I return this week while Andrew and Garry are off around the world so this week Jason Coombs and Daniel Vieira join me to talk about the weeks digital lifestyle news and we have a chat about how they are using Media Center in their home. Jason uses DVBLink to distribute TV around his home and Daniel uses Media Center as a backup to a Virgin Media box and we talk about streaming verses recording.

Please keep your emails coming to podcast at The Digitallifestyle.com or follow me on twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• Watching Recorded TV Outside of Media Center - 7MC as a back end recorder
• Sony Launch Google TV Powered Internet TV
• Logitech Revue With Google TV Launches
• Is Microsoft betting on Media Center to save its Windows slate bacon?
• Blackgold to launch dvb-t2 tuner - freeview hd here we come
• Windows Phone 7: First Thoughts
• First Impressions of the new Apple TV
• TDL Mobile Show #51

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Music by Ian Dixon

Despite Jose` anouncement last show about how he was going to be stepping back for a few weeks he couldnt resist jumping on to this weeks show to talk Windows Phone 7.  In fact Windows Phone 7 really does dominate the news this week with Mondays Microsoft keynote anouncement of the launch of their new mobile platform. 

Join us for our throughts and some of the other news hitting the mobile world this week.

Sorry about the audio quality on this one folks, I lost my headset while moving house and the netbook mic wasnt really up to it but iv done as best I can with the edit.

As always please get in touch and enjoy the show.

Show Notes

Amazon launches Singles on the Kindle 
INQ working on a Spotify phone? 
Palm Pre 2: More details outed 
Windows Phone 7 
Windows Phone 7 phones: all the handsets

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Unfortunately I was unable to record this week but Garry and Andrew did a great job filling in for me. They have a great chat about the Meteor Windows Phone app, Kylo TV and Google TV and plenty of other topics

The reason the show title is “2 MVPs” is because as well as Andrew Edney being an MVP for Windows Home Server Garry has been awarded an MVP for Windows Media Center (now called a Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP). I am really please that Garry has been awarded the MVP he has been a great part of the Media Center community and certainly helped me out for a number of years.

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Links from this weeks show:

• LoveFilm MCE Public Beta
• Video: Meteor Windows Phone 7/Media Center Remote App looks Fantastic!
• Kylo TV web browser revamped works better with Windows Media Center
• Google Launch Google TV Web Site
• I'm an MVP too
• MVP Again, but now a Windows Entertainment & Connected Home MVP
• TunerFree MCE 4.2 Out, now with Improved BBC HD
• TunerFree MCE 4.1.0 Released
• http://usingwindowshomeserver.com/

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This week Garry and I chat with George Hines about  using Windows Media Center to cut the cord from pay TV and reduce the monthly bills. George has documented his experiences on his blog where he talks about how to get the content you want and not have to pay massive cable bills. So Garry and I talk with George about his experiences over the last 6 months and find out the pros and cons of his solution.

I also talk about the weeks news with Garry including the HP Slate, MCE LoveFilm, Simple.TV, Media Center Health Monitor updates and My Moives

Please keep your emails coming to podcast at The Digitallifestyle.com or follow me on twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• HP Slate Prototype Caught On Video
• Want to Beta Test MCE LoveFilm?
• Orb Launches Hardware Music Player
• Apple Updates iTunes to 10.0.1
• Another Device To Integrate: Rim Launches the BlackBerry Tablet
• Apple updates iOS Remote app to add iPad, Retina Display support
• My Movies 3.17 Released
• Update for Media Center Health Monitor
• http://www.cuttingthebills.com/

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Well, we made it to show 50! This week we cover about HTC's latest handsets, recent leaks of HP's Windows 7 slate, and of course the PlayBook. For our feature discussion, we turn to Nokia's stance of hardware ruling over software and share our own thoughts as to which is more important to us and which we think really makes or breaks a device. We are also giving away two TDL iPhone app (check out The Missing Remote's review here) licenses courtesy of Ian. The giveaway is restricted to US listeners only, but we're making it really easy to enter the drawing. Simply tweet any (or all) of us with the hash tag #TDLMobile (and a friendly "Hi if you like), and we will draw two people at random when we record next week's show. You can find our Twitter names below. Good luck!

