Sure to be the envy of all your home theater-fanatic buddies, the HD 160XT sports a 7-inch touchscreen for menu control, media information, and even video previewing, along with four open HDD bays, two optical drive slots, a pair of supposedly silent exhaust fans, and of course, the obligatory remote. Available in black or silver, we sure wouldn't mind building a system around this case and displaying it proudly in our gear rack, but unfortunately we have no idea when or where these will be available.

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Zalman's HD 160XT HTPC enclosure with 7-inch LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Besides that pair of smartphones we spotted earlier today, Gigabyte has also been showing off a set of home theater PCs at Computex, and whether you like your media centers in tower or pizza box configuration, Gigabyte's got you covered. While both the silver H971 and white A963 support VIIV-powered Core Duo processors, the rest of the specs are nothing that will get you too excited, and the lack of built-in HDMI  or WiFi will probably keep most of our readers from even giving these machines a second glance. Still, if the Intel spin machine has done its job right, the VIIV stickers alone should help Gigabyte move a few units whenever they hit stores.

Read- A963 [Via AVing]
Read- H971 [Via AVing]

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Gigabyte's A963 and H971 VIIV-powered HTPCs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 23:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you liked the Mac mini-inspired Blueado m5e home theater PC, then you're gonna love a recently-released, improved version of the machine that the company is touting as a "Sport Edition" (because, you know, nothing invokes athleticism like sitting around watching TV and movies all day), which adds several compelling features (and $500) to its $1,500 sibling. Packing in the same 2.0GHz Pentium M processor and integrated graphics as the m5e, this new edition doubles both RAM and HDD capacity to 2GB and 400GB, respectively, and also throws in both analog and digital tuners for keeping you entertained. You get a fairly wide variety of connectivity options with this one -- USB 2.0, FireWire, DVI, VGA, S-video, and digital coax -- along with Dolby Digital and DTS support for hooking up your surround sound speakers to the included RCA outputs. Of course, no HTPC would be complete without a DVD burner, remote control, and million-in-one card reader, so the Sport Edition -- rolling into dealerships now -- mixes in those ingredients as well.

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Blueado's m5e "Sport Edition" HTPC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via HDBeat]

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Niveus Media Center Denali Edition getting CableCARD support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 May 2006 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okoro's Core Duo-powered OMS-LX100 HTPC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Also, over at CE Pro they're recounting just a few of the flubs and missteps live presentations had at CES,  according to Intel with Viiv they have succeded in "making the PC more PC like". Yeah great job on that one guys.

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