Tag: Small Form Factor
Reviews: WD TV Live Plus
by firestorm_v1 on Aug.26, 2011, under Hardware, Networking, Product Reviews
In this post, I will review a recently acquired WD TV Live Plus purchased from Microcenter for around $100. The quest was to find a media player solution that could read media from network shares and play them with minimal fuss. Since this is going to be attached to the primary TV, it has to be “Girlfriend Approved” and easy to use. I believe that the WD TV Live Plus fits this requirement adequately however the installation of the device could be easier. Once done, the device is wonderful. Read the full review after the break.
Squirrelcage blower keeps small form factor PCs cool
by firestorm_v1 on Aug.14, 2010, under Embedded devices, Hardware, How-To's
As long as there has been electronics, there has been the problem of how to keep them cool. Unfortunately, the problem gets more complex the smaller that computers get and what works for one PC might not work for others. This is clearly the obstacle to overcome when trying to cool down a settop box. Read more to find out how I was able to pull it off very well for a little over $10 in parts and still maintain all my hair.
Site News: I have a new toy!
by firestorm_v1 on Apr.01, 2010, under Embedded devices, Hardware, Linux, Product Reviews, Site News
Well my life has been busy as all get out and I do have a new post in the works however I’m taking a quick break because I have a new toy that makes for a far better story.
I have recently gotten my hands on a new Samsung Moment on the Sprint network. Within the next few days, I will post all the gory details from this Android n00b and will be offering a comparison against the other smartphone I have, the Palm Pre.
