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Content, HTPC, media center »

[20 May 2010 | Comments | 813 views]
Media Center Launches New Internet TV Features

In the past, the Internet TV options in Media Center have been a bit of a joke.  The same tired clips over and over and never replaced with anything fresh.  Add the fact that you couldn’t even watch full episodes of anything and it was basically a non-starter. 
MS has been changing that lately and it started with Windows 7.  We suddenly had access to full episodes from CBS, PBS and other content.  Netflix was next and while it’s STILL not available on extenders within the MC interface, it …

Portable Media »

[3 Nov 2009 | Comments | 835 views]
Archos 5 Internet Tablet Review

I’ve been checking Archos’ website frequently.  The company has been producing interesting portable media players (PMPs) for awhile now and until recently I’ve never had the opportunity to try one.  Recently the company announced that they would be releasing a series of devices aimed and bridging the gap between PMP and UMPC.  The first to do this is the Archos 5 Internet Tablet.  Archos was able to achieve this combination device by utilizing the Android OS.
Overview
Much like the iPod Touch, the Archos 5 provides access to all of your …

Entertainment 2.0, HTPC, Podcasts »

[30 Oct 2009 | Comments | 1,458 views]
Entertainment 2.0: Episode 51-Happy All Hallows’ Eve!

It’s the week of ghosts and goblins and while you and your kids are pigging out on candy this weekend, take a listen to the latest Entertainment 2.0.  If nothing else, hearing our voices should be enough to scare kids away from your house tomorrow night.
This week Josh and Adam are dressed up as Media Center enthusiasts who are wondering where their content is going to come from in the next 10 years.  Will we even need TV tuners in that time?  Let us know what you think!
Not much …