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Engadget HD Podcast 158 - 10.06.2009
We kick things off with a trifecta of 3D news -- whether you've seen it or not, whether you think it's the next big thing or just a gimmick, it's coming; and not a moment too soon for former 3D naysayer Ben. He's full of surprises this week as he also was smitten by the VUDU HDX black magic on the LG BD 390 Blu-ray player. Maybe it's the integration with a top-notch Blu-ray deck, or maybe he's just easier to please during football season, but it's hard to fault the picture quality and -- thanks to Dolby Digital Plus bitstreaming -- the audio. For sure, HTPC video cards have a little ways to go before they can deliver the same ease of use at everyman prices. Speaking of what's not easy to use, we also talk about CableCard's failure to deliver a world of premium content flowing freely across wildly imaginative devices.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:34 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 15700:07:00 - Survey says consumer won't pay that much extra for 3D00:15:50 - Poll: Would you rather see live 1080p or high quality 3D from your cable / satellite provider?00:27:10 - Sony single lens 240 fps camera is great for 3D (& 2D) sports00:29:24 - New Digital Copies on the actual Blu-ray Disc from Sony exclusively for the PSP00:35:07 - VUDU on the LG BD390 review00:49:10 - ATI Radeon HD 5870 is the first video card to bitstream TrueHD and DTS-HD00:53:28 - Only 443,000 CableCARDs deployed into consumer's equipment01:00:59 - Ask Engadget HD: How do I hook up surround sound without cables running everywhere? LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 157 - 09.29.2009
No epic TV reviews / previews this week (though we did have time to mention The Cleveland Show leaving Family Guy behind and moving to HD in a pretty cool way, it's embedded after the break), but there's still some post-CEDIA discussion to be hashed out. Before we get to that, Panasonic's 3D effort is one step closer to a real product with its 50-inch protype model that debuts next week, are we ready for the 3D onslaught? Then we get into a few more thoughts about the Popcorn Hour C-200, Pioneer's new upscaling receivers and whether Best Buy's all-in-one LCD & Blu-ray player could be a good deal. Then comes the CEDIA discussion and plenty of CableCARD, FCC and related discussion before moving on to Intel's sweet IDF demos. Last up is the possibility of 1080p from your cable provider, the good news Top Gear is finally coming over to HDTV, and of course, our fabulous 3rd birthday celebration. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 00:00:43 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 156 00:01:30 - Panasonic's 50-inch 3D plasma announced, seeks fine family home 00:12:50 - Popcorn Hour C-200 hands-on 00:17:10 - Pioneer adds Anchor Bay VRS scaling to VSX-23TXH, VSX-21TXH and VSX-1019AH-K receivers 00:23:06 - Best Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" 00:26:04 - PS3 3.0 / 3.01 firmware update making Blu-ray drive unusable? 00:27:45 - Microsoft Media Center CEDIA predictions wrap-up 00:41:07 - A first hand look at SDV and Copy Freely support in Windows 7 Media Center 00:55:50 - Cablevision asks FCC for a waiver to encrypt all Clear QAM channels 01:01:40 - The CEA asks the FCC if CableCARD is helping to spur competition 01:06:08 - Video: Intel Tru2way server streams cable all over your house 01:13:25 - Motorola's new pro encoder makes 1080p cable broadcasts a breeze 01:17:10 - BBC confirms Top Gear is filming this season in HD 01:21:17 - Happy 3rd birthday Engadget HD! LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 156 - 09.22.2009
It's been a really slow week in news, but we got together with the Ustream crowd to talk about some HD. Whether it's over an open data pipe, walled garden marketplace, networked Blu-ray player, or an all-consuming media tank, having choices for getting entertainment into your eyeballs and eardrums is a good thing. With that in mind, we talk about the FCC's first steps towards 'net neutrality, Zune Marketplace content playback on MCE, VUDU on LG's BD390, and Popcorn Hour's C-200. Choice is something you'll have less of if you're sticking with Blockbuster as it closes down stores, however. After a brief dalliance in a fantasy world of designer 3D glasses, we come back to reality with a good, long review of this season's new TV shows -- there's enough good stuff in there that even antenna-heads should be able to keep their DVRs nicely stocked with HD this year. We apologize ahead of time if you notice any audio glitches in this week's 'cast, there were a few technical issues but we should have them ironed out be next week.