DVR

DTVPal DVR Coming Soon

Dish Network’s DTVPal DVR, formerly known as the TR-50 and big brother to the DTV Pal digital-to-analog converter, will be available for pre-order beginning next week with initial shipments expected in December. The high definition, over-the-air (OTA) DVR lists for $300, though DISH will offer an early bird instant $50 rebate to sweeten the deal … Read more

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A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Transform Your AppleTV with Boxee: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Motorola STB Transfers Content to Cell Phones: Connected Home 2 Go WiMAX Interoperability: Connected Home 2 Go Video Trends in 2009: Connected Home 2 Go

More Moxi Promises from Digeo

TWICE reports that Digeo will be releasing a HD CableCARD set-top box to MSOs beginning later this month and offering a retail DVR direct to consumers in January. Though I have to say the author was quite kind in his coverage. No mention that this cable box (or a precursor) was expected in 2007 or … Read more

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A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: U-verse Launches Whole-Home DVR: Connected Home 2 Go Yahoo and Intel Preview the Widget Channel: Connected Home 2 Go Movies on SageTV: Brent Evans Geek Tonic The Making of a Demo Room: Connected Home 2 Go

Exorcising the Energy Vampires

I’ve noticed a decent amount of energy waste coverage lately. The general theme has been specific to devices that consume electricity while in standby mode or even powered off. While I’m lazier than I am cost conscious or environmentally aware, it did get me wondering what exactly goes on in my apartment. So I went … Read more

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A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Verizon Highlights Multi-Room DVR to Sell FiOS TV: Media Experiences 2 Go Experiences with the 16GB 3G iPhone in Canada: The Daleisphere Build Your Own tru2way App: Media Experiences 2 Go Upload Speeds Aren’t Terribly Important Yet: Media Experiences 2 Go