What is Microsoft Media Room? (Channel 9)

What is Microsoft Media Room?

Posted: Jan 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM

By: Nic Fillingham

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When we spoke to Robbie Bach at CES he referred to a piece of Microsoft technology called Microsoft Media Room as a key component of the "connected entertainment" experience.

I didn't know a lot about Media Room so we met with Peter Barrett, CTO of the MSTV group (and fellow Aussie), at CES 2008 for a hands on introduction to Microsoft Media Room; What is it, how does it work and how can we all get our hands on it?

More information: http://www.microsoftmediaroom.com/

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USArcher

Jan 19, 2008 at 2:52 PM

Hopefully there will be some sort of announcement that clarifies if there will be a "connected experience" between Media Center and MediaRoom. At the moment, they seem to have no relationship other than TV. And thats a cause of concern..I'm hesitant to buy Media Extenders if those devices won't extend MediaRoom as well. Maybe someone has some info?
USArcher

Jan 19, 2008 at 2:52 PM

Hopefully there will be some sort of announcement that clarifies if there will be a "connected experience" between Media Center and MediaRoom. At the moment, they seem to have no relationship other than TV. And thats a cause of concern..I'm hesitant to buy Media Extenders if those devices won't extend MediaRoom as well. Maybe someone has some info?
USArcher

Jan 19, 2008 at 2:52 PM

Hopefully there will be some sort of announcement that clarifies if there will be a "connected experience" between Media Center and MediaRoom. At the moment, they seem to have no relationship other than TV. And thats a cause of concern..I'm hesitant to buy Media Extenders if those devices won't extend MediaRoom as well. Maybe someone has some info?
USArcher

Jan 19, 2008 at 2:52 PM

Hopefully there will be some sort of announcement that clarifies if there will be a "connected experience" between Media Center and MediaRoom. At the moment, they seem to have no relationship other than TV. And thats a cause of concern..I'm hesitant to buy Media Extenders if those devices won't extend MediaRoom as well. Maybe someone has some info?
nic Easily Distracted

Jan 20, 2008 at 6:37 PM

That's an interesting question - I'll ping the media room guys and see if we can get some more info.