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Netflix through your XBOX?

Netflix through your XBOX?Would that compete against Media Center Extenders?I realize the extenders and XBOX are really similar, but several new extenders were released at CES that are "quiet" and can also stream HD content over Wireless N.You can already watch movies through Vongo or Unbox I think on the...

Tags: Game players, HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Games, NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., extender, Microsoft Corp., HD-DVD

Discussion threads 2008-02-19

Wal-Mart's video download store

Wal-Mart's video download storeThe answer of course.Is to get rid of the DRM. It won't work in the long run as you just pointed out. You could possibly watermark video but you can't watermark audio so that's out as well. But then, in the middle of your discussion you...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Corporate communications, Consumer electronics, Digital media, Sony Corp., DVD, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes, video, extender, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-02-14

Swimming with Windows Media Center

Swimming with Windows Media CenterBandwidth?I am curious how well this would work if you install a HD DVD player pick you flavor and then streamed it. Is there enough bandwidth for it?Also, what if you are watching a streamed video and someone else watchs another show second video tuner...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Corporate communications, Game players, Linux, Consumer electronics, Microsoft Windows, Media Center PC, Microsoft Corp., extender, Microsoft Xbox, DVD, video, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Windows Media

Discussion threads 2006-12-06

Build a $300 HDTV media extender

HDTVs are getting cheaper especially when you're talking about older close out models that they're becoming very common in the home. Personal video storage on a home network is also getting very popular but getting that video to the HDTV isn't easy without paying for an expensive and extremely...

Tags: HDTV

Blog posts 2006-09-15

Additional Resources

Apple TV: End of an error?

Apple TV: End of an error?Microsoft crushed Apple in the living room.First off, AppleTV was only called a hobby by Jobs AFTER it was clear that it was going to be an unmitigated disaster. Has he EVER released any sales figures on this thing? Second, the combination of Windows Media...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple Inc., Apple TV, TV

Discussion threads 2008-09-29

Does an open source Roku change the content game?

Does an open source Roku change the content game?Not easy eitherWhile it's not necessarily "hard" to watch streaming web on your TV, I wouldn't call it easy or convenient either. First, if you have a desktop, you need it to either be close to your TV or run wires or...

Tags: Notebooks, TVs, Corporate communications, TV & Home Theater, open source, game, laptop computer, TV, Roku, video

Discussion threads 2008-09-26

Shure SE102 MPA

Purists might not like it, but mobile phones and MP3 players are converging at a record pace. Even reputable professional audio companies are starting to take notice, as evidenced by Shure's latest personal earphone offering, the SE102 MPA. The $99 sound isolating set comes bundled with an extension cable with...

Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, MPA, Shure

Product reviews 2008-09-23

RealNetworks: Rip those DVDs (with a dash of DRM)

RealNetworks: Rip those DVDs with a dash of DRMScam for your moneyWorthless...!Since most companies are going Media Centerstyle, this is a stand alone product.Facts do not say anything about HD resolution.Only thing this would be good for is laptops and travel. Buying licenses for multiple pc's is not my idea...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Consumer electronics, Digital media, DVD, digital-rights management, RealNetworks Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-08

First 'Fiji' Media Center systems start rolling out

First 'Fiji' Media Center systems start rolling outYes, they mustIf they want all of their products to be able to interoperate in a way that makes the end user happy, they have to create a way such that media can be transferred between zune, xbox, and media center. Why zune...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Media Center PC, Fiji

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 3G

The Mophie Juice Pack 3G from mStation is a unique battery extender for the iPhone 3G. It comes "precharged" right from the package, and it has an ergonomic, comfort-grip backing. Though it adds a little bit of bulk to the iPhone 3G, it doesn't seem too bad. The Mophie promises...

Tags: Cellular phones, 3G, Mophie Juice Pack 3G, Apple iPhone 3G, Mophie Juice Pack, Apple iPhone

Product reviews 2008-08-07

Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod and iPhone 1G, 3G (Black)

If your iPod or iPhone both first and second generation is low on battery life, you can simply pop on this battery extender from Kensington to extend its battery life by about double. It attaches to the iPod and iPhone via the dock connector. It also comes with a retractable...

Tags: Engineering, Digital music, Digital media, 3G, Apple iPhone, battery, Apple iPod, Kensington

Product reviews 2008-08-07

Vizio VP322

Mostly on the strength of aggressive pricing, Vizio in the last several years has taken the flat-panel HDTV market--both LCD and plasma--by storm, rocketing past better-known brands and becoming one of the best-selling names in the country. The company has also introduced some unique products, among them the VP322, which...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, color temperature, Vizio VP322, Vizio, plasma, LCD, VP422, HDTV

Product reviews 2008-08-05

News to know: Vista x64; Apple; Phishing; Facebook

Notable headlines: Jason Perlow: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows Vista Ed Bott: You've got Vista x64 questions, I've got answers Jason O'Grady: Apple drops iPhone 2.0.1 software (updated 3x) Infinite Loop: Steve Jobs:...

Tags: Facebook, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Vyatta, Mauku, Phishing, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Sales Strategy, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Spam, Security, Spam And Phishing, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-05

The astounding $14million Ethernet extender

I was helping a friend find a good price on a powerline Ethernet extender like the one I bought a few months ago, and stumbled upon this bargain: Luckily I found one cheaper here: When I...

Tags: Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-08-04

Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro - headphones

Ultimate Ears has been a familiar name to musicians and other audio professionals for a decade, but in the past few years, the company has churned out a variety of headphones for several consumer lines that range in affordability. Earphones in its Metro.fi, Super.fi, and Triple.fi lines have gained a...

Tags: aperture, Y-cable, Ultimate Ears, Triple.fi 10, ear piece, headphone

Product reviews 2008-07-22

First hands-on review of the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player

First hands-on review of the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media PlayerLooks like a winnerGood overview. I wish these things would be more like $99 or so :-) Also, why are they handicapped to play certain video or certain rates is puzzling. If it plays on the PC,it should...

Tags: Home networking, D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD-Media Player, D-Link Systems

Discussion threads 2008-06-23

RCA Small Wonder EZ200

Until the recent arrival of Creative's Vado, the biggest competitor for Pure Digital's Flip Video products in the minicamcorder, straight-to-Web video arena has been RCA's Small Wonder. While the video quality of the Small Wonder hasn't quite measured up to the Flip Video models, it does bring some features to...

Tags: Corporate communications, Monitors & displays, Small Wonder, MyLife EZ200, Pocket EZ205, video, LCD

Product reviews 2008-06-20

RCA Small Wonder EZ210

Of all the budget minicamcorders released in 2008, RCA's Small Wonder Traveler EZ210 may be the oddest duck of the bunch. It has some things going for it: SD card support up to 8GB; a large, sharp 2.5-inch LCD display; and a "rugged" exterior that can presumably help the Traveler--now...

Tags: Corporate communications, Flash memory, Memory, video, USB connector, USB, camera, RCA, camcorder

Product reviews 2008-06-19

RCA Small Wonder EZ205

Until the recent arrival of Creative's Vado, the biggest competitor for Pure Digital's Flip Video products in the mini camcorder, straight-to-Web video arena has been RCA's Small Wonder--which just happens to use technology licensed from Pure Digital. While the video quality of the Small Wonder hasn't quite measured up to...

Tags: Corporate communications, Monitors & displays, Small Wonder Pocket EZ205, LCD, video, camcorder, Small Wonder

Product reviews 2008-06-16

Sony MDR-AS20J Active Headphones

Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones that feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....

Tags: cord, Sony MDR-AS20J, Active Headphones, MDR-AS20Js, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-06-10