Over on the TCF, I spotted a Slingbox for $139 Buy.com deal. This is the lowest price I’ve ever seen — which may or may not have to do with the rumored introduction of new boxes later this week. Don’t tell the authorities, but Mom (1,000 miles away) has been “watching TV” on her laptop … Read more
The time has come to make a decision… my options are to return or to purchase my Series3 review unit. I’ve really enjoyed using the S3 TiVo and it sure beats the Moto 6412, but it seems like a lot of cash. On the other hand, maybe TiVo, Inc should just leave it with me … Read more
Wow, looks like Diego is shifting gears… They produce the highly regarded Moxi DVR software, yet have found limited distribution via cable deals. Unlike TiVo which started out retail then moved to sat and cable deals, Moxi has announced plans to finally enter the retail market next fall with a $1,000 dual-tuning multistream CableCARD HD … Read more
If you’ll be in or near NYC on 10/12 – 10/15, be sure to check out DigitalLife. You probably won’t see a whole lot of new product announcements, but you’ll get some hands on time with tons of devices and will pick up some freebie promotional schwag if you’re lucky. Sony, TiVo, Neuros, Vongo, and … Read more
PVRWire turned me on to this Sony mylo video review. It’s a cute device with a decent amount of functionality for around the house… though I am surprised at how small the screen is. Including a keyboard for non-media activities is a nice touch, but for the same money I’d rather have the larger screen … Read more
Never enough time… New Slingbox(es) coming this week? (Engadget) Warner patents hybrid Blu-ray/HD-DVD/DVD disc. (New Scientist) Pinnacle introduces USB ATSC tuner. (DVGuru) Web 2.0 TV guide MeeVee updated. (TechCrunch)
OK, so the headline isn’t entirely accurate… More like: “Mom tires of resisting, Dave orders TiVo for her.” When visiting last month, I failed to convince her she needed a DVR. Well being somewhat manipulative, I might have accidentally changed her homepage to ZNF. Between the numerous questions I answered and the new fall season, … Read more
Wow… how kick-ass would this be?! Other than the obvious movie licensing quagmire, they’d have to figure out the technology behind it. Series2 units only handle MPEG2, though the new Series3 also supports AVC. If Amazon movie downloads were to be offered on the S2, they’d have to change both the video format and DRM … Read more