You can download movies now onto your PC, and you can watch them on that monster while sitting at your desk, but who want to do that? How do you get the movies you download onto your desktop to play on your Home Theater system? One of the easiest (but often least practical ways) is to simply plug your computer directly into your TV via S-Video, DVI (digital video interface) or even HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface). If you can’t get your computer that close or can’t seem to plug the right cable into the right hole, you can simply burn a DVD on and watch it the same way you would any other.

You can also set up a home network and stream the movies to your TV without violating the licenses by using file-sharing software. Last but not least, if you are fortunate enough to own an Apple computer, after March of 2009 you can purchase an Apple TV device which works with all iTunes movies and will save you the headache of having to figure this stuff out in Windows.

It’s that time of the year again when Elgato decides to refresh the EyeTV hybrid tuner. The Cear-QAM 1080i-tunning USB stick was conceived for Mac users and it will feature better reception and an FM radio tuner. The new piece of hardware is available for just $150 and for that price you will also get a full year’s subscription of TV-Guide. A 3.1 version of the EyeTV hybrid is coming later this month so you might not want to hurry to get this tuner just yet.

via Engadget

We have enjoyed the Simpsons for quite a while now and we were expecting the show to arrive to iTunes. It has finally happened! Apple has added the eight episodes from the current 20th season. Sure we’d like all season to be available but that should happen in the near future. For now a single episode costs $1.99 while the season pass is $37.99. When and if Apple is going to add the older seasons, we’re going to let you know.

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That’s right folks, you should have gotten the whole news from the title there! LaCie has revealed it’s new ethernet disk which can indeed hold up to 6TB of your stuff and it’s fully compatible with Apple’s Time Machine. With that much space available you’ll be able to save all sorts of thing from your past and revert to them whenever it’s needed.

Apple hasn’t officially said anything about it but the press release seems pretty clear about the Time Machine backups. This NAS will work with any OS and it will support a total of 100 users with customizable access rights and about 25 users accessing it at the same time.

LaCie also has a 2TB and a 4TB version. The prices go from $749 to $1,100 or to $1,500 depending on which model you choose. Feel like getting one? Just call that Santa. He’s the fat dude that goes around dressed in red and holding the keys to a customized vintage edition of a reindeer powered sleigh.

via Press

Netflix sure seems thrilled about the quality of Microsoft’s Silverlight. In fact it is so happy with Silverlight over Windows Media Player that it has fired 50 support specialists. The company has decided to go with Silverlight in their movie playing and streaming business while giving up Windows Media Player.

That’s a mighty move from Netflix. In the battle of the giants, it has chosen Silverlight over Adobe Flash.

A Netflix representative said:

Silverlight makes it easier to connect to watching on the PC and Mac. There isn’t the need for highly specialized technical folk.

via The Register

Remember the Apple LED Cinema Display that we mentioned back in October? Well, the good news is that the awesome display can now be seen on the Apple website, and it is available for order with free shipping.

The gigantic 24-inch Cinema Display has a price tag of $900, and is considered the first screen made specifically for the MacBook. Connection to other computers (read MacBook Pro or Air) is made via a MiniDisplay Port, or via a MagSafe connector. It comes with a built-in 2.1 speaker system, and 3 USB ports.

LEDs are solid-state light sources that are an ideal complement to digital LCDs. They light up very quickly, which means you experience full screen brightness the moment you connect your LED Cinema Display to your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air.

Apple LED Cinema 24-inch Display

If you’ve one who uses a Mac with your hometheater you will be relieved to learn that Netflix has finally brought Watch Instantly to Mac OS X.

Netflix’s streaming ability comes to Mac thanks to Microsoft’s Flash-like software, Silverlight. Those using an older Mac, however, will be disapointed to hear that this feature is only available on Macs running OS X.

Sorry guys, seems like it’s time for an upgrade!