Time Waner needs to get off it’s DUFF!!

By Paul | Jun 6, 2008

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I was listening to Geek News Central, and he sent out an appeal for people to make a comment or blog about Time Warner and to talk about this Bandwitdth Cap they are testing!!

So here’s my thoughts and concerns about this 40 Gigabyte for 55 dollars cap.

Let’s say you have the basic service with broadband cable access. You use your broadband service for several things. Some of these things are VOIP(Voice Over Internet Protocol), Such as Skype or AIM , Download movies or Shows from Itunes store and watch shows also from Hulu or Fancast. Now Let’s talk about the math of this.

Time Warner Bills for Bandwidth in Texas

By Paul | Jan 19, 2008

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This is one of those things that will effect us all. I am worried that the low-income families who need internet access will not be able to afford to pay for this type of bandwidth. Let’s look at the article and see:

The company believes the billing system will impact only heavy users, who account for around 5 percent of all customers but typically use more than half of the total network bandwidth, according to a company spokesman.

What only 5 percent most people now a days are watching HULU and stuff that is IPTV like AppleTV and Itunes, even NetFlix Downloads(Which can be a big file download). That alone is more than 5 percent. More like 50 to 60 percent and will impact a lot of families. It is cheaper and faster and more reliable to do this then to watch it on Cable. I think Time Warner is definitely worried, I know I am. I would have to be charged to watch all my favorite TV Shows on the net. I think Time Warner should go IPTV and get it over with!! let’s continue with this:

CES-TPN-2008-01-09-POD CES 2008 Day 4 Pick of the Day

By Paul | Jan 11, 2008

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It’s the last days of CES and they have there final picks of the day 4 for CES 2008:

Some of the Picks of the Day are:
Dash Express
Life-Ware Media Experience
PhotoSimile 5000
Deluo MouseGPS
HD Radio

CES-TPN-2008-01-09-POD CES 2008 Day 3 Pick of the Day

By Paul | Jan 10, 2008

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Day Three coverage comes to you from the Zune Section of the Microsoft booth. Big thanks to the Zune team for letting us film this in a section of their booth. Check out the podcast suport on the Zune.

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MyDreamFlyer.com
Plantronic Virtual Phone Booth
Asoka Power Line PlugLink AV 9164
My Theater Acoustic Panels
i-sobot
Sanyo HD 1000 HDMI Camera

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_02 Wednesday Plan for CES

By Paul | Jan 10, 2008

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The morning breakfast planning discussion was about one third planning and two thirds philosophy. Todd and I are pretty open in discussion on lessons learned in covering this CES, and the need for flexibility as the technology and coverage plan changes in realtime. Todd and Andy talk about how difficult it is to actaully send off these videos and editing them!! Thanks Todd and Andy, I hope today you get some great sleep. I can’t wait to see what they put up on the website when they get home!!

Here’s what Andy is talking about hitting the wall on the back channel:

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_06 Panasonic Talent on the Main LVCC

By Paul | Jan 10, 2008

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Panasonic and HD TV’s did a show at CES 2008 about the the HD Experience. I love the video and the performance by some of the Talented people who did a great show. Thanks Andy McCaskey and Todd for this little video.

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_05 Prep for Todd’s FoxNews Interview

By Paul | Jan 10, 2008

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Todd was on the internet streamed edition of Fox News – so during the prep we had a chance to look at their field production equipment. Andy McCaskey interviews some of the production people on how they shoot there streamed shows!! I thought it was a fascinating what the difference was between FOX NEWS and Todd production schemes. Check it out!

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_05 Prep for Todd’s FoxNews Interview

By Paul | Jan 10, 2008

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Todd was on the internet streamed edition of Fox News – so during the prep we had a chance to look at their field production equipment. Andy McCaskey interviews some of the production people on how they shoot there streamed shows!! I thought it was a fascinating what the difference was between FOX NEWS and Todd production schemes. Check it out!

CES-TPN-2008-01-08_01 Breakfast Planning for Day 2

By Paul | Jan 9, 2008

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Andy And Todd talk about there Day number 2 at CES and how they are going to do it. Planning logistics and have the inform viewers like you getting involved in CES. Great Job Todd And Andy.