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:43 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 15504:37 - FCC chairman formally proposes net neutrality rules11:55 - Zune Marketplace HD videos will play on Extenders for Media Center16:25 - Vudu on the LG BD390 will bitstream Dolby Digital Plus23:23 - Blockbuster plans to part with 960 retail stores by end of 201028:30 - RealD figures designer glasses might help the acceptance of 3D39:15 - The Popcorn Hour C-200 media streamer makes its way into the wild42:10 - Ask Engadget HD: 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound audio for beginners?48:57 - Time to set your DVRs for the Fall season LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 155 - 09.15.2009
CEDIA is over so there no better time to wrap up the news than with the Engadget HD Podcast. If you love Media Center, you'll love this episode as we dedicate more than half the show to the topic. We talk new tuners, cost of admission, as well as what might still be announced between now and the official launch of Windows 7. Next up we hit our second favorite topic with Blu-ray's Managed Copy and other Blu-ray player hardware like thee 400 disc Blu-ray changer. We round out the show with a quick chat about HDMI over IP (not just CAT5), the Panasonic 3D demo, the NFL Redzone channel and finally we talk up our reader meetup plus a few reader questions.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:15 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 15400:03:25 - Video: Dish Network Media Center tuner in action00:08:36 - Ceton is set to take over the CableCARD PC tuner market00:33:32 - Poll: What's the most you'd pay for a quad HDTV tuner with CableCARD?00:35:00 - Windows 7 to get a better version of Netflix than Vista00:38:55 - Hauppauge to expand its offerings to include a CableCARD tuner00:41:44 - DirecTV's CEDIA booth was all about multi-room viewing00:51:14 - Video: First working Blu-ray Managed Copy demo00:55:45 - Video: Sony 400 disc Blu-ray changer with Gracenote in action00:58:45 - Video: Vudu on the LG BD390 Blu-ray player01:01:08 - Panasonic including DivX Plus HD (MKV) support into next gen Blu-ray players, TVs01:02:10 - Apple TV junkies left out of new iTunes Extra special features01:05:45 - Panasonic Full HD 3D experience eyes-on01:13:07 - Just Add Power introduces Projector Connector HDMI-over-IP solution01:16:23 - It's game day, who's got the NFL RedZone Channel?01:19:14 - Thanks to Atlanta for the great reader meetup LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 154 - 09.10.2009
With IFA behind us and CEDIA just starting up, there's plenty of news to cover. Follow along as Ben, Steve and Richard go whirlwind style through what was (non-OEM CableCARDs on MCE) and what wasn't (pretty much any HD-related developments from Apple). We spend a good bit of time talking Blu-ray players and post-sale updates that add functionality, and how that track record factors into value. And speaking of value, that's something that gets a little distorted with new tech -- witness Sony's new edge-lit XBR10 LCDs and Samsung's 15-inch OLED display. We've got a feeling that thrills and spills are ahead of us this week at CEDIA, so we'll try to get another show in sometime after our Georgia Tech hosted meetup but before we leave Atlanta, so stay tuned for more!Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram01:31 - Live from the Microsoft Windows Media Center event06:00 - Media Center CableCARDs freed from OEM requirement12:15 - Apple CFO says DVR, CableCARD not coming to Apple TV17:39 - The RVU Alliance picks up Verizon as a founding promoter19:45 - MPAA still trying to close the analog hole: Now with new, more inane arguments24:55 - VUDU equips LG's BD390 Blu-ray player with movie streaming abilities27:05 - Mitsubishi now shipping VUDU powered 1080p streaming HDTVs29:33 - Samsung Blu-ray players adding YouTube, MKV support (Update: Right now!)30:45 - Sony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet content34:25 - Sherwood BDP-5004 Blu-ray player moves up to Profile 2.0, down to $20037:40 - Sony goes in a cheaper direction with wireless XBR10 BRAVIA LCDs41:25 - Samsung's LED TV Couple packs a 7-inch tablet remote for streaming TV and so much more44:00 - New WiFi IR emitters from Global Cache´ get us excited about home automation49:23 - Eyes-on LG's 15-inch OLED TV makes us want to punch an LCD53:15 - The best HD sports on TV this week LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 153 - 09.2.2009
