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Engadget HD Podcast 179 - 02.23.2010
Another week, another breaking news item just in time for us to discuss on the podcast and weren't we lucky to have Home Media Magazine's Chris Tribbey filling in the third seat this week to try and make sense of Wal-mart's purchase of VUDU. Other industry shakeups include the Redbox & Warner deal, Sezmi's retail launch and possible release dates for Avatar on Blu-ray disc. After that we dig into whether HDMI 1.3 will support 3D, the future for Media Center Extenders, some TiVo news and finally what's wrong with the Olympics and why NBC doesn't care what you or we think.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerGuest: Chris Tribbey, Home Media MagazineProducer: Trent WolbeProgram 00:01:35 - Wal-Mart buying Vudu streaming movie service? 00:07:25 - Redbox to delay renting Warner movies in return for lower costs and access to Blu-ray 00:19:34 - Sezmi launches $20 per month cable/satellite alternative today in L.A. 00:28:40 - James Cameron sees Avatar on Blu-ray 3D in November, HDTV manufacturers mark their calendars 00:37:45 - Sony's Blu-ray players do 3D in 1080p even with HDMI 1.3 00:48:03 - Extenders for Media Center aren't dead, they just seem like it 00:56:48 - TiVo granted patent on recording Season Pass subscriptions by priority 01:02:23 - TiVo wonders why cable wants TV Everywhere, except on a TiVo 01:05:45 - How does NBC justify tape delaying the Olympics? Pretty easilyLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 178 - 02.16.2010
What seemed like a slow week ended up giving us plenty to talk about, which is mostly because of the Olympics. This excitement was despite the fact that NBC tape delays -- do we still call it that when we know there are no tapes involved? -- too much, and in some cases everything, and the fact that the interactive features leave a lot to be desired. We eventually move on and talk streaming from Netflix and EPIX, and how low our expectations are for TiVo's announcement in a few weeks. Of course we talk a little 3D and how much cheaper it is than most thought it'd be, and finally we move on to fun things like law suits, wireless HDMI and spectrum buy back options.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:37 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 177 - 2.9.2009 04:43 - Hands-on with the interactive Olympics and web videos28:23 - Netflix: lack of HD streaming 'no loss' for Wii owners29:40 - EPIX brings movie streaming to mobiles courtesy of Adobe's Open Screen Project35:00 - New UI, tweaked hardware in store for TiVo's March reveal?44:00 - Samsung's 3D HDTVs arrive February 26, starting at just under $2,00047:05 - Sony's $200 BDP-S470 is company's first 3D-ready Blu-ray player49:15 - PS3 3D video output turns up in 3.20 debug firmware51:07 - DirecTV suing Dish Network over Why Pay More ads, says there's plenty of reasons55:55 - Ask Engadget HD: Is there a good wireless HDMI option yet?58:24 - Spectrum cash-out option might still be on the table for FCC, broadcasters LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 177 - 02.09.2010
Leading off the podcast this week is breaking Netflix Watch Instantly news (only to find out after recording that 5.1 and closed captioning features would be available this year, but not 1080p) before trying to figure out exactly what Comcast was thinking with its new Xfinity brand name. After that we get elbow deep in the NBC/Boxee standoff, even more Netflix numbers and Blu-ray player sales projections. Of course we've got some 3D news from the last few weeks to recap, from the HDMI spec going public to Comcast's 3D efforts, Sky's inaugural soccer broadcast and Samsung's BD-C6900 showing up momentarily on Amazon. Of course we had to discuss Panasonic's plasma revelations, before closing out with the new (& cheap) ATI HTPC video card and a few poll results.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:01:25 - 1080p, 5.1 surround sound coming to Netflix Watch Instantly in 2010? Update: No, yes (and closed captioning)00:06:48 - Comcast smears the XFINITY brand across all its services00:11:53 - NBC's Jeff Zucker talks about Boxee with congress, Boxee talks about The Facts with Jeff Zucker00:19:50 - Netflix celebrates Q4 success of 1 million new subscribers and eyes bigger growth ahead; Roku too00:30:50 - In-Stat sees Blu-ray players closing in on DVD sales in 201300:33:37 - HDMI 1.4's 3D spec publicly released00:43:39 - Comcast CEO not sure 24x7 3D is in our future00:48:40 - Inaugural Sky 3DTV soccer broadcast received warmly, hooligans opt for Michael Jackson & the Grammys instead00:52:52 - Samsung's 3D Blu-ray player available for preorder on Amazon: $399 - Update: Not anymore00:54:35 - Panasonic cops to rising black levels in its plasma HDTVs, but questions still remain01:00:59 - ATI Radeon HD 5450 focuses on multimedia features, neglects gaming01:03:48 - Poll: How did you watch Lost?01:09:55 - Poll: Best HD sporting event this month?LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 176 - 01.26.2010
