We are very excited to unveil the Boxee Beta. It is a big step in the evolution of Boxee, but rather than bore you with sentimental prose about how the path we took to get here, I wanted to dive right into what’s new with the Beta release.

More here:-

http://blog.boxee.tv/2009/12/07/the-boxee-beta/

If you wish to be a beta tester:-

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDQwWUR2czZSanRZQ2dneUlnMlgxdlE6MA

Introduction

inControl is a versatile remote control solution for controlling not only Windows Vista Media Center, but also your other home theater equipment like TV, receiver, and projector (the device to control MUST have RS-232 support). It consists of a server application installed on your PC, called inControl Server, and a iPhone/iTouch application, called inControl Client. inControl Server can be retrieved from the download section and inControl Client can be retrieved from Apple Store.

Features

• Support for Wake-on-LAN for powering up your computer using the inControl Client application running on your iPhone/iTouch.
• Program guide view with Media Center program guide transparently available in the inControl Client. This makes it possible to scroll through your channels using your iPhone/iTouch, find out additional description of the programs, and select program to view. No need to fiddle with the cursor keys to control Media Center in order to find your favorite program!
  • Support for adding your own channel icons in the program guide.
• Keyboard view with navigation key, media keys (fast forward, rewind, play/pause, stop, and record), and volume control.
• Mouse view with mouse pad and control of left mouse button and right mouse button.
• View for running self configured activities like “Start TV and Media Center” and “Watch TV with surround sound system”. An activity is configured using the inControl Server application and consists of a set of commands that are executed when running the activity. A command can
  • switch between displays connected to your computer (useful, e.g., in case your Media Center computer is connected to both a computer screen and a TV).
  • send RS-232 commands to devices connected to your computer (used for controlling TV, receiver, projector, or any other device with RS-232 support).
  • start/stop Windows Media Center and maximize/restore Windows Media Center Window.
  • hibernate, suspend, or power off your computer.
• Sleep Timer view for configuring action to be performed after a specified time. An action can either hibernate/suspend/power off your computer or run a set of commands (same type of commands as for Activities view). These commands are configured using the inControl Server application.

 

System Requirements

• Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
• Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate Edition (32bit/64bit)

Note: Program guide view is NOT supported for Windows Vista Media Center TV Pack 2008.

http://www.incontrol.byethost7.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=28

The Problem:-

Upgraded  to Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit Now trying to watch TV via Media center I can hear sound, but get no picture.Some times  I get an error message on  Media center stating no TV tuner found.My TV tuner card is ATI TV Wonder™ HD 650 PRO Combo Analog/Digital.It used to work great on Windows Vista SP2 32 bit Home Premium.

Resolution:-

Unfortunately the drivers for the ATI TV Wonder™ HD 600/650 series and All in Wonder™ HD series are not yet available for Windows 7.It is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2010.

Here are step by step procedures on how to launch a command file from within MCE.Thanks to cw-kid and Andrew Cherry.

Check it here:-

http://thedigitallifestyle.com/cs/blogs/stuart/archive/2009/12/02/how-to-launch-a-command-file-from-within-mce.aspx

Crackle is coming to Boxee with 49 Diff’rent TV show minisodes and 37 original web shows.

Crackle has long been a portal for great original web content, old TV shows, and movies backed by one of the industry’s largest entertainment companies (who also happens to make the PS3). We’re excited to say that now you can watch dozens of “minisodes” (5 min episodes) from TV shows like Voltron, Who’s the Boss, Bewitched, Rescue Me, Diff’rent Strokes and Married with Children. If ever there was a collection that spanned demographics, age groups, and genders, this is it.

http://blog.boxee.tv/2009/12/02/crackle-brings-original-content-minisodes-to-boxee/

http://crackle.com/

WTV Watcher Less commercials, more time.

Do you:

• Own a Windows 7 Media Center?

• Wish the WTV format would just go away?

 • Want old programs to keep working with DVR-MS files?

We do, we did, we made it happen.

http://www.indesolutions.com/WtvWatcher/

Product Description

ASUS introduces the newest member of the Eee PC T91 family, the T91MT with Multi-touch. Just like its predecessor, the T91MT delivers ultimate portability and simplicity with an easy-to-use touchscreen that enables user to effortlessly navigate applications and the Web at a press of a finger. As big as a paperback novel, the lightweight Eee PC T91MT is the world’s smallest and slimmest touch PC. Plus, it boasts long-lasting battery life with the energy-efficient Intel Atom Z520 processor, exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, and LED-backlit display, so you’ll be able to easily bring the thin and light Eee PC T91MT whenever and wherever you go.

Technical Details

• 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 Processor
• 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 1 Slot, 2GB Max
• 32GB Solid State Drive + 500GB Free Eee Storage
• 8.9-Inch Touch LED LCD Display; Multi-Touch Functionality; Bluetooth;
• Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Operating System; 5 Hour Battery Life

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U0KECM?tag=i4ufututechne-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B002U0KECM&adid=0X5APF346K3ARXHQQDPC&#moreAboutThisProduct

The following is the post of Ian Kennedy – eHome TV Playback Test Lead :-

At the behest of the poster below I will be more specific:When you schedule a series recording for a show that airs frequently: for example “Modern Marvels” on The History Channel do you get multiple copies of the same episodes recorded at different times sometimes on the same day?  Have you looked in the list of episodes scheduled to record and noticed that it has tagged the same episode multiple times, even when you already have it on disk? Have you seen an incident where there is a season premier for a series and you get four copies, two in SD and two in HD?These are the sorts of incidents I am interested in …

http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/t/82413.aspx

The Problem:-

There is a black border all the way around my LCD 32” screen.My Screen Resolution is already set to the maximum of 1920×1080.I am using ATI graphic driver.

Resolution:-

1] You have to adjust display within Media Center:-

Start Windows Media Center.

Go to Tasks and Click Settings.

Move to General and then to Windows Media Center Set Up > Configure Your TV or Monitor> Display Configuration.

From here you have to adjust.

2]Using Zoom Option:-

When there is Live TV/video running right click on the Screen and select Zoom option.Under the Zoom there are four options -so select the one which will best fit.

3]Download and install latest ATI driver.The latest Catalyst Control has Underscan/Overscan option under the TV properties.From there it can be adjusted too.

 

 

Here is a collection of the best apps for Windows Media Center in one location, once you have downloaded an application Made for Media Center will keep track of the latest updates.
You can filter by category or use the full text search. Best of all you can search and install apps from Windows Media Center via the Made for Media Center addin

http://www.madeformediacenter.com/M4MC/default.aspx