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Digital media systems: a feature comparison

Digital media systems: a feature comparisonThere is a Series 2 Dual Tuner boxTivo released the Series 2 DT Dual Tuner boxes earlier this year (May, I think) and I know at least one person who actually uses one.http://www.tivo.com/2.0.boxdetails.asp?box=series280hrDTDVRTiVo CorrectionsThe TiVo Series3 has basically all of the features of the Series2...

Tags: Corporate communications, DVR, Digital video, Network technology, Vista MCE, digital media, S2DT, tuner, TiVo Inc., video, cable, TiVo Series3

Discussion threads 2006-10-25

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My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 works great on the MacBook Pro

I concurI've been very happy with Windows 7 on my MBP. I also just ordered Snow Leopard for the improved Windows drivers. Don't get me started on having to pay for a driver upgrade since I'm rarely (never?) going to use Snow Leopard itself. Only Apple would have the nerve.Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Looks like window, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, trackpad, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-31

Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakes

RE: Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakesI'll stick with XP until they stop supporting it, or until I need a new pc, in which case I'll probably get Home basic or Premium.With what Ultimate cost meI'm not switching. Gouge me once, shame on you. Gouge me twice...Thats...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Win 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Are early adopters all suckers?

Are early adopters all suckers?well, if your eyes are openNot sure why you would be a sucker.... One word -VistaSome are, but not all areSometimes you become an early adopter because you need a feature that only these early models have. So if this feature works for you, you...

Tags: Smart phones, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), sucker

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

MCE Tunes 2.9 (Windows)

MCE Tunes provides playback of all your iTunes music, even protected iTunes Music Store songs, right from the Media Center My Music interface. Not only is the impossible now possible, but it's as easy as 1-2-3. Simply install the MCE Tunes plug-in for Media Center, sync your iTunes music into...

Tags: Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows, Apple iTunes, Music, Proxure, MCE Tunes, Media Center PCs, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-03-26

Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?

Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?Share your hands-on experiences hereHave you installed build 7048 or later? How's it working out for you? Leave your hands-on impressions below.Also, did you know you can subscribe to this blog via e-mail? Just hit this link and fill in your details:Subscribe to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Is Windows 7, IS Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-03-12

Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage

Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage They are both irrelevant... or should have been.Adrian was originally wanting to send a fax, which prompted him to find a fax template and WGA/OGA insisted that he needed to first recertify his Sharepoint and Project sw.So Adrian would have been better off using Open Office.Unless...

Tags: Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-30

aeroFox 0.4.8.5 (Windows)

aeroFox is a transparent web browser for Windows . Yes! you can adjust the transparency of aeroFox windows to see the windows behind. It supports multilayer transparency also . It runs on Windows 2000/XP/2003/MCE/Vista and most NT based operating systems . aeroFox - created by Vivek Narayanan. Features : ...

Tags: Window, Vivek Narayanan, aeroFox, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-12-17

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200 - DVD player / digital multimedia receiver

With the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft hopes to get consumers one step closer to having a dedicated "family room" PC. Included in nearly all versions of Vista is Windows Media Center, a sort of multimedia portal that can access and play all kinds of digital media stored on...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Home networking, Consumer electronics, multimedia, Media Center PC, DMA2200, Linksys Inc., DVD, DVD player

Product reviews 2008-12-08

Going back to Windows Media Center

Going back to Windows Media CenterWindows Media CenterI am also a Time Warner customer who quit their DVR boxes in favor of Windows Media Center. For over a year, I've had great controlling two digital cable boxes with an IR blaster and using Media Center as my DVR. ...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Digital media, DVR, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Going Back, Windows Media, digital video recorder, cable, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

On the Mac mini's passing: not so fast

On the Mac mini's passing: not so fastThe Mac Mini is the only Apple device I would consider buyingThe 2 people I know who bought a Mac Mini are very happy with it although they very quickly replaced OS X with Windows so they could use the far superior MCE....

Tags: Desktops, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Microsoft Only, mini, Apple TV, Apple Inc., Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, WMC, TV, MCE

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

Media Center gadget supports Internet TV (A first look at the Windows 7 PDC release)

Media Center gadget supports Internet TV (A first look at the Windows 7 PDC release)Still Windows Vista (2)It sure seems like an upgrade from vista, just some stolen and tweaked ideas added on.I'm still sticking with Windows XP because it has more compatibility with software/hardware than vista/7.it would not be...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, U.I, Microsoft Windows 7, Media Center gadget, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 PDC release, Windows 7 PDC, Internet TV, first look, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows, TV

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

Are there really too many Windows editions?

Are there really too many Windows editions?Are there really too many Windows editions?Nope!Still, from a consumer point of view, he wants one version, 20 bucks,enable any features you want. The multiple versions are ONLY for Microsoft's benefit in order to extract more money from YOU the eager customer.There is something...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-10-10

TV Pack headaches reveal Microsoft's Media Center dilemma

TV Pack headaches reveal Microsoft's Media Center dilemmaRE: TV Pack headaches reveal Microsoft's Media Center dilemmaNice article.My only problem with this release is that first it correct some usability bugs that were not corrected in the Vista SP1 release (duplication of entry on the record planning, etc.) and it introduce...

Tags: Media Center PCs, DVD, Consumer electronics, Media Center PC, TV Pack headach, Microsoft Media Center dilemma, TV Pack, Microsoft Media Center, Microsoft Media, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, TV

Discussion threads 2008-09-18

What could Microsoft bring to the PC hardware business?

What could Microsoft bring to the PC hardware business?Funny, much of the things you are ...... blaiming Microsoft for in this article were caused by us PC OEM's. We were the ones that insisted the Vista capable logo included hardware that met lower price points. We are also...

Tags: Operating systems, PC, Microsoft Corp., hardware, Apple Inc., operating system

Discussion threads 2008-09-08

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?It is an apt comparison>Your Ubunutu/Vista comparison doesn't pass the common sense test. Think about what you can get with Ubuntu-- Compiz Fusion for eye candy, drive encryption, MythTV DVR app, OpenOffice.org, ect. You have to get Ultimate Windows to get all...

Tags: Construction, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), pricing strategy, window, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

Windows Fiji: a world class failure

Before I get blasted by the uber-nerds, I'll tell you now. I've been playing with Windows 7 (6519) for a while, and Fiji, the new Windows Media Center TV Pack supposedly for Windows 7 for Windows Vista (ta, MJ) for a good few days. ...

Tags: microsoft windows 7, microsoft windows vista, microsoft corp., tv, microsoft windows vista sp1, microsoft windows, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), operating systems, tvs, software, personal technology, home entertainment, zack whittaker

Blog posts 2008-08-09

Microsoft (finally) speaks out on 'Fiji'

Microsoft finally speaks out on 'Fiji'Fiji TV Pack update can be found on the interwebs ;PObviously it may not work error-free on untested system configurations, but if you go to one of the Media Center forums you will likely find some threads about it.I am my own OEM... and I...

Tags: Media Center PCs, VMC, Fiji, Media Center PC, Microsoft Corp., OEM

Discussion threads 2008-08-08

Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?

Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?This isn't even strictly a Beta Tester issueMicrosoft realised that MCE systems just weren't flying out the door and then correctly perceived that it makes more sense to bundle it with Vista so that OEMs can either make a "home entertainment center"...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Fiji, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., beta tester, Windows future, MCE

Discussion threads 2008-08-05