No guests this week, but there's still plenty of HD related topics to talk about. Of course that includes 3D, but after that we had time to discuss a new Blu-ray player from Oppo, future possibilities for digital distribution and exactly what we're expecting from NBC's costly Winter Olympics coverage. After that the talk turns to the legal aspects of the latest action from the FCC, and Microsoft's patent infringement lawsuit. We wrap things up with an evaluation of DirecTV's multiroom beta, and just what happened to all the hype over connected HDTVs in 2010. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [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, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 00:58 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 175 - 1.22.2009 05:30 - 3D stole the show at CES 2010 08:40 - CableLabs starts testing 3D, determines existing set-tops are compatible 13:02 - Discovery searches for name for 3D channel, 3DNet is on the list 15:35 - Oppo adds a cheaper Blu-ray player to its lineup with the $289 BDP-80 20:22 - Digital distribution is the real winner of Warner/Netflix deal 25:06 - Hulu's subscription service might run $5 for access to select shows 27:45 - ESPN streaming coming to Xbox 360? 35:00 - NBC divvies up 835 hours of Winter Olympics action over TV & online, how much curling can you watch? 40:32 - FCC sides against cable companies restricting local sports HD feeds 44:05 - Microsoft has AT&T's back, sues TiVo for patent infringement 47:15 - DirecTV's public beta of multi-room viewing for existing DVRs is on 52:50 - Poll: Did you buy an internet connected HDTV? LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 175: Interview about the future of 3D cable TV - 01.22.2010
If you can't get enough information about 3D then you're going to love this special edition of the Engadget HD Podcast. We give Bob Wilson, the VP of Network video solutions group at Motorola a call. He tells us all about what Motorola is doing to help cable companies get ready for 3D programming. Among other things, we discuss why side by side will be the initial transmission technique of choice, but that eventually full 1080p 3D should be a reality via cable. We ask him about a few other related topics like why more cable companies haven't started using H.264 and how long he thinks all of this will take to make it into our homes.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerGuest: Bob Wilson, VP Networked video solutions group at MotorolaProducer: Trent WolbeProgramLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 174 - 01.19.2010
We're still catching up on all the none CES news that came out during CES and one item was of a favorite topics around here; the success of Blu-ray. To make things more interesting though we brought on a guest, Jeremy Toeman, who although agrees shares many of our same values, thinks Blu-ray is floundering -- you can just imagine where this discussion goes. After we get back to the normally schedule program, we cover the funny Lexicon Blu-ray story, as well as Disney and Netflix, Comcast's ugly new guide, and the cold fusion equivalent of the HDTV industry. Finally we close with a talk about how much fun we had being a part of HD Nation.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerGuest: Jeremy ToemanProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:34 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 173 - 1.13.200900:01:55 - Theaters brought in more cash than Discs last year00:05:45 - Blu-ray sales were up 67 percent in 200900:29:30 - Poll: Will you buy a 3D HDTV?00:50:38 - Lexicon busted passing Oppo off as a $3500 Blu-ray player00:53:37 - Disney renegotiating Starz deal, might pull movies from Netflix streaming00:56:30 - FCC backs off talk of forcefully reclaiming spectrum from TV broadcasters00:57:54 - Comcast's guide software adds brains, but beauty remains elusive01:00:45 - LPD display tech from Prysm uses lasers, phosphors, groovy Flash intros01:03:31 - Check us out on the latest episode of HD NationLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 173 - 1.13.2010
