Tuesday, June 15, 2004
TMCnet - "Windows Media 9 Headed for Consumer Electronics"
Posted by James Fee in "ARTICLE" @ 05:00 PM
"Microsoft Corp. has teamed up with STMicroelectronics NV (STMicro) to develop a series of chips for consumer electronics devices that support Windows Media 9, the companies said Tuesday. The chips will extend support for Windows Media 9 to non-PC devices, reflecting the blurring lines between computing and consumer electronics. In addition to DVD players and set-top boxes, the chips can be used in devices that support Windows XP Media Center Edition Extender Technologies, Windows Media Connect, and Microsoft's IP (Internet Protocol) Television technology."
Looks like there is finally a push to get WM 9 into more consumer devices. We have all been frustrated by a lack of WM 9 support in DVD and car stereos, but maybe this could be the push that we have all been expecting. Of course, "The companies did not state when the new chips would be available from STMicro", but sooner is always better.
Looks like there is finally a push to get WM 9 into more consumer devices. We have all been frustrated by a lack of WM 9 support in DVD and car stereos, but maybe this could be the push that we have all been expecting. Of course, "The companies did not state when the new chips would be available from STMicro", but sooner is always better.
