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Logitech Squeezebox Brings You Music from Around the World and Down the Street

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:33:40 +0000

Most Internet radios are available online and do not require special equipment. On the other hand, traditional radios are portable but can only pick up local stations. The Logitech Squeezebox is the best of both worlds. There are actually several different models of the Logitech Squeezebox, but they all have the same basic functions.

The Logitech [...]

Network Attached Storage Perfect for Sharing Media Files

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:50:20 +0000

If you have several computers or if each person in your home has a computer, one great device to have is a network attached storage unit. These are small box-like devices that act as a hub to share files, movies, and other media. It has its own network address so it will not take up [...]

Samsung Blu-ray Disc Players with Samsung Apps

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:34:29 +0000

The Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player with Samsung Apps has the distinction of being the world’s first 3D Blu-ray player. This incredible entertainment device does everything you would expect a DVD player to do and more. It allows users to stream video content from websites onto the television, connect to Facebook, Blockbuster, Youtube, Flickr, Twitter, and [...]

Using Your Xbox 360 to Play Home Network and Streaming Media

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:33:12 +0000

Did you know that you could use your Xbox 360 to play home network and streaming media? The Xbox 360 is mainly used for gaming, but people also use it for many other things, such as playing DVDs and CDs. It is quite the versatile entertainment center.

The Xbox 360 is capable of streaming WMV videos, [...]

Netgear Digital Entertainer Brings Streaming Content to your TV

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:35:58 +0000

The Netgear Digital Entertainer is a digital video receiver that lets you stream movies from the Internet right to your TV set. You can choose to stream movies from your online Netflix or Blockbuster account or you can play movies from Youtube, a USB drive, or any movie stored on your computer. Having one of [...]

Roku SoundBridge Network Music Players

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:34:15 +0000

This is an exciting time for digital music. There are so many digital music players on the market, including a device called a network player. A network player does not store music. Instead, it gathers the music file from another source (such as the Internet) and streams it through the speakers. The Roku SoundBridge Network [...]

TiVo Premiere Provides New Features and Capabilities

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:35:33 +0000

The TiVo Premiere DVR is an upgrade from the older TiVo HD model. It has all new hardware, software, and bigger hard drive (320GB). This means you can store up to 45 hours of high-definition shows or movies! TiVo lovers will really appreciate the features in this device. It is more compact than its predecessor, [...]

Basic Guide to Online Radio Stations

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:38:50 +0000

Many people enjoy listening to their favorite songs on the radio. Now it is possible to listen to a station on the Internet via online radio stations. Whether you enjoy country western, rock, screamo, death metal, pop, international or classical, there is an online radio station out there for you! There are so many online [...]

Watch Your Favorite TV Shows on Hulu

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:40:35 +0000

Hulu is an amazing invention and every tightwad’s dream come true! Instead of spending $100 or more each month on cable TV, which only has a few hundred (or few dozen) channels, spend only $10 to have access to hundreds of shows and movies. This is possible through Hulu, which is a website that streams [...]

Introduction to Pandora Radio

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:42:34 +0000

Pandora Radio is a website where you can listen to streamed radio music from around the world. There are two choices: a free account that lets you listen for only forty hours a month and a paid account that gives you unlimited music. The free account also makes you listen to the occasional commercial, but [...]