Best of the Blog 2014, Volume 2
Our team was busy in the spring and early summer of 2014!
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Best of the Blog 2014, Volume 1
Take a look at the best from the fall and early winter of 2013.
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON Review: HR54 Genie DVR
Special thanks to Signal Labs member hdtvfan0001 who graciously provided images to this review and to reviews at iamanedgecutter.com. DIRECTV’s newest DVR could be hiding a big secret. The HR54 Genie DVR looks an awful lot like an…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: DIRECTV H44 Genie Lite and external hard drive
Special thanks to Signal Labs member hdtvfan0001 who graciously provided images to this review and to reviews at DBSTalk.com. The next generation. After years of focusing on refinement, DIRECTV comes out of the gate with a truly new…
The iView 3500STBII Revisited
In April 2014, I wrote a short, quick review of the iView 3500STBII in iView 3500STBII Quick Review. Since that time I’ve picked up a second iView 3500STBII and have been using it on a different…
HD-BLADE Generation 1 vs. Generation 2: Is newer better?
Our top-rated HD-BLADE is back for 2014 and better than ever! We’ve added a new Clear version as well as a slimmed down model, and we didn’t stop there. It’s all about the accessories for this year, and that…
UNBOXING VIDEOS: HD-Blade Antennas
You asked for them, you got them! You said you wanted to see unboxing videos from Solid Signal and we’re happy to oblige! Our first three videos cover the new HD-BLADE antennas and the stand that…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: Blumoo Bluetooth Remote Control
Maybe the best possible solution for the problem of too many remotes. Universal remotes are great, but they tend to be pretty inflexible, pretty hard to program, and if you want to solve those two problems…
My review: DIRECTV RC71B Backlit Remote
I got a cool toy delivered to me from Solid Signal a couple days ago and it is something I’ve been missing since getting my first RC71 remote. The RC71B is very similar to the RC71 but…
Introducing DIRECTV Restart — Watch any program from the beginning!
Well, not ANY program, not yet anyway. DIRECTV has been hard at work on a new technology that will let you start programs over from the beginning even if you tune in late. We’ve heard it…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: CInemizer Virtual Reality Glasses
Because sometimes you really want to be in the middle of the action. As much as we all want a truly 3D immersive experience, the last thing we want are bulky virtual reality goggles. No one…
Is coax networking slower than Ethernet?
Here at Solid Signal, we’re all about helping you find ways to make life better. For example, we’ve showed you how to network your home using just your satellite cables, and several months ago we did a…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: Technicolor COM2000
Freedom from bad hotel TV. Let’s face it, hotels haven’t kept up with TV technology in the last ten years. Sure, hotel rooms have embraced large flat TVs that eliminate the need for big credenzas in…
iView 3500STBII Quick Review
There have been reviews in other places about this Tuner/DVR. One of the most complete I’ve come across is on iView-3500STB Tuner & DVR Owners Thread This review was for the original iView 3500STB and is by videobruce. SolidSignal…
Best of the Blog 2013, Volume 4
Take a look at the best from the fall and early winter of 2013.