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Computers

Viewsonic Launches IceTV Powered Media Centres

11:10AM Nick Broughall | I’ve never really had a lot of interest in Media Centre PCs, but these two new models from Viewsonic are so small that it’s hard to ignore them. Both the VOT132 and VOT550 Media Centre PCs come complete with a 12-month subscription to IceTV’s EPG, which now also works with Windows 7. More »
Computers

Dell Zino HD: $US250 Mini Home-Theatre PC

12:11AM Mark Wilson | After giving us an early look, Dell has revealed the full specs of their colour-happy Mac Mini-esque Zino HD. And for $US230, you aren’t just getting an Atom nettop. More »
Software

Ten Ways To Improve Your Media Center Experience

7:30AM Dan Nosowitz | Our sister site Lifehacker put together a list of ten app-based ways to boost your media center’s potential, adding support for remote controls, remote TV scheduling, Hulu Desktop and more. My favorite: Ad removal. Suck on that, ad-supported entertainment! [Lifehacker] More »
Peripherals

The Loop Controls Your TV Like The Wii For $US100

11:10PM Mark Wilson | The Loop really impressed us back at CES…2007. A circular remote that functioned a lot like the Wiimote, the promising Loop turned heads before disappearing into the bowels of the tech world. (Until now.) More »