Yes I have decided to rename the show to reflect the broader scope of the podcast.  The main focus of the show will be Windows Media Center and the connected ecosystem but as we all try to integrate other components in to our lifestyle I thought it would be good to rebrand the show. So returning this week are Garry Whittaker and Andrew Edney to talk about new Embedded Media Center v Extenders,  new Media Center addins, Windows Phone 7, Zune expanding to new markets and VLC for the iPad. We also talk about Niveus dropping Windows Media Center and discuss if its time to rename Windows Media Center

As ever we have a great time recording the show and I hope you enjoy it.

Please keep your emails coming to podcast at The Digitallifestyle.com or follow me on twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• Hands On Review of AVA Media RipNet for Windows Home Server Add-In
• Is It Time To Drop the Windows Media Center Name?
• Niveus Drop Windows Media Center Product Range
• Video: Big Screen byRemote Windows Phone app running on a Windows Phone
• LoveFilm is Coming to Windows Media Center
• Zune to Expand Multiscreen Entertainment Services Into International Markets
• Will VLC Open Up Media Playback on the iPad?
• Last.fm for AppleTV is now available (with aTV Flash)
• HP Slate Prototype Caught On Video
• I Guest On This Weeks TDL Mobile Podcast

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We swap Jose for Jon this week, and manage to bag ourselves a special guest appearance from none other than Mr Ian Dixon. Plenty to discuss as ever, including our use of mobile tech whilst travelling, the upcoming release of WP7, a new Android PAYG phone for less than £100 and more woes with carriers rolling out Android 2.2 updates.

We also take an in-depth look at who is winning out in the Enterprise world. With Blackberry losing mindshare and support for alternatives growing, is there a new king in town?

And if you use multiple cloud providers, be sure to check out our App of the week. We wrap up with news of an exciting giveaway planned for our 50th Show!

So kick back and join us for a 60 minute journey on all things mobile.

In the News

HTC Mozart Specs Leaked? Is it the Nexus One with WP7?

Will VLC open up Media Playback on the iPad?

FroYo update issues for Vodafone and T-Mobile in the UK

Orange San Francisco available for under £100 on PAYG!

Nokia N8 delayed again. although  some Handsets may make it to consumers in September (for most it's October at the earliest)

Android beats iOS in T3 user poll; both lose out to Meego!

Microsoft to expand Zune services to International Markets

Main Topic:

Main Topics: Who will win the Enterprise? Topical:  Given the lukewarm response to BB Torch, the releases of WP7 and a Juniper VPN for iOS plus Google Apps for tablets, is the landscape changing, and how quickly is it likely to happen?

Watch our RIM - Juniper release VPN app in app store for iPhone & iPod touch.

Google to launch versions of Google Apps for Tablets

App of the Week:

SMEStorage for Android

This week Andrew Endney and John Zajdler from HomeServerShow.com join me to chat about the weeks news including Pinpoint for Windows Home Server, streaming media over the internet, the Boxee Box and we talk about the new Apple TV. Also this week there has been the first glimpses of Windows Media Center in Windows Embedded so we talk about the new boxes and what we want to see from a set top box

Vote for the show on podcast Alley - Join The Media Center Show Group on Facebook - Join the Windows Live Group - Follow me on Twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• Windows Home Server V1 and Pinpoint
• Using Zumocast to stream content to the web and iPad
• Windows Media Center Embedded at IDF 2010
• Reycom show off the power of Media Center in Windows Embedded
• Boxee Box ready for pre-orders (in the US) and powered by Intel
• Is there a Zune HD2 coming?
• Microsoft experiments with 'HomeOS' and home app store ideas

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This week I am talking to the developer behind MediaBrowser RC which is an iPhone/Android remote control application for MediaBrowser which is the the Media plugin for Windows Media Center. We are going to be talking about the features of the application and why the developer started the project.

The MediaBrowser RC application is an open source application that works in conjunction with a Media Browser web services developed by evorgevol

I also talk about the disappointing new Apple TV and Zumocast. Bad news for fans of the  Edney drinking game no mentions this week!

