Engadget HD Podcast 194 - 05.25.2010

After finally seeing the Google TV we take some time to talk about the future of connected HDTVs, and we've brought in industry veteran Jeremy Toeman and Engadget editor Ross Miller to figure out what the future may hold. Once we get through all the Google talk, there's still plenty of news including the truth about HDTV specs and testing, a new version of SageTV and good & bad news for some Comcast subscribers. Then it's on to the potential of holographic broadcasts in just 12 years and the first 3D blu-ray announced for retail in the U.S. If you prefer your movies digitally, we're trying to figure out the potential of $30 early releases, before moving on to the latest Watch Instantly update and Best Buy's new VOD outlet. HTPC talk brings things home with the bad news of another Ceton delay and a look at Elgato's new HD PVR for Macs, but don't forget to check out part 2 of the podcast in #195 -- it's all about Lost.

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@Rjcc)
Special Guests: Jeremy Toeman (@JToeman) & Ross Miller (@ohnorosco)

Producer: Trent Wolbe

Program
00:02:08 - Google I/O recap: more web than you can shake a frozen dessert at
00:13:34 - Editorial: Engadget on Google TV
00:38:00 - Logitech's Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!)
00:41:58 - Google TV: Who is the competition and what are they saying about it?
00:47:05 - HDTV tests pit fantasy land specs against real world performance -- guess what happens
00:54:18 - SageTV 7 due to arrive tomorrow with new look
00:56:14 - Comcast Cisco/SA markets are finally getting the iGuide
00:59:22 - Japan proposes holographic 3D broadcasts for 2022 World Cup
01:03:00 - Having problems seeing 3D? The American Optometric Association will be happy to help
01:04:40 - Disney's A Christmas Carol Blu-ray 3D box art -- and $50 srp -- revealed
01:13:27 - Movies could be available as a VOD rental before DVD, Blu-ray -- for $20 to $30 each
01:24:20 - Windows Media Center Netflix plugin updated for Watch Instantly in HD
01:25:43 - Best Buy's internet movie store launches this month under the CinemaNow brand
01:26:37 - Ceton's InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner delayed again
01:29:20 - Elgato's EyeTV HD records shows to your Mac, slings live to your iPad



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[GlobalCop Posted May 26th 2010 6:34AM]

This podcast isn't in your RSS feed.

[TraderMike Posted May 26th 2010 8:28AM]

@GlobalCop ditto

[Cruzzer22 Posted May 26th 2010 8:36AM]

@GlobalCop I don't see it either

[colmsmyth Posted May 26th 2010 8:40AM]

Just download the MP3 file and add it to your iTunes.

[SpongeBobPistolPants Posted May 26th 2010 10:18AM]

Ok, i was happy at first that you split the LOST episode off of the normal podcast but the LOST podcast seems to be the only one on itunes and that makes me sad....

[RichardLawler Posted May 26th 2010 2:07PM]

@SpongeBobPistolPants we know, we're just waiting for it to be fixed.

[SpongeBobPistolPants Posted May 27th 2010 8:12AM]

@SpongeBobPistolPants checked today and it's there! wooooo

[S4Rs Posted May 26th 2010 1:38PM]

Someone needs to make a remote out of this tech!!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/pelikons-morphpad-demoed-combines-touchpad-morphing-keyboard/

implement this in logitech, maybe split up the keyboard with a 5 way in the middle and then when the remote is on its side it switches to a qwerty. ( just spent 20 minutes searching for that post!)

[RichardLawler Posted May 26th 2010 4:24PM]

RSS updated.

[10nisman94 Posted May 26th 2010 7:47PM]

You guys never went over comments from last time :-(

[joenace56 Posted May 28th 2010 12:56PM]

Ben, I think you finally got me convinced to move to windows media center because I realized I never use my cable VOD. So why keep using my ugly cable box. I plan on building the box piece by piece and using windows 7 home premium, Ceton’s InfiniTV 4 card and a Xbox 360. I just have a few questions.

What would be the minimum pc requirements if I’m only going to use extenders in my setup? So do I really need a high end processor, video card and sound card?
Can you watch live TV with windows media center through a Xbox 360? I've heard you say you don't watch live tv at all using your setup. Just wondering if this is by choice. So if I switch I will be able to watch live TV and get a channel guide just like I would with a regular cable box.

Thanks
Joe

[Brian Posted Jun 1st 2010 8:07AM]

@joenace56 You can watch live TV through the extenders and you get the channel guide. It's mostly the same as if you were using the actual computer instead of an extender. Using extenders, you don't need to worry about video or sound cards. They have nothing to do with it. They aren't processed on the 'server'. You can pull off a decent setup with very little CPU and RAM requirements. I can't really say what the min. specs you would want but I would say that really any decent CPU within the past 5 years would work just fine and even 2 gigs or RAM probably would be okay too but I'd go with 4.

[Brian Posted Jun 1st 2010 8:02AM]

You know, I bought the iPad 3G when it first came out. When I got home, I sat on my couch thinking what the heck do I do with it? The first day I thought it was a stupid purchase. But now, I use it more then my notebook. I'd rather surf the net on this and do small things that you could do with a netbook. I feel that netbooks are laking, they can't do much. Yes they can run a full blown OS, but what good is it? I won't be editing photos, video files, gaming, etc...I will use my notebook for that. Even if I am out and about and would normally want a netbook over a notebook, I'd rather now have an iPad. Small, great battery life, works well.