CES is officially over but we're still trying to catch up on all the news, so we talk a little 3D without glasses and why it isn't ready for prime time as well as different ways 3D can be transmitted vs displayed. Although we love 3D we haven't forgotten about the basics so we discuss the Panasonic contrast demo and the little tru2way that was at the show. We finish things off with a little nostalgic HD DVD talk as well as some new movie streaming and info available when we watch movies.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram01:35 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 172 - CES 2010 day 304:45 - TCL completes the no-glasses 3D trifecta at CES12:15 - HD 101: The difference between sequential and side by side 3D23:45 - Panasonic's 2010 plasma line has much better black levels28:00 - Hands-on with Pansonic's tru2way set-back box 32:40 - LG Magic Motion gesture control HDTV remote hands-on34:55 - Verizon to double ETFs on FiOS TV contracts39:21 - HD DVD rides again: TCL brings China Blue HD & Blu-ray together for a CES face-off41:20 - Sony Qriocity on-demand movie service coming February 201045:06 - This is It Blu-ray release debuts movieIQ Sync, brings more Michael Jackson info to your iPhone or PCLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 172: CES 2010 day 3
We're nearly to the end of the long CES grind and it's starting to show. Still, we made it through and recorded one more 'cast before saying goodbye to Vegas, so be prepared for plenty of impressions of our hands on of many, many TVs, Mediaroom 2.0, just what Disney's Keychest is & is not, IPTV on Blu-ray players and finally a breakdown of the 3D Blu-ray spec.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:45 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 171 - CES 2010 day 102:55 - VIZIO's new LCDs (and upcoming iPhone remote app) eyes-on 03:35 - VIZIO CES concept designs show a future of ultrawidescreen, ultrathin & wireless HDTVs06:20 - Comcast, Time Warner and Cox are excited about the latest in DLNA 09:42 - Microsoft's Mediaroom 2.0 running on the Xbox 36012:00 - Sezmi plans to change the content industry; hands-on and video14:20 - Monsoon adds streaming and sideloading functions to its placeshifting tech with Volcano17:04 - Disney's KeyChest is not DRM 20:48 - Blu-TV brings interactive IPTV to disc players, starting with the BDP-8323:22 - HQV benchmark disk gets upgraded to 2.0 24:24 - Blu-ray's 3D spec isn't what it could be LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 171: CES 2010 day 2
Day 2 of CES is done and the sleep deprivation is really starting to take its toll. During yesterday's show we had some difficulties, so we went back over the same topcis so you wouldn't have to do without. We were able to successfully convert one other Engadgeteer into a 3D fan so we invited him on the show to tell his story. If you like Media Center news there is plenty of it as we talk CableCARD tuners form Ceton and SiliconDust. And don't worry, there is more of this where this came from.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerSpecial Guest: Sam ShefferProducer: Trent WolbeProgram01:43 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 170 - CES 2010 day 104:32 - ESPN 3D launches in June with World Cup soccer -- our football to follow later10:35 - Panasonic blows it out with 3D Blu-ray deck, HDTVs, channels and $21k camcorder12:05 - VIZIO's 2010 XVT LCDs go up to 72-inches with 3D, LED, WiFi & WirelessHD13:28 - New Sony Blu-ray players do 3D, WiFi, iPhone remote, more13:55 - New Sony Bravia 3D HDTVs coming this Summer with WiFi and local dimming14:10 - New LG BD590 Blu-ray player sports a 250GB hard driveLG presents 39 new LCD HDTVs, most with NetCast, some with 3D15:35 - Samsung's 2010 LCDs & plasmas include the skinny, touchscreen remote controlled LED 900016:22 - Sharp's BD-HP70U Blu-ray player adds a little red with Netflix support17:25 - Sharp debuts 60-inch 240Hz Aquos LED LCD TV, 68-inch set with a touch of yellow in its RGB18:46 - VIZIO's 2010 LCD lineup is LED from top to bottom21:12 - HDHomeRun's CableCARD implementation lives up to the brand23:56 - Hands-on with the low profile Ceton quad CableCARD tuner27:10 - Boxee Box confirmed to have Tegra 2, Boxee Beta now open to all30:10 - Sling's CES showing gives us a Touch of optimism34:33 - Haier's wireless HDTV lacks wires, svelte profile (video)38:31 - Funai, Panasonic, Sanyo, Sharp and Toshiba to launch Netflix-enabled HDTVs or Blu-ray decks39:59 - Sony Pictures has 3D Blu-ray titles in store for 2010LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 170 - CES 2010 day 1