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Links from this weeks show:

• Underwhelmed by the new Apple TV?
• Using Zumocast to stream content to the web and iPad
• code.google.com/p/mediabrowser-rc
• mediabrowserws.codeplex.com

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Music by Ian Dixon

Back from my break and I return with Garry and Andrew  to talk new network based tuners from AverMedia. Boxee, MediaBrowser iPhone apps,  hacking Media Center for unlimited tuners and Windows Phone 7 remote control apps

Plus we have email and if your in the Edney drinking game make sure you are topped up before the show

Vote for the show on podcast Alley - Join The Media Center Show Group on Facebook - Join the Windows Live Group -Follow me on Twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• AverMedia Launch Networked TV Tuner
• New version of Boxee adds Movie Libraries
• Taking a second look at Apple TV (and hacking it)
• Enable unlimited number of tuners in Windows 7 Media Center and Big Screen EPG
• byRemote for Windows Phone 7 + Windows 7 Media Center
• Garry’s Blog
• Andrew’s Blog

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Music by Ian Dixon

A ton of news in mobile over the past couple of weeks. Tons of device leaks/rumors/announcements from HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson; Sheldon gives his impressions of WebOS compared against Android and iOS; and we wrap things up with a discussion about mobile gaming. Enjoy!

Show Notes

LG C900, Samsung Cetus, HTC T8788 Windows Phone 7 devices leaked

HTC Desire HD, G2 leaked

Samsung Galaxy Tab

iPhone vs. Nexus One vs. Palm Pre

Sony Ericsson/Google to intro Android 3.0 gaming platform

"Why Microsoft's Gaming Strategy is a Mistake"

I really enjoy doing the round table recordings so I am really please to have another cracker! This week Andrew Endey returns along with TDL Mobile’s Sheldon Whitney and the Home Server Show’s Dave McCabe. We talk through the weeks email including topics on Windows Embedded, Live Mesh, cut down version of Windows, Universal remotes and integrating devices like the iPad with Windows Media Center.

Please keep the email coming, I will keep them for future round tables.

Vote for the show on podcast Alley - Join The Media Center Show Group on Facebook - Join the Windows Live Group - Follow me on Twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• TDL Podcast iPhone App
• Review: Sky Player Windows Media Center Addin
• Converting Windows Media Center TV shows to play on the iPad
• Converting Media Center TV shows for the iPad part 2
• homeservershow.com/
• usingwindowshomeserver.com/

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This week I am talking to David Simpson from Evolve Media about their range of high end Media Center systems. David did a great talk about building your own Media Center system at the UK user group and we are going to be talking about some of the best practices and introducing a Q&A feature with David on a future show.

Vote for the show on podcast Alley - Join The Media Center Show Group on Facebook - Join the Windows Live Group - Follow me on Twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• Evolve Media
• The Home Server Show hits 100
• Using a MiFI with an iPad, Zune, PC…
• Join the TDL Blogging Crew
• AirVideo, iPad and Windows Home Server, a match made in Heaven

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Joining me for another round table recording are Andrew Edney and Garry Whittiker. We discus some listeners emails including DVB-S, digital audio and talk about some of the weeks news including new Media Center apps, Windows 7 Tablets and my new toy the iPad. I am trying to integrate the iPad with my Media Center systems so Garry and Andrew have some app recommendations.

Vote for the show on podcast Alley - Join The Media Center Show Group on Facebook - Join the Windows Live Group -Follow me on Twitter

Links from this weeks show:

• Wiimote as a remote for YouTube Leanback
• ARM license points to a Windows Phone tablet?
• Media Center TV Stitch Add-in
• Clearing up the HDBaseT Technical FUD - Installment 031
• Let there be Ambilight - AMBX - How to get the Philip's Ambilight effect in media center without buying a new TV
• Why I got an iPad
• TwonkyServer and the New Xbox 360 Slim Video

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Clubhouse tags: clubhouse, media center, windows media center, how-to

We first cover my checking out the new Samsung 3-D displays as part of their 3-D Road Tour for Installment 031.  We also discuss the current state of DLNA devices, a little on my thoughts about calibrating for 3-D, and some updates from my guest appearance on Entertainment 2.0 at http://thedigitalmediazone.com/2010/07/02/entertainment-2-0-84-the-future/.  The big thing we dive into this time is HDBaseT.  I try to dispel some of the rumors running around the Internet.   This is a very long post because there is a lot to cover.

Full and very detailed show notes on TDL

Joining me this week is Andres Echevarria a Windows Media Center Enthusiast to talk about his Media Center system, the apps he used and his Media Center blog.  Andres has documented his experiences on his Media Center blog and he explains some of the decisions he made when designing his system

Links from this weeks show:

• Big Screen EPG v1.0b ‘Interim Beta’ Released
• Boxee show off the Boxee Box
• Zune Pass comes to UK at last
• Josh Pollard Reviews Ceton’s InfiniTV 4
• Beta for Next Version of Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available
• Wiimote as a remote for YouTube Leanback
• http://mynetworkproject.wordpress.com

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