Sony PS3 VOD Confirmed For Early 2008

Sony may not be winning with gamers, and lags rival Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace in the race to own the living room media hub. But they’re not sitting still either: Word came earlier this year that Sony intends to offer Playstation 3 video downloads, and that day has nearly arrived… in Japan. According to Variety, … Read more

Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Blockbuster’s Rental To Retail Paradigm Shift: Davis Freeberg’s Digital Connection DVR + VOD = Less Live TV: Connected Home 2 Go Consumers Watching TV on Network Websites: Connected Home 2 Go Make a Life Timeline For Organizing Photos: Brent Evans Greek Tonic HDTV Football Versus … Read more

Giving Thanks For Disposable Income

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Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. I’m told these winter traditions were once about family, related to historical and religious events. But I’m only aware of breaking out the plastic to get some serious shopping done.

Today, once referred to as Thanksgiving, is Black Friday Eve – when merchant circulars showcasing tomorrows deals hit – and in keeping with tradition, I do give thanks. Many specials have been leaked online in the weeks leading up to the big event, but what’s new this year is that many deals are available via the web (as early as: RIGHT NOW) without waiting for that blasphemous Cyber Monday.

So what are we getting?

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Revamped Retrevo – Start Here for Holiday Gadget Shopping

I know it’s Turkey Day, but if you’ve got a little time between dinner and family bonding, take a moment to check out Retrevo. I’ve written about Retrevo before, but the’ve undergone a complete makeover since I last visited. It used to be a good site for finding product manuals, and I loved it when … Read more

Deck the Malls with Sony

I’ve learned to take my camera with me whenever I hit the local King of Prussia mall — every few months something interesting pops up. This weekend it was a new Sony holiday display. Display is probably too mild a word as the footprint of this thing is probably two thirds the size of my … Read more

Discovering Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel and Discovery Communications have been on a tear lately. First there’s the company’s original programming, including the continued success of shows like MythBusters and Dirty Jobs (with Mike Rowe, target of many a man-crush). Then there’s the fact that Discovery is the poster child for HDTV, particularly with shows like the miniseries … Read more

Service Providers Dangle HDTV Carrots

Following up on Mari’s HDTV holiday buying research, I’ve noticed an interesting strategy that television service providers are employing this fall to lure folks away from the CableCo: Verizon FiOS TV is offering new subscribers a free Sharp 19″ LCD HDTV and Dish Network is offering new or existing customers $800 off a variety of … Read more

Tips for Holiday HDTV Shopping

As someone helping relatives purchase HDTVs this holiday season, I thought it would be worthwhile to post some of the things I’ve learned: Prices have dropped into the highly-reasonable range. You can easily get a 32″ HDTV display for under $1,000, and I’ve already seen Black Friday ads for sets over 40″ in the same … Read more