TiVo’s PR agency just confirmed to me that Desktop 2.5 is launching today. And while the web page hasn’t been updated yet, the download link has been discovered. New features, as reported Monday, can be seen in my installation window:
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Sprint Samsung UpStage Giveaway
As promised, here’s your chance to win the schizophrenic multi-talented Samsung UpStage for use on the Sprint network. And if you end up feeling like I do about this phone… well, these things are moving for over $150 on ebay.
On the last two giveaways (Tendon, Monster) I had the distinct impression that some non-regulars stumbled in looking for freebies. Perhaps they compulsively search Technorati for blog contests? Who knows. While I obviously appreciate new folks checking out the site, I prefer to save the goodies for those who’ve invested a bit more in the success of ZNF. So…
Leave one comment saying you want in on the giveaway. The catch is that you must provide a link to a previous comment you’ve left here, other than prior contests. (The comment date stamp is your permalink.) And if you’ve never left a comment, now you’ll have some incentive going forward. Let’s see how this experiment works out…
Picture of the Day: Fitness First
Dave’s “Walking Desk” (aka Treadmill+Laptop). Inspired by Matt’s Elliptical Slinging and Jason’s FatBlogging.
Digital Media Bytes
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Netflix Watch Now Movie Archive Hack: Brent Evans Third Generation HD DVD Players Get Official: Engadget Watch Out For Wireless High-Def TV: CNET OpenMoko Neo Dev Kit Unboxing: Gizmodo Billboard Hot 100 Chart To Include Online Streaming: paidContent
Dell To Acquire Zing
Guess Dell isn’t done making portable multimedia devices after all, and has announced plans to acquire Zing: In a move that reflects the renewed interest and energy being directed at its Consumer business, Dell plans to use ZING and its capabilities to continue improving the entertainment experiences it provides its customers. What makes this doubly … Read more
TiVo Desktop 2.5 On The Way: Vista, DivX, Xvid, Oh My
As early as tomorrow, TiVo will grace us with Desktop 2.5 (PC) featuring: Support for Windows Vista. Support for DivX and Xvid formats for Web Video Conversions (wrapped in .avi or .divx containers). Convert individual shows from Desktop’s Now Playing list at any time, to any profile, by right-clicking. Web video conversions? Hm! Can we … Read more
Picture of the Day: Death by HD
Looks like the TiVo HD announcement may have already resulted in quite a few Series3 returns (in Oklahoma City). Even with an open box price of $520, the TiVo HD ($299 or less) is a much better value… once those macroblocking issues have been resolved. (Thanks for the pics, JJ!)
Comic-Con on Xbox Live
So I’m about a week late on this one… But over the weekend I was exploring the new video search site VeZoom and stumbled on a Kevin Smith QA session from the San Diego Comic-Con. Which got me thinking – I should go back one of these years. I had a blast the last time … Read more