Dave at the guys at the Home Server Show have released episode 144.
Here’s what Dave has to say about this weeks show:
We’re back for number 144. It’s a news show with tons of discussion. We hit media streaming pretty hard, the price change of Windows Home Server 2011, and some friendly banter about a couple of Drive Extender replacements. We did 144 live with video so if it turned out well I’ll be uploading it for you.
As usual you can listen to the show from here.
FireCore have just released an update to it’s Media Player application, taking it to version 0.6. If you have ATV2, go update now!
What’s new in version 0.6?
How do I get it?
Media Player 0.6 can be installed on your ATV2 through the Maintenance –> Manage Extras menu.
Are you a fan of True Blood? Do you want some new in-ear headphones? Then V-MODA have something you might be interested in.
Here is how they are described:
Elegant nuances added to these headphones make them worthy of the V-MODA for True Blood line. From the aircraft-grade aluminum silver bullet microphone that doubles as a necklace pendant, to the subtle Japanese symbols of the Tru Blood beverage seen on the show that are emblazoned on the headphones, this museum-quality art reflects the iconic imagery of the Emmy award-winning show.
Designed for seductive styling and supernatural sound, REVAMP is a testament to V-MODA’s dedication to quality and innovative designs. A masterfully tuned 9mm V-MASQUE driver, verified to strict consistency standards delivers vibrant bass, vivid mids, and vivacious highs. Additionally, the BEATPORT delivers a 3D soundstage, invoking the sense of a live music experience.
After years of research, V-MODA discovered that The Fit is the Sound as everybody’s ear is shaped differently. REVAMP’s re-mastered BLISS 2.0 (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) noise-isolating fittings are precisely shaped to create greater sound, stability and comfort for the greatest amount of people.
Immortal durability was achieved through relentless engineering of every component in REVAMP to pass strict MIL-810-STD test guidelines. The foundation of this quality is it’s lightweight all-metal construction and Kevlar® reinforced fabric cables. The durable, fabric cable also reduce tangles while the gold-plated steel plug feature a 45-degree extended strain relief to withstand stress. The detachable sport earhooks feature patent-pending ACTIVE FLEX technology, allowing the headphones to adjust independently to each ear and minimize cable noise.
REVAMP features:
• ACTIVE FLEX detachable sport earhooks for a secure fit and consistent sound for gym, running and sport use
• Re-mastered BLISS 2.0 (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) fittings reduce outside noise and enhance stability, sound and comfort. Includes four pairs of black silicone fittings (XS, S, M, L)
• One-button microphone universally compatible with all iPhone®, iPad®, iPod®, AndroidTM, BlackberryTM, tablets, notebooks, audio devices and smartphones with a 3.5mm port
• Two-year V-MODA premier warranty
• Immortal Life Replacement Program – 50 percent off lifetime discount to replace consumer-damaged headphones
• Carrying pouch
The REVAMP and the entire “V-MODA for True Blood” line is now available at select retailers, V-MODA.com/REVAMP, store.hbo.com, Amazon.com, Newegg.com/trueblood and the HBO Shop® located at 42nd St. & 6th Ave. in New York.
The MSRP for REVAMP is $120 but will be offered for a discounted price of $99.99 throughout Season 4 of True Blood.
Would you like your very own Star Wars themed Xbox 360? Yes, so would we! It’s coming in December.
Gizmodo has the exclusive look at the forthcoming special limited edition Kinect Xbox 360 Star Wars bundle. And all I can really say is that I want one, now, seriously. Unfortunately you will have to wait until December to get your hands on one.
The bundle will include:
The price for this package is $449.99.
So do you want one?
Via: Gizmodo and WinRumours
Tranquil have today posted a guide on restoring a Windows Home Server Leo HS4 box running MonStor (also known as DriveBender).
Here is what they said:
MonStor (powered by Division-M) a great Add In to manage WHS2011 storage.
(still not fully released – but it will be very soon)
BUT – in the event of a catastrophic primary HDD failure, is the WHS2011 data / setup / pool manager etc safe?
