Embedded Automation Previews Support for Web Services on devices

Embedded Automation Previews Support for Web Services on devices Surrey, BC – May 9, 2007 As part of the keynote speech by Robbie Bach, President of the Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division, at the recent Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Developers Conference 2007, Embedded Automation's mControl Digital Home Software with support for Web Services on devices was demonstrated. This technology is […]

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HP Gets It Right With CableCard

It appears we finally have a decently priced CableCard PC AND Dual Format HTPC. Getting to the CC, if you select the m8010y Media Center series, you can choose to add on a $400 cable card. When it is all said and done you get a decently equipped HTPC (with ugly case) for just under $1400. Almost as big, they […]

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Logitech Harmony 670

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    Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote Review On the table today is the Harmony 670 Universal Remote from Logitech. Let's find out what it's capable of for an MSRP of $149.99.     So, you find yourself armed with a fancy new tv, a top notch receiver, fancy floor shaking speakers, a new HTPC to drive it all and […]

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Portable Media Center platform demise

Being a PMCE owner, I'm really not all that surprised about this. The V1's were clunky and kind of a hassle if you wanted to get anything on there. Just couldn't compete with the thin, small & efficient Archos or Ipod Videos. Especially considering the lack of publicity. Oh well, rest in peace PMCE. Jason Tsang To summarize, the Portable […]

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New Version of Transcode360 Out

And in addition to there being a new version, I'm sure I'm not the only person who didn't know that Transcode360 has changed ownership. I think that's wonderful on Runtime360's part to allow the community to continue from the great work he started. So it's hosted on a new site now, so check it out if you use it. For […]

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Insteon Compatible Wireless Remote Control

If you have an Insteon based HA setup, you maybe interested in this remote that can control your devices. The looks might not prove high on the WAF factor but having control and your fingertips just might win you a few points. Automated Home How it Works. The RemoteLinc sends commands via RF to an AccessPoint (sold separately), a plug-in […]

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Samsung announces Q1 Ultra UMPC

More then a few of you might have noticed that Samsung has released an update to their Q1. At only a couple of hundred dollars more then a Hamrony 1000, I suppose they can make a spiffy remote or even a nice client around the house. Hrm. What would you do with an Ultra? hrm. Tech Report According to GottaBeMobile.com, […]

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EngadgetHD Double Header

EngadgetHD has a couple of stories may interest you today. Pioneer announces 8th-gen plasmas with 20,000:1 contrast Engadget HD Pioneer has announced its 8th generation of plasmas in Europe, with six 720p sets available in June in 42- and 50-inch sizes, and four 1080p sets in 50- and 60-inch flavors coming in September. All models have integrated DVB-T tuners and […]

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