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Author(s): Steve Kovsky
ISBN(s): 9780789726681, 0789726688
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 4.52 MB
Year: 2002
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0789726688 
ISBN 13: 9780789726681
Author: Steve Kovsky

Like the plot from a circa 1950’s sci-fi film, computerized look-alikes have surreptitiously replaced VCRs, video game consoles, even televisions and stereos. While the advantages that these digital entertainment devices (DEDs) offer over their analog predecessors are immense, so is the potential for sensory and information overload. Unlike the benign appliances we grew up with, these new digital wonders demand much more from us than the simple ability to turn them on and off.

High Tech Toys for Your TV Secrets of TiVo Xbox ReplayTV UltimateTV and More 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The DVR Revolution: Time-Shifting Your Life

  • Chapter 1: TiVo: The Original Digital Video Recorder
    • How TiVo Works: Under the Hood
    • Setting Up Your TiVo: From Box to Broadcast
    • Recording Shows: Season Passes and WishLists
    • Beyond Basic Recording: Suggestions and Thumbs
    • Networking TiVo: Home Media Option (HMO) and Multi-Room Viewing
    • Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features
    • Troubleshooting Common TiVo Issues
  • Chapter 2: ReplayTV: TiVo’s Early Rival
    • ReplayTV’s Unique Features (e.g., Commercial Skip, Send Show)
    • Setting Up and Using ReplayTV
    • Networking ReplayTV: Streaming and Sharing
    • Comparing ReplayTV to TiVo
    • Tips and Optimizations for ReplayTV
  • Chapter 3: UltimateTV: Microsoft’s Entry into the DVR Market
    • UltimateTV: More Than Just a DVR (Web Browse, Email)
    • Integration with DirecTV
    • Features and Functionality
    • User Experience and Limitations
  • Chapter 4: Other Early DVRs and Technologies
    • Stand-Alone DVD Recorders with Hard Drives
    • PC-Based DVR Solutions (e.g., Windows Media Center, MythTV basics)
    • Cable/Satellite Company DVRs (early models)
    • The Future of DVRs (as seen in the early 2000s)

Part II: Gaming Consoles as Entertainment Hubs

  • Chapter 5: Xbox: Microsoft’s Multimedia Console
    • Beyond Gaming: DVD Playback and Music Features
    • Connecting Xbox to Your Home Network
    • Storing and Playing Digital Media
    • The Xbox Live Experience (brief overview)
    • Modding and Homebrew on the Original Xbox (brief, careful mention)
  • Chapter 6: PlayStation 2: Sony’s Entertainment Powerhouse
    • PS2 as a DVD Player and CD Player
    • Networking PS2 (early online gaming, basic media streaming)
    • Future Potential as a Multimedia Device
  • Chapter 7: Nintendo GameCube: Family-Friendly Entertainment
    • GameCube’s Core Focus: Gaming
    • DVD Playback via Optional Attachment (for early context)
    • Connectivity and Simplicity

Part III: Expanding Your TV’s Capabilities

  • Chapter 8: Digital Set-Top Boxes and HD
    • The Transition to Digital Television (ATSC)
    • Understanding HDTV: Resolutions and Aspect Ratios
    • Connecting Your HD Set-Top Box
    • Early HD Content and Availability
  • Chapter 9: Home Theater PCs (HTPCs)
    • Building or Buying an HTPC
    • Software for HTPCs (e.g., Windows Media Center, Linux options)
    • Recording TV, Playing Media, and Browse the Web
    • Remote Controls and User Interfaces for HTPCs
  • Chapter 10: DVD Players and Recorders: Beyond the Basics
    • Progressive Scan and Audio Output
    • DVD-R/RW vs. DVD+R/RW: The Format Wars
    • Recording from TV to DVD
    • Connecting Your DVD Player/Recorder to Your TV and Stereo
  • Chapter 11: Home Networking for Your TV
    • Wired vs. Wireless Connections
    • Streaming Music and Photos to Your TV (e.g., using early media servers)
    • Connecting Your PC to Your TV
    • Early Media Extenders

Part IV: The Future is Now (Early 2000s Perspective)

  • Chapter 12: Online Content and the TV
    • Early Concepts of Internet Content on TV
    • Web Browse on TV (e.g., via UltimateTV, early consoles)
    • Future Trends in Online Video Delivery (as envisioned then)
  • Chapter 13: What’s Next for Your Living Room?
    • Convergence of Devices
    • Smart Home Concepts (early stage)
    • Personalized Entertainment
    • Predictions for the Next Generation of TV Technologies

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