You can read through this guide here.
If you want to perform a clean install of Mac OS X Lion instead of an upgrade, or you want to have some recovery media available, just in case, then this is the how to guide for you.
Ok, so the download and upgrade to Lion went well for me, I didn’t have any problems. However, I also don’t want to wait several hours with my slow internet connection if I have to do a recovery or a reinstallation. Also, for the Mac OS X Lion book I am working on I needed to do some screenshots of a clean configuration (for those readers who just bought a new Mac with Lion installed), so I wanted to have either a DVD or a USB stick with the Lion media on.
After reading through various materials, this is the method I used.
If you have already downloaded and upgraded to Lion then the files won’t be there on your Mac as they are deleted once the upgrade has completed. What I did was to recovery a previous backup using Time Machine and then started the process again, only this time I just did the download, I didn’t do the upgrade. If you don’t have a Time Machine backup, you can always do a factory restore and start again.
Download Lion from the App Store – remember, DON’T install it!
Open up the Applications list and locate Install Mac OSX Lion.
Right click on it and select Show Package Contents.
Navigate through Contents, then SharedSupport and locate InstallESD.dng.
Open up Disk Utility.
Drag InstallESD.dmg to the left column in Disk Utility.
Recent-joined forum member ITBeast recently posted up two must-read forum posts dealing with backup solutions in WHS2011. Read on for details!
Here is the first post that talks about what happens when your backup drive gets full:
He also did a really good post on an alternative way to back up your WHS2011 server here:
If you haven’t read these, take a look and comment on them.
ITBeast, welcome to the forums here at UsingWindowsHomeSever.Com and keep on posting!
On a related note, we recently crossed the 1,000 forums members count. That’s up from about 600 before the forums board was re-launched. Thanks to all who have joined up, and thanks to all who are posting!
What Happens When Your Backup Drive Gets Full? Alternatives to Server Backup
This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – its show 312, and it’s a My Movies special.
Here’s what Ian says about this week show:
As usual you can download and listen to the show hereWe have a special show for you this week, Brian Binnerup and Rasmus Johansen from My Movies join Andrew and I to talk about their great My Movies product. My Movies started out as a Windows Media Center addin and has developed into a range of applications for Media Center, Windows Home Server, iPad and Android. We will be talking about the new v4 releases and putting all the question sent in to the guys, we had some great feature suggestions sent in and Brian and Rasmus did there best to answer them all.
Rounding off the new Lenovo product announcements, Lenovo are also launching an Android 3.1 based ThinkPad tablet aimed at the business.
This all-business tablet has all the security, access and power you demand. Get more done when you combine those dynamic features with Android and its robust world of apps.
The ThinkPad Tablet combines the superior media and entertainment experience of the IdeaPad Tablet K1 with the security, reliability and manageability features ThinkPad is known for, to create the first true business-class tablet. Designed as a companion computing device for professionals on the go, the ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitizer pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint*.
Data remains safe on the ThinkPad Tablet with layered data security, and the device is easily supported by IT managers thanks to a suite of business partner solutions that include anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace*. Additional security features include virtual desktop support support with Citrix Receiver*, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk* and secure email support available from Good Technology*.
Offering a 10.1” WXGA (1280×800) display weighing a mere 1.65 lbs, the ThinkPad Tablet also comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning* Gorilla* Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they’re away from the office and their home.
Get more on the go: When work happens on the go, ThinkPad Tablet allows users to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded Documents to Go app by DataViz. Or they can jot down notes that automatically convert to handwritten text with the optional ThinkPad Tablet Pen. When even more versatility is required, users can plug in the Keyboard Folio for fast, comfortable and accurate typing and mouse control.
Get better connected: With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader, and Lenovo’s unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Presentations may look even better when connecting to an external monitor via the built-in mini-HDMI port. Users can conveniently sync key files and folders with their tablet every time they plug into their Windows 7 PC. With apps like ooVoo*, dual cameras allow users to show either themselves or what they are looking at in a video conference. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch* app, which puts social networks, email, and calendar notices all in one easy-to-use interface.
