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Xbox goes profitable, almost like a grown-up business {Engadget}
Jan 25th 2008 2:01PM "almost like a grown-up business"
3.2 billion in gross revenue with a net profit of a half a billion dollars. If that's almost a grown up business, what does that make Engadget? Alternatively, look at it this way - this one devision generated 1/4 that of the entire revenue of Apple Computer. Ha. iFans all of you. :P
Tabulator: Xbox Live Video Marketplace vs. Apple TV {Joystiq}
Jan 18th 2008 5:13PM Size of the download is a direct reflection on the compression ratio used, so while the live downloads are larger (taking more time) the quality of the films is actually better because of it.
Video: Apple TV menu and interface walkthrough {Engadget}
Mar 23rd 2007 11:00AM Was the video / cover art skipping and staggering just the fault of the recording? or is playback really that bad?
Wal-Mart signs big 6 studios for movie downloads {Engadget}
Feb 6th 2007 10:41AM "I wonder if Walmart will soon be able to stream directly to X-Box 360 owners."
The FAQ states this is supported now.
As a test I just snagged a $7.50 video - came down at over 500kbps in little over 38 minutes. the process was simple and easy to setup. Windows Media can play the files which are simply wmv video. Seems pretty slick to me.
UMPCs to get special Media Extender software {Engadget}
Apr 6th 2006 6:03PM Essentially your going to be able to connect to a home Media Center and download music, shows, and movies from anywhere you can hook up to a wifi signal. Grab this weeks episode of 24 while your traveling in Europe, or that Disney movie you had stored for the kids. As soon as you get this aspect of these devices it becomes pretty clear how successful they will be.
I already have an Ultra-Mobile PC: It's called a Newton {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Mar 10th 2006 10:49AM 'TUAW' - There's nothing to read here folks, move along.
Microsoft's Origami project {Engadget}
Feb 26th 2006 11:49AM tablet interface
built in wireless
built in cellular
built in media center extender
strong enough for games
take you dekstop, video and audio with you where ever you go. this is going to be a hit.
