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 into a home entertainment dream with a prize...
Microsoft has started another round of Media Center/Extender online advertising on sites like The Green Button, AVS Forum, and more. It is nice to see Microsoft advertising more, but the point still stands that the people who need to know about these technologies are not being informed. Microsoft needs...
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 HTPC to Showcase their Award-Winning Peripherals...
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 of Network Attached Storage (NAS). In general, I...
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...
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AMD LIVE! Solution Makes It Easy And Fun To Take Digital Media On The Go, Around The Home, And To The TV Screen SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced the AMD LIVE! ™ notebook PC, an easy-to-use mobile media center designed to help consumers simplify and enjoy their digital...
Windows Home Server Preview (Paul Thurrott) | Paul has an early preview of Windows Home Server up on his SuperSite. Windows Server 2003 R2 based Provides core storage, sharing, and remote access functionality that digital media and home networking enthusiasts require. Outside private beta test in late...
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...
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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...
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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...
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