Impact Acoustics reveals diminutive HDMI repeater

It's not the first HDMI repeater you've seen, and it most definitely won't be the last. Impact Acoustics is pumping out its own tiny box in order to extend that HDMI signal of yours another 130-feet (or 200-feet if using two). Nothing too special going on with this one, just the obligatory HDMI 1……
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Samsung reveals $200 MediaLive Media Center Extender

Ever since we got our hands on Samsung’s Media Center Extender at CES last year, we’ve wondered how the CE giant’s rendition would stack up against the rest. Rather than build the Media Center Extender functionality into a TV the way HP has, or make a completely separate set-top-box like Linksys ……

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Octava unveils HDMI over Ethernet extender

If slinging HDMI signals over Ethernet sounds appealing to you, look no further than Octava's newest box. The HDMI over Ethernet extender enables users to transmit 1080p HDMI signals up to 150-feet over Ethernet (300-feet for 1080i), and while CAT6 is recommended, CAT5 should do the trick in a pinch. Of ……
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vmcNetFlix add-in enables Xbox 360 viewing of Netflix 'Watch Now' content

We’ve already seen Orb play nice with DirecTV’s HR21, but what about integrating Netflix’s “Watch Now” content into one’s Xbox 360? vmcNetFlix, a brilliant add-in for Windows Vista Media Center, enables users to manage their Netflix subscription, stream Netflix “Watch Now” movies directly fro……

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The Media Center Extender shootout

Vista Media Center really sets itself apart from any other DVR solution out there, and the single greatest advantage Vista Media Center (VMC) has over the other options — like the TiVo HD — is the ability to have multiple Media Center Extenders. There really isn’t any better way out there that will all……

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HP MediaSmart Connect brings digital media to your HDTV

Yeah, you may be burning that midnight oil, but your weariness isn’t the reason you’re certain you’ve seen this thing before. Touted at CES as the MediaSmart Receiver, the re-dubbed MediaSmart Connect is finally available for pre-order. Just as we heard before, this unit takes full advantage of E……

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Linksys DMA2200 MC Extender available to buy in the UK

 
 
Our UK visitors might like to know that the Linksys DMA2200 MC Extender is in free stock as of 24th April 2008 at http://www.cd-writer.com/.
Access movies, your music library, family photos and HDTV programming from your Media Center PC and stream it all to your living room TV or home theater. Linksys Media Center Extenders give […]

D-Link DSM-750 Extender Now Available

We knew it was on the way, but it looks like D-Link is now shipping their DSM-750 Extender. D-Link has the price of $329.99, but if you can wait a few more days several other retailers should be getting stock in with some listed it at as low as $250.
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Microsoft Introduces $10,000 Digital Home Makeover Contest

To celebrate the consumer availability of new Extenders for Windows Media Center, the Windows Media Center team is today unveiling a Digital Home Makeover Contest. For one lucky winner, the makeover team will transform their disconnected digital lifestyle into a home entertainment dream with a prize package totaling up to $10,000.
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Short Bits: $150 Extenders

Just a few reminders, Amazon is still selling Linksys Extenders at $100 off. Some are getting that the code has expired, but most others are not. If you are getting that it is expired, register for a new account and give it a shot. The DMA2100 is $150 after the discount and […]