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Back with Microsoft for a more consumer oriented evening. This time it's going to be Windows Media Centre, Home Server, Xbox, Kinect and more on the phones. First up is Microsoft Home Server 2011 - every house should have one. As standard it's a media server, dishing out photos, music and videos. Usual DLNA stuff. Microsoft provides a remote site
If you are a Home Theater PC fan then you probably know the name VidaBox. They are a high-end manufacturer of HTPC's, media servers, and accessories. In addition to that they also sell a few components for DIYers. One such component is the vCase3, which is a PC case that enthusiasts can use to build their dream system in. The
Tom Newman and Jeffery Powers interviewed Joe Costello CEO of Orb. The problem that Orb is attempting to solve is how to get your digital content to your TV and your stereo system. Mr. Costello talked about three solutions that Orb has developed. The first is the Orb music, you connect the Orb device to your receiver or speakers. Run
David Politis of Xi3 Microcomputers ) presents the Xi3 Modular Computer. It is an extremely small form factor and operates on only 20 watts of power, yet contains a dual-core AMD Athlon x86 processor operating at 2 gigahertz. The standard model ships with 2 gigabytes of DDR 2 RAM and 8 gigabytes of solid SSD solid state drive memory. The
Iomega becomes the second manufacturer to offer a Boxee-based product with their brand new Iomega TV with Boxee. Available in two variants, one as a media streamer device with no storage, the other with up to 2TB of storage built-in. The devices also offer NAS features such as DLNA server, iTunes server and access to your Iomega Personal Cloud. Available
Vidabox, one of the top-of-the-line Media Center manufacturers, put out a press release today about a new product they are calling the Liiv Controller. It will be officially shown for the first time at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show which will be held from February 1-3 in Amsterdam, but we have a special early look. So what is the
I’ve been experimenting for some time with connecting computers to televisions, along with a variety of other set-top boxes. I’m now at a point where I’ve begun to draw a few conclusions. Are we there yet? The short answer is no. We’ve still got a long way to go. After living a while with Apps on an Android smartphone, along