What does the ATI-AMD buyout mean? What are the long and short term consequences? Are we seeing the beginning of the end for video cards, and will we see NVIDIA killed by a new Intel graphics chip? We lay out all the scenarios and give you the explanations and the answers. Compelling.
July 24, 2006 | 20:06At IDF today, Intel has been talking about how DTCP-IP, a standard it is promoting, will enable the next generation of digital content in the home. In this analysis piece, Wil Harris explains why Intel's strategy for content protection is flawed, and why DRM will result in a bad experience for people like us.
March 9, 2006 | 02:02Want a Media Center? Don't want to buy a pre-built rig, but worried about MCE's notorious component compatibility woes? QuietPC has brought out a kit that pairs build-your-own flexibility with guaranteed component choices. Is this the quietest PC we've ever (not) heard?
February 11, 2006 | 10:25Digital Media Adapters are an important part of bringing the digital home to a wide range of consumers. VIIV is launching later this week, without DMA capabilities. It seems like they're a thing of the future for the time being...
January 2, 2006 | 12:03ATI has extended its X1000 range of cards with a software update that some cool functionality. H.264 decoding in hardware, as well as lightning fast transcoding of video is on offer. We take an initial look at the software, ahead of its release later this week.
December 19, 2005 | 10:58Have you got the Media Center bug? We've spent some time investigating the best components with which to build a home theatre PC for use with Microsoft Media Center. In the first of a new series on home theatre, we talk you through the component choices you need to make to build your own box.
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