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SecondRun.tv updated with direct play Media Center Extender support

by Richard Lawler posted May 7th 2009 at 1:18PM


Media Center Extender users now have a reason to check out the SecondRun.tv plugin, with the latest build supporting direct play mode on any providers that support it (read: not Hulu, at the moment.) Right now Revision3 and the unfortunately overcompressed GameTrailers.com are the big names but users will know which ones work by a green arrow in the corner. Otherwise the latest revision has other tweaks including fixed display sizing problems and movie covers, but you'll have to load it up on your display to let us know how well it's working.

[Thanks, Nathan]

Linksys DMA2200 Media Extender plummets from $350 to $95

by Darren Murph posted Mar 27th 2009 at 1:12PM


It was only a matter of time, really. Remember when Media Center Extenders were all the rage (yeah, for around ten minutes) at CEDIA 2007? Remember how everyone balked at paying $350 for one when you could just buy an Xbox 360 for the same amount and get two things in one? Apparently those "everyones" were right, as Linksys' slow-selling DMA2200 Media Extender has sunk from $349.99 on day one to $94.99 today at NewEgg. Quite honestly, this thing looks about 8.98 times sexier with its slim new sticker -- anyone thinking of getting into Extenders now that the barrier to entry is all but gone?

[Via Slashgear]

Is DVD streaming finally coming to Media Center?

by Ben Drawbaugh posted Jan 14th 2008 at 8:45AM

Medai Center interface
Media Center extenders are one of the coolest features of Windows Media Center. Having access to your content on any HDTV in the house is beyond cool, but unfortunately not every feature of Media Center is currently available on the extenders and the biggest missing feature is the ability to stream DVDs to each TV in the house. Currently MS expects you to walk your DVDs around the house and load them for each TV. Well that might change soon as Jerold from The Green Button was tipped from Jessica at CES this year that she's actually seen this feature in action, but didn't say when we'd actually be able to enjoy it in the comfort of our own home, so stayed tuned.

[Via Chris Lanier's Blog]

Linksys' DMA2100 / DMA2200 Media Center Extenders get priced

by Darren Murph posted Sep 27th 2007 at 7:23AM


Remember those Linksys Media Center Extenders that popped up yesterday? Well, today the duo has officially been priced, but there's no good news for folks hoping for these two to undercut the other guys. Up first is the DMA2200, which will of course sport an integrated "upscaling DVD player" along with the obligatory dual-band Wireless N functionality, while the DMA2100 arrives in a smaller package (see it up close after the break) but keeps to the basics by omitting the optical drive. Both boxes are set to land this November, and while the DVD playin' DMA2200 will run you $349.99, you can save $50 by opting for the lesser-spec'd sibling.

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Where are the HD Media Center extenders?

by Ben Drawbaugh posted Aug 2nd 2007 at 6:03PM

Media Center Extender
The concept of a Windows Media Center extender has always intrigued us. It just seems like such a great idea to have your computer in your office and a nice little STB next to your TV. This is especially true when you consider that big names like HP are getting out of the HTPC game. Sure, there are a few Media Center extenders on the market now, but other than the Xbox 360 none are HD. That's about to change as a few players are working hard to get these new devices -- named MCX -- to market this fall. We do wonder how they'll compete with the 360 at $300, if they can't be cheaper they should at least be quieter.




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