Author Archives: Jay Taylor
Upping The Ante…The New Dell Inspiron 410 Zino HD!
It has been a while since I last posted a blog, but I am back with Dell’s second generation InspironTM 410 Zino HD. It was almost a year ago when Dell first introduced their Inspiron Zino HD (aka Inspiron 400). … Continue reading
It Came, It Saw, It Command & Conquered! An update on the Dell Inspiron Zino HD
Due to the overwhelming response and number of questions I received from the last blog post on the Dell Inspiron Zino HD, I thought I would provide more information on my experience with that little system. Once again, I would … Continue reading
Something wicked this way comes…the Dell Inspiron Zino HD
As the saying goes, great things come in small packages, and boy did Dell deliver on that adage! Our friends at Dell sent over their new Inspiron Zino HD PC and I must say that this little Inspiron really inspired me. … Continue reading
Netflix and Internet TV on Windows® 7, have you seen it?
Microsoft updates Windows® 7, just before launch…and it is very cool! Back in June, I wrote a brief blog on some interesting developments from Microsoft, Hulu and YouTube. I covered how each of these vendors had released news and/or applications … Continue reading
How To: Guide for the Assembly of an HTPC
Building your own AMD technology-based HTPC, where do you start? For those of you that have been following along our AMD@Home blog, you know I have written multiple blogs on HTPC topics such as why you might want one and … Continue reading
Building an HTPC on a Budget (part 2)
A hardware roundup – The Mainstream/Mid Level Build! As stated in the first part of this blog series, I have seen different sites put together a list of potential HTPC hardware for budgets under $1000 USD. While many of these sites … Continue reading
Anyone Seen the Remote? (Part 2 on Controlling your HTPC)
Lean Back Technology for your HTPC! So, you’ve got this fancy new HTPC, but how do you use it? Well, I thought we would take a look at the various options for controlling your HTPC. I am splitting this post … Continue reading
Building an HTPC on a Budget (part 1)
A hardware roundup – The Entry Level Build! I have seen different sites put together a list of potential HTPC hardware for budgets under $1000 USD. While many of these sites are showcasing some nice systems, I think there are … Continue reading
Anyone Seen the Remote? (Part 1 on Controlling your HTPC)
Lean Back Technology for your HTPC! So, you’ve got this fancy new HTPC, but how do you use it? Well, I thought we would take a look at the various options for controlling your HTPC. I am splitting this post … Continue reading
Turning It Up to 11!
Getting More Out of Your Maui System. Previously, I wrote a blog on What AMD offers the HTPC customer. It covered the MSI Media Live Diva platform (MSI 7411), which is produced in accordance with the AMD HTPC motherboard specification that … Continue reading
