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The Media Center Show #179 – Mike Garcen live!

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Mike Garcen from MissingRemote.com , we recorded the interview live and we talk about TV Tuner cards, CableCARD, Bluray and a whole range of topics. I also have all the Windows 7 news coming out of Microsoft’s...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 5:14 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show, Live Recording

The Media Center Show #177 - GridSearch

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Jonathan Bowes about GridSearch , Gridsearch is a new visual way to search through video files that will make finding any scene in a movie very simple and just a few button presses. Have a look at the video...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 5:18 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #175 - The Mark Of Excellence Awards

Listen Here (mp3) This week on the show I am talking to Roland Graham from CEA about the Consumer Electronics Association Mark of excellence award , this is an award presented by CEA’s TechHome Division to honour outstanding achievement in custom home...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 5:38 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #174 – Open Media Library

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking David Shulitz a developer working on the Open Media Library project. OML is a open source movie browser applications for Vista Media Center, it’s a great looking application that adds some great functionality to...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2008 3:26 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #173 - Martin Vilches from Ecuador

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Martin Vilches of IQhome from Ecuador. Martin is installing Windows Media Center and home automation including MSN integration, Telephone integration and Controlling MCE (and devices) from other displays like...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2008 5:11 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #172 - CEDIA

Listen Here (mp3) Last week was the CEDIA show, a show for high end custom installers with likes of Niveus and Life|Ware showing off 10 extender based systems. This week I have Kevin Collins, director of the Custom Installer Channel in the Connected TV...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 9:16 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #170 - Musicgiants

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Scott Scott Bahneman, CEO of MusicGiants about their HD audio and video services that can deliver high quality music and videos directly in to Windows Media Center. As more of us connect Media Center up to AV...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2008 9:42 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #169 - Ed Bott on TV Feature Pack

Listen Here (mp3) Last week Microsoft released details on the Windows Media Center TV Feature Pack (the update formally known as Fiji) and that provoked a passionate debate around the limited (OEM only) availability of the update. So to get a expert view...

Published Wed, Aug 08 2008 4:03 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, News, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show, Live Recording

The Media Center Show #168 - Mark McCall and a naked guy

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Automated Home's Mark McCall. We recorded the interview live and took questions from the chat room, we covered a wide range of topics from pre-installed crapware to home servers, Xbox Media Center to Apple TV...

Published Wed, Aug 08 2008 5:06 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show, Live Recording

The Media Center Show #167 - Ben Drawbaugh (Engadget HD)

Listen Here (mp3) This week I am chatting with Engadget HD's Ben Drawbaugh. We will be talking about Windows Media Center, Home Automation, remote controls and the recent Extender shoot he did for Engadget HD. I also have your email and a round up of...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 5:26 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #166 - HP on Windows Home Server Updates

Listen Here This week Microsoft put out Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server, this includes a fix for the data corruption bug, x64 support and extra backup features. Also HP put out an update for the HP MediaSmart Server so HP's Allen Buckner joins me...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 3:13 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #165 - mPanel

Listen Here This week I am talking to old friend of the show Ted Singh from Embedded Automation . Ted will be talking about mPanel a new wall-mountable touch screen that you can play music from and control the home, Ted will also be updating us on mControl...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2008 9:54 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #163 - Stream DVDs to Extenders

Listen Here This week Pete Stagman Windows Media Center MVP talks about how to stream DVDs to Extenders from a Media Center System. Pete worked on the project with a group of Media Center MVPs and they have put together a guide on how to setup your system...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 3:25 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #159 - Autonomic Home

Listen Here This week I am talking to Michael Toscano from Autonomic Home a company developing some interesting solution for Windows Media Center including control software for UMPCs and laptops. They also have a very interesting solution for whole home...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2008 4:29 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #158 - Fuze Media Systems

Listen Here Back at CES in January I came across FUZE Media Systems ( see this video ), they have a different approach to Media Center using a hybrid system of their own code and parts of Media Center to create a locked down whole home media solution...

Published Wed, May 05 2008 5:18 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #157 - Microsoft's Hakan Olsson

Listen Here Continuing on from last weeks conversation about Extenders, Hakan Olsson from Microsoft returns to the show to talk about HP's entry into the market and the other Extenders available. I also have an interview with the winner of the HP HDX...

