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Jack of all Trades
It’s been a busy month. In the last two weeks I’ve changed the oil in both the family vehicles, installed a stereo in my truck, repaired my lawnmower so I could cut that first fresh spring grass (okay, weeds), and … Continue reading
Extremist’s View of Why MIDs will Inherit the Earth (Part 2)
This is Part 2 in an eight part series where I look at emerging technology and predict whether or not MIDs will displace netbooks and notebooks in the future. Check out the introduction here. Here in part 2, I take … 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
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
Introducing the HP DV2, my new Mobile Media Center
One of the things that has become very apparent to me over the last year is that my TV viewing habits have completely changed. In the past, I would either watch TV shows live or DVR them and watch them … Continue reading
I’m All In!
OK, so is the Home Theater PC really ready for the Mainstream Consumer? Up until now, I have tried to provide a high level overview of the hardware and software changes that have taken place over the past couple of … Continue reading
Change is in the air!
So what is the industry doing to meet the needs of the HTPC consumer? In previous segments we have discussed some of the functions and features of the HTPC. We have shown you the very cool MSI Media Live Diva platform. … Continue reading
What is the future of home entertainment? (Streaming, Blu-ray, Download)
I joined AMD in 2006 to help bring the vision of AMD LIVE!™ to the masses. I have always been a fan of technology, and working for AMD has been like having the keys to the candy store. Initially AMD … Continue reading
What Can A Home Cinema/Home Theater PC Do? Part 1
The Benefits of Owning an HTPC Last time, I addressed why anyone would consider owning an HTPC. HTPCs have come a long way in a short amount of time. Today I want to share a little more info about the … Continue reading
