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Orb for Mac finally arrives, streams media from OS X to any internet-connected device {Engadget HD}
Nov 6th 2009 11:21AM Did you even read the post?
Josh reveals TwitterPeek on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Qlorigan** (video) {Engadget}
Nov 3rd 2009 2:36AM Everyone really seemed to like the fact that it had a real keyboard. Including ?uestlove.
Poll: What's the biggest Blu-ray disc still due to arrive in 2009? {Engadget HD}
Nov 1st 2009 9:58PM I believe two version are out but, not the ultimate edition which includes The Black Freighter comic parts.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3075
Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010 {Engadget HD}
Oct 26th 2009 8:56PM Patrick, Richard Lawler said that it was confirmed on the podcast. I have found an article that says that it will support HD.
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/700212/More-Netflix-On-PlayStation-3-Details-HD-Streaming-Eventually-No-Disc-Required.html
Netflix coming next month to PlayStation 3 {Engadget HD}
Oct 26th 2009 12:55PM I don't know HSOL. The press release states:
"Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members."
The key word there being "Initially". That indicates that they might change the way Netflix streaming works on the PS3. I would imagine that Sony would like it enable directly in the XMB. It is possible that part of the exclusivity deal is that Sony must make use of the disc, but I kinda doubt it. Either Netflix or Sony found a loophole in the exclusivity partnership or it has expired, because I would imagine Microsoft's lawyers would have made the deal very difficult/impossible for Sony to receive Netflix.
Netflix coming next month to PlayStation 3 {Engadget HD}
Oct 26th 2009 11:36AM The PS3 just continues to improve. Hopefully they will push out a firmware update that enables streaming directly from the XMB.
There is a little secret though that I believe most people are missing. The secret that makes PS3 Netflix streaming already a little better than Xbox 360 Netflix streaming. No Xbox Live subscription fee. Think about it. Xbox 360 costs $199 vs. PS3 slim $299. But then you have to add onto the Xbox Live Gold member subscription. And the Xbox 360 doesn't play Blu-Rays, or at least it doesn't right now. Sony should make a good point to market this advantage they have over the Xbox 360.
Oh, and about Xbox's exclusivity. Netflix streaming debuted on the Xbox 360 exactly one year ago. Timed exclusivity. Very common in the gaming world. Especially when Microsoft announced it had the "exclusive".
Poll: What is the best Blu-ray player? {Engadget HD}
Oct 25th 2009 5:07PM Ben, there are a lot of games on the PS3.
HDTV Listings for October 24, 2009 {Engadget HD}
Oct 24th 2009 8:14PM What about UFC 104 Machida Vs. Shogun?
Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-ray on Xbox 360' {Engadget HD}
Oct 24th 2009 12:53PM Another problem about streaming/downloaded movies is that if you ask anyone they'll tell you "its the future of media." Well, last time I checked I don't live in the future and I don't own a DeLorean, I live in the present. In the present, physical media is still a better value, its cheaper and has superior picture and audio quality.
Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-ray on Xbox 360' {Engadget HD}
Oct 23rd 2009 12:23PM I feel this is Microsoft covering for Ballmer's slip up. The questioning was all centered around the Xbox 360 and where else would you call a Blu-Ray drive an accessory? In a PC a Blu-Ray drive would be called just a Blu-Ray drive. Also, look at what Toshiba did. They lost the format war. So instead of just being bitter about it they put on their big boy pants and released a Blu-Ray deck. If Microsoft wants the Xbox to be an all encompassing entertainment center, they are going to have to release a Blu-Ray drive. Its all about options. They had the video marketplace in place and also had the HD DVD drive out to give people options.
