Microsoft still working on DirecTV for Media Center
By Ben Drawbaugh 
posted Dec 21st 2007 11:59AM
posted Dec 21st 2007 11:59AM
Windows Media Center fans have been dreaming of having access to DirecTV's programming for at least two years, and just when we think both companies have let the idea fade away, we get new clues that it might actually happen. According to a recent job posting, Microsoft is looking for a qualified individual to help it develop "premium TV experiences from world class satellite TV network operators" with experience in pay-per-view, H.264 and in-band programming data. Currently, Media Center uses the internet to obtain its programming data, but just like the DirecTiVo before it, Media Center looks to get the information via satellite from DirecTV. Mostly, we're just happy that both companies are (apparently) still working to make this happen, but having access to PPV is just icing on the cake and a new experience for Media Center fans.[Via Chris Lanier's Blog]
Hell, we're still realistically trying to access Cable on MCE. The only way to actually get cable properly is to have a CableCARD certified PC which is BS. IPTV is going to be the way to go soon.
I don't know about everyone else, but i could use my media center with DTV... i just hooked the box up before the Media center, and controlled the channel from the box...
Now that I use my 360 as my media extender i just watch TV on my TV... i don't mind having lots of boxes... isn't that what TV stands are for?
The purpose of this (and cablecard) is the record (and stream) the content in HD. Without specific modified Sat set-top boxes, this can't be done, AFAIK.
XBOX 720
more like nintendo wiiiii
More like Intel Vii(v)!!!!
At first glance, I thought this was going to be another Wii knockoff article. I can see I'm not alone.
why do people reference the Wii in almost every post Engadget does? I don't understand the big deal with it.
@Jonathan Bergeron
The same reason they mention the iPhone in every post.
paragraph,
The problem is you are at Svideo resolution at best, in the world of HDTV that just isn't enough.
That's a cool looking computer. What brand is it?
Jonathan, here ya go:
http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/17/ecs-elitegroup-p60-first-of-many-viiv-devices/
This is one of the biggest things I'm looking forward to gadgetwise. I've been waiting for this for ages.
I hope Sky get it sorted for the UK. Since they are the only real provider of HD services in the UK, yeah others do them but they don't have Sky's HD sports or Movies.
Give me DTV with my 360!!
I'm with you. This is a Killer App for me. I want this to happen BADLY.