Jul 2006
Satellite HDTV
Friday July 28, 2006 | Permalink
So no, I don't yet have an HDTV in my new home theater yet. Why? Money, thats why. Oh and two kids aren't helping the pocket book either. Though my cable provider isn't bad, they don't offer any high-def channels, so right after I purchase a widescreen TV (or projector I think), I'll be swinging by the Bell store and signing up for Expressvu.
I think I'll be renting the receiver though because I want the HD PVR model with dual tuners. The whole hard drive thing tells me I don't want to be on the hook to deal with a warranty plan if it fails so renting is the only option for me. I like how it has two remotes, one is infared while the other is RF. I'll be able to use the RF remote and its tuner in a different room while the HD tuner stay in the family/theater room. I can't wait for that, but first I have to go buy some formula.
I think I'll be renting the receiver though because I want the HD PVR model with dual tuners. The whole hard drive thing tells me I don't want to be on the hook to deal with a warranty plan if it fails so renting is the only option for me. I like how it has two remotes, one is infared while the other is RF. I'll be able to use the RF remote and its tuner in a different room while the HD tuner stay in the family/theater room. I can't wait for that, but first I have to go buy some formula.
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1 1/2 Years to Build My Home Theater
Thursday July 27, 2006 | Permalink
It took me about 1 1/2 years to finish my basement, and its still not 100% done. Back when I started, I didn't expect it to take as long as it did, but looking back on it now it went by pretty fast. All I have left to do is adjust some of the door frames, mount the door trim, and finish up the baseboard trim.
The ceiling has to be done too, but thats just really cosmetic. Besides, its nice to have access to any wiring up there. I'm going to be putting soundproofing up there as well but thats as I have some extra money. I'm surprised how little you can hear upstairs so the soundproofing is even less of a priority.
The ceiling has to be done too, but thats just really cosmetic. Besides, its nice to have access to any wiring up there. I'm going to be putting soundproofing up there as well but thats as I have some extra money. I'm surprised how little you can hear upstairs so the soundproofing is even less of a priority.
Why Microsoft's Zune Is Going To Be Another Money Losing Venture.
Thursday July 27, 2006 | Permalink
Microsoft is said to be working on an iPod killer. As someone who's been working in the computer industry, primarily supporting Windows machines, for the past 20 years, I highly doubt Microsoft have any clue how to build a consumer device. The reason the XBox is doing well, contrary to its financials, is because Microsoft is packaging something people actually want. Surprising, I know. Despite what I think is a fluke (the XBox), Microsoft has never, and will never, understand the consumer the way Apple does. All Microsoft care about is controlling a technology and then licensing it to other players. This way they can keep control of that particular industry as they have for the past couple decades. Sit in front of a PC and you still have to deal with DLL-hell and other crap. The boys at Metroxing have a great article on it.