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The editor-in-chief giveaway: Win Ryan Block's gadgets {Engadget}
Aug 22nd 2008 9:39PM I plan on keeping 104% of the stuff. The other third gets traded for chew toys.
The Middleman throws broadcast flag on ABC Family {Engadget HD}
Jul 1st 2008 4:45PM Wasn't this issue patched already in Vista MCE? (last week actually). Does the patch not work, or is the only affecting folks who don't run WU?
The Bill Day giveaway (part 4) - Windows Vista Ultimate {Engadget}
Jun 27th 2008 9:59PM Vista rules.
The Bill Day giveaway (part 2) - Office Ultimate 2007 {Engadget}
Jun 27th 2008 3:02PM Vista, because I actually use it. Oh, and the Apple IIGS. Still better than the Mac.
Wii Warm Up: The Internet Channel and You {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
Jun 13th 2008 8:25AM I really wish they'd update the flash capability in Opera Wii, since one of my favorite uses is watching VC videos from VC-Reviews before buying them. The youtube ones work fine, but the other half are G4-something-or-other and don't work.
Ask Engadget HD: What's the best wireless rear speaker option? {Engadget HD}
May 14th 2008 12:57PM Logitech Z-5450. Works perfectly for me, even with wifi in the house. I can't for the life of me figure out why every surround sound "kit" for home theater isn't designed like this.
Glenn Beck proves how much of a jerk he is {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
May 8th 2008 4:14PM Yeah, Glen is being a moron over all this. However, listening to the audio, Stephen was *immediately* in defensive mode the second he got on the air. I'm not defending Glen, I'm just saying that it was a doomed conversation from the beginning, and that wasn't completely Glen's fault.
Who in their right mind would buy a Blu-ray player right now? {Engadget HD}
May 2nd 2008 1:48PM Looking at the 1.0 vs. 1.1 vs 2.0 chart on wikipedia, it's clear to me that 1.1 is perfect (for me). It can handle all of the disc-based extras, but no online stuff. Right now I just want a gorgeous picture, and occasionally some extras to play with. I picked up the Panasonic BD-30 and haven't looked back. It bitstreams all of the current and new audio formats, and has an SDHC slot for expandable storage. It also reacts to button presses fast enough to keep me from getting antsy. I'm not an idiot, I've just been waiting for a HD disc format since I bought my HDTV in 2001. I never expected my player to be network connected, so I'm certainly not going to miss it now. Just bring on the movies.
Movie Gadget Friday: 2010: The Year We Make Contact {Engadget}
Mar 28th 2008 11:36PM I love this movie. I don't know why it gets treated like a red headed stepchild. It's completely different than 2001, and stands on it's own. The only upside to Arthur C. Clarke passing is that maybe now it will get the same Blu-Ray treatment that 2001 got. (The one and only DVD version of 2010 is non-anamorphic.)
Some Vista SP1 early adopters reporting problems, how about you? {Engadget}
Mar 19th 2008 3:11PM I've lost the capability to use my Altec Lansing USB speakers. The device is detected, but the "Driver cannot start". I'll have to go back to the analog connection until it gets fixed. Bummer, since I really like how the windows volume control and mute button actually controls the amp & power of the speakers when connected via USB. That, and it doesn't pick up interference from my GSM phone. :/
Other than that, the upgrade was fine. Vista is more responsive now, especially with file copying.