Finally - CES is upon us and of course we took some time on the evening before the floor opened to talk about the most exciting events so far, and yet to come. Unfortunately an audio glitch stole away some quality 3D discussion right around the middle, but even if we don't make it home from Vegas, allow these surviving elements to be our last report, at least until tomorrow.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram01:20 - Eyes-on with DirecTV 3D10:24 - Toshiba BDX3000 Blu-ray player does 3D, BDX2700 and BDX2500 do... other stuff11:23 - Toshiba's Cell TV hands-on at CES13:46 - XstreamHD actually available for pre-order16:10 - Netflix bends over, agrees to delay renting Warner DVDs19:28 - VUDU coming to Sharp, Toshiba, adds tons of new apps21:49 - Dish takes Sling's new boxes for its own TV Everywhere in 201025:51 - Hands-on with the Boxee Box29:12 - Windows 7 Media Center gets Mediaroom support32:11 - Ceton's quad CableCARD tuner for Windows Media Center gets a price34:08 - HDHomeRun with CableCARD coming to CES35:37 - Broadcom and RVU alliance tout new chips and demosLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 169 - CES 2010 expectations
The most wonderful week of the year for gadget lovers is upon us so we decided what better way to tame our anticipation then to dream a little and discuss our expectations for CES 2010. While some are obvious like 3D and mobile DTV, others like TiVo, MoCA and bigger, cheaper HDTVs aren't as certain. And of course nothing is as much fun as making fun of our dashed dreams by talking up vapor ware of year's past. So if you can't wait to hear what's new in 2010, tune in and be sure to let us know what we missed. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [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, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 00:02:13 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 168 00:12:07 - Lots and lots of 3D TVs and Blu-ray Player, heck 3D everything 00:15:48 - Mobile DTV 00:20:25 - tru2way set-back boxes 00:23:15 - New stuff from TiVo 00:28:20 - RuVu alliance Demo and maybe even real product announcements/new members 00:31:35 - Lots of MoCA devices 00:35:30 - WHS Veil with more MC integration 00:41:36 - Maybe a new extender platform 00:44:21 - Maybe a new biggest TV ever 00:46:15 - More consumer priced 65+ direct view HDTVs 00:50:00 - Panasonic Kuro? 00:51:52 - OLED HDTVs over 20-inches 00:53:36 - Ultra-widescreen HDTVs 00:54:57 - 2009 Vapor ware watch list 00:55:20 - Toshiba extender 00:55:48 - Dish VIP 912 & Sling TV 00:56:53 - DirecTV TiVo 00:58:30 - XstreamHD 01:02:11 - tru2way HDTVs 01:03:02 - Ceton PC CableCARD tuner LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 168 - 12.22.2009
If you love 3D then you're going to love this episode and if not, you might just want to skip to the 37 minute mark and skip all the parts where we go crazy talking about Avatar, (spoiler warning) the Blu-ray 3D spec and 3D at home in general. After all the 3D buzz is done, we move on to the FiOS Super Headend tour as well why the DirecTV TiVo might not be that great and finally the new Fancast Xfinity TV and a little spat between TWC and Fox.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram 00:45 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 16704:30 - So are you headed to the theater to see Avatar?20:30 - Blu-ray 3D specifications finalized, your PS3 is ready26:58 - 3D capable Blu-ray players coming as soon as Q2 2010?30:17 - Sony teams up with RealD for 3D, headaches in the home34:40 - Ask Engadget HD: Does Dolby, RealD or someone else offer the best 3D movie theater experience?37:17 - An inside look at a Verizon FiOS Super Headend and Video Hub44:41 - New DirecTV TiVo HD due in the Spring of 201046:44 - Comcast On Demand Online renamed Fancast Xfinity TV, now streaming nationwide53:38 - Time Warner, Fox trade shots on who to blame when you can't see the bowl gamesLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 167 - 12.16.2009
