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Software Streaming

January 25th, 2010 No comments

What if you only want to stream to a laptop or another PC? All you need is some software. A dedicated media streamer is all well and good, but most of them cost in the region of $200 to $400, which certainly doesn't make them the cheapest solution. If you want to view pictures or listen to audio on your laptop, or another PC in the house, then all you need to do is set up a shared folder, then browse to it on the network and open the files in the same way that you would do on the local machine.

As long as your network has the range, taking your laptop into the garden and plugging in some external speakers, is possibly the simplest way of getting music to your garden party. However, Windows networking is notoriously fickle, especially if you are mixing operating systems, so a dedicated software solution may be better.

Windows Media Player 11 is built into Windows Vista and can be downloaded for XP and once set up for sharing, WMP11 turns your PC with the media library into a media server. A Vista laptop will usually automatically detect a shared library and ask whether you want to connect to it. You can also share your iTunes library, and then access it from another PC or laptop running iTunes.

However, one of our favorite solutions for sharing media is Orb (www.orb.com), which enables you to share music, video, pictures and documents, not just across your local network, but across the internet as well. It's a great way to listen to your music collection when you're at work, a friend's house or anywhere else that you can get a respectable internet connection. Not only is Orb free, but you can use it to stream your files to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and even some handhelds, like the iPod touch and mobile phones. An alternative is TVersity, which will also work with any internet connected device that has a web browser that supports Flash.

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Xbox 360 Streaming Media

December 12th, 2009 No comments

Got an Xbox 360? Then there's no need to buy yourself a separate media streamer. It's not just a games console you know.

While the Xbox 360 might have enjoyed phenomenal success as a games console, it has some other rather nifty tricks up its sleeve. Although the Xbox 360 has no built-in wireless, it does have an Ethernet connection, and there's a wireless adaptor available, although it does only use the 802.11g standard.

The Xbox 360 is designed to connect to a PC running Windows Media Center, and if you have a PC running that (either Vista, or Windows XP MCE) then the system works very well. The Xbox's interface is pretty much the same as Media Center and it is slick and easy to use. If you don't have a PC running any form of media center, then you can use Windows Media Player 11 instead.

Once sharing has been setup, the Xbox is able to connect and browse the folders in much the same way as any other media streamer. It's not nearly as good as the Media Center Interface, and it has a nasty habit of failing to connect to our shared library, but when it works, it's pretty good. Since Microsoft updated the firmware, the Xbox is able to play Xvid and DivX content, but cannot play some other file formats. In this case, you can use a program called Tversity (www.tversity.com) which can transcode incompatible file formats on the fly, into ones the Xbox can play.

Using Tversity, the Xbox can even stream live video feeds, which is a pretty unique feature. An alternative is to use Orb (www.orb.com), which enables you to view almost any content you wish to share, by using folder sharing. You may not think that the Xbox is a natural contender for streaming audio and video to your TV and stereo, but after testing a large number of media streamers, we have to say the Xbox is actually one of the best devices we've ever used, especially when you decide to use it with Media Center.

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Player Link

September 30th, 2008 No comments

Player Link
Can D-Link's Boxee Box and Pebble Live Together?
One day after officially announcing the D-Link Boxee Box, the networking company has another media player to talk about. Can they live happily together?
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Intec Multi-Player Link Intec Multi-Player Link
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Hook up with your friends for great gaming action with your Game Boy Advance SP!

Link Cable for Game Boy Advance and Gamecube Link Cable for Game Boy Advance and Gamecube
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The GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable lets you connect two of your favorite game systems!

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Pelican's Multi player link cable for GBA allows you to link up with 3 other players (additional cables required)

Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable
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The Game Boy Advance Game Link cable allows you to trade data or play multiplayer games with other owners of Game Boy Advance systems. This cable will only work with the Game Boy Advance portable video game system and Game Boy Advance Game Paks.

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Hook up your Game Boy Advance SP to your Game Cube for great gaming action!

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Big Kahuna Reef [Download] Big Kahuna Reef [Download]
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Go Hawaiian in this gorgeous underwater adventure! Discover Sea Turtles and other aquatic life as you break open boxes in this classic style matching game, questing for the Mask of the Tiki. Using the revolutionary Mouse Party, you can play with multiple players on the same computer through an almost infinite number of levels, thanks to the included level editor...

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Unite with other Game Boy owners with a Game Boy Color Link Cable. Depending on the compatible game, you can swap high scores with a friend, trade Pokémon, or play simultaneously for top-notch two-player action (you and your friend will each need a copy of the game for all these benefits)...

