Engadget HD Podcast 096 - 08.06.2008
We're closing in on the century mark, and we'd like to hear from you about what format that magical episode should take, so let us know in the comments. DISH continues to roll right along and doesn't look to be letting off the gas with 150 HD channels and 1080p VOD in the works. DirecTV isn't backing down from the challenge, however, and has been using some its ample DirecTV 11 bandwidth to simulcast MPEG2 HD channels. We talk a bit about Netflix's Blu-ray premium, and the small upcharge of one or two dollars seems like a pretty good deal to us -- doubly so in these times when consumers are having a hard time pulling the trigger on Blu-ray media purchases. The NFL pre-season is kicking off in HD, and even certain season ticket holders can get excited about that. We take a rare moment to side with Verizon on its tru2way stance -- see, we're not always hating on the big red! We wrap up with a couple of bits on the PC front -- the ZvBox and some new 720p Hulu content sure could make bringing the PC into the living room easier and more enjoyable. Again, don't forget to tell us what format you want to hear in episode 100!
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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh and Steve Kim
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Program
01:45 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 095 - 07.30.2008
04:57 - DISH to have 150 HD channels this year and 1080p VOD in August
05:06 - DISH Network 1080p VOD preview
07:56 - DirecTV 11 starts broadcasting HD, simulcast of MPEG2 HD channels are live
09:51 - Poll: With over 100 HD channels, are you switching to satellite?
10:53 - Details of Netflix's Blu-ray premium emerges: $1.00 per month
12:59 - Consumers delaying Blu-ray purchases, can't find value proposition
17:20 - Kicking off the NFL pre-season in HD -- of course
19:24 - Verizon to the FCC: We're not down with tru2way
22:21 - Hands-on and unboxing: ZeeVee's ZvBox
26:40 - Hulu refreshes HD Gallery with 720p TV shows
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