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.

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Program
00:00:57 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 163
00:13:33 - Moxi Fall update comes with a lower price and a new 3 tuner model
00:22:08 - HD DVD's Managed Copy was never necessarily free, was always Mandatory
00:26:32 - Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark Blu-ray mini-review
00:34:04 - 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 studio
01:03:20 - 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 checkout
01:14:54 - Comcast TV Everywhere launch details: December, free for existing subs, really goes anywhere
01:19:45 - Poll: How important is surround sound to you?

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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.

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Program
00:00:40 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 162
00:08:45 - Microsoft emancipates Digital Cable Tuners with second Media Center update today
00:21:04 - RVU Alliance gets Motorola, Pace, Thomson and others to dream the multiroom dream
00:34:12 - TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations
00:40:17 - 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 soon
01:00:38 - Managed Copy hits Blu-ray Discs December 4th, but you still can't use it
01:13:30 - Netflix instant streaming demoed on PlayStation 3 (updated with more video!)
01:15:58 - Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime squashes Wii HD rumors... again
01:19:25 - Ready for the first all-HD Winter Olympics? NBC is
01:28:22 - Poll: Did you like the new show V?

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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.

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Program
00:00:40 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 161
00:12:25 - Pace and Rovi work together to make a standard set-top a true multi-room DVR
00:20:15 - Broadcom's new DVR chip could make all our dreams come true
00:25:23 - Comcast should be tru2way ready by the end of the year
00:28:26 - 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 commercials
00:51:46 - EpixHD celebrates today's FiOS launch with weekend movie streaming passes for all
00:57:00 - Analyst: More HDTV owners getting a steady diet of high definition for every day viewing
01:00:30 - 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 tow
01:16:30 - FCC keen on commandeering TV spectrum for wireless broadband

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It was Windows 7 launch week, so as you'd expect we talked plenty of Windows 7 Media Center. Like the new Netflix Watch Instantly interface, Internet TV, Digital Cable Tuner firmware and Utility delays and finally how to skip commercials. But before we got to that we covered our favorite new topic, 3D. After all that we got back on our older love, Blu-ray, where we talked about why the 360 will never get a Blu-ray drive and how what we really want is Managed Copies of our movies on our 360. Finally we made fun of Comcast and Verizon for their VOD spat, and told everyone how not to evaluate HDTV in stores.

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Program
00:00:25 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 160
00:12:38 - Ready or not, the latest 3D technology is coming home
00:21:40 - Netflix coming next month to PlayStation 3
00:26:21 - Windows 7 Media Center's upgraded Netflix Watch Instantly interface now available
00:33:55 - Microsoft officially delays Digital Cable Tuner firmware and Advisor Utility
00:37:42 - How to automatically skip commercials in Windows 7 Media Center
00:45:32 - Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-ray on Xbox 360'
00:52:25 - Poll: What is the best Blu-ray player?
00:57:38 - Comcast has issues with Verizon's FiOS VOD claims
01:04:22 - Hulu might be looking to subscriptions to turn digital pennies into digital dollars
01:10:07 - Ask EngadgetHD: How do you evaluate HDTVs in-store?

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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.

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Program
01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 159
01:45 - US Mobile DTV standard finally approved
08:00 - Level 3 delivering end to end uncompressed video from Broncos home games
13:20 - Epix HD queues up Iron Man, Madonna and Eddie Izzard for online & FiOS launch October 30
17:20 - Ask Engadget HD: Would an SSD upgrade help my HTPC performance?
25:28 - ATI Radeon HD 5750 brings HDMI bliss to HTPCs for $110
29:03 - 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 week
45:45 - Samsung showing off 55 inches of 240Hz 3D LCD glory
48:00 - Hitachi exhibits 10-inch glasses-free 3D display

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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.)

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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

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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.

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Program
00:01:34 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 157
00:07:00 - Survey says consumer won't pay that much extra for 3D
00:15:50 - 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) sports
00:29:24 - New Digital Copies on the actual Blu-ray Disc from Sony exclusively for the PSP
00:35:07 - VUDU on the LG BD390 review
00:49:10 - ATI Radeon HD 5870 is the first video card to bitstream TrueHD and DTS-HD
00:53:28 - Only 443,000 CableCARDs deployed into consumer's equipment
01:00:59 - Ask Engadget HD: How do I hook up surround sound without cables running everywhere?

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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.

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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!


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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.

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Program
00:43 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 155
04:37 - FCC chairman formally proposes net neutrality rules
11:55 - Zune Marketplace HD videos will play on Extenders for Media Center
16:25 - Vudu on the LG BD390 will bitstream Dolby Digital Plus
23:23 - Blockbuster plans to part with 960 retail stores by end of 2010
28:30 - RealD figures designer glasses might help the acceptance of 3D
39:15 - The Popcorn Hour C-200 media streamer makes its way into the wild
42:10 - Ask Engadget HD: 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound audio for beginners?
48:57 - Time to set your DVRs for the Fall season

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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.

