Media Distribution/Extenders
Actually a pretty cool box, as it can not only stream IPTV, but also OTA HDTV, and upscale everything to 1080i. And it can even do e-mail and browsing…reminiscent of the dead WebTV, so hopefully it does everything else better. And at £300, it sure better! UK firm Evesham has released the iplayer high-definition media center for £299 (584 USD), […]
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With a device like this, my concern is always on the limited number of decoders. Unlike an MCE Extender where you can at least use Transcode 360, what's to save you if a new codec comes out that this player doesn't support? And at $239, maybe a Wireless MVP from Hauppauge would be more appropriate…or even an XBox360 if MCE […]
Read moreZatz has the scoop on the latest SlingPlayer client for Mac and a couple of Mobile phones. Sling is a great method of place shifting your content! Its a stand alone component that will stream TV or any other source to a computer or hand held device. From the article: SlingStream™ is a proprietary streaming technology specifically designed to address […]
Read moreIf you already have a PC with a hard drive, there are some very cheap devices that can distribute you music around the home for you. Although, they certainly don't have the look and feel of a more professional product. I was pretty impressed by what the Yamaha offered in terms of network support. It handles Internet radio, podcasts, XM […]
Read moreCan't really say I'm surprised. With what little benefits come with Vista Media Center, they need everything they can to get people to upgrade. I'll admit, if my 360 didn't extend MCE2005, I probably would have upgraded by now. “The Media Center Extender Platform Adaptation Kit enables partners to build Extenders for use with Windows Vista. Because Extender technology is […]
Read moreNetworked Attached Storage is certainly becoming more mainstream over the past year. As the article mention, its no doubt due to the massive amounts of personal digital data everyone has. Everything from recordings, to family photos and downloadable movies. A healthy dose of competition certainly helps. In the past, anything labeled as an external storage device was marked up substantially […]
Read moreThe AVR21EN from Audio Access goes a little bit beyond the traditional multiroom audio system. It takes a well stacked receiver and adds whole house expansion capabilities through the KP21 amplified display keypad and AVH21 A/V Hub. The unit is able to control up to six external sources, two AM/FM tuners, sat radio and of course iPod integration. From the […]
Read moreDigital Trends had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Sling Media and chat with him about their products and technology. For those of you not in the know, the Slingbox allows you to take content from your TV, DVD player etc and strema it over the net. From the article: Along with rolling out new Slingbox products, […]
Read moreIf you already own two 10 or 15 Metre HDMI cables, you may wish to join them together rather than buy a new 20 or 30M cable paying anything upwards of GBP100. You will therefore need to invest in an HDMI booster of some description, as joining together anything more than a couple of 2 or 3 metre cables with […]
Read morePinnacle just announced their foray into the Placeshifting market with the PCTV To Go. Somehow, I don't think Slingbox and company are worried right now but I will reserve judgement until I can get my hands on one. See the press release here: Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), today announced that its consumer division, Pinnacle Systems, Inc., is expanding its […]
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