Scheduling forced this slightly-delayed edition to be a throwback podcast without a live audience in the UStream chat, but we still found plenty to discuss. From Nielsen numbers to the freshly unveiled Boxee Box and the latest in CableCARD in tru2way news. We discuss the failure of the Cowboys Stadium "3D" experience and why it shouldn't affect your view of upcoming technology, plus what's new in discs: Blu-ray/DVD combos, trade in programs and free VOD offers. Closing this week out is a look at the latest wireless HD contender and the most premium HDMI cable ever made.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram 00:00:53 - Nielsen Three Screen Report: 99 percent of video still viewed on a TV00:09:40 - Boxee Box pictured in the wild: it's small!00:18:56 - Panasonic to make Boston the fourth tru2way market00:27:10 - Are CableCARD tuners for Media Center sold out everywhere?00:32:36 - Firewire's future on DVRs is up for debate00:42:39 - Cowboys Stadium 3D scoreboard experiment doesn't go so well, turned off in less than seven minutes00:49:37 - Bourne DVD / Blu-ray combo boxes are incredibly descriptive00:57:17 - Poll: Do you plan on participating in a DVD to Blu-ray trade-in?01:02:25 - Amazon's Disc+ program tosses in a free VOD with your Blu-ray or DVD01:10:29 - WiGig Alliance completes multi-gigabit 60GHz wireless specification: let the streaming begin01:15:07 - Wireworld's Platinum Starlight HDMI cable is only $1,000, better than your HDMI cableLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 166 - 12.08.2009
The countdown to CES continues, but the big news this week is on the regulatory and industry side, as the FCC tries to figure out where CableCARD is going wrong and what to do about it, and Comcast buys into NBC. We also take on the troubles of going all digital with this week's Ask Engadget HD question, and also show you what an SSD can and can't do for a HTPC. Sony's making the World Cup a part of its 3D showcase, is that enough to get us excited about soccer? Next we go behind the scenes at Sharp, while discussing plasma burn in and Universal's new flipper combo discs before closing out with the latest attempt at relevancy for BD-Live.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:45 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 165 00:02:30 - Hell freezes over, the FCC admits that CableCARD is a failure00:16:55- Time Warner wants to know if it should get tough about rate hikes 00:22:17 - Poll: How do you feel about Comcast buying NBC? 00:30:40 - Ask Engadget HD: Best video encoding process to maximize quality & compatibility? 00:35:22 - SSD drives don't help dedicated Windows Media Center PCs much 00:42:55 - Sony and FIFA team up to make the World Cup 3D00:48:36 - Inside Sharp's new LCD factory, we can see our next HDTV from here00:50:12 - The HD Guru tries to burn-in a plasma, but fails 00:57:03 - Universal's BD-59 Blu-ray / DVD flip discs to debut on Bourne trilogy releases01:02:55 - Terminator: Salvation's McG hosts the first audio Blu-ray director's chat session tonight LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 165 - 12.01.2009
You can tell the count down to CES is upon us because the companies that make the things we love are quietly counting their holiday earnings and planning for the next big thing. As exciting as the anticipation is, it doesn't leave many things for us to talk about so we'll talk about our dreams from TiVo for CES and stupid things like HDMI marketing ideas. The FCC is almost always a good topic with broadcasters in fear of their business model and the MPAA dreaming of SOC for Christmas. Finally we talk a little 3D, unbelievable survey results, and our latest poll on your TV viewing habits.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:57 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 16406:35 - Is a new TiVo imminent?12:37 - TiVo's 3Q results reveal Virgin Media UI deal, new remotes on the way -- but no new boxes17:32 - Ask Engadget HD: What's the cheapest way to get streaming internet video on my HDTV? 22:08 - HDMI logos updated: version numbers out, supported features in 26:23 - Broadcasters predictably unsettled about FCC taking away spectrum 32:16 - Selectable Output control is bad, but not worth lying about 41:55 - Spending on cable and satellite services are up 50:14 - James Cameron thinks he can get viewers asking to wear 3D glasses56:13 - Survey says 13 percent have never heard of Hi-Def 59:00 - Poll: What's the best night to watch TV? LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 164 - 11.17.2009
