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Tue, Feb 5 2008 17:50

Short Bits: HD/BD, Inteset, More

I’ve been busy as of late, but have some really interesting articles lined up as soon as I can finish them up. If you didn’t hear, Vista SP1 is officially coming in March . Derek Flickinger has a great article up on CE Pro about those pesky interactivity...
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Thu, Jan 25 2007 10:57

What Content Will Be Crippled When Output in Vista?

There are tons of people out there not understanding all of this “Vista DRM”, mainly because of less than accurate media reporting. That’s completely understandable, but lets run down a quick list here of some of the popular content out there. DVD Rip...
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Mon, Jan 22 2007 20:06

VidaBox to Offer All-In-One Systems with CableCARD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD

VidaBox to offer all-in-one systems with CableCARD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD | GARDEN CITY, NY – January 23rd – VidaBox, a manufacturer of premium media center systems, is delighted to announce that it will be offering a new CableCARD option to its line of...
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Mon, Jan 22 2007 16:44

Microsoft Replies to Vista Content Protection

Windows Vista Content Protection - Twenty Questions (and Answers) | In case you missed it, Microsoft replied to that great Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection with a good piece that summarized all of the information that has been out for...
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Wed, Jan 10 2007 15:31

Niveus Adds HD DVD | Shows Off Companion Software

[CES] Niveus Successfully Adds HD DVD to Windows Vista (CE Pro) | Niveus looks like it’s close to shipping HD DVD support in there new Windows Vista systems. Cyberlink’s software is used so it opens on top of Media Center, Brian Paper from Niveus says...
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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, Jan 8 2007 9:06

Microsoft's CES Press Releases

Microsoft Integrates IPTV Software Platform With Xbox 360, Creating All-in-One Digital Entertainment Device | At the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. today announced a new solution that will bring together two of its...
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Sun, Jan 7 2007 20:53

Short Bits: Bill Gates CES Keynote

Media Center SportsLounge with FOXSports.com combines live television, real-time scores and online sports media. Also, Windows Vista (premium versions) will have new content from existing partners and new ones, including, Nickelodeon, Showtime and Starz...
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Sun, Jan 7 2007 20:39

Microsoft Unveils Wave of New Products and Services at CES

LAS VEGAS — Jan. 7, 2007 — Speaking at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach showed how the company is delivering...
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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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Thu, Jul 13 2006 11:22

Okoro Media Systems Announces the Availability of HDMI Based Digital Entertainment Systems

Okoro Media Systems, manufacturer of digital entertainment systems for the high end audio video market, is pleased to announce the availability of HDMI based media systems. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) has emerged as the standard for connecting...
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Wed, May 24 2006 22:05

Introducing Media Center Pro, a New Publication Focused on MCE

Introducing Media Center Pro, a New Publication Focused on MCE | The guys (and gals) at CE Pro have introduced Media Center Pro at new published that is focused on Media Center. This is the magazine for “people who build, sell, install, integrate and...
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Wed, May 24 2006 17:19

Hardware and Software Vendors Rally Behind HD DVD at WinHEC 2006

Today at the Microsoft Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) 2006, Microsoft Corp. announced various PC manufacturers, independent hardware vendors (IHVs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) that are committed to supporting HD DVD in their...
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Sun, Mar 19 2006 18:05

Vista To Support HD DVD Playback (Not Blu-ray)

Vista May Not Support HD DVD at Launch (CE Pro) | CE Pro posted a piece last week about Vista and HD DVD/Blu-ray support. Julie e-mailed me the article and quickly I knew that something was wrong. I went to a few sources of mine to try and figure out...
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Thu, Mar 2 2006 22:02

A Sitdown with Microsoft's Joe Belfiore (Part I)

A sitdown with Microsoft's Joe Belfiore (Part I) | Joe Belfiore chats with Stephen Speicher clarifying a few issues with CableCARD and HD DVD.
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Tue, Feb 21 2006 9:40

HD DVD's Managed Copy with Xbox 360 Extender

The Green Button member Neon asked a question about HD DVD's Managed Copy with Xbox 360 and I thought I would post a bit of the information here too, since many people have the question on their minds. The question was asked by Neon , “With Vista...
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Wed, Feb 1 2006 17:59

Hardware Upgrades For HD DVD/Blu-ray/CableCARD?

CableCARD on Windows Vista Will Require "Certified" Hardware (eHomeUpgrade) | Alexander Grundner did a post on the CableCARD story (which might not be exactly right ) and in the process asked the question “Now what about Blu-ray and HD-DVD premium...
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Mon, Jan 30 2006 10:30

Stop Ignoring Small OEMs, Microsoft

Matt Wright has a bone to pick with Microsoft with how they bring out features in Media Center that can’t easily be accessed by smaller OEMs. For those who don’t know Matt helps run HTPCnews and is a consultant for 2partsfusion and CreatureHTPC (Formally...
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Tue, Nov 1 2005 8:26

BD-J vs. iHD and Mandatory Managed Copy

iHD less expensive than Blu-ray alternative, thanks to Vista, says HP | In addition to HP's view change on Blu-ray vs. HD DVD they are also interested in iHD vs. BD-J(ava) and Mandatory Managed Copies as part of AACS. Quote: “Chris Lanier is an independent...
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Fri, Oct 28 2005 14:40

HP Takes a Second Look at Blu-Ray vs. HD DVD

HP to Blu-ray: Take us seriously, or we'll join HD DVD | It seems that HP’s view on Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD, Managed Copies, and iHD has shifted a bit. In part, by some comments that I made online about the issue. Quote: “HP's perspective change began...
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