Items Tagged With media player

From Engadget... "Zensonic just announced its new Z500 Networked DVD Media Player. Besides being able to play regular DVDs, the Z500 also supports playback of WMV HD, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and QuickTime MPEG-4 video files, and has built-in 802.11g WiFi so you can stream audio and video files over your home wireless network. Better still, it even has a USB 2.0 port if you want to play files stored on an external hard drive. Should be out early next year."...

Sonance have released details of their "iPort" product. The device allows you to plug your Apple iPod into the dock in the wall and share your MP3s (anything up to 10,000 tracks on the 40gig model) with the rest of the house...

Jon Whiten recounts his recent project building a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 PC...

"I recently built a MCE2005 machine and have been using it for a few weeks now. The system is basically a P4-3.2Ghz, 1Gig Ram, 80Gig HDD, ATI 9200 Graphics with DVI and Svid Out, 2 x BlackGold DVB-T TV Cards, Dual Layer DVD Writer, Soundblaster Audigy and MCE Remote control...

"Opus Technologies, the world's most progressive manufacturer of multi-room entertainment systems and structured wiring solutions, today announced the launch of the FP500GSS, a stainless steel wall mounted control panel face plate and back box kit which allows the WCU500 keypad to be flush-mounted.

The FP500GSS offers a stylish alternative to the standard WCU500 faceplates as it provides a more streamlined finish and superior integration of the Opus 500 series multi-room entertainment system into the home.

James Johnson-Flint, CEO, Opus Technologies commented, "the FP500GSS is another way that Opus offers visionary style to meet consumer desires whilst delivering easy to install solutions for the dealer. The FP500GSS increases the range of options available to our dealers and extends the appeal of the Opus 500 Series to their customers...

I've put up the screenshots from the UK Press Pack of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. They're 1024x768 so are decent quality, although it looks like the EPG shot is from the US...