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Archive for June, 2007

Media Center Show V2.02 - Ian McCarthy of Orb Networks

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

We have a great show with Ian McCarthy of Orb Networks. Ian and I chat about all things iPhone, as well as look at how Orb is doing now that it has been launched for all three of the big game consoles. Ian touches on the new Realplayer as well as his own digital home [...]

Media Center Show 2.01 - Joe Belfiore

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Welcome Back.
The first show back and its a great one. Joe Belfiore is our guest and gives us a great update on all things media center. We talk about CableCard, the launch of Media Center in Vista and the online features of Media Center in Vista.
Take a listen.
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Microsoft Debuts Mediaroom

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

I was a little confused by the name of the product, which half-sounded like a virtual press area (they were announcing it from a trade show after all) and also somewhat Media-Center-ish. The new platform is really just the next iteration of their Microsoft IPTV software, and the new features include the ability to share [...]

Will the New Real Player Actually Make Me Use It Again?

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

I imagine that many of you gave up on Real Player quite a while ago, and I can’t blame you. I have a copy one of my machines, but I hardly use it anymore, except for the not-so-common chance I come across a site streaming in Real format. But with the new Real Player 11, [...]

Wi-Fi on SD Card: How Compelling is Instant Photo Transfer?

Friday, June 15th, 2007

A new company called Eye-Fi has developed an SD card with Wi-Fi to allow legacy digicams to transfer photos. I know the likes of Canon, Nikon (especially Nikon) and others have pushed out integrated Wi-Fi cameras, but this company would argue that there are tens of millions of cameras out there that need Wi-Fi. The [...]

Windows Home Server Hits RC1

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Just got the email about Windows Home Server going RC1.
I think the list of features sounds pretty solid. Overall, I think the majority of those who use it will be using their for backup and restore functions, which is the main reason I would use it in the long term, though things like using it [...]

Apple Now Doing Rental, Competing with Video Marketplace

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

I’ve long believe it was only a matter of time before Apple moved to offer rental of movies on iTunes (up until now its only been purchase), and looks like they’re going to soon. In this respect, it gives the Video Marketplace as well as other rental servies available through Media Center’s online partners competition, [...]

Cheaper Media Center Extenders (Read Xbox 360) Coming Soon?

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Looks like despite all the speculation about an impending price drop on the Xbox 360, it may not be happening soon. I suspect it is still very likely before Christmas (Halo 3 combined with a price drop = Sony-Killer).  That being said, Microsoft is keeping things close to the vest.
With the Xbox 360 being the [...]

Just a Quick Hello

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Hey folks, its Mike Wolf, the new host of the Media Center Show here at TPN. I’m just moving in and unpacking my boxes right now, getting some guests lined up (we’ve got some great ones coming!). I’ll start posting here occasionally and increasing the frequency as we get closer to the first show (with [...]