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Intel Viiv: what you need to know

CNET.com.au's video feature detailing everything you need to know about Intel's Viiv platform and what it'll do for your digital home.

05/10/2006 02:13 PM

Advertising coming to on-demand Viiv content

On-demand content delivered to your Intel Viiv-enabled media centre PC could soon be accompanied by advertisements, thanks to an alliance between Intel and Omnicom Media Group (OMG).

29/09/2006 12:48 PM

Acer Aspire e650

Acer Aspire e650

The Acer Aspire e650 is a powerful, feature-rich media centre, but we're still not convinced that Viiv is mature enough for mass adoption.

06/09/2006 02:44 PM

Does DVI carry audio signals as well as video?

Does DVI carry audio signals as well as video?

05/09/2006 11:52 AM

HD should be wired: Intel

Current wireless networking standards aren't fit for streaming high-definition (HD) content between a media centre PC and multiple extender devices, according to Intel and Microsoft.

25/08/2006 10:27 AM

Windows Vista: No Blu-ray/HD DVD support out of the box

The version of Windows Media Player that will ship with Windows Vista won't include playback support for either Blu-ray or HD DVD movie titles.

24/08/2006 02:50 PM

Microsoft: No EPG in Vista Media Center

Windows Vista, which incorporates Media Center functionality out of the box in its Home Premium and Ultimate versions, won't provide Electronic Program Guide (EPG) functionality to Australian users of the operating system.

24/08/2006 11:36 AM

First Blu-ray disc drive won't play Blu-ray movies

The first Blu-ray (BD) disc drive for desktop PCs is here, but be warned -- it won't play commercial BD movies.

11/08/2006 09:52 AM

Mediagate MG350HD

Mediagate MG350HD

The Mediagate MG-350HD is an excellent all-in-one home media solution -- as long as you're not timid about installing a hard drive.

19/07/2006 05:25 PM

HP passes the design baton to users

In a bid to make its media centre PCs more living-room friendly, HP is set to release a new "skinable" mini-PC, dubbed the "HP Pavilion Slimline PC s7540a".

19/06/2006 12:16 PM

AMD debuts its Live media-centre products

Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its AMD Live PC and AMD Live Entertainment Suite on Wednesday, as the chipmaker goes head-to-head with archrival Intel in the digital entertainment arena.

02/06/2006 11:52 AM

Photos: CeBIT 2006 - Product Innovations  Image Gallery

In amongst the colourless enterprise servers and prosaic IT management software, there were a few nuggets of innovative product gold on display this week at CeBit 2006.

12/05/2006 12:20 PM

Yahoo's free software turns PC into DVR

System uses a PC to transform a television into a digital video recorder, DVD player, stereo and photo viewer.

27/04/2006 05:34 PM

HP puts media centres on Ice

IceTV, an Australian interactive TV listing provider, today announced a partnership with Hewlett-Packard that will see the PC manufacturer bundle a free subscription to the IceTV television guide on its Media Center PCs.

20/04/2006 01:54 PM

Altech Maestro Pro 2 (Blu-ray Edition)

Altech Maestro Pro 2 (Blu-ray Edition)

Early adopters will love the Pro 2's excellent media centre features, but the current dearth of Blu-ray content will deter many.

19/04/2006 02:38 PM

Intel's Viiv-talking pitch for PCs

Early adopters of PCs based on Intel's Viiv technology are having as much trouble understanding what's so different about their new computers as they are pronouncing "Viiv."

07/04/2006 12:26 PM

Why the media centre PC is destined for the home office

The forthcoming update to Intel's Viiv will see the media centre PC move from the living room to the home office.

28/03/2006 01:24 PM

Viiv's 3 metre user interface

Will a badge from Intel be enough to move your PC to the lounge or will you refuse to jump on the Viiv marketing bandwagon?

17/03/2006 04:12 PM

Asus S-presso

Asus S-presso

Asus' S-Presso Media Centre is an attractive looking PC if you're only after mid-range performance.

16/01/2006 05:53 PM

Fujitsu Deskpower TX

Fujitsu Deskpower TX

Fujitsu's Deskpower TX is an enticing offering for those moving up to both Media Center and LCD displays, but it's not without its weaknesses.

05/01/2006 03:48 PM

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