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Microsoft @ CEDIA EXPO 2008

Microsoft heads to CEDIA EXPO 2008 with some exciting announcements and new initiatives for custom installers. Last year at the show, the Windows Media Center team showcased the latest hardware from their channel partners and engaged integrators in education Read More...
Posted Monday, July 21, 2008 9:22 PM by cei | 0 Comments

Media Center University: Whole House Integration of Media Center Systems – Part 4

Our very own Todd Rutherford builds on previous Media Center University topics in the first half of his presentation by providing guidance on integrating WMC with automation systems and designing the right WMC solution to meet the needs of the customer. Read More...
Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 3:21 PM by cei | 5 Comments

Media Center University: Optimizing for Entertainment & Networking – Part 3

In the final segment of Optimizing Media Center for Entertainment & Networking, Mike Seamons walks through Extender set up, network tuning, Windows Home Server and some different deployment topologies. WMC can be installed as a HTPC, centrally in Read More...
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 4:05 PM by cei | 2 Comments

EngadgetHD Extender Overview

If you are looking to get a better understanding of which Extenders are right for your installations, take a look at Ben Drawbaugh's The Media Center Extender shootout article. He walks you through some of Extender options on the market today, their features Read More...
Posted Friday, June 20, 2008 4:28 PM by cei | 0 Comments

In-room Extender Design Strategy

One of the simplest strategies for setting up a Windows Media Center (WMC) home entertainment network is to place the Extenders in the same room as the audio and video equipment. Similar to the centralized Extender design we covered previously, the Windows Read More...
Posted Friday, May 23, 2008 8:34 PM by cei | 1 Comments
 
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