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HP Confirms Discontinuation of MediaSmart TV and Connect Receiver

Again this is not a shock, HP had no TVs or Extenders at CES and according to Gizmodo HP have confirmed the discontinued the MediaSmart TV and Connect (extender) There will not be any follow on MediaSmart TV or MediaSmart Connect products in 2009 . With...

Published Tue, May 05 2009 4:44 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Linksys Discontinuing Media Center Extender DMA-2100

To be honest I am not surprised by the news that Linksys are discontinuing their Media Center Extenders. Barb Bowman has the details on her blog with the news that the DMA-2100 and DMA-2200 are being sold off cheap. I noticed at CES that Linksys did not...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 8:57 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Toshiba’s prototype Media Center Extender

I managed to track down Toshiba’s new Media Center Extender yesterday, it looks like a standard DVD player and in terms of performance from the very brief demo I saw it looked very much like Linksys or D-Link extenders. The pictures are of the prototype...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2009 3:38 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, CES 09

Toshiba to Launch AV Devices with Network Player and Microsoft's Extender for Windows Media Center Technology

This came a bit out of the blue, it looks like Toshiba are to build extenders in to some of their TVs and standalone units. It’s great to see a new Extender coming out and hopefully I will be able to see it in person while I am CES. Thanks to Derek for...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2009 8:59 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, CES 09

EngadgetHD test Samsung’s MediaLive Digital Media Adapter

One Extender for Windows Media Center I have not been able to test is Samsung’s MediaLive Extender. This Extender is designed to work only with selected Samsung TVs and can be mounted behind the TV as it can be controlled over HDMI Ben Drawbaugh has reviewed...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2008 9:28 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Samsung

Linksys DMA2100 for £97.86

I often see US sites offering Media Center Extenders at discounted prices so it’s nice to see a UK site offering a great deal on Linksys Extenders. Dabs.com are selling the DMA2100 for £97.86, this is a great price as it was originally priced...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2008 10:06 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

Tip on getting Media Center Extender sessions to play DVDs from Windows Home Server

Matt Pietrek has an interesting tip on his MSDN blog about getting ripped DVDs to stream from Windows Home Server to Media Center Extenders (in his case an Xbox 360), Matt kept getting "video decoder error". Where a lot of us would get frustrated...

Published Sun, Nov 11 2008 8:56 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, Extenders for Windows Media Center

HP Cutting MediaSmart TV Lineup?

Chris Lanier is reporting that HP are to kill off their MediaSmart HDTV product range and focus on MediaSmart Extenders. This is a real shame as I thought the TVs looked great but with them being only available in the US it was not something I was ever...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2008 9:52 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Samsung Media Center Extender gets a release date

According to Ben at EngadgetHD the new Samsung Media Center Extender has a release date of October 15th on Amazon . Like I have said before it’s a nice looking extender but it’s limited to selected Samsung HD TVs

Published Tue, Sep 09 2008 10:34 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Samsung to offer Extender compatible with non Samsung TVs

CE Pro in their pre-CEDIA report have picked up on a rumour that Samsung will be showing off a generic version of an Extender that works with non Samsung TVs. As you may recall at CES I saw Samsung’s Media Center Extender and it only worked with selected...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2008 2:50 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Niveus, Samsung

EngadgetHD: HP MediaSmart Connect Review

Ben Drawbaugh missed reviewing the HP MediaSmart on his last Extender roundup but he has put that right now with a review of HP’s Extender: In our recent roundup of Vista Media Center Extenders we were very disappointed that HP MediaSmart connect wasn...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 2:03 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

D-Link Releases DSM-750 Firmware Update

The one Extender I have not tested at home yet is the D-Link DSM-750 and according to Chris Lanier D-Link have updated the firmware of the extender. The Firmware is version 1.01 and dated August 11th. Revision Info: Support for 1080p TVs and video files...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 3:24 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, D-Link

Paul Thurrott reviews Media Center Extenders

You may remember me getting a bit upset by Paul Thurrott’s dismissal of the new generation of Extenders for Windows Media Center. Basically he said the extenders were no better than the old models and they were not worth looking at. I totally disagreed...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2008 2:28 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys, D-Link

