Streamload Blog: November 2004

Are You Ready to Google TV?

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EXCERPT:

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are quietly developing new search tools for digital video, foreshadowing a high-stakes technology arms race in the battle for control of consumers' living rooms.

Google's effort, until now secret, is arguably the most ambitious of the three. According to sources familiar with the plan, the search giant is courting broadcasters and cable networks with a new technology that would do for television what it has already done for the Internet: sort through and reveal needles of video clips from within the haystack archives of major network TV shows.

http://www.zdnet.com.au/insight/hardware/0,39023759,39168443,00.htm

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Akimbo DVR Delivers On-Demand Video Over Broadband IP

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EXCERPT:
...Now comes a new kid, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, with a new idea: deliver paid, premium video services over Internet broadband connections. Akimbo, a startup headquartered in San Mateo, California, wants to take advantage of the rapid increase in broadband households to deliver premium television content to the home. This isn't something you do with your PC--though the Akimbo is eyeing the PC as a future platform. Rather, it's in the form of a player that's connected to your home entertainment rack.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1725217,00.asp

Secondary Review:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1730040,00.asp

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ATI Releases NEW All-In-Wonder For HDTV For Under $200

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New ATI video card can allow you to view and record HDTV broadcasts for under $200 (US).

EXCERPT:
The HDTV Wonder is a compact card that has the ability to deliver a high definitiion television image. The card supports Analog, Digital and High Definition Television signals, making it an extremely versatile TV Tuner Card.

http://www.hothardware.com/viewarticle.cfm?articleid=331&catid=2

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Build Your Own XGA LCD Projector For Under $300 - Includes Step-by-Step Instructions

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EXCERPT:

A glance at the current price lists of electronics discounters shows that despite greatly reduced prices of late, you still have to shell out around $1,500 for a projector with XGA resolution. We thought $300 tops would carry the day with our own system. Added to the enormous savings is the fun of building something yourself, while taking advantage of numerous options for improving picture quality.

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20041113/index.html

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TimeTrax Releases New Digital XM Satellite Recorder

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It's like TiVo for XM Radio...

EXCERPT:
TimeTrax, makers of the popular satellite radio recording software for the XM PCR, has released the TimeTrax Connect, which will let anyone with an XM Connect receiver automatically record broadcasts after setting up a recording schedule.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000197021976/
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New DVR Package for Macs from Plextor

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EXCERPT:
In a marriage even mom would approve, Plextor and Elgato have come together to create a digital video recorder package for Macs that combines Plextor’s DVR capture device with Elgato’s EyeTV software.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/7662346255734224/
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Firefox Hits The Big 1.0

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EXCERPT:
...open source browser Firefox finally sees its 1.0 release. Getting there took 19 months, two name changes, and several hundred nightly builds, but the wait has been worth it.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20041109-4387.html

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US Copyright Bill (Articles of Interest)

Here at Streamload we try to follow the latest trends in digital media-related consumer electronics devices. We will be posting recent developments that may be of interest:

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EXCERPT:
Several lobbying camps from different industries and ideologies are joining forces to fight an overhaul of copyright law, which they say would radically shift in favor of Hollywood and the record companies and which Congress might try to push through during a lame-duck session that begins this week.

http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,65704,00.html

Nice Comments About Streamload Service

The following are a few new comments we received from customers today. I always find fascinating the innumerable ways people use the Streamload service. Enjoy.

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** From: xxxxxxx@yahoo.com on 11/28/2004 7:35:35 AM:**

I am Johnson O - a Computer consultant based in JOs/Plateau State/Nigeria

I handle a lot of Computer Proposals - dealing with lots of Government Offices and private Cleints. In addition, I have a lot of DBF files I have worked on and saved for clients.

Most times - before now - whenever a need arises - I travel with my Notebook and all the accessories - and in a country like Nigeria where electricity is but a privilege - the quest to have access to your files when and where you needed them becomes a problem.

Now with Streamload - its DONE - I visit my clients alone - discuss with them - and if there is ever a need to access my files - all I need to do is go to an INTERNET CAFE and download the complete package (the original) on to a CD and burn it and VOILA - bring same to the clients.

That is now a MARVEL

Thank u STREAMLOAD

Johnson

Regards

Johnson O
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** From: xxxxxxx@yahoo.com on 11/23/2004 1:21:27 AM:**

Hi,

You'll guys are doing a faadu(rocking in mumbai/Indian language) job.

This site is exceptional and I haven't come across any other site as useful and as well maintained in 7 years of me surfing the net. Keep it up guys.
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Thank you for your comments...

Streamload Blog Begins

For months now, we have talked internally here at Streamload about starting a blog. Well, the time has come and we are looking forward to sharing insights from our customers, inside information about our service, and about anything we find which may be useful for anyone interested in the newest developments for your digital lifestyle. That said, we hope to be an important resource for MP3, digital video, digital photography, and digital media enthusiasts. We hope you enjoy...

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