On the TiVo Blog today, TiVo has revealed the details of the next evolution of their DVR: The TiVo Premiere Elite. The Premiere Elite expands on the previous enjoyed TiVo Premiere updates with two big improvements: two terabytes of storage for 300 hours of HD recordings and the ability to record four channels simultaneously while watching a fifth. Imagine a set-top box so … [Read more...]
Netflix’s Generosity To Customers Takes Another Step Back With Limited Streams
As Stop the Cap! reports, Netflix is now enforcing something that has long been part of their Terms of Service agreement: Some membership plans allow you to watch simultaneously on more than one personal computer or Netflix ready device at the same time. If you are on the 1 disc out at-a-time plan [or stream-only plan], you may watch only one device at a time. If you are on the … [Read more...]
Hardwired – Cat6 Networking My House
For some reason, Summer always translates into big projects around the house for me. Last year's involved putting a new roof on the house. This year, the project was far less work in the heat and much cheaper. Being tech-inclined, I've always expected to have my house hardwired with network jacks in places where they would be useful. Wireless wasn't really cutting it for range, … [Read more...]
Netflix Launch In Brazil Today Kicks Off Expansion Throughout Latin America
Not taking Labor Day off, Netflix announced today that they are launching their Instant Streaming service today in Brazil and throughout Latin America over the next week. This expansion includes 43 different countries and territories to be added to Netflix customer base by September 12th. Netflix first announced their plans to expand to Latin America in early July. By … [Read more...]
Optimal TV Size and Viewing Distance
If you're in the market for a new TV, you might be looking at the sizes and have no idea what size you want besides one that fits inside your house and your budget. What's the differences between a 42" and a 56" TV? Is there such a thing as a TV that's too big? There are two sites that can help answer your questions. The first, TV Size Matters, allows you to picture a TV of … [Read more...]