We've probably never been more excited about CEDIA, and even though next week looks like it might deliver goods at Joe Six Pack prices, we'll just have to see. Meanwhile, this week we're happy to report Blu-ray prices are falling -- both for the hardware (PS3 slim) and software (you know, discs) -- while shoppers are getting familiar with the newfangled HD craze. If only digital downloads would follow suit in terms of pricing, terms, or both. Other than that, we managed to steer clear of too many rants, and Ben even took advantage of the helpful folks at the FCC to set the record straight on clear QAM. Speaking of setting the record straight, we'll be at CEDIA next week, so the show will come out later than usual, and probably without the live Ustream participation. Stay tuned for details.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:03:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 152 - 08.26.200900:12:50 - The PS3 slim as a Blu-ray player covered in the Engadget review00:17:20 - Poll: Will you buy a PS3 Slim to use as a Blu-ray player?00:23:39 - Surprisingly, cheaper Blu-ray movies make everyone happy00:28:10 - Amazon & iTunes drop digital download prices. Still cost too much00:36:15 - Bobby Universal Remote for the iPhone review00:43:00 - Ask Engadget HD: Best way to feed HD to two TVs?00:46:12 - DirecTV adds "dual live buffers" to its HD DVR00:51:10 - S1Digital adds networked CableCARD tuners to its media server00:54:10 - Clear QAM HD isn't going anywhere!01:03:01 - The next Batman flick could be all-IMAX LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 152 - 08.26.2009
Another week gone by and we're that much closer to CEDIA 2009, but the big news this week is the PS3 Slim and its tweaked HDMI capabilities. Up next is more Media Center rumors and speculation plus the future of Pioneer in the post-KURO era. Finally we wrap up with some interesting weekly poll results and Ask EHD responses, plus plenty of football discussion with Jerry Jones' massive HDTV problems plus the college and NFL regular season just around the corner.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 151 - 08.19.200900:07:49 - PS3 Slim bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio, at last00:16:00 - Microsoft's CEDIA event September 9th to reveal what's new in Media Center00:23:20 - Media Center DISH Network tuner is on hold indefinitely 00:35:51 - Pioneer plots a Kuro-less future in the home theater market00:39:25 - Poll: Which HDTV feature are you least concerned about?00:45:42 - Dallas Cowboys HD scoreboard hanging too low?00:52:46 - Ask Engadget HD: Who has the best HD video on-demand? LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 151 - 08.19.2009
Plenty of Microsoft news this week as we just can't stop talking about the company that we love as much as we hate. For starters the Zune isn't even out yet and we are already starting to think it won't live up to its HD name. We roll right along from there into some Media Center news including how to import HD movies into Media Center, and the interesting details of the RVU alliances as potentially competing product. Sony was next on our list as we discussed the new PS3 and what it is and what it isn't. Finally the show rounds out with a little Netflix Movie Party, Redbox, ripping DVDs and finally FOOTBALL!Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:20 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 150 - 08.12.200900:05:17 - Zune 4.0 software won't play nice with HDTV Media Center recordings00:16:22 - Windows 7 includes support for Dolby Digital Plus00:20:09 - How to import HD movies into Windows Media Center00:33:00 - DirecTV, Cisco and Samsung have whole house DVR plans with RVU alliance00:43:30 - Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September (updated!)00:47:45 - A first hand look at the Netflix Movie Parties on the Xbox 36000:55:52 - Fox and Warner want 30 day kiosk rental windows, maybe Netflix too01:03:31 - Kaleidescape gets in line behind RealDVD for rough treatment01:08:00 - Okay enough waiting, where is tru2way?01:13:40 - A few broadcasters are moving back to UHF01:17:40 - Poll: What's better than the return of football to our HDTVs?01:20:05 - NFL's new RedZone channel won't be seen by most LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 150 - 08.12.2009
