Multimedia-PCs

http://www.hfield.com/wifire.htm
I said that I bought the wi-fire for my sister so she could get internet. I have tested it out and overall I’m really happy with the results. It about tripled the wireless range on my sisters Dell Inspiron 1420. Read below for more information.
First thoughts:When I first opened it [...]

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The new version of Windows Media Center SDK is available. The new features are below.
MCML Preview Tool Automation Model An improved automation model allows a tools developer to load an MCML file, refresh the current view, and close or get the position and size of the current [...]

One of the biggest problems with hooking up a computer to your TV is noise. If you need your HTPC to really push out that HD content then you are going to need some nice parts inside. But all those nice components put out heat, and to remove the heat you need fans. [...]

ATI has the new Catalyst display drivers for Windows Media Center 2005 and Vista. Lots of things were fixed so I would suggest upgrading. Below are the download links.
For Windows Media Center 2005
For Windows Vista
(via mceworld)

Last100 has reviewed the MediaGate MG-350HD. MediaGate is a sponsor so lets hope the review isn’t to bias which after reading it I don’t think it is. They do mention a lot of the MediaGates features but it looks like it isn’t all there, especially against the AppleTV. I posted about the [...]

http://www.hfield.com/wifire.htmI’m not sure if everyone has heard of the Wi-Fire yet. If you haven’t, it is a wireless antenna that has a 1000 foot range to pick up more wireless connections. It is now compatible with Windows Vista but also works with Mac. My sister lives just outside of the schools wifi [...]

http://www.embeddedautomation.com/EAHAmControl.htmWith mControl you can control many parts of your house. You can control lighting, temperature, security, and cameras. You can control it through the web, the media center interface, windows mobile, touchscreen or voice. It works with lots of name brands. There is a free trial to test out how it [...]

http://www.zuneboards.com/content/view/162/2/Zune Boards has a lot of information on the new Zunes.
1. Pairing Zune to a new computer will not delete your content.
2. Copy music to your computer.
3. Express yourself. The Zune Social is launching in beta.
4. Zune 4, 8 and 80 can sync 720×480 [...]

http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=1814There are a few sites online takes orders for the new media center extenders. They still aren’t showing up in stock but you can be one of the first in line to get it ordered. Right now it is only the Linksys units showing up. Ed Bott’s website has some more information [...]

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http://seekingalpha.com/article/53570-divx-and-xbox-360-a-potential-win-win-for-everyoneIt looks like Divx isn’t just coming to the media center extenders, but to the xbox 360 too. Kevin Hell kinda spilled the beans that it is coming to the xbox 360. The dialog from that conversation is below.
Coster - “Just a minor point here, but there was [...]