Comparison: Windows Media Center vs. other digital media options

Posted November 1, 2007 by Nora

Check out this chart on Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report that compares Windows® Media Center to other Media Center options based on available features. It appears that no other option has the feature set that Windows Media Center does - and with Life|ware for your home automation, seems like a no-brainer!

p.s. Ed Bott’s most recent post on Vista is also a pretty good read!

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Watch saved TV from Media Center on your Zune!

Posted October 3, 2007 by Nora

New Zunes

No doubt you’ve seen the new Zunes announced by Microsoft today. Amid a slew of new features, and the inevitable iPod vs. Zune debate, this little benefit seems to have gotten slightly lost–the ability to download your saved TV shows from Media Center and watch them on your Zune.

No details yet about how it’s going to work, but this could be a great benefit for everyone out there with Media Center. Download Sponge Bob for the kids to watch on car trips, or “30 Rock” to watch on the plane. The BEST part, though, is that Microsoft will be making free software updates available so that current Zune owners can experience the same benefits as those who buy the new Zune.

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Media Center extender news

Posted September 27, 2007 by Nora

Microsoft relaunches Media Center extenders

Linksys announces new Media Center Extenders

Media Center Extender functionality added to MediaSmart LCD HDTVs

D-Link announces new Media Center Extender

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Microsoft Webinar on CEPro Promises Big News

Posted September 25, 2007 by Nora

Microsoft will be dropping some big news on Media Center this week in a web-based seminar presented by CEPro this Thursday, from 1-1:30 p.m. You can register for the webinar here.

From CEPro’s synopsis:

Between CEDIA and DigitalLife, Microsoft will announce some hot news on Media Center. Join us for this special webinar and get the latest info direct from Microsoft, along with key partner Exceptional Innovation. Topics for discussion will include:

  • Media Center Extenders: New products and partners
  • Quad cable card tuners for Media Center
  • Microsoft’s Media Center Ultimate Install Contest
  • Media Center news from CEDIA, DigitalLife and previews of EHX
  • Latest innovations from Life|ware

Hope you check this out and continue to grow your business with Media Center and Life|ware. If you need contact information for your RSM, please check here for updated contact information.

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