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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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