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Episode 251:
Sage TV Media Extender and the Sage of Tech!
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What's new in Episode 251
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• ExtremeTech's Loyd Case joins Robert on set.
• We have a first look the HTC G1. To read Sascha Segan's preview on PCMag.com, click HERE.
• This week's tech pic is from Adam. He is about to put some servers on his network, but needed to test the systems. So, Adam set up the Folding@Home SMP Client on the server. Go Adam!
• Our Sage of Tech, Loyd Case, shows off the Sage TV HD Media Extender. For his full review, click HERE.
• Before we get into the questions, ExtremeTech's Jason Cross has the latest info for Microsoft's Zune. To read more about the Zune release, click HERE.
• And now for the 'Ask Loyd' questions:
Question 1 is from Charles of Bronx, NY:
I purchased a Western Digital Caviar SE 16 640GB drive (7200 rpm) to be my primary (and only drive). After some research, I got the idea that I could use my old drive out of my HP (224 GB, also 7200 rpm) as the drive for my OS (Vista Home Premium 32 bit), and use the larger hard drive for files, etc. So here are my questions:
1) Is there any real value in doing this?
2) Since I will have to reformat for the new Vista install, what is the best way to get all of my apps, files and settings over to the new computer? I have current back-ups made with Acronis TrueImage-- will that do the trick?
Question 2 is from John:
Could you explain the difference between Intel's FSB vs. AMD's HT (hypertransport)? And which of them is better?
Question 3 is from Steve of Sam Pedro, CA:
I have a home network with a midrange firewall. My DSL service includes 4 IP addresses and I have my PS3 and XBOX360 each on a public IP address open to the internet. I had found that playing Internet based games from behind the firewall was filled with problems. I read the forums on the ports you need to open, but it doesn't work as well as putting them right on the Internet.
So, here's my question: Do we know of any history of security issues / hackers causing problems on an unprotected console?
Question 4 is from John of Fremont, CA:
I have two hard drives set to be RAID 0 in a WinXP system. I want to take out the RAID 0 setup and either move to just one of the drives or a RAID 1 setup for safety or maybe move to a single larger drive. What can I do without losing data? I have external USB drives that I can back things up to so I will have enough free space to be down to one drive.
Question 5 is from Joshua of NYC:
I'm currently running Vista Ultimate 32bit with 2gb ram and a Pentium D 930 (3 GHz). I recently bought a 512MB 8800GT. I'm running a 20" LCD. Is my gaming performance being bottlenecked by the CPU? Should I upgrade now, or wait for Nehalem? My budget allows $200-$300 on a CPU.
Question 6 is from Josh of Columbus, OH:
I have a question concerning audio. I recently picked up a 42" Samsung Plasma TV and I have been using the speakers on the TV. I am now looking at getting a solid 5.1 surround system that won't break my bank. I have been looking at a few Onkyo HTIB setups, but I was wondering if you had any suggestions that might be better? The only thing I need to have is a receiver with 3 component inputs / 1 out.
• We would like to thank Loyd for all his knowledge and we would also like to remind you to continue to send in your questions for Loyd. Remember to put 'Ask Loyd' in the subject line.
• Next Week: Neha Tiwari will be back on the show. She will be showing some iPhone Case love.
See Ya Then.
Tags: Center, DL.TV, Extender, ExtremeTech.com, G1, Google, Hauppauge, HTC, Loyd Case, Media, Sage, TV
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Posted by:
Mohammad
September 25, 2008 9:19 PM
Hey Robert, you did it! You made Loyd laugh.
Posted by:
John
September 25, 2008 10:19 PM
It is about time robert made Loyd laugh. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later.
Posted by:
iwanttofoldfordltv
September 26, 2008 12:46 AM
About Folding@home,this should be adreesed for ps3 folders,folding@home was integrated into LifeWithPlaystation[it runs in the background while LWP runs]...
I already had my folding set to the dl.tv team but now that the life with playstation is out i cant seem to find the area where you enter a team name/number,is it defaulted to the team you had before or is it impossible to now specify a team?
Posted by:
JASON
September 26, 2008 2:21 AM
Cool episode....
Posted by:
Steve C
September 26, 2008 3:58 PM
Said by Sascha Segan in the G1 review:
"You won't be able to use the G1 as a 3G modem for your PC, T-Mobile execs said at the G1's launch."
How can those crooks at T-Mobile lock down an open sourced phone? Is it also locked to T-Mobile?
Google needs to come up with a better service plan than just T-Mobile or AT&T, they both suck!
Posted by:
Mike
October 4, 2008 10:10 PM
The Zune is by far the best PMP that I have ever owned, fantastic product! 3 months after I bought my Zune I've added 3 docks with the latest being the Zune Kicker, wicked docking station.
Anyway it's nice to see a tech show not covering the iWhatever only :)
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