Engadget Podcast 114 - 10.17.2008

Desirous of more of that enlightening Engadget banter? You're in luck! We've got another installment of the newly-minted Engadget Podcast on tap, featuring an in-depth exploration of thoughts, feelings, and thoughts about feelings. This week Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, and Nilay Patel take you through a breathtaking range of topics, with a thorough dissection of the new MacBooks / MacBook Pros, a little Windows 7 talk, and an extra deep look at the T-Mobile G1 with the help of Engadget Mobile super-editor Chris Ziegler. Prepare for extreme geek-craft... now.

Note: We had some minor audio trouble with this one, so don't be alarmed if you hear a little crosstalk -- we'll make sure things are as magically pristine as usual next week. Also, iTunes should be back properly soon, so stay tuned.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, and Nilay Patel
Guest: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Dr. Teeth - The Interview Is Over

00:00:42 - Apple's "spotlight turns to notebooks" event roundup
00:38:43 - T-Mobile G1 review
01:10:59 - Motorola Krave ZN4 officially launches on Verizon for $149.99
01:18:10 - Windows 7 to be officially named... Windows 7
01:21:18 - Engadget: now the Official Blog Partner of CES

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[HunterXI @ Oct 18th 2008 7:01PM]

What's taking Apple? The Engadget Podcast is *only* one of the most popular.

[who? @ Oct 18th 2008 7:03PM]

It takes them a while to clear it for distribution, just like apps. I guess they need to make sure it isn't "explicit" or whatever.

[HunterXI @ Oct 18th 2008 7:08PM]

But it isn't like this podcast came out of nowhere. It used to be on the air, and they only "disabled" it.

[Niz @ Oct 19th 2008 9:03AM]

agreed still waiting! im too lazy to download it manually every time!

[Bryant @ Oct 18th 2008 7:02PM]

Strata will be nuts. :)

[Bryant @ Oct 18th 2008 7:03PM]

You guys should've also reference the original 6.1 break: http://www.aeroxp.org/2008/10/introducing-windows-7/

:P

[james @ Oct 18th 2008 7:02PM]

how do i download?

[who? @ Oct 18th 2008 7:04PM]

More cats, japanese tech, and engadget than ever!!!

[alex_dlc @ Oct 18th 2008 7:35PM]

i cant believe you guys didnt even mention that the 2.0ghz macbook dosnt have a backlit keyboard and the 2.4ghz one does. that really pissed me off. who in apple decided: "lets not give a backlit keyboard to the basic macbook". i just dont see why they would do that!!!!

[Tadas Simokaitis @ Oct 18th 2008 9:23PM]

Buhu, cry me a river.
Is it Engadgets role to cover all bits and pieces of all kinds of information and specifications for all of things on earth?
ha!

[Yem @ Oct 18th 2008 10:52PM]

Seriously? That's a bit crap.
If you've never used a laptop without active lighting you might not appreciate what a great feature it is. Weak.

[Saad Rabia @ Oct 18th 2008 7:36PM]

Great work you guys! I enjoyed last week's episode and am sure going to enjoy this. Keep up the good work.

P.S: Is it just me or do anyone else feel the overjoy and kind of special feeling to see that Zune link up there without having an iTunes or Apple link? Just saying. No war intentions. :)

[Backlin @ Oct 18th 2008 7:57PM]

Them's fightin' words!

[Backlin @ Oct 18th 2008 8:02PM]

Oh yeah, to add it to iTunes:

1. Right click the "RSS MP3" link
2. Click "Copy Link Location" (or something similar)
3. In iTunes, click "Advanced" then click "Subscribe to Podcast..."
4. Right-click in the white box, then click "Paste"

[StephenD @ Oct 18th 2008 9:29PM]

Thanks Backlin - worked a treat.

[Quikboy @ Oct 19th 2008 12:04AM]

Yay! A Zune download link. Nice to see you guys are supporting people beyond the iPod.

[computer.dude.28 @ Oct 19th 2008 1:53AM]

The Zune download link says EngadgetHD on it. Use this and it'll say Engadget:
zune://subscribe/?Engadget=http://podcasts.engadget.com/rss.xml

[Tmacfan4321 @ Oct 19th 2008 12:39PM]

Zune support!? That's awesome. Thanks for that.

[Behnam @ Oct 19th 2008 1:52PM]

Why not to put the download link directly on this page? Just like Engadget HD. save us a click...please.

[b101 @ Oct 19th 2008 2:18PM]

Plz add a ogg vorbis version to download

[Russell @ Oct 19th 2008 7:28PM]

What is with the audio quality? Every time someone talks they echo really bad! Maybe Skype was a bad idea...

[Keaton @ Oct 20th 2008 7:24PM]

The Lenovo T400 does not require you shut down any apps to switch graphics cards.
Just click a button, you get 2 screen flickers and you are good to go.

Just an FYI... I have one.

[Matt H @ Oct 22nd 2008 10:32AM]

Podcast 106 - "people like discs"

Your discussion about Apple not jumping on the Blue-ray bandwagon sees a little shortsighted when you followed it up with a discussion about the brilliance of Netflix's download model. Apple is investing in the media future by developing wireless-n and a simple download structure. People like "clean" fast technology that hints at the possibility of a "glamorous" wireless media center.

Blue-ray should have much less market time than DVDs given the rate of advancement. Look at the timeframe for Records, Cassettes, CDs, MP3 (downloads).

A smart company, like Netflix and Apple, will provide support for old technology (discs) while moving toward new (downloadable content) technology.

Imagine if Netflix and iTunes become compatable.