Samsung MediaLive Extender launches

Remember the Samsung Media Center Extender I saw at CES? (see this video ) well it finally due for release and has had a name change from Home Digital Media Adapter to MediaLive. This is the extender for Windows Media Center that is designed for 2008...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 10:46 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Samsung

Microsoft show off Media Center and Extenders at Magnolia AV stores

It looks like Microsoft are getting the idea that for Media Center and Extenders to be a success they need to show them off in stores. They have just completed fitting out all 13 Magnolia AV stores with a merchandising rack showing off the Windows Media...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2008 5:50 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

More HP Webinars

HP are continuing their series of Webinars coving HP MediaSmart devices. Tomorrow (July 10th) Mike Garcen is the guest on a Webinar covering HP’s new MediaSmart Connect extender and July 17th & 22nd HP are presenting webinars on their MediaSmart Server...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 11:02 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Mike Garcen reviews HP’s MediaSmart Connect Extender

I am still using my HP MediaSmart extender full time at the moment and am very happy with it and Mike Garcen at Missing Remote has written a great review of the unit After including their extender technology strictly with their HP branded flat panel televisions...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2008 10:34 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Watch a replay of the HP Webinar on the MediaSmart Connect

If you didn't get chance to catch the webinar I participated in a replay has been posted online. The session was introducing HP's new MediaSmart Connect a Media Center Extender and digital media adapter and was hosted Brian Burch, Director Marketing at...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2008 11:29 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Media Center University: Optimizing for Entertainment & Networking – Part 3

The 3rd and final part of the Media Center University Video has been posted on Microsoft CE installer blog. This video covers Extender setup, network tuning and Windows Home Server. Topics covered include: Setting Up a Media Center Extender The 3 Server...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2008 10:13 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Join me today/tonight for HP’s MediaSmart Connect Webinar

Tonight I will be the guest along with Brian Burch, Director of Marketing for HP's Connected Entertainment group on HP’s Webinar talking about the new MediaSmart Connect. This is the new Media Center Extender for HP. The session is very interactive so...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2008 4:46 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Video: Unboxing and setup of a HP MediaSmart Connect

HP are launching a new Media Center Extender products called the MediaSmart Connect . It is not just a Media Center Extender it is also a digital media adapter that can stream content from both Vista and XP. One thing I like is from the Connect UI content...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 12:22 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Video

Don’t forget to register for HP’s Webinar on the new HP MediaSmart Connect

Don’t forget to register for HP’s Webinar on the new HP MediaSmart connect. The first one is with Ed Bott today at 10am PST and I will be the guest on Thursday 1pm PST (9pm UK) with Mike Garcen and Patrick Norton guest on future Webinars. Here are the...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 10:55 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

The Media Center Extender shootout

EngadgetHD takes a look at Extenders available for Windows Media Center, incuding the Xbx 360, D-Link Extender, Linksys and the new HP Extender. I will be testing out HP's Extender on Monday evening Vista Media Center really sets itself apart from any...

Published Sat, Jun 06 2008 9:12 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center

The Windows Experience Blog look at the HP MediaSmart Connect

Brandon on the Windows Experience Blog takes a look at HP’s new Extender (and don’t forget you can still register for the webinars ). Brandon looks at the form factor, the connections and the remote I will be hooking my review unit up to my system over...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 2:04 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

HP announce the HP MediaSmart Connect

HP have launched the MediaSmart Connect (formally known as the HP MediaSmart Receiver). This is the dedicated Media Center Extender first shown at CES that as well as being a Media Center Extender will also stream content from other sources. So far there...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 9:41 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Linksys DMA2100/2200 Extenders get a Firmware Update

Sadly I had to return my loan Extenders back to Linksys so I can’t test the updates Linksys has put out for the Extenders. Chris Lanier has details on the updates for the Extender that you should see the update in the settings section of the Extender...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2008 7:33 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

Consumer Electronics Installer Blog : In-room Extender Design Strategy

Previously Microsoft's Consumer Electronics installer blog talked about using Media Center with a rack mounted solution for distributing content around the home. While this was a interesting solution the idea of having all the equipment in a rack (including...

