Meedio Opens the Door to the Digital Home with Free Software Offering
Houston, Texas (ContentDesk) July 28, 2005 ?- Meedio LLC, a leader in home entertainment and control software, today announced the availability of Meedio Express, a free software application for Microsoft? Windows? 2000 and Windows XP computers that lets users enjoy digital photo albums, slideshows, and music using their TV and remote control. Meedio Express is based on a limited version of the award-winning Meedio Essentials platform which lets users collect, categorize, and enjoy all of their digital media files from a central media library.Meedio Express is free for personal, non-commercial use and includes a music library, music player, picture albums, picture slideshows, scheduled music importer, program launcher, multi-user logins with PIN access, and five full-screen themes that can be navigated with a remote control. Meedio Express can be seamlessly upgraded to Meedio Pro for even more digital entertainment features:* Unlimited custom themes * Access to over 200 custom plugins * DVD and video player * Media file browser * Music jukebox * CD player with autoplay and automatic download of CD information * Weather conditions, forecasts, and maps * File browser * Internet browser * Home automation interfaces * Email access * RSS news access * Comics * Digital video recorder (DVR) * View and record from multiple tuners at the same time with no additional fees. * Electronic Program Guide (EPG) * Search and browse programs by time, channel, title, keyword, cast, or any custom-defined categories. * Record from a direct video input or from external cable and satellite boxes.
* Record programs once or every time they are on, with repeat detection and prioritization. * Easy on-screen setup wizard. All Meedio Pro customers will also be eligible for free upgrades to upcoming releases that include planned support for HDTV, DVB, remote tuners, and a web interface.About MeedioHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Meedio develops innovative software for digital home entertainment and automation systems. Meedio provides a robust middleware platform, a suite of plug-in applications, a customizable user interface, and an extensible media library. Meedio's software is enjoyed by users in more than 40 countries and is licensed to resellers, OEMs, and ISVs worldwide.
Visit Meedio online at http://www.meedio.com. Microsoft? and Windows? are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.For more information:Alan CheslowVice President, Marketing(877) 633-3461 x704e-mail protected from spam botshttp://www.meedio.com/press.
Digital Cable VS Satellite TV
Do you want to get more channels while saving money but not sure if you should go with digital cable or satellite TV? Then this article is meant directly for you! The commercials seen on TV and the ad's displayed all over the internet can be overwhelming at best. Below we will hope to help make your choice simplified for you!Cost Difference between Digital Cable VS Satellite TV:Most cable companies include local franchise fees along with local broadcasting fees on your monthly bill. Digital cable varies starting at $30-$40 per month and up depending on the package you choose it can go up as high as $90 per month. While Satellite packages usually offer betters deals based on how much money is spent per channel. Some satellite companies offer a price point between of $25 for over fifty channels.
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Digital Cable VS Satellite TV
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Burton "Bubba" Gilliam Joins Gold Buckle Media Key Industry Advisory Board
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) June 21, 2004 -- Gold Buckle Media (GBM) (www.goldbucklemedia.com) announced today that veteran film and television actor Burton "Bubba" Gilliam has joined the Western sports and lifestyle programmer's Media Broadcasting Committee. Mr. Gilliam will advise the company on issues relating to the development and production of programming content as well as participate in GBM events and other promotional activities.Burton Gilliam was born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he was a fireman for fourteen years prior to becoming an actor. Gilliam says his only claim to fame while living in "Big D" was winning more Golden Gloves championships than anyone else in history. He was discovered by director Peter Bogdanovich while casting extras in Dallas for the 1973 film Paper Moon, and was cast in the part of Floyd the desk clerk.
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Burton "Bubba" Gilliam Joins Gold Buckle Media Key Industry Advisory Board
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