Meedio Releases First Commercial DVR Application to Record High Definition ATSC, DVB-S, and DVB-T Digital TV Broadcasts
Houston, TX (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 23, 2005 - Meedio LLC, a leading provider of software for digital lifestyles released a free update to the Meedio TV digital video recorder (DVR) software today which adds support for viewing, time-shifting and recording standard and high definition digital TV broadcasts from ATSC and DVB sources. Meedio TV is the first commercial Windows? DVR to record digital TV from ATSC Over The Air (OTA), DVB-S, and DVB-T sources. Meedio TV includes a free electronic program guide (EPG) and is available at http://www.meedio.com for only $39.99 with no monthly service fees.Until now, consumers who wanted to take advantage of their existing Windows PCs to watch and record ATSC and DVB broadcasts were forced to have a commercial system builder replace their entire operating system with Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE). With Meedio TV, however, users of Windows XP Home, Pro, or MCE can download and install a standalone application on their existing PC in just a few minutes.Meedio supports a number of analog TV tuner devices and expects to support additional devices with each new release. Today's release adds to this growing list with support for the following digital TV tuner devices: ????ATI HDTV Wonder ????AVerMedia AVerTVHD MCE A180 ????DVICO FusionHDTV 5 ????Hauppauge WinTV Nova-T ????Hauppauge WinTV Nova-T USB2 ????TechnoTrend DVB-S and DVB-T ????VBox DTA 151 Meedio TV is also available as part of the Meedio Pro bundle for only $79.99.
Meedio Pro is a complete digital media center that enables users to enjoy digital photos, music, movies, TV, news, weather, and games through a customizable full-screen interface displayed on a TV and navigated with a remote control. Meedio Pro also includes free access to the Meedio Add-Ins Directory which contains over 200 third-party themes and plugins.About MeedioHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Meedio is a leading developer of software for digital home entertainment and automation. Recognized with a 2005 CES Innovations Design and Engineering award, the Meedio platform is used to create a suite of digital lifestyle products for consumers in more than 40 countries and is licensed to resellers, integrators, OEMs, and ISVs worldwide.For more information:Alan Cheslow(877) 633-3461 x704http://www.meedio.com/pressMicrosoft? and Windows? are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation..
TiVo Facing Identity Crisis
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) July 6, 2005 -- A new report from The Diffusion Group, a leading digital consumer and new media research consultancy, suggests that as DirecTV phases out shipments of TiVo DVRs ? a relationship that accounted for 70% of TiVo units sold in 2004 but will account for less than 5% of unit shipments by 2007 ? TiVo will be forced to come to terms with an increasingly competitive market flooded by free DVRs from video service providers.
"Can TiVo Survive? A Case Study in the Perils of First-to-Market Innovations" argues that though TiVo will look to new cable and satellite relationships to fill the gap, these dealings will generate far too little revenue to sustain the company for the long-term."TiVo's new president and CEO, Tom Rogers, will face many challenges as he leads TiVo into its post-DirecTV chapter," said Scott Kipp, author of the report and a contributing analyst with The Diffusion...
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DVR Blog joins AnswerBlog Network
DVRInfoSpot.com (www.dvrinfospot.com) has become an official member of the AnswerBlog Network (www.answerblogs.com). The purpose of the blog is to offer up to the minute news on the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) industry as well as
DVR technology.The DVR industry is undergoing dramatic change which is why there is a great need for a central location where consumers can gather information, without any sales pressure. Niche-based Blogs are quickly becoming the best way for consumers to do online research when planning major purchases or making travel plans. "By becoming a member of the AnswerBlogs network, our blog will be able to reach more consumers than we could as a stand-alone blog" says Stephen Aument, editor of the blog.For more information on the latest DVR technology please visit:DVR Blog joins AnswerBlog Network
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The Plus Point Of Free Satellite TV Deals
If you still have not subscribe to DirecTV or Dish Network deals, maybe you should take a look on this as satellite TV becomes the fastest selling products in U.S. history. The plus point of free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network or DirecTV:More alternatives: Lots of satellite TV dealers are promoting their satellite TV deals aggressively. High competition leads to better quality and more options. You can always compare satellite packages offered from different retailers to find the finest satellite systems set up and service for your needs.Programming: A basic 256 channels from Dish Network satellite or 255 channels from DirecTV satellite are commonly subscribed by satellite TV users.