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This colorized version of the original Game Boy hit, released in 1998, is a side quest that deviates as much from the traditional Zelda storyline as the N64's Majora's Mask. The story is completely new and original, but the game system is largely the same as in the Super NES hit, A Link to the Past...

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See Game Boy Games like you've never seen them before! Play Game Boy games on a TV throught the Nintendo GameCube. Attaches to the bottom of the GameCube to the High Speed Port. Use the GameCube Controller or any Game Boy Advance system as a controller...

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First available to the public in July of 2009, if you have not yet heard of the HD Digitech HDX 1000 Network Media Tank then please let me introduce you to one of the best in the digital media player genre to date. There are some downsides to this player also, but the good far outweighs the bad. With a serial ATA (SATA) slot for adding an internal hard drive, and additional features like Bittorrent support, you can store your media on the device, and give your computer a bit of a breather. Couple those features with the latest video and audio processors, the HDX 1000 Network Media Tank supports video output up to 1080p and audio output of Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS HD-HR and DTS HD-MA, be prepared to blow your family and friends away.

The HDX 1000 Network Media Tank offers both hard wired streaming network support and wireless network support (TP-LINK TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter) is available as an add on for around $20 USD. The HDX 1000 gives you the ability not only play media files from your computer or external hard drive, but this digital media player also supports streaming internet video from sources such as Youtube, Veoh, and Google Video. Connectivity is a breeze with Universal Plug N Play (Upnp) and DNLA Media Server support. The DNLA support will offer additional compatibility for your Xbox and PlayStation 3. You can also hook up to the slave USB port for direct copying of your media files from your computer. View your media in up to 1080p through the HDMI 1.3a port. The HDX 1000 also supports component video out and composite video out. HD Digitech went all out with the audio processing also, by offering Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS HD-HR and DTS HD-MA. Really top notch sound. It supports and plays almost any media files out there.

There are, like anything, some downsides to this player. The user interface, out of the box, is text based, but do not fear. There are third party plug-ins available that will help you navigate your media. YamJ Movie Jukebox is available from Google and will help you navigate through your media collection. Also there is no real instruction manual, but there is an instructional Wiki set up from NetworkedMediaTank.com.

Here is an overview of the features:

• Includes HDMI 1.3a port, Supporting up to True HD 1080p

• Includes expandable hard drive slot for future expansion for extra storage of movies, photos, and music

• Universal Plug-n-Play capability (UPnP)

• 3 USB ports for USB drives (1 is a slave USB for direct copy from PC)

• Audio formats: Dolby®/DTS™ encoders, MP1, MP2, MP3, WAV, WMA, WMA-Pro, AAC, LPCM 5.1/7.1, FLAC, DTS, AC3

• Video file formats: MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V), MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG), MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS), VOB, AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV), MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4

• Photo formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF

• Internet Connectivity: YouTube, Google Video, MetaCafe, VideoCast, DL.TV, Cranky Geeks, iPodcast, Radiobox, ABC News, Flickr, Picasa, RSS:Yahoo! Weather, Yahoo! Traffic alerts, Yahoo! Stock, Cinecast, Traffic Conditions. Shoutcast.

• Connections: Video: HDMI v1.3a (up to 1080p), Component Video (up to 1080p), Composite Video (All Gold Plated) Audio: Stereo Analog Audio (Gold Plated), S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Audio, Optical Digital Audio, Other: 10/100 Ethernet, Serial ATA (SATA) port.

• Remote Control Included

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Mitchell Pierce invites you to please visit the Digital Media Player Guide site today to find this and other articles and free information regarding digital media players as well as links to where to get great deals at Digital Media Player.

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Nba Live

April 12th, 2008 No comments

Nba Live

How do players get injured in NBA Live 08?

Hi Guys! I have NBA Live 08 and I'm playing dynasty mode and I would want some players to get injured so that they'd miss couple of games. However they never get injured and I dont know how to change that. I tried setting and gameplay and then user setting but it doesnt say anything about frequecy of injuries. Can somebody tell me how to get my players injured? Thnx.

most of the time, they get injured in a layup or dunk attemp and I think EA sports also made injury-prone players get more often injured! like lakers Odom and Nuggets Kenyon Martin! It happend with me!

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NBA Live 10 NBA Live 10
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The sixteenth release in Electronic Arts' popular NBA series, NBA LIVE 10 reinvigorates the classic professional basketball franchise with significant new gameplay features. These new additions such as Hustle Plays, Size-ups and realistic rebounding abilities merge with updated Dynamic DNA functionality and deep multiplayer support to provide players with the most authentic NBA video game experience available to date...

