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HP Cutting MediaSmart TV Lineup; Exits LCD TV Business

CED is reporting that HP is ending their run in the LCD TV business and killing off their MediaSmart HDTV lineup. I can’t confirm the report myself, but if true this puts another dent in Microsoft’s vision to have Extender technology Read More

posted Monday, October 27, 2008 9:30 PM by Chris - Moderator | 6 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

RealNetworks Could be Key to Media Center DVD Streaming

A few weeks back RealNetworks unveiled RealDVD, a $30 program designed to legally allow ripping DVDs. The legal part might be a bit of a stretch seeing as Real has sued the CCA and the MPAA has sued Real back. While press about the idea Read More

posted Sunday, October 05, 2008 4:17 PM by Chris - Moderator | 3 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

Linksys Extenders $100 at Amazon

In case you have missed the dozen other Linksys DMA2100 Extender deals over the past few weeks, you can now pick them up at Amazon.com for $99 after Amazon’s special $20 off a $100+ Linksys purchase. Using the same deal you can get the Read More

posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 9:25 AM by Chris - Moderator | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

Microsoft Showcases Windows Media Center Momentum at CEDIA EXPO 2008

From distributed HD entertainment to automation and control, Windows Media Center is at the center of an ever-expanding ecosystem within the custom installation channel. DENVER — Sept. 4, 2008 — At CEDIA EXPO 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced Read More

posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:19 PM by Chris - Moderator | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, CableCARD, Media Center, Extenders, Home Server

Xbox 360 Arcade Officially $200

Microsoft has officially dropped the price of all Xbox 360 SKUs. The Arcade is now officially $200, or rather still the best value for an Extender if you can live without additional file format support and live with the fact that it has a fan. Read More

posted Wednesday, September 03, 2008 5:13 PM by Chris - Moderator | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders, Xbox

Short Bits: Life|ware & Niveus at CEDIA

This edition ripped straight from CE Pro…It seems Niveus Media is done with pushing their recently developed Niveus EDGE Extender. The might have been Xbox 360-based Extender (sans gaming) is out and the HP MediaSmart Connect is in. Read More

posted Monday, September 01, 2008 9:32 PM by Chris - Moderator | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, CableCARD, Media Center, Extenders, Home Automation, Blu-ray

Update: Newegg Does $99 Linksys Extenders (Now $150)

Newegg has jumped on the cheap Linksys Extender bandwagon with $99 DMA2100 Extenders (Via The Green Button). There is now no doubt that Linksys is looking to drop all of their stock, but the question still remains are they getting out of the Read More

posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:44 AM by Chris - Moderator | 20 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

D-Link Releases DSM-750 Firmware Update

D-Link has released the first firmware update for their DSM-750 Extender. Based on the release notes it appears that most if not all fixes in the new version 1.01 apply to the MediaLounge software and not the Media Center Extender aspect of the Read More

posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:57 PM by Chris - Moderator | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

$150 Linksys Extenders Hit Amazon.com

Don’t have a Circuit City nearby to get in on that $150 Linksys Extender deal? No problem. Amazon.com is pushing out those same Linksys DMA2100 Extenders for $150 as well. As always Amazon has free shipping options if you can Read More

posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:52 PM by Chris - Moderator | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

$150 Linksys Extenders at Circuit City

Circuit City has the Linksys DMA2100 Extenders on sale for only $150 (Via Missing Remote). If you are in the market for a Media Center Extender then I would check your local store to see if they have any in-stock. According to Circuit City’s Read More

posted Monday, August 18, 2008 12:55 PM by Chris - Moderator | 5 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

Samsung’s MediaLive: the Ultimate HDTV Accessory, Bringing Digital Content from the PC to the Big-Screen

Samsung Electronics America Inc., the leader in the U.S. digital television market, lets consumers view PC-content on a Samsung HDTV with the retail launch of the company's MediaLive adaptor. Samsung's MediaLive delivers digital content (including Read More

posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:06 PM by Chris - Moderator | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

$150 Linksys DMA2100 Extenders via Dell.com

Dell is pushing out Linksys Extenders at $100 off retail via their website. This means you can pick up a DMA2100 for only $150. The DMA2200 can be purchased for $250, however it is currently listed as out of stock. At $150 Dell/Linksys Read More

posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:01 PM by Chris - Moderator | 7 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

Short Bits: DVD Steaming, Media Center U, CEDIA

Charlie Owen wants to know why you think that Microsoft hasn’t hit on DVD streaming yet. My reasoning? Because Microsoft has no idea what market to develop for. Are they focused on their average consumer market? Because Read More

posted Monday, July 07, 2008 9:20 PM by Chris - Moderator | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders, Home Automation

HP MediaSmart Connect Review Part 3: Extender & Conclusion

Given the high price of the MediaSmart Connect I’m assuming that most reading this review will want to see some improvements in the Media Center Extender function—and I think HP delivered pretty well on that. While the Extender UI is a Read More

posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:29 AM by Chris - Moderator | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders

HP MediaSmart Connect Review Part 2: MediaSmart UI

MediaSmart Connect UI/Dashboard On the first boot-up of the Connect you get basic setup options including language, resolution (720p or 1080i only), and more. After this simple process you are greeted with the MediaSmart UI/Dashboard which includes Read More

posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:27 AM by Chris - Moderator | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Digital Media, Media Center, Extenders