Another surprisingly epic podcast this week stats off with a bit of TiVo vs. Media center comparison held over from last week, plus a look at the latest from Moxi before pondering what HD DVD Managed Copy might have been like. Next a mini-review of the Spears & Munsil Blu-ray calibration disc spurs a live contest for our UStream audience (congratulations to the winner, wrinklefree, check for his entries after the break,) plus a chance to win for the rest of you listeners. We discuss why the NFL might be right when it says Sunday Ticket is best as-is, and some contemplation over what the FCC could do about OTA television. If that's not mind blowing enough, new TV startups Sezmi and ZillionTV get their moment of discussion, plus new video delivery solutions in the form of Blockbuster kiosks and Comcast's TV Everywhere. Closing thing's out is our weekly poll concerning the importance of surround sound -- the results may surprise you.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:57 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 16300:13:33 - Moxi Fall update comes with a lower price and a new 3 tuner model00:22:08 - HD DVD's Managed Copy was never necessarily free, was always Mandatory00:26:32 - Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark Blu-ray mini-review00:34:04 - DirecTV exclusive Sunday Ticket is "in the consumers' best interest"00:40:25 - Ask Engadget HD: Should the FCC kill DTV for better technology?01:01:45 - ZillionTV signs the final remaining major studio01:03:20 - Sezmi's low cost cable / satellite premium TV alternative launches in L.A.01:05:45 - Blockbuster kiosks to offer movies on SD cards, you some candy as you checkout01:14:54 - Comcast TV Everywhere launch details: December, free for existing subs, really goes anywhere01:19:45 - Poll: How important is surround sound to you?LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 163 - 11.10.2009
Wow what a show this week. You wouldn't know for looking at it, but there was a lot to cover and this show ended up being in contention for the longest on record. Which partly because we just couldn't stop talking about Media Center's new ability to record without DRM from CableCARD. But there was also plenty of talk about RVU, Managed Copy and DVRs in general. At one point we even took issue with claims by the chat room and really let 'em have it -- but we doubt we got through to them. We could go on and one about the other topics, but really, you should just have a listen for yourself. It'll be a good listen too as the man who loves every TV show, explains why he even watches shows he doesn't like, yes really.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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:40 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 16200:08:45 - Microsoft emancipates Digital Cable Tuners with second Media Center update today00:21:04 - RVU Alliance gets Motorola, Pace, Thomson and others to dream the multiroom dream00:34:12 - TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations00:40:17 - Are DVRs actually going to save the network TV model?00:52:45 - A la carte lawsuit against cable companies dismissed 00:55:50 - Forget HDTV and 3D, when is Ultra HDTV / Super Hi-vision coming home?00:58:50 - VUDU brings Pandora, Picasa and Flickr to connected HDTVs, promises more apps soon01:00:38 - Managed Copy hits Blu-ray Discs December 4th, but you still can't use it01:13:30 - Netflix instant streaming demoed on PlayStation 3 (updated with more video!)01:15:58 - Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime squashes Wii HD rumors... again01:19:25 - Ready for the first all-HD Winter Olympics? NBC is01:28:22 - Poll: Did you like the new show V?LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 162 - 11.03.2009
