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DTVPal DVR gets Firmware Update, Back in Stock

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Adobe's Flash-y Set-Top Demo at the NAB Show

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Digeo To Unveil Moxi Payment Plans

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Later this week, Digeo will unveil two interest-free Moxi HD DVR ($799, no fees) payment plans - as illustrated above. While I would have preferred to see a straight up price cut, this may may reduce the sticker shock for some and/or make the device more accessible. As this program initially rolls out, the installment pricing won’t be available in 13 states and DC due to legal restrictions. If demand is strong, Digeo intends to work through these issues to secure approval in all territories.

Amazon VOD in HD Finally Arrives (Roku & TiVo)

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Apple: 'A PC is no bargain when it doesn't do what you want.' Huh?

Apple finally responded to Microsoft's latest ad campaign for Windows, which shows various fake shoppers walk through the computer buying process, and finally settling on Windows PCs made by HP. I don't want to get too off topic here, but while the MS ads are obviously scripted and fake, I do think they are accurately highlighting the computer shopping experience for many consumers. Macs are expensive, and if the OS isn't what you're shopping for, you'll definitely get a much wider variety of hardware and price points to choose from on the PC side.

Variable Speed iPhone Scrubbing Coming Soon

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Next to my ongoing desire for a podcast delete function, the next-most glaring problem I have had with the iPhone and iPod Touch’s iPod playback functionality is its janky fast-forwarding and rewinding (also known as ‘scrubbing’).

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