Archive | May, 2007
ABC first network to offer high definition streaming
ABC has announced that starting this summer, it will begin streaming on its website high definition versions of its prime time shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives. The new service will start roll-out this summer with an expanded line-up starting in the fall. Lost is one of the most recorded television shows on any of […]
Continue reading...Radiotime.com replaces your FM dial
15. May 2007
Radio stations have been streaming their broadcasts over the internet for years. Such internet radio has always been awkward to use with each radio station requireing you to login in at their own sight. Changing channels meant going to another website and logging into another account. RadioTime.com is a directory of terrestrial radio stations throughout […]
Continue reading...HP releases m8010y with CableCard support
10. May 2007
Today, HP updated its website to include the Pavilion Media Center m8010y with Digital Cable Tuners. This new system from HP appears to be the cheapest way to get a Digital Cable Tuner. With a base price under $1,000, the m8010y can be purchased with a DCT for an extra $400 and LGs Combo Blu-ray/HD-DVD […]
Continue reading...NBA.com offers digital downloads of playoff games
9. May 2007
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is now offering downloads of all 2007 Playoff games . You can download games individually for $2.99, a series for $12.99, or the entire playoffs for $79.99. The NBA is following in Fox’s footsteps of offering downloads for all the BCS Bowl games for college football. From the NBA Store: […]
Continue reading...HP to release m8010y and d4890y with Digital Cable Tuners
8. May 2007
According to EngadgetHD, HP is planning on releasing the m8010y and d4890y systems with Digital Cable Tuners as an option. The m8010y series will start at $929.99 and the d4890y series will begin at $949.99. The systems will also include Nvidia GEforce 8800 video cards and possible a next generation DVD combo drive (for an […]
Continue reading...Over the Air HD Reaching Mainstream Press
5. May 2007
Outdoor antennas are making a comeback according to CNN.com. I am not too surprised by this. This blog frequently talks about how local television stations broadcast their channels in HD for free, with such posts titled 6 Tips to watch HDTV over the air on a PC. Two things are need to receive high definition […]
Continue reading...Amazon Offering Rebate on Sony VGX-XL3 Media Center
3. May 2007
Amazon.com is currently offering $200 dollars off of the Sony VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System, bringing the price down from $3,299 to $3,099. This rebate should be valid through the end of June, according to the product page. Interestingly, this system is ranked #81 in Computers & PC Hardware at Amazon. I have mentioned the […]
Continue reading...5 Reasons Not to Buy a Vista Media Center Now
3. May 2007
I think Vista’s Media Center is a very slick program, oozing with potential. However, I have no plans to buy a media center computer right now, even with the release of CableCard support. This is not meant to be a negative article rather just a list of why I am not pulling the trigger on […]
Continue reading...WE7.com offers DRM-free digital music for free
2. May 2007
We7.com is a new type of online music store. Instead of selling songs, they place ads at the beginning of mp3 files. For the first 30 days you have the song, the ad will play. After 30 days, you will be allowed to download an ad-free version of the same song. Artists get paid by […]
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16. May 2007
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