Archive for March, 2009
Video: DirecTV Launches iPhone App
DBSTalk has a first look at the new DirecTV app for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Looks like it will be easier to program the DVR than with a remote. There is a video below.
Video: Install Windows Media Center add-in for Windows Home Server
The biggest part of the new PP2 update for Windows Home Server was the integration of some Windows Media Center features. It wasn’t a lot but it’s a good start. The video walks you through setting up the add-in for Windows Home Server. It’s pretty easy.
Moxi’s 500GB HD DVR Now Available
Moxi’s new 500GB HD DVR is available to everyone now. While the DVR is more expensive than most at $799 it doesn’t have any monthly fees. You can order from Amazon right now with free shipping. All you need is a CableCard from your cable company. Most CableCards are cheaper a [...]
Boxee Adds APIs and New Browser
Boxee tonight at the NYC meet-up announced a new version of Boxee. Some new things include Pandora, PBS app, APIs and a new browser based on the XUL framework, which Firefox is based off of. Pandora is really cool and I’m sure people can get some use out of PBS. The biggest [...]
Deal: Dell Mini 9 for $199 Today
You can get a Dell Mini 9 for $199 today after $50 off. It’s not the best model but I would recommend putting OS X on it anyway. You have until 6 tomorrow or until supplies run out.
One Day Only! Inspiron Mini 9 only $199 after $50 off. [...]
Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 with Media Center Integration
Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 is set to be released tomorrow (March 24th 2009). The biggest part of this update is some integration between Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center.
Windows Media Center Connector
* Computers running Windows Media® Center can now view recorded TV content that is [...]
Pandora and IHeartRadio on Blackberry
Pandora and iheartRadio have both released Blackberry apps. Of course they don’t work on the Storm, they are coming soon. From searching around a bit it seems that Pandora is faster than the Slacker app. I’ll have to wait until they get the Strom app before I can test that for sure. [...]
Netflix Streaming to the Wii?
There was a recent survey going around about Netflix streaming to the Wii. You can see the survey at Joystiq. While the Wii doesn’t offer HD resolution it does offer the services to a lot of people. And the people that could take advantage of the service are families that probably wouldn’t [...]
Deal: Linksys DMA2200 for $99
Dell is offering the Linksys DMA2200 for $99. That’s the model that includes the DVD player. It’s $100 off the retail version. If your looking to extend your Windows Media Center setup to another room you better act fast.
Linksys DMA 2200 Media Center Extender with DVD player – Extend your video and [...]
Media Center Health Monitor for Windows Home Server Beta
I just posted about Health Monitor for Windows Media Center. Now Ian Dixon has released Media Center Health Monitor for Windows Home Server. It’s only a beta but it looks pretty slick. All media centers report to the Windows Home Server. It shows a log of errors and also pops up [...]