Published Sat, May 05 2008 8:12 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

The Media Center Show #156 - HP on the MediaSmart TV

Listen Here A couple of weeks ago HP updated their MediaSmart TV to add Media Center Extender functionality making it the first TV with a built in Extender, so this week I am talking to Brian Burch, Director of HP Connected Entertainment about the MediaSmart...

Published Thu, May 05 2008 12:10 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Media Center Show, The Media Center Show, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

D-link DSM-750 Now Shipping

Just got a press release from D-link saying the DSM-750 is now shipping. I actually thought the unit was already shipping but I must have been wrong :) A lot of people have been impressed with the D-link Extender as it seems to have better performance...

Published Wed, May 05 2008 11:19 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

How to get DVD Library on Extenders!

This has been a while in coming but it's finally up. Pete Stagman ( guest on show 129 ) with the assistance from a some other Media Center MVPs has posted his guide on how to get DVD's to play on Media Center Extenders using DVD Library. It...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2008 8:57 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

News Catchup: HP launch the Media Center update for the MediaSmart TV

I am still trying to catch up on the last weeks news and this is the first thing I noticed: HP have published the update for the MediaSmart TV that enables the Media Center Extender functions . I love the idea of an integrated Extender in a TV and the...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2008 7:49 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Xbox.com advert for the Xbox Media Center Extender functions

There is a nice advert for the Extender functions of Media Center on Xbox.com showing how the Xbox can be used for home entertainment. It's good that Microsoft are highlighting the Extender function of the Xbox. With it being it being on Xbox.com it's...

Published Sat, Mar 03 2008 8:55 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Xbox, Extenders for Windows Media Center

D-Link DSM-750 Extender Now Available - Chris Lanier's Blog

Chris is reporting that the D-Link Extender is now available for ordering and some retailers are offering it at $250. It's a shame D-Link are not offering the unit out side of North America as there has been good feedback from the beta testers. As Chris...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2008 3:08 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center

HP's online demo of Media Center Extenders

HP have a video up demonstrating it's Media Smart TV and there is a demo showing off Media Center Extender functions (top right of the main video). It's a good background on the features that Extenders offer. It's a pity that HP are not planning to launch...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 11:44 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Steve Lindsay on Paul Thurrot's (non) review of Linksys Extenders on his Windows Weekly show.

I have already mentioned my disappointment of Paul Thurrot's dismissing of the Linksys Extenders ( here ) and Steve Lindsay expresses his thoughts. He mentioned some points that Paul completely missed, things like form factor, weight, power consumption...

Published Sat, Mar 03 2008 7:52 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

Windows Weekly dismisses the Linksys Extenders, while I sit happily watching TV on mine

Some times I like Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott and some times the show really gets on my nerves. Normally Paul and host Leo Laporte seem to forget about Media Center completely while Paul gets his facts mixed up on Windows topics. This week Paul...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 9:26 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

UltimatePC.com - The Ultimate Home Theater Setup

Microsoft have launched a new site called UltimatePC.com that seems to be a new marketing site for Vista and tries to show off Ultimate PC setups. Whether this has anything to do with the missing Ultimate Extras I don't know. But what I did find looking...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 10:24 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center

Video: Unboxing and setting up a Linksys DMA2200 Media Center Extender

Now that I have the video out on Linksys' DMA2100 I thought I would try the DMA2200. This is the big brother of the 2100 and includes an upscaling DVD Player. ( You can read my first impression in here ) This video shows the unboxing of the DMA2200, the...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2008 12:13 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

Pros and Cons on the Linksys Extenders

As I have been using the Extenders (see the the unboxing videos here ) for a few days and I have had loads of questions so I thought I would try and put some of the points down here 5.1 Audio I thought I would try a WMV file with 5.1 audio encoded in...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 9:50 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

Video: Comparing The Xbox 360 with a Linksys DMA2100

I was about to packup the Linksys DMA2100 and unbox the 2200 when I thought it would be interesting to compare the Extender function of the Xbox 360 with the Linksys DMA2100. So with both extenders connected up to my TV I made a side by side comparison...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 2:40 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Xbox, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

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