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Tru2way plug-and-play digital cable support still AWOL

At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2008, Comcast and Panasonic showed off a pair of “tru2way” devices that were harbingers of a brave new world, one in which two-way services over digital cable would be plug-and play. TVs and DVRs would soon get Java-based middleware that could download and execute cable apps, including program guides, video-on-demand, caller ID, even e-mail. In May 2008, six other major cable companies signed on, as did Sony. The CableLabs research consortium estimated that 90 million US homes would have access to tru2way by the end of 2008.

But in late 2009, tru2way remains a niche product.

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Windows Media Center is set to thrill at CEDIA 2009 next month

Everyone likes to try and predict the future and with the Custom Electronic Design & Installation (CEDIA) show in only a month away, the crew at Engadget HD threw all of their crazy ideas out there for your reading pleasure. For the most part all of the predictions are around Windows Media Center and how it will integrate with other products like the Zune HD, Digital Cable and HD satellite services, but there are some other fun things throw in. We really believe that this is going to be the year that Redmond brings everything together, so if you’re the type who doesn’t think it’ll ever happen, then click through to find out why we think you’re wrong. Either way, you can expect we’ll be on the scene in Atlanta to check out what’s new first hand.

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Media PCs

Windows Media Center is set to thrill at CEDIA 2009 next month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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