Microsoft is increasingly serious about the residential hardware and software market. Bill Gates announced in his keynote that the company will be introducing a home server software package later this year that will run HP’s MediaSmart Server. Windows Home Server will automatically backup multiple home PCs and allow remote access to files and applications via a DDNS (dynamic DNS service) […]
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Well you know HD quality issues from cable and satellite providers has hit an all time high of public awareness when Crankshaft, a comic strip that focuses on a cranky senior citizen and his middle-aged children, gets their jabs in on overly compressed HDTV channels. I opened up the paper today at work to see this comic: This is clearly depicting […]
Read moreI must have missed this coverage during CES, I think it is worth mentioning. First up, they are shipping their latest tuner which is a hybrid ATSC/NTSC card. Secondly, they also announced a partnership with NDS which will allow them to develop and shiup a PC card for DirectTV. This product is likely to be a year or more away. […]
Read moreJohn sent me this link, however, I can't open it up at work. Enjoy this video of surfing the web on your Wii, home theater sound options, and simple steps to calibrate your TV. Leave your comments if you enjoyed it or have additional tips on the above topics. Linky!
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I give MS a hard time, but announcements like this tend to make me think they are heading in the right direction. The goal of the alliance is to offer remote control lighting and other HA features via Z-Wave. The product should be available in Q2 sometime and be able to transmit signals to a Z-Wave home automation network. From […]
Read moreAt CES, I sat down with Digeo CEO Mike Fidler for a briefing on their new retail strategy. In the second half of 2007, they plan to release two Moxi dual tuning HD DVR models. The units on display (shown above) were enclosure prototypes, with no actual working hardware. The first Moxi box will tune digital cable programming via a […]
Read moreI am not to sure what to say about this.. Is there really a need for 2160p resolution at this point? It isn't really useful for a HTPC desktop. It will be years before anything content is made in this resolution. I would guess this display would sell well in certain industries needing higher resoltuion monitors. At any rate, you […]
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I am not too sure what to say about Sony's latest living room PC. Usually their hardware is well designed and thought out but I am not too sure about the vylinder stack method they have going here. Combined the two make up an HTPC/Media Center/Media Storage'esque device. Head on over to EngadgetHD for the specs. From the article: If […]
Read moreAlmost as interesting as the format wars is the raging battle between Microsoft and Apple. It is more of a propaganda war at this point. Both sides are touting Howitzers and in all reality both are coming to battle with pea shooters. This article from c|net is their take on Microsoft's Home Media Server and Apple's TV products. Neither are […]
Read moreIn a bold move, Netflix will offer free streaming of movies to its subscribers. Entry level ($5.99) plan subscribers will recieve 6 hours of free streaming per month. Unlimited 3-at-Once ($17.99) subscribers will recieve 18 hours of free streaming per month. Initial offerings will consist of about 1000 titles and Netflix is claiming DVD-quality images if you have a 3 Mbit/s […]
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