We don’t even have to wait until tomorrow to find out that the Xbox 360 isn’t getting Blu-ray . Why? Because Robbie Bach was asked if Microsoft had plans for Blu-ray to appear in the next generation Xbox (Via Engadget ) and answered “No. There is nothing to even talk about right now with regard to the...
Remember just last month when I said “I’d like to see companies embrace the fact that DVD is still the mainstream format?” Based on a story in CED from this past week studios are starting to realize that’s the key, with one Warner exec saying “…. 64 percent of consumers said having a digital file gives...
This post is short for a reason, I don't have any real details. This is just speculation on my part. Still, expect more information about a Zune integrated with a phone later this year. Some might call it a ZunePhone, but whatever you call it I believe it is for real and Microsoft has a dedicated...
I’ve been fairly critical of Microsoft’s Zune since it was released, so I decided that I should get a Zune and give it a try . Over the past two weeks I’ve been playing with it giving my plenty of time to sum up all of the features. User Interface (UI) Say what you like about Microsoft and user unfriendly...
Windows Sideshow is back in the spotlight today at CE Pro with the news that Sideshow remotes and devices will officially support control of Media Center Extenders. I’ve briefly talked about that before , but it’s good to hear it again. Sadly, the most visible (yet still not shipping) Sideshow remote...
Customizable gift options and themed playlists from Zune Marketplace help consumers share the love this Valentine’s Day. REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 15, 2008 — Responding to consumer excitement for the Zune 80GB, Microsoft Corp. is making the popular wireless digital media player available in red with Zune...
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 in the past few days, but the few things out...
Media Center was basically a no show, not too much of a shock for me. The only real Media Center is that Samsung will be supporting Extender’s in the future. Other than that, Microsoft re-announced that HP will be shipping their MediaSmart HDTVs with Extender’s built-in. Microsoft’s IPTV software (Mediaroom...
Microsoft announces new entertainment partnerships with Disney-ABC Television Group, MGM and NBC Universal. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft President of the Entertainment & Devices Division Robbie...
Not sure if it would be helpful to users, but Microsoft just released a Zune Device Diagnostic Tool . According to Microsoft, the Zune Device Diagnostic Tool compiles data to help Product Support Services diagnose Zune USB and wireless sync connection problems. New Media Center Show, #136 - Steven Hughes...