Get down to business: ThinkPad Tablet can connect to a range of devices and networks without hands-on help from IT administrators. Users can utilize corporate network passwords to access their device and connect to corporate email with the specially certified app, Good for Enterprise*. IT managers can easily create access unique corporate preloads from the Lenovo Image Technology Center as well as share and distribute company purchased or developed apps to numerous devices through a custom, corporate-controlled app store. Most importantly, users will have the ability to protect confidential data with robust security features including SD card encryption, lost device disablement and anti-theft software.
Get solid protection: ThinkPad Tablet customers will have access to Lenovo’s full portfolio of enterprise-level services, such as ThinkPlus* Support, which provides business customers direct access to advanced technicians with tablet specific experience, and Tablet Protection, which gives business customers coverage for non-warranted damage from operational and structural damage due to drops, minor spills, electrical surges and other accidental damage incurred under normal operating conditions. In addition, Lenovo’s Imaging Services help save IT departments from having to do custom images for each machine, and ensures that even with flash images, the warranty is protected and the tablet is ready-to-go right out-of-the-box.
The 16GB ThinkPad Tablet is priced at $479 without the digitizer pen, and at $509 including the digitizer pen, for Wi-Fi models. The 32GB ThinkPad Tablet (Wi-Fi model) with digitizer pen is $589. There is also an optional keyboard portfolio carrying case available for $99. At a later date, shortly after launch, ThinkPad Tablets with 3G will become available. ThinkPad Tablet can be ordered in the U.S. starting August 2, 2011, online at www.lenovo.com/tablets, or through business partners nationwide. The product will be generally available in the U.S. in August 2011 and generally available worldwide during the third quarter 2011.
Learn more from the Lenovo website
Fractal Design makes some very cool PC case, and now they are finally available to buy in the UK.
We met with Fractal Design back at CES this year, and we also recently reviewed the Design Array R2 Mini-ITX case.
So this is great news!
Here is what Fractal Design have said:
Fractal Design Inc., a leading manufacturer of cases, power supplies, and cooling products for desktop computers, announces the highly anticipated availability of its products in the UK. EntaTech will be the UK distributor to offer Fractal Design’s award winning products.
The Define Series family of cases delivers unparalleled value to the UK market in the premium, Silent Case Category. Designed in Sweden, these cases offer a striking minimalistic, yet elegant style, while providing premium features and build quality rarely seen at these price points.
The minimalist styling, innovative design, and the patent pending ModuVent TM System, make these cases extremely versatile, while the unique design and noise dampening materials dramatically reduce noise to levels not typically seen in this price category.
Because of this rich and unique combination of features, Define Series cases can be used in applications ranging from gaming and enthusiast systems, to silent home theater and corporate applications.
Fractal Designs Graham Dark commented “Our products have been well accepted in the market both by the media and more important by the end user. This has been achieved with what has been a limited but successful product portfolio. We are pleased to announce that we will expand this portfolio over the coming months and very much look forward to working with the team at EntaTech”.
EntaTechs Jon Atherton commented “We are extremely pleased to announce Fractal Design as the latest addition to our portfolio. They supply high quality products at a great price point which enables us to offer some fantastic margin opportunities to our resellers”More information about Fractal Design products is available at Fractal Design.
About Fractal Design
Fractal Design, based in Gothenburg, Sweden is one of the leading manufacturers of PC cases, power supplies and cooling products in Europe. The company was founded in 2007 by a team of Swedish engineers who have carefully listened to the needs of customers. The company’s PC cases have won multiple awards and are renowned for combining high quality workmanship with striking design features, superior performance and excellent value.About EntaTech
Enta Technologies Ltd is a leading UK IT Distributor of components, networking, peripherals, retail, security, software and systems who provide a wide range of choice, quality and service to its customers. With over 20 years experience within the IT industry and an award winning sales team you can be sure EntaTech have a detailed understanding of your requirements
Lenovo have just announced a new Android 3.1 based tablet called the IdeaPad Tablet K1.