We started out this week on a good note, looking forward to exciting things for Windows MCE at next month's CEDIA show. The good vibes kept flowing as we discussed over 50-percent penetration of HDTVs and hopeful shifts among the media giants to move towards new business models for the content we crave. We should have stopped there, but we didn't, and our wings of wax failed us. Talking about the iTunes + Blu-ray rumors set us into a downward spiral that ended with us kvetching about broadcasters mangling aspect ratios, crappy TV demos at retail, Ben's sour notes about Harmony remotes, and "new" TiVo features that came to us from the 90s. Trainwreck? Maybe, but you know you want to check it out.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:50 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 149 - 08.05.200900:08:27 - CEDIA 2009 Windows Media Center predictions00:22:19 - Xbox 360 officially the only console to stream Netflix -- sorry, PS3 and Wii00:28:09 - The revolution has been televised: Survey reports 53% of U.S. homes with HDTV00:32:05 - Media bigwigs declare that free TV "is broken"00:34:45 - Subscription services like Netflix Watch Instantly generates 20x the revenue of pay-per-downloads00:43:12 - Roku Video player now streaming live HD baseball games from MLB.TV00:47:29 - VIZIO VBR100 Blu-ray player freed from superstore confines, unboxed on video00:50:12 - Toshiba applies for BDA admission, Blu-ray players and laptops coming soon01:00:13 - Blu-ray support coming with iTunes 9?01:00:13 - Steven Soderbergh calls out the aspect ratio villains: HBO, AMC - We're talking about you01:02:15 - Poll: What's the worst mistake HD channels make?01:06:03 - Don't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV01:10:55 - Logitech's Harmony 900 remote controls components behind closed doors01:17:50 - TiVo turns on custom RSS video feed support LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 149 - 08.05.2009
As we edge up towards podcast 150, we're not planning any kind of celebratory special; but that doesn't mean we can't have fun along the way! Break out the Zima and Jolly Ranchers as we go over some follow-up to last week's MCE-rich podcast, and then get into topsy-turvy strangeness. Giving Moxi a hard time and taking a "we'll see" approach to Vudu are nothing new, but when was the last time we handed out kudos to TiVo and BD-Live? Listen in and find out for yourself what had us in Bizarro-world.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:50 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 148 - 07.29.200900:14:49 - Poll: Do you / will you use Windows Media Center in your home theater?00:25:10 - The Moxi Summer update brings the Moxi Mate, SDV support and more00:32:40 - RCN making cobranded TiVO boxes its 'primary DVR platform' in 201000:36:10 - Verizon rolling out more apartment-friendly hardware00:40:33 - Ask Engadget HD: Can I subscribe to a service for just HDTV channels?00:44:45 - Modern Warfare 2, Halo 3: ODST are both not-quite HD games00:53:15 - Paramount flicks to see Blu-ray purchase, DVD rental availability ahead of DVD sale date00:56:58 - Wolverine Blu-ray disc includes BD-Live access to IMDB01:00:00 - VUDU's streaming service demoed live on an LG TV01:04:45 - Energy Star 3.0 regulations set to impact TV designs LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 148 - 07.29.2009
