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BGonaSTICK · 01-10-07, 12:17 PM

Microsoft has revealed details about its new ‘Extenders’ for Microsoft Windows Media Centre. These devices, which are expected to be available for purchase before the end of the year, will allow easy access to premium cable, high-definition TV, popular video formats including DivX, music, paid movies, photos from any TV in the house, with a wired or wireless network connection.

Microsoft has also launched a beta test of Windows Media Centre Internet TV, which will offer more than 100 hours of ad-supported entertainment from MSN Video, including full-length shows, music concerts and movie trailers.

Unknown user #1 · 01-10-07, 01:50 PM

Ain't these things were available for at least several years now? I have one of these...

BGonaSTICK · 01-10-07, 02:45 PM

Yeah, but do they have the 'Microsoft' label? Only then will they sell in their millions :

Unknown user #1 · 01-10-07, 02:53 PM

Well... mine does have MS Windows compatibility sticker, whatever that means

RocketMBA · 01-10-07, 04:53 PM

I just use an Xbox 360. It's the same thing (Vista/HD support) except it plays games as well. You can even stream an MPEG PS from your satellite card to it

In fact, with a custom ASX, you can already watch Internet TV. You could on the older extenders, as well. I dunno, I suppose this new feature is for idiots.

BGonaSTICK · 02-10-07, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketMBA

I suppose this new feature is for idiots.

I'll take two. It's all gibberish to me.

01-10-07, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,531 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts	Microsoft Extenders and Internet TV Microsoft has revealed details about its new ‘Extenders’ for Microsoft Windows Media Centre. These devices, which are expected to be available for purchase before the end of the year, will allow easy access to premium cable, high-definition TV, popular video formats including DivX, music, paid movies, photos from any TV in the house, with a wired or wireless network connection. Microsoft has also launched a beta test of Windows Media Centre Internet TV, which will offer more than 100 hours of ad-supported entertainment from MSN Video, including full-length shows, music concerts and movie trailers. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

01-10-07, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Microsoft Extenders and Internet TV Ain't these things were available for at least several years now? I have one of these...

01-10-07, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,531 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Microsoft Extenders and Internet TV Yeah, but do they have the 'Microsoft' label? Only then will they sell in their millions : __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

01-10-07, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Microsoft Extenders and Internet TV Well... mine does have MS Windows compatibility sticker, whatever that means

01-10-07, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
RocketMBA As fun as having the flu Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: A cardboard box Posts: 673 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Microsoft Extenders and Internet TV I just use an Xbox 360. It's the same thing (Vista/HD support) except it plays games as well. You can even stream an MPEG PS from your satellite card to it In fact, with a custom ASX, you can already watch Internet TV. You could on the older extenders, as well. I dunno, I suppose this new feature is for idiots.


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