Episode 043 (10/29/2008): Click to Download (38 MB mp3)
Episode Length 1:05:18

This week features Jim from Platinum Home Theaters and Moving Bits Productions!

News this week...
My Bad, DVD players do need firmware (duh!)
My Bad Redux, $200 Blu-ray Players

Sears Black Friday has $180 Blu-ray and this 46" LCD for $900

SVS Intros New Subs, offers pre-order pricing and clearance bargains on old models.

HQV bought by IDT, more High Quality scalers everywhere.

Netflix puts Blu-ray in 500,000 homes.
Netflix "Watch Instantly" now in Firefox/Macs
Netflix on LG Blu-ray...
...and Samsung P2500/P2550 via free firmware update.

Breaking News : Netflix Stream HD on November 19th!
XBox only to start, 300 titles, no other details. As far as quality goes, al we know is that Engadget was "stunned".

Product Showcase: Auralex SonicPrint
Acoustic treatment finally looks good enough for any room, though at a price. Still, this product currently has no competition. If you find a similar product for less, please let us know.

Jim's take on low-end TVs
It's all about the scaling (among other things). And don't forget to visit despair.com.

Movie Review: Speed Racer
Marshall says 2.5 out of 5 stars

Aphex Twin: Richard D. James

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