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Monday, 20 February 2006 |
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Thank you for visiting ChannelGuide 360. ChannelGuide 360 is your definitive source for all things related to Windows XP Media Center PCs and your Xbox 360.
A revolution is before us all! Microsoft has released the amazing Xbox 360, and while you might think it is just for games—we are here to show you that it is much more than that! The Xbox 360 is Microsoft’s secret weapon for gaining a foothold in the pioneering field of Internet Television (IPTV).
What is IPTV? Put simply it is video content that is usually is used using an RSS feed mechanism. Often times these video files are called videocasts. The whole concept was made popular by Apple’s iPod and the trend to make audio available through RSS feeds—or what people popularly call PodCasts.
Is the video free? Right now most of it is.
Is the video streamed? No. The concept behind IPTV is that you will download the content to your PC.
What does the Xbox 360 have to do with it? Well I don’t know about you—but I don’t care to watch full length television programs on my computer. Why should I? I invested in a HDTV and that is where my Xbox 360 is. Why not watch these programs on the big TV? That is what this site is all about.
You do need a few things to really make it worthwhile. You need a Windows XP Media Center 2004 or 2005 PC. You need a network connection to your Xbox (wired or wireless) and you need a Xbox (classic with software) or a Xbox 360. You don’t have these things? Well this site still may have things to offer you.
The site offers:
- A comprehensive channel guide that lists television shows that are produced and updated on a regular basis that you can subscribe to via some free software tools. We will constantly update the channel guide database – and you as a registered can add your own favorite content.
- Explanation and Setup of a working Windows Media PC & your Xbox 360 through wired and wireless networks
- How Tos & Frequently Asked Question on how to get your Windows XP Media Center PC configured as well as your Xbox 360 so you can enjoy Internet Television on your television.
- User Forums so that you can discuss with other like minded individuals.
- Reviews of relevant products that help the Xbox 360 user enjoy their media experience.
- Don’t have a Windows Media PC and you want to do some of these things? We’ll explore that as well.
- You have a Macintosh? Yes, there are toys for you as well.
What this site isn’t---it is not a gaming site. Sure we play games on our Xbox 360 and you might see some game advertisements—but there are better sites for game reviews.
So help us grow—register with us today. Right now we are in early alpha testing. We’re working on our look our tools and of course our channel guide.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Editor & Chief
Channel Guide 360.com
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