DENVER — Sept. 5, 2007 — Calling all custom installers! Microsoft Corp. is searching for the custom installation industry’s innovators to submit distinctive installations for the Windows® Media Center Ultimate Install Contest. The first of its kind, this design contest seeks to recognize the residential custom electronics systems installation business that best utilizes Windows Media Center in a custom installation […]
Read moreRich didn’t have much in the way for comments for this story. I guess just be on the look out for diacetyl in your microwave popcorn. It is time to go back to good old fashioned butter for watching your movies. Medical News ConAgra has decided to drop diacetyl, a flavoring it adds to its microwave popcorn, as doctors have […]
Read moreThe Omaura TF8 is now being offered for anyone wishing to pre order one of the simplist yet striking looking HTPC cases. Although primarily availale to UK and EU people I believe they will ship to the good old USA. Alan: This is through SpecialTech in the UK, one of Omaura’s launch partners. Good to see this nice case finally […]
Read moreOkoro Media Systems Now Shipping CableCARD Systems Okoro Okoro Media Systems Now Shipping CableCARD Systems Okoro Media Systems, manufacturer of digital entertainment systems for the high end audio video market, is pleased to announce the availability of CableCARD tuners in our high end Digital Entertainment Systems. Okoro Media Systems will be one of the few dedicated media center manufacturers selling […]
Read moreI’m going to try submitting my news one more time… Alan: Your news made through :). Thanks for the tip on Microsoft’s newest extenders. Engadget Microsoft is announcing a reinvigorated Media Center Extender effort called… wait for it… Extenders for Windows Media Center. Ok, the name totally sucks, but the important part is Microsoft upgraded its wayward Extender system with […]
Read moreJeff P. sends word about Samsung’s newest TV. I think he though the quote would speak for itself, and it does. Electronic House Wires? Samsung’s Wi-Fi-enhanced 94 series doesn’t need no stinkin’ wires.
Read moreThis is fantastic news. I can’t offer enough congratulations to our friend Doug Berrett, who’s work on Webguide over the years really has pushed boundaries we thought wouldn’t be broken! Wish him nothing but the best! And as a result, he can now offer Webguide for 100% free, thanks to Microsoft. So if you haven’t already, go download it!! Webguide […]
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Interesting…a sign of things to come? More tuners (officially) for all? And for those of you wondering who needs 4 tuners…you clearly are not utilizing your MCE to it’s maximum! 🙂 CE Pro Four HD cable streams? Do consumers really need that type of capacity? They do if they’re among the high-end clients served by custom integrators attending the CEDIA […]
Read moreInteresting use of Z-wave home automation technology along with the sideshow capability. Control Think Whole-home range using Z-Wave® technology Remotes and devices are set free from the limitations of line-of-sight or short RF range. Using Z-Wave’s industry-leading routing technology, a remote or other device can communicate with the PC in direct range–or it can route signals through other Z-Wave devices […]
Read moreWhere is the proper place for a media center pc? The living room, or the office? FloppyHead I am beginning to think that HD Media Center computers are not going to make the transition to the living room and be attached to a household’s primary TV. Rather, home office computers might begin to function as a second HD television set.
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