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Sat, Aug 22 2009 20:59

Going Beyond The Enthusiast Market

Charlie Owen, a former Media Center team member wrote a post this week about Media Center expanding its marketplace, specifically going from the current enthusiast market to a more mainstream market . Charlie analysis comes to the pretty simple answer...
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Sun, Jul 26 2009 15:25

Media Center Gets "PCTV" Marketing in Microsoft Store Mockups

It has been my theory that Microsoft is slowly ditching the concept of using and promoting Media Center as a whole home entertainment experience and moving to the “TV on your PC” concept which they have been actively promoting over the past...
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Thu, Sep 4 2008 14:19

Microsoft Showcases Windows Media Center Momentum at CEDIA EXPO 2008

From distributed HD entertainment to automation and control, Windows Media Center is at the center of an ever-expanding ecosystem within the custom installation channel. DENVER — Sept. 4, 2008 — At CEDIA EXPO 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced...
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Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:00

Niveus Media @ CEDIA: Movie Library, 8 CableCARD, 10 Extenders, Home Server

Niveus Movie Library Goes Primetime! Version 1.5 is enriched to offer high-res cover art (including Blu-ray) and support for a wider catalogue of movie sources, such as disc-in-drive… and more! Denver, CO – CEDIA Expo 2008 – September...
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Mon, Sep 1 2008 21:32

Short Bits: Life|ware & Niveus at CEDIA

This edition ripped straight from CE Pro …It seems Niveus Media is done with pushing their recently developed Niveus EDGE Extender. The might have been Xbox 360-based Extender (sans gaming) is out and the HP MediaSmart Connect is in . Interesting...
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Sun, Jun 15 2008 18:59

Short Bits: HP, TouchSmart, Webinar, Live for TV

Ian Dixon had a ton of good stuff this past week at HP’s Connecting your World event in Germany . Among the top announcements was HPs new TouchSmart PC which features a 22-inch display . Best of all, this thing is cheap! It starts at only $1,300...
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Mon, Mar 24 2008 12:51

Microsoft Introduces $10,000 Digital Home Makeover Contest

To celebrate the consumer availability of new Extenders for Windows Media Center, the Windows Media Center team is today unveiling a Digital Home Makeover Contest. For one lucky winner, the makeover team will transform their disconnected digital lifestyle...
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Sun, Feb 24 2008 22:12

Linksys Extender Review Part 1: Media Center & PC Setup

Update: Skip to Extender Review Post Between Microsoft and Linksys I’ve received a whole package of Media Center related goodies to test. Instead of this being just a review of the Linksys DMA2200 Extender, it will also cover the overall Media Center...
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Mon, Jan 14 2008 20:07

Short Bits: Extender Ads, Broswers, Netflix, More

Microsoft has launched their v2 Extender ad campaign on several websites include The New York Times, Gizmodo (I think CNET and so others are in there too). Assuming you don’t block ads in your web browser, check them out. Not too much Media Center related...
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Mon, Jan 7 2008 8:09

CES Short Bits: Sony, Velocity Micro, HP Receiver

Sony is back with two new VAIO Media Center PC’s and this time it is offered with two Digital Cable Tuners—but they are external. I still don’t understand what companies are thinking developing new form factors and then adding external tuners to the mix...
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Wed, Nov 21 2007 15:51

Inteset Serves Quad CableCARD Quad-Core Systems for the MCX Platform

Hanover MA, November 20, 2007, Inteset, LLC has announced that its Denzel DTCD30-Si media server now supports four (4) internal CableCARD tuners. In addition, units sold with this configuration contain an Intel® Quad-Core processor needed to support simultaneous...
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Tue, Sep 11 2007 17:38

Microsoft Rejuvenates Media Center at CEDIA

It is no secret that I don’t agree with all the choices Microsoft makes with regards to Media Center, however I still believe that it is a fantastic product. Microsoft doesn’t seem to see the potential that it has though. Despite this and with a few exceptions...
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Fri, Sep 7 2007 21:04

Short Bits: Friday, September 7, 2007

Other than initially getting Niveus Media’s new Extender not uploaded with the rest of their pictures, Engadget has covered the Media Center aspect of CEDIA very nicely. Here are some of the more Media Center specific posts they have had. Booth Tour:...
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Thu, Sep 6 2007 15:46

Niveus Media at CEDIA | Extenders, CableCARD, Upgrades

Niveus Media Gets Hard Core In Whole-Home Entertainment Niveus Media, the leaders in high-end digital entertainment solutions for the connected home, introduces the 2008 line of Media Server products. As consumers and installers continue to embrace Niveus...
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Wed, Sep 5 2007 12:11

Microsoft Directly Engages Custom Installers at CEDIA EXPO 2007

As support for Windows Media Center continues to grow, Microsoft announces new hardware alliances, new software capabilities and the Ultimate Install Contest. DENVER — Sept. 5, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. is exhibiting at CEDIA EXPO 2007 to build direct relationships...
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Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:52

File Format/Codec Support Very Important in Convergence Devices

Ben at EngadgetHD asks if people want PC’s in their livings rooms, seeing as HP just dropped their HTPC-line I posed the question this morning. The first commenter on EngadgetHD replied to Ben’s notion that “most people want their home theater experiences...
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Sat, Feb 17 2007 20:39

When Your Xbox 360 Extender and CableCARD Recordings Don't Get Along....

Update: Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings You’re basically screwed. Tonight is not a good night to try and find Knowledge Base Articles. Microsoft is failing left and right to impress me , and this one is pretty serious. Xbox 360:...
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Wed, Jan 24 2007 13:18

Where Does the Media Center PC (or HTPC) Belong?

A common discussion with Media Center is where does the PC actually belong in the home? It has been thought by some that people in general don’t want a PC in the Living Room, they would rather have a Set-top Box (STB). Then, there are some people who...
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Tue, Jan 9 2007 15:09

Consumer Electronics Show Roundup (Part 2)

Just another roundup, be sure to check out Consumer Electronics Show Roundup (Part 1) also. One Voice One Voice Announces Beta Program for Its Media Center Communicator Voice Recognition for Windows Vista Okoro Media Systems Logitech Uses the OMS-TH540...
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Tue, Jan 9 2007 9:41

My Thoughts on Windows Home Server

Lots of talk about Windows Home Server (WHS) so far, and it was only announced a few days ago. I have to say that I’m extremely excited about this product, even with the few Media Center downfalls that it seems to have. First of all, I’m not a big fan...
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