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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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Mon, Jul 7 2008 21:20

Short Bits: DVD Steaming, Media Center U, CEDIA

Charlie Owen wants to know why you think that Microsoft hasn’t hit on DVD streaming yet . My reasoning? Because Microsoft has no idea what market to develop for. Are they focused on their average consumer market? Because they don’t use Media...
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Fri, Jun 20 2008 7:27

Short Bits: Extenders, Dream Home

The Windows Experience Blog took a look at the HP MediaSmart Connect . At some point I’ll also have a review of the unit and compare it directly to the Linksys Extenders (and D-Link which is pretty much the same). Speaking of Extenders, Ben at Engadget...
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Mon, Mar 3 2008 19:13

Short Bits: Blu-MCX, Lighting Control

Sigma Designs, providers of SoC based solutions for Blu-ray player (and Media Center Extenders) expects that “ Blu-ray players from China and Taiwan will be in stores at prices near $200 in time for Christmas.” These Blu-ray players will likely be based...
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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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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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Tue, Jul 31 2007 15:45

Short Bits: Crestron & Microsoft, Vista Update Leak, Xbox Cut

Crestron & Microsoft to Take Media-Centric Automation to ‘Whole New Level’ Vista Performance and Reliability Pack & Vista Compatibility and Reliability Pack Leaked? Xbox 360 Getting a Price Cut!
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Mon, Jan 8 2007 11:23

Consumer Electronics Show Roundup (Part 1)

So much stuff so far at CES that the main page of my blog has already rolled over. Here is a quick rundown of what has happened so far CES Keynote/Microsoft Microsoft Unveils Wave of New Products and Services at CES Short Bits: Bill Gates CES Keynote...
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Mon, Dec 25 2006 11:25

Best Buy and Exceptional Innovation Go Mainstream With Life|ware!

Exclusive Details: Best Buy, Exceptional Innovation and ConnectedLife.Home (CE Pro) | Julie has been lurking with the details of a new package from Best Buy, Exceptional Innovation and ConnectedLife.Home. For $15,000 you can walk into Best Buy and pick...
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Tue, Nov 28 2006 14:05

Manufacturers Exploit Vista for Home Automation & A/V

[EHX] Manufacturers Exploit Vista for Home Automation & A/V (CE Pro) | Julie has a post with some of the great stuff that was on show at EHX. Embedded Automation, Cortexa, Exceptional Innovation, Honeywell, Niveus, Superna, and more are showcased...
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