TV channels received might differ between Dish Network and DirecTV, but the major channels provided by them are almost the same. Regardless on the satellite TV dealers you pick, the subscription fees are fixed. Thus, subscription fees shouldn't be an issue when you are selecting your satellite...
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DVD Recorders: Getting Started
IMO, these sd work 'like a VCR' as far as recording and playback. There are models w/ harddrives, VHS players, etc. built in, but to me that's overboard.Bells and WhistlesThe VHS option is not bad, but you most likely already have one you can plug into the inputs of the DVD recorder.I have a DVD recorder for archiving TiVo shows as opposed to accessing my TiVo from my PC. This is nice because it means I can also archive VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, etc. w/no extra work.I do have a TV card in my PC so I can do this, but using the DVD recorder is easier.My motto is: buy what you WILL use and not what you CAN use.I've bought lots of things that CAN do a lot, but in reality I don't use all the extra features.
Not in all cases, but in this case, I say pass on the bells and whistles.Again, there are models w/ all types of features, but if you buy one that is a DVR, DVD recorder, VCR, TV tuner all in one and one part breaks, it's all broke.Realize Something About TechnologyRemember -...
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A Brief on United States Satellite TV Deals
Want to know more about United States satellite TV business despite getting those 'free' satellite TV deals?As you all may already known, satellite TV business in United States are mainly dominated by two companies, Dish Network and DirecTV. If you would like to have a satellite TV in your home, your choices are mostly limited to the free satellite TV packages that offered by either one Dish Network or DirecTV. Here's some quick view on United States satellite TV industry: It was Hughes's DirecTV, the first high-powered DBS system, went on air in 1994 and was the first North American DBS service. In 1996, Echostar's Dish Network went online in the United States and has gone on to similar success. You can get more free satellite TV information through out our website (http://www.satellitetvissue.com with info about satellite TV history in United States, Satellite HDTV, free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network and DirecTV...
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DVD Recorders: Getting Started
IMO, these sd work 'like a VCR' as far as recording and playback. There are models w/ harddrives, VHS players, etc. built in, but to me that's overboard.Bells and WhistlesThe VHS option is not bad, but you most likely already have one you can plug into the inputs of the DVD recorder.I have a DVD recorder for archiving TiVo shows as opposed to accessing my TiVo from my PC. This is nice because it means I can also archive VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, etc. w/no extra work.I do have a TV card in my PC so I can do this, but using the DVD recorder is easier.My motto is: buy what you WILL use and not what you CAN use.I've bought lots of things that CAN do a lot, but in reality I don't use all the extra features.
Not in all cases, but in this case, I say pass on the bells and whistles.Again, there are models w/ all types of features, but if you buy one that is a DVR, DVD recorder, VCR, TV tuner all in one and one part breaks, it's all broke.Realize Something About TechnologyRemember -...
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Internet live streaming TV - it is realy cool
Tonight I stumbled upon something extremely cool... something I had hoped would be available
to those of us using the 700w with unlimited bandwidth... live video streaming TV.
I found it by going to an IE bookmark to windowsmedia.com -- right at the top is a link for
"Watch Live TV" (smartvideo.com) -- I clicked it and set up a free 7-day account and within
a few minutes later I was watching live streaming MSNBC TV. It wasn't that great, so I
checked out the "Settings" link buried at the bottom of the page. There it had the option to
switch it from the default "low speed" to "high speed" -- then I watched the MSNBC stream
again and *WOW* -- the video and audio were incredible!!! I even had it playing while
driving around town just to see if it would stay going...
it did... for a long time!
Unfortunately they only have a few live video streams......
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ESPN.com and Autobytel to Launch ESPN Cars on ESPN.com
(ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 2, 2005 -- Sports fans share a passion for the games and teams they love, and often share another passion as well -- cars. With that in mind ESPN.com and Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL) today launched ESPN Cars powered by Autobytel - a new section...
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