PVR functionality in Xbox 360 this Fall?

27Mar07

Xbox 360 Elite: Interview with Microsoft’s Albert Penello – Gizmodo
Gizmodo: When will we be able to record live TV and have some of the same networks that are on cable using Xbox 360?
Penello: That’s the announcement we made at CES around the IPTV and Xbox 360.
Gizmodo: When is that going to be available? How’s that [...]

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iWars: Zune vs. iPod

27Mar07

What do you get when you give a camera to some nerds with too much time on their hands? iWars.

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Will Apple Ship Wireless Network Storage?

26Mar07

Will Apple Ship Wireless Network Storage? at The Apple Blog
The Apple Blog is speculating at a Apple NAS (Network Attached Storage) device:
This got me thinking. Apple, without announcing it as such, just delivered a wireless network storage device, which if they chose to do so, could serve as centralized backup for anybody’s home network, were [...]

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How to: Record unencypted HD cable with Beyond TV & HDHomeRun

26Mar07

I’ve noticed some people are having a hard time getting this to work, so I decided to write a more complete, detailed guide. Original instructions and support can be found in the Snapstream forums.
Standard Disclaimer: I do not work for and am not professionally associated with Snapstream or SiliconDust, and do not assume any [...]

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Zune Software on Mac OS X via Parallels

24Mar07

Zune-Online.com | Zune News and Forum – Vista Zune Software on Mac Os X via Parallels
Zune on my MacBook Pro Hosted on Zooomr
I do the samething with XP Pro SP2 with Parallels on my MacBook Pro. Blasphemy, I know, but I like subscription music services and I really like the Zune’s big screen and actually [...]

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Record unencypted HD cable shows with Beyond TV

23Mar07

Help us test Beyond TV 4.6.1 (did I mention it includes QAM support?)
Snapstream has just released a beta version of Beyond TV, release 4.6.1, which adds support for the HDHomeRun, networked dual tuner device.
What does this mean?
Beyond TV is Snapstream’s award-winning PVR software (TiVo for your PC). The HDHomeRun allows you to tune and [...]

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Apple TV: First impressions are in (video not so hot)

22Mar07

I really don’t like to say I told you so, but after seeing the first real impressions of what video looks like on the Apple TV, it’s hard not to say it. Although it’s amazing that Ben got his at a local Apple Store.

Ben Drawbaugh – It’s a good thing I didn’t buy this thing [...]

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What’s the big deal with Apple TV?

20Mar07

Macworld: News: Analysis: Will Apple TV be bigger than iPhone?
With all the news surrounding the Apple TV, and the fact that it’s finally supposed to be shipping soon I felt compelled to revisit this topic. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Apple TV, who cares?! Here are some of the main points [...]

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Goombah: Music Search and Discovery

19Mar07

Goombah: Music Search and Discovery
Zune needs something like this! I know everyone and their mom has an iPod, but c’mon, we need some good add-ons and accessories for the Zune.

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Connect360: Stream media from Mac to Xbox 360

19Mar07

Are you an Xbox 360 and a Mac owner who can’t wait and/or don’t want to throw down your hard earned cash for an Apple TV? If so, then give Connect360 a try. For $20 you can stream your music, photos, and videos from your Mac to your Xbox 360. Of course this doesn’t stream [...]

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