HP MediaSmart Server LX195
We have received confirmation that on May 5, 2009 HP will officially be launching its next MediaSmart Server product, the single drive LX195 Windows Home Server. Designed as a budget, entry-level backup solution, the sub-$400 LX195 features [PDF Data Sheet] an Intel Atom 1.6GHz 230 processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and 640GB of storage which [...]
Simplify Media Releases Simplify Music 2.0 App for iPhone
Dell Launches the Multi-touch Studio One 19 Desktop
It appears that Dell is trying to encroach on HP's TouchSmart family of PCs' territory. Geared towards folks who are looking for a communal counter-top PC, a productivity PC, or a simple PC for the kids, Dell's Studio One 19 all-in-one Desktop PC is a compelling new offering that may soon find a place in [...]
Cablevision Rolls Out the Nation’s First 101Mbps Broadband Service
Cablevision is announcing today that beginning May 11th the company will begin offering a new 101Mbps downstream / 15Mbps upstream high-speed Internet package called Optimum Online Ultra for $99.95/mo. The package, which will serve the New York metro area, is the nation's first 101Mbps broadband service to hit the impressive benchmark. The closest competitor, Verizon, [...]
Seagate Intros the Replica Backup System for Windows PCs
By now most of you are familiar with Time Machine for Mac. Most likely you've also wished Windows had a similar drop-dead-simple device to handle all your backup duties that wasn't a full-blown network attached server. Well, folks... feast your eyes on Replica from Seagate. The USB 2.0 interface backup drive (MSPR $129 250GB | [...]
Plex for Mac OS X Gets Netflix Support
I just got wind of the news. It looks like on April 8th a Netflix plugin for Plex was rolled out that allows people to navigate and play content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" service. The Netflix plugin for Plex requires the latest version of Silverlight to be installed on your Mac for it to work. [...]
HP’s iStream iPhone App for MediaSmart Server Is Out
The moment many of you HP (EX485/EX487) MediaSmart Server owners have been waiting for has arrived. You can now download your free copy of iStream from iTunes to gain remote access of your server's stored photos, music, and videos via your iPhone or iPod touch (no syncing required). HP cautions, however, that copy protected files [...]
First Look: PBS Video Portal
When I heard the news this morning that PBS launched a new video portal (currently in Beta) near the same level of Hulu, I was intrigued. In the past, I've taken the opportunity to watch a few missed broadcasts online through pbs.org, but the experience and quality level back then seem sub-par. Thankfully, that's no [...]