Archive for August, 2007
Gyration Ultra R4000 remote
Gyration creates motion-sensing remote controls. The R4000 is one of those. It features a LCD screen that shows music info and playlists. It can control all of your Windows Media Center functions as well. It also can be used to control all your other A/V gear you have. It features radio frequency (RF) for the [...]
Miro the new Democracy player
Democracy Player is now Miro. I for one and happy for the name change. Miro is a open source internet TV player. It also gives you a guide, library, BitTorrent client, video search engine, and podcast. That’s a lot of stuff in one program. Click the link below for the full review from last100. http://www.last100.com/2007/07/17/democracy-player-is-dead-long-live-miro/
Intel launches mobile linux project
http://www.moblin.org/ Intel has launched a mobile and internet Linux project website. Some of the projects include Ubuntu mobile, Red Flag Midinux, and Pepper Linux. This sounds like a really cool idea. These projects will be open source and will give the user a better interface with better interoperability between components.
xbox 360 premium for $329.99
You read it right. Amazon has the xbox 360 premium for $329.99. That’s a great deal and under the price cut Microsoft announced. If you haven’t purchased that xbox 360 yet, now is a perfect time. Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive
Linux MCE 0704
I showed some videos of LinuxMCE in action. The new version is out and the features are listed below. It looks impressive. Features Version 0704 Media & Entertainment• 3D alpha-blended GUI optimized for displaying on a TV and using a remote control• Media browser presenting all content on all devices in the home on a [...]
The NEW Mac Mini
Yep you read it right. The NEW Mac mini. I for one am excited that Apple didn’t make a big mistake and cancel the Mac mini. For someone that wants a Mac HTPC it is perfect. It also allows someone to get into the Mac world for under $600. I just wish I could get [...]