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Get back on the court as some of the greatest NBA players of all time in NBA 2K12. Featuring legendary players and teams from NBA history, NBA 2K12 lets you truly settle the argument of who is the greatest...

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When you're the #1 selling NBA videogame two years in a row, the #1 rated NBA videogame 10 years in a row, and have collaborated with back-to-back NBA champions, Kevin Garnett (2K9) and Kobe Bryant (2K10) - what is NBA 2K11 to do for the next act? Simple: Michael Jordan...

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The sixteenth release in Electronic Arts' popular NBA series, NBA LIVE 10 reinvigorates the classic professional basketball franchise with significant new gameplay features. These new additions such as Hustle Plays, Size-ups and realistic rebounding abilities merge with updated Dynamic DNA functionality and deep multiplayer support to provide players with the most authentic NBA video game experience available to date...

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When you're the #1 selling NBA videogame two years in a row, the #1 rated NBA videogame 10 years in a row, and have collaborated with back-to-back NBA champions, Kevin Garnett (2K9) and Kobe Bryant (2K10) - what is NBA 2K11 to do for the next act? Simple: Michael Jordan...

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Not every NBA player has the honor of seeing his jersey rise to the top of the NBA store best selling list. Unless a certain player has some event that explodes his popularity, the best selling jerseys are usually for the players that have performed at an extremely high level for an extremely long time. Now, it's not the kind of performance that draws positive comments from only the locals. It's the kind of performance that draws attention from all over the world. There have been many players in history who have done this, but the most recent three are indeed Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and the legendary Michael Jordan.

The Kobe Bryant NBA jersey is a magnificent blend of the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers: purple, gold, and white. The gold mesh of the jersey boldly sets a nice tone for the purple and white border. The classic, stylish lettering of the Lakers name is placed above the number 24 at the front of the jersey, with the name Bryant in the same position at the back. It's no wonder that this jersey is one of the best selling. It both represents a great player and looks simply stunning.

As LeBron James battles with Kobe Bryant for the title of best player, their jerseys are carrying out a similar battle. There are three different LeBron James jerseys available for sale, each showcasing a different official color of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The maroon jersey carries the nice gold border with white letters and numbers. The navy blue jersey has a border alternating between gold and maroon, again with white letters and numbers. The gold jersey has a maroon border, with the numbers being navy blue and the letters being in maroon. The four official colors make interesting combinations on the jersey.

Although Michael Jordan has stopped playing basketball in the NBA, his jerseys are still on the rise. There are three Jordan jerseys. The alternate jersey is black with red lettering. The home jersey is white with red lettering. The road jersey is red with black lettering. Each of these are available autographed from the NBA store, and cost upwards of $1500 apiece. Definitely looking different from today's jerseys, the Michael Jordan jerseys offer a look back into the history of the sport under the name of a legendary player who led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA titles.

When you look for these nice jerseys, be sure to check them out from authentic and authorized dealers. They should also give you some form of guarantee for the legitimacy of the jersey. Additionally, you should check for the signs of fakes because these jerseys are the most popular to copy in the industry.

You can purchase authentic NBA jerseys like the LeBron James jersey at our sports jerseys site.

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Media Remote

January 1st, 2008 No comments

Media Remote
BBC blows £3.9m of licence fee-payers money on Broadcasting House celebration
The project included splashing out £25,000 to send a remote-controlled helicopter fitted with a camera over Broadcasting House for just two minutes.
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Enjoy the convenience of having one remote which controls the endless entertainment options of your TV, audio*, and PS3 system. Whether you are watching a movie, listening to music, or browsing through photos on your PS3 system, the official remote control allows you to easily navigate and control your entertainment...

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Control your console entertainment with one, easy-to-use device. The new Xbox 360 Media Remote controls the Xbox 360 Dashboard, DVD and CD playback, and media playback through Xbox LIVE.

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Brand new remote that is compatible with Microsoft Xbox 360 game consoles. Allows ease of control for DVD playback or watching of movies on your Xbox 360 and has 26 keys including your standard power on and Y, X, A, B key.

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This remote does it all! With three valuable peripherals, the 3-in-1 Remote can be used to maneuver through Blu-ray and DVD movies, for texting/typing, and as a classic gamepad controller. Also features a slide-out backlit keypad to make online texting and typing a breeze! LED channel indicators light up to inform you of the connection status...

