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Auzentech releases Vista drivers for X-Meridian
Auzentech makes soundcards with features aimed at the home theater computer market. Auzentech’s newest soundcard, called the X-Meridian, is based on C-Media’s new Oxygen HD audio chip, which includes the ability to encode Dolby Digital Live and DTS, allowing it to produce multi-channel digital output via a single S/PDIF connection rather than a mess of […]
Continue reading...OQO and a USB Tuner: A portable HD digital video recorder?
30. January 2007
At the this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, OQO model 02 demonstrated their new model 02, which is a micro-PC capable of supporting Microsoft’s next generation operating system, Windows Vista. The model 02, which is less than 6 inches wide and 1 inch thick, has the following features: 1.2GHz or a 1.5GHz VIA C7M ULV processor […]
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...Windows Media Center SportsLounge heading in the right direction
21. January 2007
Home theater computers and media centers are beginning to scrape the surface of their potential, beyond just storing digital media. HTPCs have the ability to merge sports statistics and live TV, a simple yet revolutionary idea. Fantasy football could be a driving force in the adoption of media centers and home theater computers (HTPCs). Most […]
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 Home Server […]
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 beginning of recordings, […]
Continue reading...Auzentech to support OpenAL in Microsoft’s Vista
8. January 2007
Unlike Windows XP, Microsoft’s Vista will not include DirectSound hardware acceleration. DirectSound and DirectSound3D will still function; however, they will no longer use hardware acceleration. Vista’s audio stack completely removes support for hardware accelerated audio. Microsoft intended to include extensions capability to the Vista audio stack that would allow manufacturers to provide support for hardware […]
Continue reading...Alienware: Dell’s media center store?
4. January 2007
Alienware, purchased by Dell in 2006, is known for its distinctive computer design for the gaming crowd. In October 2006, the company announced a unique intepretation of the media center PC, called the DHS A. This latest offering to Alienware’s media center line-up is stylish and is sure to attract lots of attention at this […]
Continue reading...8 features to make media centers mainstream
19. December 2006
Media centers have yet to make it into the mainstream consciousness and seriously into the living room. Tivo and DVRs have certainly made an impact, showing the potential of a media center. With music, photos, and movies becoming digital, media center PCs, also known as HTPCs, are on the cusp of being a prominent part […]
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 indoor antenna, I […]
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9. February 2007
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