Published Wed, May 05 2008 4:32 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

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 12:20 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #154 - Chris Lanier

Listen Here I have a great show for you this week, Media Center blogger Chris Lanier returns to the show to talk about the future of Windows Media Center and whether we will ever see Blu-ray support on the Xbox 360. Chris is very passionate about Media...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2008 1:44 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #153 - Intelliremote

Listen Here Back after a week off and this week talking to Melloware about Intelliremote . Intelliremote is a great application for expanding the use of a Media Center remote so you can control applications like iTunes and take advantage of scripting...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 4:24 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #152 - Dave Evans on Home Theatre

Listen Here This week I am talking Home Theatre with Dave Evans (also know as DavidinCT on TheGreenButton) from Anywherecool.com . We talk about Windows Media Center in a home theatre and how to connect it up, including speakers, cables, remote controls...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 4:57 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #151 - AMD Live! and Scott Evans from Microsoft

Listen Here Two interviews this week. First up is Scott Evans from Microsoft talking about the 2008 Ultimate Install Contest for custom AV installers , he will be explaining all about the competition and the prizes on offer. Then I will be talking about...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 4:57 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Video, Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, Ian Dixon, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #150 - Charlie Owen on the Media Center Platform

Listen Here Welcome to show 150! Joining me this week is Microsoft's Charlie Owen, Charlie is a Program Manager on the eHome team and his area is the Media Center Platform and the SDK. Charlie talks about how the Media Center vision has changed since...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 12:48 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #149 - Ed Bott on Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and more

Listen Here I have a great show this week even if your not a Media Center enthusiast. Windows expert Ed Bott joined me for a live show a couple of weeks ago talking about Vista Service Pack 1. We talked about many topics including Service Pack 1 and had...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 12:06 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #148 - Todd Bowra on Media Center Extenders

Listen Here This week I am talking Windows Media Center Extenders with Microsoft's Todd Bowra. Todd talks about the new generation of Media Center Extenders,how to connect them and the various types of devices available . I have email, news items an update...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 11:08 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #147 - Galileu Vieira on Media Center in Brazil

Listen Here This week Galileu Vieira from Microsoft Brazil chats about how Media Center and digital lifestyle products are being used in Brazil. With the launch of Windows Vista, Media Center is officially supported in Brazil for the first time and Galileu...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2008 3:22 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #146 - Pasquale DeMaio (Microsoft) - Media Center Enthusiast

Listen Here This week on the show I have two interviews. The first interview is with Terry Walsh from WeGotServed.co.uk talking about the data corruption bug that has hit Windows Home Server and pointing out how to avoid it then I have Pasquale DeMaio...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 1:49 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, Windows Home Server, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #144 - The Awards Show!

LISTEN HERE It's The Media Center Show Awards! Recorded and streamed live last Wednesday, the aim of the awards was to highlight the great work done by the Media Center developer community. Joining me are special guest from the community and listeners...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 1:58 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #137 - Jason Dunn

By Ian Dixon (18.2mb 53mins 00sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS Welcome to the first show of 2008, this week Zune MVP Jason D unn returns to the show to talk about the new generation...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2008 8:54 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #133 - Tranquil PC

By Ian Dixon (16.2mb 47mins 16sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS I have two interviews this week recorded on location in Manchester. James Senior from Microsoft UK talks about the "Windows...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2007 9:00 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #132 - Scott Evans (Microsoft)

By Ian Dixon (15.8mb 44mins 52sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS This week Scott Evans, Group Manager for the eHome division at Microsoft joins me to talk about how Microsoft are pushing...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2007 4:37 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #129 - Pete Stagman

By Ian Dixon (18.3mb 53mins 17sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS This week Microsoft MVP Pete Stagman joins me to chat about introducing Windows Media Center to his Home Theater User...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2007 3:54 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #128 - mControl 2.0

By Ian Dixon (17mb 49mins 30sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS This week Ted Singh from Embedded Automation returns to the show to talk about mControl 2.0 , a home automation package...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2007 4:56 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #124 - Microsoft on V2 Extenders

By Ian Dixon (14.3mb 41mins 36sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS This week Hakan Olsson, Senior Marketing Manager for Windows Media Center joins me to talk about today's launch of the...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2007 11:21 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #122 - CEDIA News and Email

By Ian Dixon (14.3mb 41mins 36sec) Vote for the show on Podcast Alley Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes - Subscribe via RSS There was a lot of news around this week from CEDIA and I had a heap of email so there is no interview on the the show...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2007 5:16 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #112 - Tim Ellert

By Ian Dixon (23.9mb 1 hour 9mins 41sec) Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes This week Tim Ellert from Domia joins me to talk about their Domia Home Automation solution and how Windows Media Center can be at the heart of a connected digital home...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2007 9:29 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, Windows Media Center Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #111 - Jessica Zahn (Microsoft)

By Ian Dixon (20.3mb 59mins 10sec) Direct Download Link - Subscribe via iTunes This week Jessica Zahn from the eHome team at Microsoft joins me to talk about her forum on The Green Button plus TV setup, CableCARD and beta testing. Also find out why Jessica...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2007 11:49 AM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

The Media Center Show #98 2007-03-08 - Vidabox

by Ian Dixon (MP3 - 17.3mb 50mins 25sec) Direct Download Link This week I talk to Steven Cheung of Vidabox looking at their dual HD Systems and talking about the pros and cons of HD-DVD and Blu-ray I also have email,news items, forums posts and the first...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2007 5:29 PM by Ian Dixon

Filed under: Windows Media Center, Podcast, The Media Center Show

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