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1. Do these Netflix streamers work with a wireless network? I am considering setting up a network in my house for the Wii, my wife's laptop and an iPod Touch possibility, but will that also work with one of these streamers? If not I would have to run ethernet through three rooms, which probably ain't happening.

2. I have a 32" 720p with an upconverting DVD player. Will I see much of a difference with BluRay with that size and resolution?

Oh, and I really liked the roundtable, one of your best shows. But, at the end, Ben started interrupting everyone to restate his own views. Overall, though, a great mix of discussion and personalities! And Steve, you stepped out a bit more with your own opinions! In the regular podcast, you tend to play Ed McMahon, letting Ben take the lead and just agreeing with what he says to avoid any conflict. C'mon, you must disagree with him sometimes! :0) ]]>Nov 5th 2008 1:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
2) No, you will not see a difference. Once you get to 46"+ (or sit really close) you will.]]>Nov 5th 2008 2:21PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/Nov 5th 2008 5:23PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/Nov 6th 2008 1:29AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
I am also going to have to disagree with Ben regarding PC's and Digital Downloads, Bit Torrent (the legal one) allows you to buy or rent movies (Although they won't appeal to everyone)and TV shows (which also relates to # 9).

I believe Direct2Drive allows you to buy HD movies online as well.

Anyway great show!]]>Nov 6th 2008 9:15AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/Nov 6th 2008 11:43AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/Nov 6th 2008 11:56AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
OK, I have done some looking around:

The Roku does, indeed, connect wirelessly.
The LG Bluray player with Netflix does NOT connect wirelessly.
The Xbox, it seems, will stream Netflix wirelessly
Not sure how the Tivo works.]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:20PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/I agree with you on the lack of resume on Blu-ray. I rarely watch a movie in one sitting. Its such a pain that I started leaving my PS3 on with the movie paused instead of trying to find the spot I stopped at.]]>Nov 6th 2008 4:07PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
I suspect it won't happen, but I can dream...If this worked, I'd be more likely to buy a second Xbox vs building a cheap additional PC.]]>Nov 6th 2008 5:29PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/Nov 6th 2008 7:20PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
I'm currently in the market for a blu ray player and the two on my list are the Panasonic BMP-BD55K and Sony BDP-S550. Just wondering if you guys would recommend one over the other. It will be directly connected to a 60inch Sony KDS-60A2000 initially and then through a surround processor in the future.

Thanks
Joe]]>Nov 6th 2008 9:06PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
Tell us about the reliability problems you're having with MC TVPack 2008. Having EPG scheduling problems?
John]]>Nov 7th 2008 8:01PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
What is the deal with your HTPC and Blu-ray? I don't want to get into a DIY .vs Dell and SageTV .vs VMC comment, but on my DIY Sage box, I insert the Blu-ray into the *only* drive on my box (LG Super MultiBlue) and I hit watch Blu-ray on my Sage UI. TMT launches (it takes 7 seconds, I just timed it) and the movie starts. What's up with your box? Why so long to launch? I've never even thought about a stand alone.

PF]]>Nov 9th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/11/05/engadget-hd-podcast-110-11-05-2008/
Thanks,

Zoran]]>Nov 11th 2008 12:10PM