HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #553: New Boxee, Cloud DVR and Superhero Movies
Todays Show:
New Boxee, Cloud DVR and Superhero Movies
Cord cutters rejoice, the new $99 Boxee will delight and amaze you and its a much more normal size and shape. One unique feature of the new Boxee is cloud storage for all your saved DVR content; we arent convinced this is as good as it sounds on paper. And if Sci-fi movies arent your thing, we close out today with a discussion on Superhero movies.
Boxee TV Features Dual Tuner, Unlimited Cloud-Based DVR
Cord Cutters should love new $99 Boxee TV with antenna, dual tuners, apps, EPG, optional cable hook-up and No Limit DVR storage in the cloud for access from any browser. full article
The Big Drawback of Boxee TV Cloud-Based DVR
Boxee TV offers unlimited cloud-based storage for recorded shows, but no local storage, so users must play monthly fees which are bound to increase for as long as they want access. What if Boxee goes out of business? full article
Top 10 Superhero Movies
- The Dark Knight
- The Avengers
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Spider-man 2
- The Incredibles
- Batman Begins
- The Amazing Spider-man
- X2: X-Men United
- Superman (the original)
Episode Notes
Cord cutters rejoice, the new $99 Boxee will delight and amaze you - and it's a much more normal size and shape. One unique feature of the new Boxee is cloud storage for all your saved DVR content; we aren't convinced this is as good as it sounds on paper. And if Sci-fi movies aren't your thing, we close out today with a discussion on Superhero movies.
Today's Show:
Blu-ray Reviews:
News:
- Report: Panasonic to cease TV sales, pursue iPad contract
- Significantly Higher Ratings One Seven Day Viewing is Added
- Best Buy Will Match Online Prices This Holiday Season
- Smart-TV Penetration Lagging in U.S.
Other:
- FlatWire: Another option for the DIY speaker wire discussion.
- Boxee TV Features Dual Tuner, Unlimited Cloud-Based DVR
- The Big Drawback of Boxee TV Cloud-Based DVR
- Simple.TV finally starts shipping to backers, latecomers can still order for $149 and up
- HDTV Adoption Surpasses 75 Percent
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New Boxee, Cloud DVR and Superhero Movies
Cord cutters rejoice, the new $99 Boxee will delight and amaze you - and it's a much more normal size and shape. One unique feature of the new Boxee is cloud storage for all your saved DVR content; we aren't convinced this is as good as it sounds on paper. And if Sci-fi movies aren't your thing, we close out today with a discussion on Superhero movies.
Boxee TV Features Dual Tuner, Unlimited Cloud-Based DVR
Cord Cutters should love new $99 Boxee TV with antenna, dual tuners, apps, EPG, optional cable hook-up and "No Limit" DVR storage in the cloud for access from any browser. full article
The Big Drawback of Boxee TV Cloud-Based DVR
Boxee TV offers unlimited cloud-based storage for recorded shows, but no local storage, so users must play monthly fees -- which are bound to increase -- for as long as they want access. What if Boxee goes out of business? full article
Top 10 Superhero Movies
- The Dark Knight
- The Avengers
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Spider-man 2
- The Incredibles
- Batman Begins
- The Amazing Spider-man
- X2: X-Men United
- Superman (the original)