Things are starting to get interesting again in the world of Windows Media Center now that Windows 7 is done, so we spent some time talking about what's new and what it will take to get people to use it. According to the HD Guru there is a new king in town and it's Panny's latest plasma, but who to believe? You'll have to have a listen to see where you land. Last up we talk a little Blu-ray and about the on going format war in China as well as the latest Michael Bay IMAX sequence controversy.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:50 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 147 - 07.22.2009 00:04:00 - Windows 7 Media Center review00:27:50 - How-to: Build an HD Media Center for under $100000:31:28 - Xbox 360's new Netflix Movie Parties disabled for Starz Play titles?00:36:40 - Samsung UN46B7000 LED backlit LCD review00:45:00 - Panasonic's TC-P54V10 plasma crowned king, so sayeth the HD Guru 00:52:52 - Blu-ray reportedly trailing CBHD in China, the second theater of the format war begins00:54:36 - Poll: Is Final Cut Pro an indication of more Blu-ray support coming from Apple?00:58:20 - Sony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standalone01:04:00 - Michael Bay plans The Dark Knight-style IMAX sequences for Transformers 2 Blu-ray01:08:10 - Audioholics overviews entry level receiver choices LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 147 - 07.22.2009
We've got a very special treat for you on the podcast this week, joining the usual crew are Robert Heron and Patrick Norton of the show HDNation. After discussing the new show we dive right in, with plenty of discussion around Toshiba's Blu-ray plans, the problems of BD-Live and why Blu-ray has such a bad reputation in certain circles. There's also a few tidbits about the Media Center features spotted coming to Windows Home Server, what to expect from On Demand Online and why we're so excited every preseason NFL game will be in high definition. Saved for last are some digs at the BBC & F1 racing for being HD laggards, plus a few audio comments, so quit with the reading and get to listening.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:02:30 - Revision3 takes on our favorite topic with HD Nation00:13:50 - Toshiba launching Blu-ray player by year's end00:21:50 - Blu-ray celebrates 91 percent sales increase for first half of 200900:29:30 - Universal bringing BD-Live integration to the iPhone, irony to starving children00:35:50 - Redbox scores deal with Disney, Lions Gate and Sony 00:44:23 - New Media Center features in WHS Power Pack 3 exposed in a screencast00:48:50 - Poll: Will you ever use On Demand Online?00:53:30 - Every single preseason game will be on the NFL Network in HD00:59:45 - BBC promises Open Championship in HD next year01:22:35 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 146 - 07.15.2009 LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 146 - 07.15.2009
There's a good spread of topics on the podcast this week, while staying light on the HTPC, Blu-ray and broadcast news. What does that leave? For starters, a bunch of news under the streaming, online and download headings. Continuing the theme of news from unexpected places, TiVo popped up twice in this week's show; unfortunately, no news about a revamped, mind-blowing new model or service. We saved our favorite stuff for the end of the show, as we trumpeted plasma over LCD, dispelled conspiracy theories about Blu-ray being an evil plot, and talked about how even though we love lossless audio, we don't hate the PS3. Well, at least not for the lossless audio performance.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:53:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 145 - 07.08.2009 00:11:40 - Blockbuster OnDemand en route to Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and home theater systems00:18:36 - HBO, Cinemax coming to Comcast's On Demand Online00:19:40 - Starz jumps on Comcast's On Demand Online trial, promises HD on the way00:19:53 - CBS, Comcast On Demand Online partnership faces off premium vs. free internet streaming; 17 cable channels jump onboard00:26:55 - Silverlight 3 out of beta, joins forces with your GPU for HD streaming00:33:05 - 85 percent of the 14 billion videos downloaded last year were illegal00:45:10 - TiVo asks court for a billion dollars in EchoStar case00:54:00 - TiVo and Best Buy alliance to yield co-branded DVR, TiVo software on Insignia and Dynex TVs01:00:23 - Numbers be damned, plasma eats LCD's cake in DisplayMate's tests01:07:10 - Poll: Would you buy a TV running ChromeOS?01:11:30 - Wal-mart rolls back cheap Blu-ray player price to $9801:18:40 - So is Blu-ray really ripping off consumers?01:22:50 - LPCM is not always equal to bitstream LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 145 - 07.08.2009