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Program
00:01:15 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 154
00:03:25 - Video: Dish Network Media Center tuner in action
00:08:36 - Ceton is set to take over the CableCARD PC tuner market
00:33:32 - 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 Vista
00:38:55 - Hauppauge to expand its offerings to include a CableCARD tuner
00:41:44 - DirecTV's CEDIA booth was all about multi-room viewing
00:51:14 - Video: First working Blu-ray Managed Copy demo
00:55:45 - Video: Sony 400 disc Blu-ray changer with Gracenote in action
00:58:45 - Video: Vudu on the LG BD390 Blu-ray player
01:01:08 - Panasonic including DivX Plus HD (MKV) support into next gen Blu-ray players, TVs
01:02:10 - Apple TV junkies left out of new iTunes Extra special features
01:05:45 - Panasonic Full HD 3D experience eyes-on
01:13:07 - Just Add Power introduces Projector Connector HDMI-over-IP solution
01:16:23 - It's game day, who's got the NFL RedZone Channel?
01:19:14 - Thanks to Atlanta for the great reader meetup

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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!

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Program
01:31 - Live from the Microsoft Windows Media Center event
06:00 - Media Center CableCARDs freed from OEM requirement
12:15 - Apple CFO says DVR, CableCARD not coming to Apple TV
17:39 - The RVU Alliance picks up Verizon as a founding promoter
19:45 - MPAA still trying to close the analog hole: Now with new, more inane arguments
24:55 - VUDU equips LG's BD390 Blu-ray player with movie streaming abilities
27:05 - Mitsubishi now shipping VUDU powered 1080p streaming HDTVs
29:33 - 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 content
34:25 - Sherwood BDP-5004 Blu-ray player moves up to Profile 2.0, down to $200
37:40 - Sony goes in a cheaper direction with wireless XBR10 BRAVIA LCDs
41:25 - Samsung's LED TV Couple packs a 7-inch tablet remote for streaming TV and so much more
44:00 - New WiFi IR emitters from Global Cache´ get us excited about home automation
49:23 - Eyes-on LG's 15-inch OLED TV makes us want to punch an LCD
53:15 - The best HD sports on TV this week

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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.

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Program
00:03:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 152 - 08.26.2009
00:12:50 - The PS3 slim as a Blu-ray player covered in the Engadget review
00:17:20 - Poll: Will you buy a PS3 Slim to use as a Blu-ray player?
00:23:39 - Surprisingly, cheaper Blu-ray movies make everyone happy
00:28:10 - Amazon & iTunes drop digital download prices. Still cost too much
00:36:15 - Bobby Universal Remote for the iPhone review
00:43:00 - Ask Engadget HD: Best way to feed HD to two TVs?
00:46:12 - DirecTV adds "dual live buffers" to its HD DVR
00:51:10 - S1Digital adds networked CableCARD tuners to its media server
00:54:10 - Clear QAM HD isn't going anywhere!
01:03:01 - The next Batman flick could be all-IMAX


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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.


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Program
00:01:00 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 151 - 08.19.2009
00:07:49 - PS3 Slim bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio, at last
00:16:00 - Microsoft's CEDIA event September 9th to reveal what's new in Media Center
00:23:20 - Media Center DISH Network tuner is on hold indefinitely
00:35:51 - Pioneer plots a Kuro-less future in the home theater market
00:39:25 - 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?


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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!


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Program
00:01:20 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 150 - 08.12.2009
00:05:17 - Zune 4.0 software won't play nice with HDTV Media Center recordings
00:16:22 - Windows 7 includes support for Dolby Digital Plus
00:20:09 - How to import HD movies into Windows Media Center
00:33:00 - DirecTV, Cisco and Samsung have whole house DVR plans with RVU alliance
00:43:30 - Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September (updated!)
00:47:45 - A first hand look at the Netflix Movie Parties on the Xbox 360
00:55:52 - Fox and Warner want 30 day kiosk rental windows, maybe Netflix too
01:03:31 - Kaleidescape gets in line behind RealDVD for rough treatment
01:08:00 - Okay enough waiting, where is tru2way?
01:13:40 - A few broadcasters are moving back to UHF
01:17:40 - 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



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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.


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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh, Steven Kim, Richard Lawler

Producer: Trent Wolbe

Program
00:00:50 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 149 - 08.05.2009
00:08:27 - CEDIA 2009 Windows Media Center predictions
00:22:19 - Xbox 360 officially the only console to stream Netflix -- sorry, PS3 and Wii
00:28:09 - The revolution has been televised: Survey reports 53% of U.S. homes with HDTV
00:32:05 - Media bigwigs declare that free TV "is broken"
00:34:45 - Subscription services like Netflix Watch Instantly generates 20x the revenue of pay-per-downloads
00:43:12 - Roku Video player now streaming live HD baseball games from MLB.TV
00:47:29 - VIZIO VBR100 Blu-ray player freed from superstore confines, unboxed on video
00:50:12 - Toshiba applies for BDA admission, Blu-ray players and laptops coming soon
01:00:13 - Blu-ray support coming with iTunes 9?
01:00:13 - Steven Soderbergh calls out the aspect ratio villains: HBO, AMC - We're talking about you
01:02:15 - Poll: What's the worst mistake HD channels make?
01:06:03 - Don't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV
01:10:55 - Logitech's Harmony 900 remote controls components behind closed doors
01:17:50 - TiVo turns on custom RSS video feed support


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