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MCIA installation case studies

The Media Center Integrator Alliance has just published two case studies demonstrating two approaches for installing Windows Media Center. The first case study out of Florida is a fully automated showcase home coming in under $50,000 with Windows Media Read More...
Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 6:31 PM by kollenkark | 0 Comments

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 5

The second half of Todd Rutherford's presentation on integrating Windows Media Center into a whole home solution focuses on content acquisition for the customer. Topics covered include: Content Online - Download / Streaming Personal media Other Download: Read More...
Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 4:42 PM by cei | 2 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

Servicing and warranty coverage of Xbox360's you resell to your customers

There are many of you who are using Xbox360's as great additions to your custom installed home entertainment solution for your clients. Whether they want an awesome gaming console or a compelling and powerful Extender for Windows Media Center, there is Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:59 PM by cei | 1 Comments

Media Center University: Optimizing for Entertainment & Networking – Part 2

Mike Seamons continues his presentation of Optimizing Media Center for Entertainment in this second video filmed at EHX Spring 2008. In part two, he discusses the steps he takes to optimize Windows Media Center. He discusses removing all unnecessary software, Read More...
Posted Monday, June 23, 2008 4:01 PM by cei | 3 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

CGMS-A and Windows Media Center

On Tuesday June 10th, 2008, at 10AM PST, Microsoft will release the Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB950126) that addresses some of the concerns around the CGMS-A flag. More information around copy protection for television broadcasts Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:37 PM by kevincol | 2 Comments

Media Center University: Optimizing for Entertainment & Networking – Part 1

Download: iPod | MP3 | WMA | WMV | WMV (high) | Zune In the first installment of Optimizing for Entertainment and Networking at EHX Spring's Media Center University , Mike Seamons provides guidance on choosing one technology over another. In his presentation, Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:56 PM by cei | 4 Comments

CGMS-A, Broadcast flag and Windows Media Center

Recently there has discussion regarding copy protection for television broadcasts , we wanted to provide some top level information on some of the various copy protection mechanisms that are used for television broadcasts and the affect on Windows Media Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:29 PM by cei | 2 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

CE Pro Remote Guide

Are you looking to revamp your remote control offering or find new ways to reduce complexity for your customers? CE Pro just published an article and slideshow that walks through many of the latest remote control options on the market. Most of the remotes Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:41 PM by cei | 0 Comments

Windows Media Center experience throughout the house with rack-mounted Extenders

There are several ways to provide your customers with the Windows Media Center experience. This post covers one of those design strategies simply referred to as centralized Extenders. Like all designs, this approach has certain advantages and disadvantages Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 10:31 PM by cei | 4 Comments

Installing & Configuring WebGuide

In the last WebGuide installment , we gave an overview of the rich feature set that allows users to remotely access content. This installment covers the installation process, including how to configure WebGuide so users can access their Windows Media Read More...
Posted Friday, April 25, 2008 5:23 PM by cei | 1 Comments
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