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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 Read More...
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I was really looking forward to getting hold of HP’s new TouchSmart PC (the IQ500) ever since I first saw the product back in Berlin . In this video I unbox the TouchSmart, fire up the unit for the first time and take a look at the TouchSmart UI. Since Read More...
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Due to me putting my back out yesterday I wasn't able to unbox the TouchSmart last night so today I had some help and managed to get the unit unboxed. I recorded an unboxing / first impressions video but to be honest its not until I put it in the living Read More...
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In conjunction with the Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 update HP have announced that the HP MediaSmart Server update is live. This software update provides enhanced media streaming through PacketVideo PVConnect and server side anti-virus protection Read More...
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I really liked the HP Touchsmart PC I saw in Berlin (see this video ) and for US consumers it's available in stores now. If you get chance to have a play with the Touchsmart I would recommend taking a look at as the UI is very nice. I asked about UK availability Read More...
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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 Read More...
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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, Read More...
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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 Read More...
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Terry Walsh on WeGotServed.co.uk has the scoop on the code name for the next version of HP’s MediaSmart Server ( good job they avoided a country name ) Terry can’t give details of the features yet but he did say “I think you’re going to be impressed” Read More...
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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 Read More...
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I loved HP’s TouchSmart that was shown off a the HP event in Berlin ( see this video ) and according to engadget HP are shipping the unit now via the US store but nothing on the UK store yet. Read More...
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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 Read More...
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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 Read More...
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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 Read More...
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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 Read More...
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I have been a happy Treo 750v user for quite some time it works well with Exchange for my corporate email and I can use Gmail's IMAP features for my personal email. As the Treo was getting a bit old I was thinking of trying some of the newer Windows Mobile Read More...
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Listen Here [EDIT: Audio problem fixed] A special show this week as for the last three days I have been in Berlin at HP’s Connecting Your World event . HP had a massive launch of new notebooks and the fantastic new TouchSmart System. I managed to get Read More...
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One of the most exciting products being shown today is HP's new TouchSmart system. As I said before the hardware is a beautiful looking all in one design: This is combined with HP's own touch software that you can edit photos, view calendars, create playlists Read More...
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Lots going on but not much time to write about it. Today I watched the HP keynote that opened HP's "Connecting Your World" event, the keynote was presented by German broadcaster Cherno Jobatey and with execs from HP such as Todd Bradley They Read More...
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On Monday I am heading over to Berlin for HP's Connecting Your World event. HP will be discussing their new products and strategy and I hopefully will be bringing you some interviews on systems for the connected home and the digital lifestyle. On Read More...
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Congratulations to Paul Appleyard form the UK, Paul wins the HP HDX Dragon Entertainment PC and massive bundle of software to go with it! The Dragon is an amazing machine and it's a fantastic prize. I will get the machine packed up and ship it out. Don't Read More...
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I have just closed competition for the HP HDX Dragon PC on this site, however you can still enter at the other sites. Today its the turn of mediablab.com so head over to their site and get your entry in. Tomorrow at 4pm UK time I am going to draw the Read More...
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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 Read More...
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I have been inundated with entries for the HP HDX Dragon and prize pack, there is still chance to win not only on this site but the other sites taking part. DigitalHomethoughts.com started their competition over the weekend as did windows-now.com and Read More...
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The 31 Days of the Dragon continues and it's the-gadgeteer.com turn to giveaway the fantastic HP HDX Dragon Entertainment PC. Head over to the site for the details on how to win. TheDigitalLifestyle.com competition starts tomorrow so check back then for Read More...
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As part of the 31 Days of the Dragon it's BostonPocketPC's turn to giveaway the fantastic HP HDX Dragon Entertainment PC. Head over to the site for the details on how to win and don't forget to watch the unboxing video to take a look at the prize. Read More...
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The next site giving away the HP HDX Dragon is digitalmediaphile . Barb Bowman has created a treasure hunt on her blog so winning is not going to be easy! So head over to her blog and and read the rules. Don't forget you can checkout my unboxing video Read More...
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As part of the 31 days of Dragon I am giving away a HP HDX Entertainment PC and in this video I unbox the monster machine and take a quick look at the Vista performance rating and Windows Media Center. As I said in my first impressions post it is the Read More...
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Last night I recorded an unboxing video of the HP Dragon that I will be giving away ( as part of the 31 Days of the Dragon ), I should have the video up in a couple of days so in the mean time I thought I would post my first thoughts. The first thing Read More...
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I will be doing an unboxing of the Dragon as soon as I can get some quiet time in my house (5 year old twin boys can make a lot of noise, especially when playing on the Xbox 360!) I wanted to remind you that the competition is up and running starting Read More...
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The HP Dragon for my giveaway as arrived at the office today. I am going to recording an unboxing video (as is compulsory when getting any piece of tech) but I will be very careful as I want to keep it nice and pristine for the winner. My competition Read More...
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As I blogged about before I my holiday I think that HP's new Entertainment PC the Tx2051 will make a great Media Center laptop. I still trying to get my hands on one but Warner Crocker at GottaBeMobile.com has a video review up showing off the Tx. Hopefully Read More...
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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 Read More...
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I don't normally talk about laptops on this blog but one that I wanted to mention is the Tx2000 from HP. The reason I wanted to talk about this is that HP call this an Entertainment Notebook, it comes with Windows Vista Home Premiums so that means that Read More...
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I final setup my HP MediaSmart Windows Home Server . I recorded the process which from start to finish took under an hour, thankfully for you I edited this down to around 20 minutes. The video shows how simple it was setting up the Home Server especially Read More...
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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 Read More...
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If your a HP MediaSmart users you can earn yourself a $20 credit at hpshopping.com by completing a 10 minute survey. HP want to find out how people have adopted the product into their homes and what they are doing with it. So have your say and head over Read More...
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Oh more gadget lust. I am a sucker for the small UMPC form factor and a big fan of HP's products (even if the catch broke on HP 2710p) so I was interested to read about HP's new UMPC the 2133. It comes with a 8.9 inch screen (1366x766 WGA resolution), Read More...
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I hadn't seen the 50's "Home of the future" at Disney but they are going to create a modern home of future at Disney based on Media Center, HP and Life|Ware. Disney, Microsoft, HP and LifeWare spent over $15 million on hardware and software Read More...
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By Ian Dixon (18mb 50mins 428ec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS At CES I visited the NextGen home ( see this video ), it was built to show off Media Center, Home Automation and Read More...
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