Episode 003 (04/23/2007): Click to Download (11 MB mp3)

«» Sponser Me: HT Expo Update
I'm headed to HES thanks to a free place to stay and a press pass. I'm working on scraping together the money for a Zoom H4.

«» Netflix, how to get "Watch now", and will Netflix.com be on your TV soon?
Netflix Hires Anthony Wood, Creator of Replay TV
"The company has taken the first step -- and an innovative one -- in offering online video to its members," said Mr. Wood, "and I'm here to work with a range of partners to get that video to the television, where consumers watch most of their movies."

So how is the "Watch Now" service? Not quite DVD quality, but 5 star value.

Tricks to get "Watch Now"
-Click on the help topics several times
-Begin to Cancel, then back out
-Click Here

«» Philips DVP5960 review, How to build the Poor Man's Movie Jukebox.

I don't have HQV DVD so...Video Performance review at Secrets of Home Theater

What you'll need:
1) Philips DVP5960/Philips DVP5982 ($70)
2) External HD or Make Your Own (~$70)
3) AutoGK ($Free)
-or- Fair Use Wizard ($20)
Total: Less Than $200

Instructions:

Swissknife formats hardrives larger than 32GB.

Fair Use Wizard Guide: Convert Movies to Divx

Pros:
Very Inexpensive for Feature Set
Decent Performance w/ Upscaling

Cons:
No Long Filenames
Image Quality not as good as an HTPC or Oppo DVD

«» The Sopranos: 6th Season part 2
5 out of 5 stars

(Note: Above link for Part 1. Part 2 not yet available on DVD)

«» Erin McKeown: Sing You Sinners
4 out of 5 stars