Microsoft made it official that the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive is now dead . If you wanted one, I hope you got it already. You will likely find stock marked down all over the place, some retailers going as low as $50 now. DivX Inc has pulled the plug on their streaming service Stage6 mainly do to the high...
I’ve gotten a fair amount of reaction to the various articles I’ve posted on Microsoft and Blu-ray, and it still seems the overall consensus on the web is that Microsoft will fall head over heels for Blu-ray in their products. I want to preface this post by saying that I’m not advocating Microsoft not...
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
02-21-2008
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Rights Management, Xbox, HD DVD, Extenders, Streaming, Blu-ray
Some websites are reporting “rumors” of Microsoft getting ready to add Blu-ray support to the Xbox 360. I’m not going to link to the main website in question, because nothing on that site has ever been true (unless there is an Xbox 360 with HD DVD intergated out there, it was said to be true by this...
Xbox LIVE to promote HD DVD versions of “300” and “Heroes: Season 1.” SAN DIEGO — July 26, 2007 — Today at Comic-Con International 2007, Microsoft Corp. announced it will lower the price of the popular Xbox 360™ HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 ERP (United States only) starting Aug. 1, 2007, and will...
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 Microsoft's CES Press Releases Windows Home Server...
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
01-08-2007
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Extenders, Media Center PC's, CableCARD, Home Automation, Home Server
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 leading entertainment products, the Xbox 360 gaming...
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
01-08-2007
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
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. HP TouchSmart PC , Vista-inspired PC with touch...
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
01-07-2007
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
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 a new generation of connected experiences that are...
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
01-07-2007
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
[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. Check it out! (Photo Courtesy of CE Pro)
Posted to
Chris Lanier's Blog
(Weblog)
by
chrisl
on
11-28-2006
Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Extenders, Media Center PC's, CableCARD, Home Automation
Microsoft picked ATI's H.264 Decoder for use with their upcoming external HD DVD drive which will connect to the Xbox 360. This should add to InterVideo's MPEG-2 Decoder and Microsoft VC-1 Decoder to handle all video formats that could possibility be on an HD DVD. Now let’s ask the Media Center...