Microsoft has announced that Windows Media Center machines will now be able to support up to 4 CableCards, allowing users to record 4 HDTV cable shows simultaneously. This from the company that for years wouldn't include support for more than 2 standard definition TV tuners.
As you would expect, a machine capable of recording 4 HDTV shows is not going to come cheap. Niveus and Exceptional Innovation are the first two companies to offer support for quadrupling your pleasure. Neither company is known for making entry level devices.
Niveus will make systems that can work with multiple external tuners, while Exceptional Innovation will make a monster machine like the one shown above with four internal slots. EI is showing off a sample at the CEDIA expo.
Microsoft also plans to announce new partners for its media center extenders at CEDIA tomorrow. Up until now, the Xbox 360 has been the only media extender device that works with Windows Vista. CEPro reports that Microsoft will show off two devices from new partners tomorrow. No word on who those partners are.
[via Brent Evans]
As you would expect, a machine capable of recording 4 HDTV shows is not going to come cheap. Niveus and Exceptional Innovation are the first two companies to offer support for quadrupling your pleasure. Neither company is known for making entry level devices.
Niveus will make systems that can work with multiple external tuners, while Exceptional Innovation will make a monster machine like the one shown above with four internal slots. EI is showing off a sample at the CEDIA expo.
Microsoft also plans to announce new partners for its media center extenders at CEDIA tomorrow. Up until now, the Xbox 360 has been the only media extender device that works with Windows Vista. CEPro reports that Microsoft will show off two devices from new partners tomorrow. No word on who those partners are.
[via Brent Evans]
Six shows that I am watching pretty regularly this season
Five other TV shows where Sarah Palin should appear
Brought To You By ... - VIDEOS
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-06-2007 @ 12:04AM
Danny Edwards said...
Hopefully Tivo will match this. My dual-tuner is good enough for most of the time. I need at least 3 tuners for Thursdays at 9PM.
Reply