The Cable-Tec show was a source of much news this week, whether you're dreaming of the perfect NAS-based multiroom DVR setup, new DVR hardware (we're talking about you, TiVo) or old standbys 3D and tru2way. This week's Ask Engadget HD question gives TiVo another dose of attention, while we celebrate another step forward in eradicating loud commercials. The EpixHD launch is big news and was probably lots of fun for FiOS subs...unless you use Media Center. After the latest analyst poll results we take it to the readers to break down the most highly anticipated Blu-ray of the year (Warning: Star Trek movie spoilers within,) the Apple TV 3.0 update and what the FCC might have planned for digital TV spectrum.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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram00:00:40 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 16100:12:25 - Pace and Rovi work together to make a standard set-top a true multi-room DVR00:20:15 - Broadcom's new DVR chip could make all our dreams come true00:25:23 - Comcast should be tru2way ready by the end of the year00:28:26 - Details of 3D cable demo at Cable-Tec emerge 00:33:50 - Ask Engadget HD: Is it (still) a good time to buy a TiVo?00:43:32 - Members of the ATSC agree on measure to curb loud commercials00:51:46 - EpixHD celebrates today's FiOS launch with weekend movie streaming passes for all00:57:00 - Analyst: More HDTV owners getting a steady diet of high definition for every day viewing01:00:30 - Poll: What's the biggest Blu-ray disc still due to arrive in 2009?01:11:28 - Apple TV 3.0 software update is out, with iTunes Extras, LP & Genius in tow01:16:30 - FCC keen on commandeering TV spectrum for wireless broadbandLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 160 - 10.20.2009
Opening the podcast this week is the biggest question on our minds: n that the U.S. mobile DTV standard is officially official, how much bandwidth can we expect it to steal from HD stations? From bitrate counting broadcasts we move on to uncompressed HD streaming and whether it means anything for viewers, the impending online and FiOS launch of Epix HD and whether an SSD upgrade makes sense for HTPC owners. Cheaper and much more easily justified is ATI's Radeon 5750 with bitstreaming audio support, and this week's question for the readers, where do you buy your Blu-ray discs? Closing things out is discussion of the new Transformers flick available today, and you know we had to squeeze in some 3D to close things 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, Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeProgram01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 15901:45 - US Mobile DTV standard finally approved08:00 - Level 3 delivering end to end uncompressed video from Broncos home games13:20 - Epix HD queues up Iron Man, Madonna and Eddie Izzard for online & FiOS launch October 3017:20 - Ask Engadget HD: Would an SSD upgrade help my HTPC performance?25:28 - ATI Radeon HD 5750 brings HDMI bliss to HTPCs for $11029:03 - Poll: where do you buy your Blu-ray discs now, if you buy them at all?35:07 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-ray debuts October 20, check out one of the special features now (Video)43:25 - 3D cable TV to be demoed at Cable-Tec Expo next week45:45 - Samsung showing off 55 inches of 240Hz 3D LCD glory48:00 - Hitachi exhibits 10-inch glasses-free 3D displayLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)
Engadget HD Podcast 159 - 10.13.2009
Podcast musical chairs continues, as Richard returns this week Steve steps out, but never fear -- unless of course you have an intense physical reaction to discussions on 3D, Blu-ray and analyst predictions. In that case, it might be time to reach for the Xanax, or at least skip well ahead to our discussions regarding upcoming home theater upgrades, what setup might go best with your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, and what exactly can be done to take care of loud commercials. Finally, we take a minute to see what new fall programming has stuck in our viewing rotation (not much.) 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, Richard Lawler Producer: Trent Wolbe Program 01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 158 08:25 - A 1998 Forrester Research prediction about HDTVs wasn't even close 17:58 - Timeframe for the 3D infiltration? 3 - 4 years, says Panasonic president 20:10 - Panasonic's 50-inch 1080p 3D plasma spotted, watched at CEATEC 24:27 - Pixar talks about what it took to upgrade Toy Story to 3D 27:30 - Blu-ray outpacing DVD adoption, will never reach its penetration 30:35 - Wal-Mart cutting back DVD and Blu-ray display area 33:38 - Poll: What part of your home theater is getting upgraded this holiday season? 40:15 - Ask Engadget HD: Best home theater setup for gaming? 42:26 - It'll probably take an act of congress to ban loud commercials LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG)
