Engadget Podcast 102 - 03.02.2007

Kind of a slowish week for gdget news, but there's always something to talk about. This week we're taking on the BitTorrent Entertainment Network, Steven Johnson -- Apple rumor-starter (of all people), Sony's big launches, and Verizon's big launch of V CAST Mobile TV. Did we mention it's also our third birthday this weekend? Because it is, and we know you want to pick up some of our prizes. Thanks for three years supporting what we're doing up in this piece, and thanks for listening to Engadget Podcast 102!

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Hosts: Peter Rojas and Ryan Block

Producer: Trent Wolbe

Music: Solvent - Instructograph (Ghostly International)

Program:
00:56 - BitTorrent Entertainment Network disappoints, frustrates
08:13 - Apple's next big move: Multitouch displays?
15:53 - Sony officially announces $600 BDP-S300 Blu-ray player
20:40 - Sony's NW-A800 launches
27:05 - Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV going live March 1st
33:31 - All hail Gupp Technologies' Linux-powered Phreedom
36:12 - Engadget's 3rd Birthday Giveaway - Day 1

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[Evan @ Mar 2nd 2007 5:09PM]

It's great to see you guys getting back on schedule :)

[Ryan Block @ Mar 2nd 2007 6:47PM]

We do our best!

[Jared @ Mar 2nd 2007 6:26PM]

Enjoyed the show, Thanks..

[MiaMyselfAndI @ Mar 4th 2007 9:17PM]

I was just listening to this in the car, good episode! You were talking about large touch-monitors and how it's not really ergonomic. I agree, but there's always a niche market. Many artists are already used to working w/ their arms up and out, in front of an easel. These people would have no trouble using a large touch monitor like the Wacom Cintiq 21UX or even larger. Just a thought. :)

[ali_ali_z2003 @ Mar 5th 2007 6:58PM]

Hey guys,
Love the podcast, but can you do something about the "nose-whistling" sound that seems to be in most of the new episodes? Not sure if someone is too close to their mic or what. But I can hear whoever it is breathing through their nose most of the time.
Ali

[Sam @ Mar 6th 2007 11:18AM]

I'm also waiting for Vista with CableCard so I can ditch my horrible TW/Comcast box. Unfortunately I have to wait for them to upgrade my area so I can get a dual-tuner DVR (yes I only have one tuner!!!). They are saying August. The only reason I can tolerate it is because I have a HDHomeRun hooked up to my WMCE so I have two QAM tuners to go with two analog tuners (aka backup). They recently encrypted more of the clear QAM channels, but at least I can still get my locals in HD.

And please fix the nose-whistling if you can.

[Badle @ Mar 6th 2007 3:40PM]

I agree to no end about the nose whistle, I don't know how many more I can listen to.

[Austin @ Mar 21st 2007 10:23AM]

I keep hearing about internet over television airwaves. But no one has commented on whether that would fall under Federal regulation similar to airwaves today. Any thoughts?