Wait -- an Engadget HD podcast without any Media Center news? There, there now, MCE-folk -- we manage to fit in some good stuff that's at least HTPC related and Ben tips his hand about Microsoft's new DRM scheme. We also manage to get behind a couple of scenes this week -- Steve talks about his trip inside Dolby's lab and Ben talks about how to get a set-top box situated behind equipment closet doors. Join us on our hour-plus romp through the week's news and come clean on our obsessive-compulsive videophile ways along the way; and with only a couple of minor tangential detours (cars and BSG, mostly).Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 143 - 06.24.2009 00:16:36 - Cable companies miss tru2way deadline, insist it's no big deal00:26:05 - Sci Fi / SyFy switch takes effect tomorrow, still doesn't make any sense00:31:17 - Engadget goes behind the Dolby logo00:45:19 - How to relocate a HD set-top-box and still have it work with an HDTV00:54:10 - You know you're a videophile if...01:00:15 - Auzentech joins the HD audio HTPC party01:06:15 - TiVo HD upgrade program helps you save as much as $10001:11:10 - Pioneer refreshes, lowers prices on its Elite receivers01:11:50 - Ask Engadget HD: How can I get my home theater ready for 3D, right now?01:13:46 - Mobile DTV standard in the US gets raised to "proposed standard" status LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 144 - 07.01.2009
Good times this week as we discuss the future fallout of The Pirate Bay and illegal downloads in general. But that isn't the only fun we had as we also continued our Harris Poll talk, which we finally cut short since we are just sick of it. That doesn't mean we didn't continue talking Blu-ray though, as we covered more polls, including our own, and the latest Blu-ray player from Oppo. Finally we were all over the map on topics such as Hulu and the PS3, touchscreen remotes -- and why they suck -- then finally a little Curb your Enthusiasm and the ultimate technology laggards.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:10 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 143 - 06.24.2009 00:08:34 - Pirate Bay acquired by Global Gaming Factory, going legit like Napster00:17:35 - Top ten rationales for illegally downloading HDTV shows00:24:25 - Harris Poll concerning Blu-ray and HD DVD penetration is way off00:27:28 - Futuresource still predicting big things for Blu-ray00:29:32 - Poll: So how do YOU think Blu-ray is doing?00:38:48 - Oppo BDP-83 pre-orders now open for all (in North America)00:44:27 - Supreme Court declines to hear remote storage DVR appeal, cloud recording is on the way00:50:06 - Why aren't MTV HD's music videos in high definition?00:52:44 - Hulu to PlayStation 3 browsers: "This video is not available on your platform"00:56:16 - Hands-on with the Apple TV iPhone remote01:01:30 - Netgear MoCA Coax-Ethernet adapter review01:07:30 - Curb Your Enthusiasm going HD this season, if you really want to see Larry David in HD01:11:16 - 2.1 million households let the DTV transition pass them by LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 143 - 06.25.2009
We're back with a vengeance this week -- tune in as we plow through a dozen of topics, each more riveting than the previous one. Well... okay, maybe not "riveting," but we did find some highs and lows from entirely unexpected sources this week. And no, despite Harris Interactive's poll that ran through the interwebs this week, we're not putting Blu-ray on deathwatch just yet; so you'll just have to listen in and find the surprising bits for yourself.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:55 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 141 - 06.17.2009 00:04:05 - Blu-ray's Managed Copy explained, a Movie Jukebox is possible00:18:45 - Poll: How much would you pay to make a copy of a Blu-ray Disc?00:20:30 - Meijer's brand new $99 (shipped) Blu-ray player brings joy to skinflints everywhere00:24:30 - Evidently it's still cool to hate on Blu-ray: Harris Poll spin00:30:35 - Paramount launches Sapphire Series line of premium Blu-ray releases00:35:25 - Sony Pictures to smarten up Blu-ray with MovieIQ, the "killer app for BD-Live"00:39:35 - VIZIO Internet App HDTVs launch later this year, for less than you might expect00:46:05 - Samsung HT-WS1 soundbar review00:51:20 - Moxi HD DVR Review00:59:38 - TiVo coming to Time Warner Cable, potentially lots of other providers01:08:00 - Panasonic unveils 85-inch plasma at InfoComm '0901:17:07 - Giant Cowboys Stadium LED wall caught playing Xbox 360 during downtime Update: Video! LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 142 - 06.20.2009: Macrovision's Richard Bullwinkle
