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Sun, May 24 2009 16:07

Does Home Server & Media Center Mean a Connected Future?

Preface: Before you read this please try and get in the right mindset. Microsoft doesn’t care about what anyone reading this blog wants . They don’t care what I want either. It is a hard truth to take, but that’s a fact. They will say...
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Wed, May 20 2009 18:49

The Story Behind Netflix for Windows Media Center

Today Microsoft released their native Netflix application for Windows Media Center to much fanfare. The release comes with a catch, but let’s back up a bit before we get to that. I’ve talked about the need for Microsoft to get Netflix within...
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Wed, Jan 7 2009 12:49

Toshiba Introduces Network Devices Designed for The Connected Home, Including Extenders.

New TV, LCD TV/DVD Combo and Standalone Player Utilize Widget Channel, Developed by Intel® and Yahoo!®, and Microsoft’s Windows Extender for Media Center Platform to Deliver an Exciting Content Solution for the Home CES, LAS VEGAS –...
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Fri, Dec 19 2008 21:18

Linksys: “No Plans for Models to Replace” DMA2100/DMA2200

Silly me, I figured the fire sale on Linksys DMA2100 and DMA2200 Extenders over the past two months might indicate them getting ready to drop a new hardware revision on us, but sadly that doesn’t appear to be the case. Consumer Electronics Daily...
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Mon, Oct 27 2008 21:30

HP Cutting MediaSmart TV Lineup; Exits LCD TV Business

CED is reporting that HP is ending their run in the LCD TV business and killing off their MediaSmart HDTV lineup. I can’t confirm the report myself, but if true this puts another dent in Microsoft’s vision to have Extender technology built...
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Sun, Oct 5 2008 16:17

RealNetworks Could be Key to Media Center DVD Streaming

A few weeks back RealNetworks unveiled RealDVD , a $30 program designed to legally allow ripping DVDs. The legal part might be a bit of a stretch seeing as Real has sued the CCA and the MPAA has sued Real back . While press about the idea of paying to...
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Thu, Oct 2 2008 9:25

Linksys Extenders $100 at Amazon

In case you have missed the dozen other Linksys DMA2100 Extender deals over the past few weeks, you can now pick them up at Amazon.com for $99 after Amazon’s special $20 off a $100+ Linksys purchase. Using the same deal you can get the DMA2200 for...
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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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Wed, Sep 3 2008 17:13

Xbox 360 Arcade Officially $200

Microsoft has officially dropped the price of all Xbox 360 SKUs. The Arcade is now officially $200, or rather still the best value for an Extender if you can live without additional file format support and live with the fact that it has a fan. Read more...
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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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Thu, Aug 28 2008 9:44

Update: Newegg Does $99 Linksys Extenders (Now $150)

Newegg has jumped on the cheap Linksys Extender bandwagon with $99 DMA2100 Extenders (Via The Green Button ). There is now no doubt that Linksys is looking to drop all of their stock, but the question still remains are they getting out of the market or...
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Thu, Aug 21 2008 20:57

D-Link Releases DSM-750 Firmware Update

D-Link has released the first firmware update for their DSM-750 Extender. Based on the release notes it appears that most if not all fixes in the new version 1.01 apply to the MediaLounge software and not the Media Center Extender aspect of the product...
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Thu, Aug 21 2008 17:52

$150 Linksys Extenders Hit Amazon.com

Don’t have a Circuit City nearby to get in on that $150 Linksys Extender deal ? No problem. Amazon.com is pushing out those same Linksys DMA2100 Extenders for $150 as well . As always Amazon has free shipping options if you can wait a few days to...
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Mon, Aug 18 2008 12:55

$150 Linksys Extenders at Circuit City

Circuit City has the Linksys DMA2100 Extenders on sale for only $150 (Via Missing Remote ). If you are in the market for a Media Center Extender then I would check your local store to see if they have any in-stock. According to Circuit City’s website...
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Wed, Jul 23 2008 20:06

Samsung’s MediaLive: the Ultimate HDTV Accessory, Bringing Digital Content from the PC to the Big-Screen

Samsung Electronics America Inc., the leader in the U.S. digital television market, lets consumers view PC-content on a Samsung HDTV with the retail launch of the company ' s MediaLive adaptor. Samsung ' s MediaLive delivers digital content (including...
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Tue, Jul 15 2008 22:01

$150 Linksys DMA2100 Extenders via Dell.com

Dell is pushing out Linksys Extenders at $100 off retail via their website. This means you can pick up a DMA2100 for only $150 . The DMA2200 can be purchased for $250 , however it is currently listed as out of stock. At $150 Dell/Linksys hits the perfect...
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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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Wed, Jul 2 2008 7:29

HP MediaSmart Connect Review Part 3: Extender & Conclusion

Given the high price of the MediaSmart Connect I’m assuming that most reading this review will want to see some improvements in the Media Center Extender function—and I think HP delivered pretty well on that. While the Extender UI is a bit...
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Tue, Jul 1 2008 7:27

HP MediaSmart Connect Review Part 2: MediaSmart UI

MediaSmart Connect UI/Dashboard On the first boot-up of the Connect you get basic setup options including language, resolution (720p or 1080i only), and more. After this simple process you are greeted with the MediaSmart UI/Dashboard which includes options...
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