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OQO responds to inquiry about HD Media Center potential
A couple of weeks ago I talked about the OQO Model 2, a micro-PC capable of supporting Microsoft’s Vista Ultimate. The Model 2 is loaded with features like a USB 2.0 port and a HDMI-out. These features got me excited about the potential of the Model 2 as a HD Tivo since Window’s [...]
Continue reading...Roundup: Tips to receive HDTV broadcasts over-the-air on a PC or HDTV
14. February 2007
digg_url='http://digg.com/television/Tips_to_receive_free_HDTV_broadcasts_over_the_air_on_a_PC_or_HDTV'; Most people assume you need either cable or DirecTV to get high definition television channels. In every major city in the U.S., the major television networks broadcast in high definition (1080i or 720p). Reception of this high definition signal is free and requires two things: an ASTC HD tuner and an antenna. [...]
Continue reading...Picture Frame Antenna for High Definition Televisions
4. February 2007
With an antenna and an ATSC tuner, receiving high definition (HD) over the air is free and is perfect for watching primetime television and sporting events, especially since most sporting events are broadcast in HD. If you have a HDTV, there is no need to pay for cable when you can get crystal-clear reception [...]
Continue reading...This CableCard reader is uglier than my cable box!
1. February 2007
I am confused. The purpose of a CableCard reader is to allow people to record high definition television. In theory, if I have a CableCard reader, I do not need a cable box. So why would I want an external CableCard reader that attaches to my computer? Let me get this straight: [...]
Continue reading...Is Microsoft relying on DRM cracks and piracy to sell media centers?
29. January 2007
Microsoft has its sights set on your living room with the release of Vista, the latest version of Windows. High definition programming is the wave of the future, and Vista’s media center offers support for the next generation of DVDs, HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs, and cable high defintion channels through CableCard. In order to ensure [...]
Continue reading...Can Microsoft’s Windows Home Server and Digital Cable Tuners coexist?
16. January 2007
Windows Home Server is an upcoming operating system from Microsoft, and appears to be an important cog in Redmond’s attempt to dominate your living room. With features aimed at the home user, WHS could be an interesting addition to the “digital” home. From Microsoft’s Press release: Delivered on hardware from leading partners, Windows [...]
Continue reading...Snapstream updating Beyond TV for Vista compatibility
13. January 2007
Snapstream is currently working on updating BeyondTV (which is a program that lets you watch HDTV on your computer) to be fully Vista compatible with Beyond TV 4.6, testing. Currently in beta, the updates will extend beyond just Vista comptability with bug fixes of FSGUI cpu spikes, static/video distortion/audio distortion at the [...]
Continue reading...Who is to blame for HDTV’s consumer confusion?
3. January 2007
I have a co-worker who purchased a HDTV for several thousand dollars but was not actually watching high definition programming. She and her husband were uncertain about how to get HD programming and they did not want to pay the extra monthly fee from their cable provider. Surprisingly, this anecdote is representative of a [...]
Continue reading...Vista HTPC with CableCard: What does it really get you?
12. December 2006
The main new feature of Windows Vista Media Center is the addition of CableCARD support. By using CableCARD, you will be able to view high definition television through your computer. Recently, I have been using an indoor antenna to receive high definition broadcast television on my Dell 24″ widescreen monitor. With my [...]
Continue reading...HD DVD Managed Copy is key to Vista’s Media Center
2. December 2006
Microsoft’s Vista is an important step in the evolution of the media center and the home theater computer since it will support CableCARD and HD DVD’s ‘Managed Copy.’ I have discussed Vista’s CableCARD implementation alot on this site but have not talked at all about HD DVD support. So exactly what is ‘Managed [...]
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15. February 2007
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