Everyone likes to predict the future right? So when Richard Bullwinkle of Macrovision wanted to share his vision of the future of TV once it has converged with the internet, we decided to record it for your listening pleasure. We actually think you'll be surprised to hear how much his, and Macrovision's, predictions of the future have in common with our own. Without giving too much away, we'll just say that it isn't anything like Yahoo's. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Host: Ben Drawbaugh Producer: Trent Wolbe LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 141 - 06.17.2009
After last week's sleeper of a show we were excited to jump in and talk up interesting topics like Managed Copy, the digital transition and the latest do it all media device from Popcorn Hour. As you've come to expect, we took questions via comments, the phone, and the live chat; so don't hesitate to let us know how you feel, any way you like. UPDATE: Looks like we have some gremlins in our MP3 version of the podcast, but the other formats should be fine. Please bear with us as we try to get the MP3 sorted. UPDATE: Things seem to be working now, so you can finally hear how Ben managed to lose 20,000 rankings across his music library in one fell swoop. Ouch! Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 01:05 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 140 - 06.10.2009 04:30 - Blu-ray gets Managed Copy next year, requires new hardware 18:45 - Poll: Is Blu-ray coming to Apple anytime soon? 23:57 - Transformers Blu-ray owners get an early peek at the sequel via BD-Live 33:57 - Will the DTV transition get more people watching OTA television? 46:32 - Digital transition causing grief for Windows Media Center users 59:10 - PopcornHour's latest C200 media box is Blu-ray (& anything else) ready LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 140 - 06.10.2009
A pretty light week in HD news, but the three of us put our heads together and with a little help from our Ustream chatroom, managed to talk for an hour. There's definitely great gear for HT enthusiasts, including Panasonic's new V10 NeoPDP panels and Paradigm's SUB 25 monster subwoofer; either (or both!) of which would be a great way to kick off TV's post-analog broadcast era this weekend. If the world doesn't explode into ones and zeros on Friday, we'll be back next week with more news. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 00:58 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 139 - 06.03.2009 07:05 - A cool new DTV map from the FCC to help you prepare for the transition 15:27 - CNET: TC-P50V10 is "Panasonic's best plasma yet" 21:26 - Hertz so good -- Paradigm Signature SUB 25 subwoofer review 27:48 - Epix HD 720p movie streaming service eyes-on 35:40 - Buena Vista and Vudu to sell HD titles day-and-date with Blu-ray 40:45 - AACS finalize, death to analog in 2013 48:10 - Poll: 1080p streaming video vs. Blu-ray LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 139 - 06.04.2009
According the comments from last week it seems we've really hit our stride incorporating uStream into the show and we have to say it makes it much more fun. If there were two themes with week it would be the Xbox 360 as a media hub and Hulu. Some might argue that this doesn't have anything to do with HD, but it does. Once again Richard joined us this week, which is always a good thing, but it is even better when we talk anything gamer related, because lord know the rest of us aren't gamers. Finally we have a soap box addition as we express our disgust in HDMI for the five new versions of HDMI 1.4 -- yes five. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [Zune]Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 01:21 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 138 - 05.29.2009 14:10 - Xbox Live gets 1080p Zune video store, Netflix browsing, Twitter and Facebook integration 24:00 - Poll: Do you actually want to watch TV via your game console? 26:15 - Hulu Desktop app puts a remote control friendly face on for Macs & PCs 33:44 - Hulu coming to Roku video player? 43:00 - Poll: How much would you pay for Hulu on your TV? 50:40 - DISH / EchoStar ordered to pay TiVo $190 million in patent infringement case 59:23 - HDMI 1.4 officially detailed: Ethernet / Audio Return channels, 3D, 4K x 2K support LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
