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Windows Vista Week 2: The Week of FUD
We are now in the second week of the Windows Vista launch and the FUD (Fear Uncertainly and Doubt) being spread by those that compete with Microsoft is reaching amazing proportions. Apple, in their Mac vs. PC campaign is taking all kinds of shots at the system and wound up getting Bill Gates so excited he actually called Steve Jobs a liar in a NewsWeek interview. The campaign does say some questionable things which we’ll explore at another time but let’s check how the Vista launch month is going.
Vista Security: Holding Well
Designer Cases for Your Apple iPod
Now that you’ve picked out an iPod to suit your lifestyle, admit it, you’re enamored with it. Besides that, you want to protect your investment and don’t want to scratch it up or get it all sweaty atthe gym. Whether you have a 2G, 3G, or 4G iPod, a mini, nano or shuffle, we’ve forged a path through the jungle of offerings to bring you a few of the cooler cases around, complete with prices,photos and where to purchase. Cases for the iPod (2G/3G/4G)
OtterBox Case for 30/40/60GB iPod with Click Wheel
The OtterBox Case is a waterproof case, ideal for biking, swimming, working out or hanging out at the beach, and is designed for 30/40/60GB iPods with a Click Wheel. The sturdy, see through case protects your iPod from debris, impact, and scratches. The external headphone jack allows use of any style headphone and the convenient belt clip incorporates headphone cable management. OtterBox cases are also available for smaller units. www.otterbox.com $49.95
First Look: ABS Ultimate E2 Media Center PC
Quote from the article:
“The Ultimate E2 Media Center PC by ABS Computer Technologies is a home media computer powered by Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005. It is designed to fit into your home entertainment system, dropping the traditional desktop chassis in favor of a more vertical look similar to DVD players and audio receivers.
The E2’s Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 features are many and offer the home entertainment fan a great deal of control over his or her audio and viewing experiences. At the heart of this latest version of Windows XP Media Center is an easy to use navigation system which displays the available functions (i.e. watch TV, listen to music) your E2 can perform.”
Win A Roku SoundBridge M1000 Media Player
Description of the M1000:
Finally, a network music player that looks as good as it sounds! Roku SoundBridge lets you play your PC or Mac digital music files anywhere in the house – connecting your stereo or powered speakers to your computer’s digital music library. WMA, MP3, AAC, AIFF and WAV music formats are supported — and it’s network ready with wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi. A large, bright display; Apple Rendezvous and iTunes support; and Windows Media Connect, Windows Media Player 10 and Windows Media DRM 10 compatibility make this player a winning part of your home entertainment system.
Pinnacle Updates Showcenter Media Device
Pinnacle Systems , Inc. today released ShowCenter 1.5, the newest version of its set-top digital media receiver. The new version adds personal video recorder (PVR), Internet radio and enhanced usability features to its already long list of capabilities. ShowCenter 1.5 is expected to be available in retail channels in June 2004.
Pinnacle ShowCenter is a digital media receiver that connects to wireless and wired home local area networks (LAN) and enables streaming of multimedia files from any PC on the network to a television or home entertainment system connected to ShowCenter. Using the ShowCenter remote control, consumers can easily find and play their digital audio, video and photos stored on the PC – all from the comfort of their living room sofa.
Casetronics 2699R Mini-ITX case review
Quote from the review:
“More and more PC users are building a Home Theater PC, or better known as HTPC. As the name implies, the rig is mainly used for DVD movie playbacks, Divx or XVid movies, MP3 jukebox and since it’s connected to a TV set, it could also be used as a PC for the living room where couch surfing usually takes place. And the Mini-ITX motherboards, the brainchild of VIA, was the perfect candidate for the applications. Being so tiny in size (17cm by 17cm), the resulting chassis that you’ll need will definitely have a small footprint and will blend in nicely with any current home entertainment system setups. There’s quite a number of Mini-ITX cases available right now in the market and one of them is the Casetronic 2699R MiniITX Case.”
Integra DTR-8.4 THX Select A/V receiver
The Integra DTR-8.4 THX Select A/V receiver delivers 7 x 110-Watts of power, upconversion of both composite and S-Video to component video, a new RF (Radio Frequency) and IR capable remote control,and a suite of distributed audio options including the company’s exclusive Net-Tune
New DVD recorders by Philips
The range – the DVDR70, DVDR75, DVDR77 and DVDR80 separates and the LX9000R system – are all based on the DVD+RW format. As a result, recordings will always keep their original quality, no matter how often they are played, and once recorded, they can be easily shared with family and friends time and time again. Furthermore, the high compatibility of DVD+RW means that recordings can be played back on almost any DVD player or PC with a DVD drive.
Philips Streamium MX-i6000 announced
The Streamium MX-i6000 adds Internet video entertainment, such as movies and music videos, to the wide variety of online music content already available via Philips’ existing Streamium service partners. The MX-i6000 can both access online services directly, or stream digital media like music, pictures and movies direct from the hard disk of a networked PC. Hooked up to a widescreen TV, the MX-i6000 will give consumers unprecedented access to the wealth of high quality A/V content now available online, enabling them to enjoy broadband entertainment in the comfort of their living rooms with the added benefit of a dedicated A/V system.
