Engadget Podcast 101 - 02.23.2007

We're back to our regular newsy podcast for 101, and is there ever news to discuss. Dreams may come true for trepidatious would-be satellite radio customers with XM and Sirius announcing their intentions to merge into one mega broadcaster; in the same vein, Apple and Cisco finally made nice over the iPhone name, which will be used by both companies' products. Canon loosed a slew of interesting new cameras, Samsung hit us with an interesting new kind of monitor that rocks USB over regular video ports, and Helio even popped up with a new device in the FCC. All around a good week for news, and a good week to check out the Engadget podcast, now with over one hundred episodes!

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Hosts: Peter Rojas and Ryan Block

Producer: Trent Wolbe

Music: Solvent - Instructograph (Ghostly International)

Program:
01:11 - It's official: XM and Sirius plan to tie the knot
09:31 - Apple and Cisco settle! iPhone name to be used by both
15:23 - Canon's EOS-1D Mark III DSLR with live LCD
21:08 - Samsung's 19-inch SyncMaster 940UX LCD picks USB
25:03 - Is Palm up for sale?
32:22 - Helio's Pantech PN-810 QWERTY device pops up in FCC

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[Evan @ Feb 23rd 2007 4:58PM]

Took you guys long enough :),
I kid... but really, thanks for putting the effort into making my favorite podcast.

[VCD Cutter @ Feb 23rd 2007 5:02PM]

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[Andrew @ Feb 26th 2007 1:04AM]

Sweet looks like I found something worth listening to on the way to work tomorrow.

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[Badle @ Feb 26th 2007 2:46PM]

This was a great show as always but it suffered from a major problem that episode 100 suffered from also, the infamous Nose Whistle! I think it's Ryan that has it but it's hard to tell. You guys need to check for Bears in the cave before starting the show or at least mute your microphone while you're not talking. My biggest pet peeve is hearing podcasters breathing into my ear during the show.

[Alan Strangis @ Feb 28th 2007 10:35AM]

Two podcasts in a week! And congrats on number 100!

RE: Palm up for sale.

I left Palm over a year ago, my last device being a UX50. I'm now using an 8525 which kicks major butt.

When discussing potential buyers, I'm surprised that you didn't mention Access. They seem like the perfect fit, given their history with Palm/Palmsource, and to get the ALP platform out there.

If the Palm environment works as well as Access says, it would keep Palm users loyal, as well as give Palm fans the perfect opportunity to transition to a more modern OS.

And for new users who don't care about Palm programs, it would be a new OS beyond WM5... er.. Crossbow.

Also, by acquiring Palm, Access would have a manufacturing and distribution channel (along with an established brand) in most markets. It just seems like a perfect fit (or at least the best one available), and the best chance for both the Palm brand and the propagation of the new ALP.