Via MissingRemote.com, the MediaPortal guys announced a new fully re-written version of MediaPortal that includes uPnP support so you can use it more as a Media Server as opposed to a standalone product.

I’m really looking forward to taking it for a spin.

Via TivoBlog.com, TiVo and Amazon are offering 20 free classic movies to help entice customers to try out the new Amazon Unbox service.

If you haven’t tried the Unbox service, there is no better time.

Missing Remote has the list and it’s a handy checklist to use on the spouse when she inevitably asks, “Why is there a computer sitting in our living room?”

I really hope it’s true. It would make life easier for streaming videos throughout the house. We should see pretty soon since rumors are that the XBox 360 fall update will it in early December.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/is-xbox-360-getting-divx-321004.php

It’s been reported here, here, and here that Tivo has started the lifetime subscriptions back for existing customers who purchase a new HDTivo or Series 3. It’s all very confusing to me, but thankfully, TivoLovers.com has a readable breakdown of the prices. It’s still pretty complicated to follow, especially if you want to replace a unit as opposed to add an additional unit. It’s a pricing strategy only a CFO could love.

Everyone from Sony to Apple to Microsoft are fighting to control the living room as it becomes the next battleground of the computer revolution, but I haven’t seen too many affordable computers I’d want to sit in my living room in my entertainment center. Sharp’s new product line, the Internet AQUOS, however, looks pretty awesome and adds the features that many have ignored in the past including a stylish wireless keyboard and mouse combo.

If the price is right, this product could very well.

(Hat Tip: Engadget)

Got a question about Multi-Room Viewing or TivoToGo on a HDTivo or a Series 3?  User bkdtv of TivoCommunity.com has posted a great FAQ with lots of great info.

 (Hat Tip:  The Definitive TivoBlog.com)

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Found via eHomeUpgrade, there is a great article from Robert Green on how to set up your PC server to stream video to your PS3 or XBox 360. Also, there’s a handy list of software products that act as UPnP servers.

I’ve never seen a Digeo in person, but I was very excited a few months ago when I heard they were going to have a couple retail products. From what I’ve gathered on the Internet over the years, Digeo has a pretty cool interface called Moxi and it sounds like a great product, so I’ve always wanted to be in a position to try it out.

Looks like I’ll have to wait a little longer since they’ve missed the Christmas season this year. It’s disappointing to me, but I bet it’s even more disappointing for the guys at Digeo since for retail products, the fall and winter months tend to be the best selling season (literally 75% of sales for high-tech retail products I worked on in the past). Still, it’s better to get the product right the first time and nothing can kill a DVR product then problems with reliability.

(Hat Tip: Zatz Not Funny)

I found this jack-o-lantern from an old post at RightQuick.org.