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• 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't Read More... Posted 29 August 2008 14:03 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 22 August 2008 15:24 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, D-Link

• 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 Read More... Posted 11 July 2008 17:50 by Ian Dixon | 8 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 09 July 2008 11:02 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Home Server, 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 Read More... Posted 01 July 2008 10:13 by Ian Dixon | 4 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, 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 Read More... Posted 24 June 2008 12:22 by Ian Dixon | 1 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Video Attachment(s): http://blip.tv/file/get/IanDixon-UnboxingAndSetttingUpAHPMediaSmartConnect650.wmv

• 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 Read More... Posted 17 June 2008 09:41 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

• 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 Read More... Posted 24 May 2008 08:12 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 15 May 2008 12:10 by Ian Dixon | 1 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Media Center Show, The Media Center Show, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center Attachment(s): http://thedigitallifestyle.com/audio/TDL_MediaCenter_20080515_156.mp3

• 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 Read More... Posted 07 May 2008 11:19 by Ian Dixon | 3 Comments 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's Read More... Posted 25 April 2008 08:57 by Ian Dixon | 20 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 20 April 2008 07:49 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 29 March 2008 08:55 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Xbox, 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, Read More... Posted 22 March 2008 07:52 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, 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 Read More... Posted 05 March 2008 10:24 by Ian Dixon | 7 Comments 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 Read More... Posted 08 February 2008 12:13 by Ian Dixon | 5 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, 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 Read More... Posted 07 February 2008 14:40 by Ian Dixon | 7 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Xbox, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

• Linksys DMA2200 First Impressions

  Tonight I had my first play with Linksys's DMA2200 , over the last week I have been using the DMA2100 ( see this video ) and have found it pretty good, not quite up to the Xbox 360 as an Extender but its silent and small. The DMA2200 is the 2100's big Read More... Posted 06 February 2008 23:24 by Ian Dixon | 7 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

• Video: Linksys DMA2100 Unboxing and Setup

  As promised on my "first impressions" post here is the video of the unboxing and setup of the DMA2100. The video shows the unboxing and how I setup the Extender to connect with my Media Center PC. It wasn't all plane sailing, mainly due to the Read More... Posted 01 February 2008 14:12 by Ian Dixon | 0 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

• First Impressions of the Linksys Extender

  Tonight I had my first play with Linksys's DMA2100 Media Center Extender, so here are my first impressions. I have been using an Xbox 360 as an extender for nearly two years now and am very happy with it so going to be hard for the new Extenders to match Read More... Posted 31 January 2008 00:29 by Ian Dixon | 20 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

• My Linksys Extenders have arrived

  Having waited for for Media Center Extenders to come to the UK for years today two have arrived at once! Linksys have sent me a DMA2100 and DMA2200 for a review. So I plan on unboxing and recording my first impressions tonight.  Is there anything Read More... Posted 30 January 2008 12:50 by Ian Dixon | 6 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, Linksys

• CES Day 3

  OL I am getting tried now, 3 days of walking the halls and carrying my bag is getting to me, but it's worth it to see some of the cool stuff. Today I had a tour of Lifewares Next Gen Home. This is a simulated home setup to show off Home Automation, Lifeware Read More... Posted 09 January 2008 08:41 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, Extenders for Windows Media Center, CES

• Gallery of HP's Media Smart Receiver

  I managed to get some hi-res pictures of HP's new Media Smart Receiver. It looks a nice neat looking unit, I will be interested to see what the price will be Read More... Posted 03 January 2008 19:00 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center

• HP Transforms Any HDTV into a Connected TV with the Power of MediaSmart

  HP have announced details of there 2008 MediaSmart products, just in time for CES. They have announced a new Media Center Extender, similar to the DLink and Linksys devices, it features wireless a,b,g and N, and supports XP as well as Vista (I guess that Read More... Posted 03 January 2008 17:05 by Ian Dixon | 2 Comments Filed under: Windows Media Center, HP, Extenders for Windows Media Center