A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our friends at EngadgetHD:
TiVo Premiere vs Windows 7 Media Center
These are the best DVR options out there for a reason and both are very compelling. While Media Center excels in most areas that count, it is also the hardest to setup and support which means it isn’t an option for the mainstream DVR user.
Dish Network to offer live TV streaming on its free mobile apps next month
Now that the SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR is actually available from Dish Network it’s ready to offer more features from the Sling Mobile side of the menu, with plans to add free live TV (or recorded DVR program) streaming to its iPad app.
InfiniTV 4 quad CableCARD tuner is shipping
After a very long and wait since the pre-orders began, we just got the official word that the long sought after quad CableCARD tuner, the InfiniTV 4, is on US shores and has cleared customs.
Telus turns Canadian Xbox 360s into IPTV boxes
After years (and years) of waiting it’s no surprise to see the Xbox 360 finally sliding into the role of IPTV set-top box, but we couldn’t have seen Canada’s Telus being the first in North America to offer the option.
Sezmi expands Select service to 36 markets, DVR hardware drops to $150
Even at the lower price, we’ll probably wait to see when — and if — the $19.99 Select Plus package with its premium channels delivered via antenna spreads beyond Los Angeles.