CE Pro Media Center Stories

Media Center Integrator Alliance Offers Training at CEDIA Expo 2009

2009-07-02T18:38:00-06:00

MCIA and co-sponsor Microsoft will also announce the winners of the 2009 Ultimate Install Contest at CEDIA Expo 2009.

MCIA Publishes Media Center Case Studies

2009-06-02T11:27:00-06:00

Integrators can learn from Windows Media Center installations

Hands On with Netflix for Windows Media Center

2009-05-20T18:12:00-06:00

Although it was long in coming, the Netflix app is an awesome addition to Media Center and, we hope, the beginning of more good things to come.

Netflix for Windows Media Center … Finally!

2009-05-20T13:02:00-06:00

Netflix is now available through the main Start menu on Windows Media Center. Microsoft follows Tivo, Roku, Digeo, DVD players, TVs and other Netflix streamers.

CasaTunes Keypad is Final Piece of IP-based Multiroom Audio System

2009-05-08T12:39:00-06:00

Windows Media Center as hub of a whole-house music system? CasaTunes fills void left by Fuze AV.

Autonomic Enables Rich Two-Way Integration of Pandora Internet Radio

2009-03-16T14:43:00-06:00

With Autonomic software, users can create their own Pandora music stations via AMX, Crestron, NuVo and other popular control systems -- and integrate them into whole-house scenes.

Microsoft Details 2009 Ultimate Install Contest at EHX Spring

2009-03-12T14:15:00-06:00

Deadline for entries for third-year contest is August 1; Winner to be named at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta.

Life|ware 2.0.6 Expands Capabilities for Dealers, Homeowners and Commercial Applications

2009-03-11T19:21:00-06:00

Exceptional Innovation, maker of Life|ware automation and entertainment solutions, is excited to announce the release of Life|ware 2.0.6, featuring full-client, interactive iPhone and iPod touch device and home server support as well as audio/video conferencing for commercial boardroom and meeting room applications.

First Look at CableCard Diagnostics Tool for Windows Media Center

2009-03-11T13:52:00-06:00

The new Digital Cable Tuner Diagnostics tool for Windows Media Center debuts during Media Center University at EHX. CE Pro has the first screen shots.

VidaBox Adds Support for LiteTouch Control

2009-03-10T15:07:00-06:00

VidaBox has added support for LiteTouch's lighting control products to its vAutomation control platform, the company announced.

CableCard Diagnostics Comes to Windows Media Center at EHX

2009-03-06T19:56:00-06:00

Media Center Integrator Alliance has developed a utility that runs on Media Center to help installers diagnose and fix issues with digital cable tuners. The utility launches at EHX, March 11-14.

Another Hulu Conspiracy Theory: NBC Holding Out for Windows 7 Media Center?

2009-02-26T10:58:01-06:00

Why did Hulu dump Boxee, ReQuest and other settop box manufacturers? Was NBC -- a Microsoft partner and Hulu owner -- holding out for opportunities with Windows 7 Media Center?

Attend Media Center University at EHX for Just $5

2009-02-13T18:11:00-06:00

Join the Media Center Integrator Alliance for $500, and the organization will cover the $495 fee for the two-day MCU, one of the most popular classes at EHX Spring.

SecondRun Brings Hulu to Media Center

2009-02-11T16:31:00-06:00

Application demonstrates how Windows Media Center can be powerful content aggregation tool.

S1Digital’s P500 May be First Media Center to Output Lossless Blu-ray Audio

2009-02-11T12:00:00-06:00

Implementing Asus's Xonar HDAV1.3, the top-of-the-line Media Center supports PAPS and AACS content protection for 24bit, 96-192kHz Blu-ray audio.