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To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities, Nintendo wanted to create a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated- the result is the Wii Remote. Nintendo fused the global familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device that differentiates the Wii from any other console that has come before it...

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Brand new remote that is compatible with Microsoft Xbox 360 game consoles. Allows ease of control for DVD playback or watching of movies on your Xbox 360 and has 26 keys including your standard power on and Y, X, A, B key.

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Make the PlayStation 3 the center of your home entertainment setup with the Media Hub Slim for PlayStation 3. The Media Hub Slim features 4 USB ports, doubling the amount of USB ports on the console, allowing for additional controllers, MP3 players and other accessories...

Welcome to the digital media player big leagues the Xtreamer 1080P HD Media Player & Network Streamer H.264 MKV. Released in advance of the holiday season on November 1, 2009, the Xtreamer 1080p HD player comes absolutely loaded with features like iPhone remote control compatibility, of course as the name suggests 1080p TrueHD, Dolby Digital and DTS sound, Google Movie Juke Box, Bluray ISO support, and much more to be discussed. Ups and downs, this network streamer is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition when it comes to features, but leaves a little in the connection department. Overall, my rating is that this player is a must see!

Xtreamer 1080P HD Media Player & Network Streamer H.264 MKV

Priced at only $149.99 USD, one of the most impressive attributes of the Xtreamer is its compatibility with all sorts of codecs and formats. This streaming media player will play just about any type of file in the world. Also, no more hard to sort through menu systems. The Xtreamer HD Player utilizes Google's Movie and Music Jukebox software programs. Xtreamer 1080p Network Streamer is also one of the first digital media players on the market to offer Bluray ISO support. This is a huge feature as the price of Bluray players and discs are coming down and more and more the ability to play Bluray ISO files will be needed. On the go all the time, or just want the ability to access your network, the Xtreamer is compatible with and comes with iPhone remote control which allows the Xtreamer to be controlled by the iPhone or any mobile phone with web browsing capabilities. Sound as clear as it comes with the support for Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD down mixing and also DTS-HD Master Audio. Hear every detail and get the full capailities of you Bluray player with up to 7.1 audio channels output supported through the HDMI output or the Digital Optical Output.

The Xtreamer Media Player can be hard wired directly through the ethernet port or it can be set up with a wireless WiFi connection to your home or business network with the purchase of the optional Xtreamer Wireless N USB 2.0 WiFi Adapter / Antenna available for around $29.99USD. Whether hard wired or wireless, you can enjoy browsing through your home media collection on the HD menu system graphic user interface. You can also download or stream live internet content like CNN and ESPN streams. The Xtreamer Media Network Player also gives you the ability to install an internal 2.5" SATA hard drive to expand the capabilities of the Xtreamer and also to store your media directly on the device. The Xtreamer offers multilingual support also. To top it all off the Xtreamer is Windows 7 compatible. Here is the low down on the Xtreamer 1080p player:

Audio/Video Outputs - HDMI v1.3a (up to 1080p), Composite Video, Stereo Analog Audio, S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio

Video Files and Codecs - MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V), MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG), MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS), VOB, AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV), AVC HD, MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4, FLV - Flash Video; Codecs - XVID SD/HD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4.2, ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC, WMV9, MP@HL, H.264.

Audio Files and Codecs - AAC, M4A, MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA), WAV, WMA, FLAC, OGG; Audio codecs - Dolby Digital, DTS (DTS DownMix Supported), WMA, WMA Pro, AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, LPCM, FLAC, Vorbis

Realtek 128X Chipset (Special Edition)

Connectivity - WIFI, UPnP, SSDP, UPnP AV, NTFS

Web Stuff - Video: Picasa, Yahoo Video, CNN, NBC Today, CBS Face the Nation; Audio: Live365 Radio, iPodcast, Radiobox, ABC News, BBC Podcast, CNN News, Indiefeed, Jamendo; Photo: Picasaweb; RSS feed: Yahoo! Weather, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Xchange, MSNBC News

Interfaces - 1x USB 2.0 slave, 2x USB 2.0 host, Internal SATA (Internal HDD not included)

Network - Ethernet 10/100, Optional Xtreamer Wireless N USB 2.0 WiFi Adapter / Antenna

About The Author:

Mitchell Pierce invites you to please visit the Digital Media Player Guide site today to find this article, Xtreamer HD Player, and other articles and free information regarding digital media players as well as links to where to get great deals at Digital Media Player.

(C) Copyright - Mitchell Pierce, Digital Media Player Guide - All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

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