Archive for January, 2009
Roku Adds Amazon VOD Service
Roku has announced that it will offer Amazon VOD service soon with an update. I’m excited to see a new service but not thrilled about what it is. The reason is Amazon VOD is SD content. I want HD. I also want them to tap into free services. I pay for DirecTV and Netflix. I [...]
Windows 7 to Include DivX
There has been lots of good information coming out about Windows 7. I’m actually upgrading to beta 1 this afternoon. There is now talk that Windows 7 includes DivX codec built-in. You have the ability to add DivX yourself in current versions. I think it’s to help Windows Media Center reach the masses. If I [...]
Evolution of Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center has gone through a lot of changes over the years. The video below shows the evolution of Windows Media Center. I’m looking forward to what else they are going to offer. Evolution of Windows Media Center
Review: Roku firmware 1.5
By now most people have upgraded to the 1.5 firmware on their Roku box. If you still don’t have the update just check for updates 3 times and it should give it to you. This update is the start of additional services that Roku will be offering. Everyone is familiar with the Netflix streaming. It [...]
Zunes Stop All over the World
Yesterday Zune 30GB owners from all over reported that their zunes stopped working. There is now a fix but it was a time issue in the code of the Zune. Since it was a leap year they all stopped working. The fix is to drain the battery and wait until today at noon GMT. It [...]
