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mvix ultio 1080p linux hd media player happy to play torrents and just about any other digital video you can throw at it

mvix_ultio_hd_media_player

This nifty little media player claims it can play just about any video format you can throw at it. The Mvix Ultio 1080p Media Center not only can play a ton of codecs, but can stream video from many web-based video services as well.

The compact box can play full high-def (1920 x 1080) files…

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July 13th, 2009 comments (11) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment media players technology video

zvbox: puts your pc on all your hdtvs

ZvBox PC to HDTV Localcast Box

Hot off the press this morning is the ZvBox from ZeeVee. The box is a PC-to-TV video gadget that lets you send any and all video content on your PC to any digital, cable-connected TV in your home.

By using a technique ZeeVee calls “localcasting”, the ZvBox uses your current in-house cable TV network to…

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May 1st, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing gadgets home entertainment video

freecom musicpal: wi-fi net radio, mp3, rss reader

Freecom Musicpal Wireless Audio Streamer

This new wireless streamer from Freecom lets you listen to thousands of free internet “radio” stations anywhere in your house.

The Linux-based MusicPal not only receives over 5,000 ‘net music streams, it can also stream MP3s directly from your networked PC or Mac. Since the MusicPal has built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, you won’t need to run…

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July 13th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio gadgets home entertainment mobile tech

archos 105, 405, 605, 705 media players announced

Archos 605 Wi-Fi Media Player

Archos today revealed their new 5th generation personal media players, and it looks like a really strong collection. With models starting out at as little as $90 and ranging up to $300 and more, there’s a little something for everyone. I’m especially excited about the higher-end models, which feature large screens, huge hard drives, Wi-Fi…

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June 15th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech video

tvix media jukebox streams high def video and audio

TViX HD M-5100SH Media Jukebox

If you’re looking for a serious media server for all your high definition content, this server from DViCo looks pretty impressive. The TViX HD M-5100SH is a real heavy hitter, with the ability to serve video content at up to 1080p resolution.

The server features HDMI output for pure digital quality, and streams content off…

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May 17th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment video

sony tdm-nc1 music cube for bravia systems

Sony TDM-NC1 Media Streamer

Sony has introduced the latest in their Digital Media Port line of accessories for their Bravia audio systems, the TDM-NC1.
The $199 device lets you wirelessly stream music (ATRAC, AAC and WMA formats) from your PC to your Bravia home entertainment system (assuming you have one of the models with Sony’s proprietary Digital Media Port.)…

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April 4th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players

sony vaio wa: wireless streaming stereo

Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Wireless Music Streamer

If you’re looking for an easy way to stream music from your PC to any room in your house, and don’t want a lot of unsightly equipment laying around, check out this new digital music streamer coming from Sony.

The VAIO WA Wireless Digital Music Streamer (VGF-WA1) is a complete bookshelf audio system, featuring built-in…

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March 3rd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment media players