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Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010 {Engadget HD}
Oct 27th 2009 2:40PM Not sure why having to use a disc is such a big deal. You have to insert discs to play PS3 games or to watch movies on Blu-ray, so it shouldn't affect you too much unless you're really that lazy.
Is it an elegant solution? No, but as long as it works it will be just fine until a software solution comes around. Netflix streaming is a supplement to receiving DVDs/Blu-ray by mail, not a replacement, and since my standalone player does not support Netflix streaming, this is a welcome addition as a PS3 owner.
I'm looking forward to using this when it becomes available.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-ray debuts October 20, check out one of the special features now (Video) {Engadget HD}
Oct 19th 2009 10:09AM Why bother sugar coating it, just tell us how you really feel.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-ray debuts October 20, check out one of the special features now (Video) {Engadget HD}
Oct 16th 2009 1:36PM Agreed, big box office earnings does not a good movie make.
Transformers was a good film and many of us went to see Revenge of the Fallen because we expected it to be as good as the first. Instead, we got stupid gangster robots, too many headache-inducing camera shots and all the other aforementioned things. There were some great slow pans of Megan Fox, though she's not the reason most people went to see the movie.
And as far as Stars Wars Episode I, II and III...no, Episode I wasn't great, but many people really enjoyed II and III, so whether they're good films or not is debatable, but this is not the venue to discuss that right now.
Blu-ray releases on October 13th 2009 {Engadget HD}
Oct 13th 2009 10:11AM Wow, low blow regarding The Proposal, Ben. When I saw this in the theaters with my wife, I was not expecting too much, but we thought there was plenty of funny scenes and, surprisingly to me, really enjoyed it.
Sure, it's got some of that same old tried and true romantic comedy formula, but I thought it was good. Although, I would recommend renting it as opposed to buying it, as it's probably only good for a one-time viewing.
Poll: What part of your home theater is getting upgraded this holiday season? {Engadget HD}
Oct 13th 2009 10:04AM We just bought our first home a week ago, and I think it's time to start upgrading everything. Current setup is as follows:
30" LG 30FS4D SuperSlim CRT HDTV
Sony HT-CT100 Sound Bar/Subwoofer with 3 HDMI in / 1 out
Samsung SMT-H3090 HD DVR STB (Time Warner)
Sony PS3 40GB (upgraded to 500GB)
Philips BDP-7200 Blu-ray Player
The first thing that needs to be upgraded is the TV. Previous viewing distance at our apartment was only 9 ft, now between 10-15 ft at the house(depending on where you're sitting). I've had my eyes on a 50" Panasonic plasma for quite some time, specifically the TC-P50S1 or TC-P50G10, not sure if the G10 is worth the extra $200-300 over the S1 though.
When the new TV is purchased I will need a new stand to accomodate it, and it needs to be a corner with enough space and ventilation for my previously listed components (the PS3 is quiet with enough ventilation, but may as well be a 360 if it's in a confined space when considering noise).
A new receiver and speakers will follow, but I am in a tough spot in regards to surround speakers at the new home since the TV is located in a corner and the couch and love seat are in completely different viewing angles/locations in relation. Placing rear speakers that will immerse both seating positions will be extremely difficult and/or look weird. Oh well, I will tackle that problem after I replace the TV.
I really feel getting a bigger, higher quality TV is my top priority this Black Friday, although I may not have to wait until then (or I could wait til after) since the Panasonics are already very reasonably priced.
Panasonic's next-gen IPS-Alpha panel is uber quick, dark (video) {Engadget}
Oct 6th 2009 10:26AM Nope, you're not the only one. See Snowdog's comments and my response to him above.
I absolutely agree with you. Maybe one day TVs won't even have bezels (or bezels so thin that you barely notice them) and it will just look like a floating panel design. Or they can just replace the reflective material with matte and call it a day.
And to be clear, I am only referring to the bezels, not the panels here. For some reason, I actually prefer glossy to matte when it comes to screens.
Panasonic's next-gen IPS-Alpha panel is uber quick, dark (video) {Engadget}
Oct 6th 2009 10:18AM I agree, not a fan of glossy bezels/frames. Sure, they look good when the TV is turned off, but they are just too damn distracting when you're trying to watch something and your eyes keep going to the light reflecting of the bezel.
I've got a 32" Sony KDL-32L5000 in the bedroom that employs the matte bezel and it doesn't suffer from the glare of the Samsung it replaced. And it still looks good turned off.
I have been waiting to pick up a Panasonic plasma for the living room for quite some time, but my wife has not given me the go-ahead yet...unfortunately, their plasmas also have glossy bezels, so maybe if I hold off long enough their next models will use matte (and then maybe my wife will realize that we NEED a new TV).
Time to set your DVRs for the Fall season {Engadget HD}
Sep 22nd 2009 4:43PM Unfortunately, Hulu disabled their functionality on the PS3's web browser, so that does me no good. I'll have to check ABC.com tonight after work on the PS3. Hopefully it works.
Time to set your DVRs for the Fall season {Engadget HD}
Sep 22nd 2009 9:03AM My Fall shows include House, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Fringe, The Office, Grey's Anatomy and Smallville (as well as Monk and Psych, but they have been on for a few weeks now).
Thursday nights are going to be difficult though, considering Fringe is now on at the same time as The Office and Grey's Anatomy, so one of those shows (Grey's if the wife allows it) will have to be skipped by the DVR and watched by an alternate method. Anyone know if the PS3's web browser can handle ABC.com's video player??
58 percent of salespeople recommend Samsung HDTVs, 100 percent like big commission checks {Engadget HD}
Sep 11th 2009 2:25PM It's funny that you mention the bezels...a few months back our bedroom's 19" TV/VCR combo stopped working (thank God) and I was looking to replace it with a 26" - 32" LCD so I picked up a 26" Samsung LN26A330.
The picture was fine, but the glossy bezel that looks so good when the TV is turned off reflected so much damn light that it turned out to be too much of a distraction for me. So I returned it and bought a larger 32" Sony KDL-32L500 with the matte bezel. I am very pleased with its performance and there is no distracting light reflecting off the bezel and it still looks good when turned off.
Anyways, just thought I would offer my opinion on the bezels, and before anyone else points it out, I realize that Samsung is not the only manufacturer that uses glossy bezels.
