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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]

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SecondRun.tv updated with direct play Media Center Extender support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 May 2009 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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Linksys DMA2200 Media Extender plummets from $350 to $95 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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Is DVD streaming finally coming to Media Center? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Linksys' DMA2100 / DMA2200 Media Center Extenders get priced originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Linksys' DMA2100 / DMA2200 Media Center Extenders get priced originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case Linksys and D-Link's introductions weren't enough to satisfy, Microsoft is now announcing yet another partner in its refreshed Extenders for Windows Media Center effort. Beginning in "early 2008," owners of HP's current 42- and 47-inch MediaSmart LCD HDTVs will be able to utilize all of the features of the Media Center Extender platform sans any additional hardware. According to Microsoft, users will simply download a software update for their set, after which they'll be able to kick back and enjoy a little Windows Media Center Internet TV while basking in the glory that is added functionality.

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Microsoft, HP add Media Center Extender functionality to MediaSmart LCD HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During our chat with Microsoft today, we got wind of a brand new feature coming to Windows Media Center, and it's slated to hit just as D-Link and Linksys get official with their Media Center Extenders. Reportedly, Microsoft plans on unleashing Internet TV on or around September 27th, which will enable Media Center users to watch a variety of on-demand, ad-supported content free of charge. While details were kept slim, we do know that content will fall into Sports, Entertainment, News, Top Picks, Music and Movies categories. Additionally, the videos will reportedly be "better than SD quality, but not HD," although HD programs could certainly emerge in the future. Best of all, this feature will simply be delivered as a normal software update, and while it seems that we'll have to wait until Digital Life before we know any more, feel free to peep the gallery below for a few shots of the Internet TV beta in action.

Gallery: Microsoft bringing Internet TV feature to Windows Media Center

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Microsoft bringing Internet TV feature to Windows Media Center originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here at CEDIA, we were able to sit down with Microsoft and chat a bit about the newly unveiled Extenders for Windows Media Center. Initially, users will have a number of options, including a Niveus Media Extender, and boxes by Linksys and D-Link box. Reportedly, the devices will tout HDMI, component and composite outputs, an Ethernet port, and stereo / optical audio outs. Also, the boxes will support Full HD over 802.11n dual-band, but even the reps admitted that a wired connection was your best bet if you're looking to transmit HD. All of the aforementioned devices (save for Niveus' creation, which is already out of the bag) will be officially loosed at Digital Life later this month, and while we couldn't pry any hard pricing details out of 'em, it sounds like you'll need at least "a few hundred dollars" to pick up a low-ender.

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A few more details on D-Link / Linksys' Media Center Extenders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Where are the HD Media Center extenders? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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