The ultimate entertainment tablet—loaded with great apps and optimized for enjoying movies, music, social networking and the Web.
IdeaPad Tablet K1: Open the Box and Play
Weighing just 1.63 lbs, the highly mobile IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers integrated Bluetooth* and 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers several key features and tools as standard, for flexibility, power and security to enjoy digital content anywhere. Simply put, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 helps users who want:
More out of the box: The Android-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is preloaded with more than 40 apps from partners like Netflix, Amazon, Adobe, Electronic Arts, Rovio, Zinio, Dataviz, and others (over $50 in value), including favourites like Need for Speed Shift, Angry Birds, Kindle reading app and Documents to Go.
More entertainment: Users can browse all websites and watch online videos with ease thanks to Adobe Flash Player 10.3. Plus, with DRM, they can rent movies in every available format. At a later date shortly after launch, users will also be able to both rent or buy movies to play off-line with a new application Lenovo will pre-load.
More social networking: Users can access an entire network of friends and social sites all in one place, with Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch app, which effectively creates a one-stop social connection. And since one picture is still worth a thousand words, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 comes with a two-megapixel front-facing and a five-megapixel rear-facing webcam.
More true HD: Users can watch movies and videos in breathtaking HD on a 1280 X 800 resolution screen. The mini HDMI connection allows up to 1080p HD viewing when connected to an HDTV or monitor, resulting in a powerful visual experience.
More cloud sharing: Users can sync, store and share files, music and photos with more integrated cloud storage, and less reliance on their local storage.
More Apps: Users can access hundreds of thousands of apps in Android Market and apps tested exclusively for premium function on the IdeaPad Tablet K1 in the Lenovo App Shop.
The 32GB model IdeaPad Tablet K1 is priced at $499, and can be ordered in the U.S. starting July 20, 2011, through select business partners and retail stores nationwide, or online at www.lenovo.com/tablets.
The product will be generally available in the U.S. in August 2011 and generally available worldwide during the third quarter 2011.
Learn more from the Lenovo website
Lenovo have announced a new Windows 7 tablet called the IdeaPad Tablet P1.
Lenovo’s 10.1” IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Microsoft Windows 7 features a 1.5GHz Intel processor so users can be more productive with Office* documents, or get creative with photos while on the move.
The IdeaPad Tablet P1 boasts a multitouch touchscreen display and optional stylus pen for added flexibility, easy access to Web content thanks to full Adobe Flash Player support and HD playback, and Microsoft Security Essentials for an extra layer of security. At just 14.5mm thin and weighing less than 2lbs, the IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 offers portability, power and versatility for the office, in the home and on-the-go.
The flexible tablet features the power of Windows 7 with the performance of Intel Inside.
The IdeaPad Tablet P1 will be available in the fourth quarter 2011 – no pricing has been announced as yet.
Lion was released yesterday and lots of people started the process of downloading the software from the App Store. But what if you don’t want to download it or you cant?
Apple have previously said that Lion will only be available as a download, but it is a big download, and for some people downloading nearly 4GB of software just isn’t possible.
So Apple have said in August they will release Lion on a USB drive so that you don’t have to download it.
However, they are planning on charging $69 for the USB drive, compared to the $29 for the download – personally I see this as a major rip off – how can they justify $40 for a 4GB USB drive?
Have you upgraded to Lion yet? What do you think?
If you have a Sonos system and your music library is stored on your Mac, don’t upgrade to Lion at this time.
This is what Sonos are saying:
Dear Valued Sonos Customer,
The new Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) release is not compatible with your current Sonos system if your Music Library is stored on your Mac. This includes the recently released v3.5 for Sonos.
We will have a software update to your Sonos Controller for Mac very soon that will be compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion). We recommend that you do not upgrade to OS X 10.7 (Lion) and remain with your current release of OS X if at all possible in order to maintain compatibility with your Sonos.If you have any questions please contact our Technical Support team at:
www.sonos.com/support/contactWe apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Sincerely,
The Sonos Customer Service Team