CES-TPN2008-01-07_6 CES Show Stoppers Press Event

By Paul | Jan 8, 2008

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Rescued from another $15 cab ride by Dave in the rental car – we make it to the Showstoppers press event about a half hour late. This was at the Wynn, obviously in the same class as the Venetian or Bellagio. Probably the most productive interview environment that we’ve seen of any of the press events. And, we were one of FOUR video crews. This was assembly line turn and burn interviewing – and the adreneline was cranking. The last one of the evening ran out of tape ten seconds from the end. We re-recorded the last ten seconds – see if you can find the product interview that has the splice. Check out this Video from Andy!

CES-TPN2008-01-07_3 CES Sands and Chinatown

By Paul | Jan 8, 2008

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A return to the main floor at the Sands to re-shoot Cool-It Systems, one of our most popular videos from last years coverage of CES. Then, a fast tour of the component exhibits from China and Taiwan – that used to be in the Hilton. Todd and Andy talk about there videos!

CES-TPN-2008-01-07-POD CES 2008 Tech Podcast Network Pick of the Day

By Paul | Jan 8, 2008

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Andy from Slashdotreview.com and Todd from Geek News Central has searched the halls of CES today and have came with our top product picks and our Pick of the Day.

Check Day 1 Coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show coverage provided by the Tech Podcast Network at TechPodcasts.com. Here They’ve found the some awesome stuff check it out!! Great Job Todd and Andy!!

Companies Featured:
SpeechGear
CallPod
WildCharge
BugLabs
SmartRestart
VieVu

CES-TPN2008-01-07_2 It All Starts Here

By Paul | Jan 7, 2008

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This is, believe it or not – some unusual footage: As the main crowd attacks the convention center, is is actually possible to walk through the Sands, at least for the first hour or two. Here’s the start of the day. A lot footage for us to see. Thanks guys.

CES-TPN2008-01-07_01 Breakfast at Venitian

By Paul | Jan 7, 2008

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The opening day of CES is the mob scene that will be reflected in the traffic, so Todd and Andy adopt a different strategy – based on trips that took over an hour on the bus in previous years. We leave at 7:00, eat at the Ventian and then walk through the casino to the Sands Convention Center.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-03 EPOS Digital Pen

By Paul | Jan 7, 2008

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Having a pen remember what you write. You can have it remember up to 1000 pages on one sitting and then download it via an USB to the computer. You have to see this thing, I think it is the best thing out there for the bloggers or even journalist. Brought to you by Todd Cochran. Another good find. Keep up the good work guys.

CES-TPN2008-01-06_5 Bloghaus and a Zune Demo

By Paul | Jan 7, 2008

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This little video is talking to Rob Greenie, he is the Zune Podcast Programmer for Microsoft. Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey talks to him about the 80 GB Zune. You might hear some other stuff in this video. Go Todd, Go Andy. I hope you enjoy it and Keep checking this site from day to day for more great videos from our men in the field.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-02 OQO Ultra Mobile Pc

By Paul | Jan 7, 2008

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How would you like to be able to take your PC anywhere well you can take your actually PC. You however can take a small portable PC with you almost like a phone to any meeting and it runs all your windows application without the need of a big bulk of a laptop. It comes with an EVDO with either Sprint or Verizon Wireless. It can be used as a streaming device to the web. It’s quite capable of using a web camera. check it out.

Find Me Spot Satellite Messenger plus Global 911

By Paul | Jan 6, 2008

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Spot is a product you are going to want to keep your eyes on. This device allows you to communicate from anywhere in the world. Imagine you are in the Sahara and you want to leave a message to family and friends that you are ok.

Imagine that you are crossing the ocean alone and want someone to track you. Well Spot Satellite Messenger allows your position to be updated every 10 minutes and if you get in trouble Globall 911 is available.

The folks at FindMeSpot.com have contracted with a global rescue company that will come get you need help or give local authorities your location.

This device is what I consider a must for those that have para-gliders or any other sportsman or outdoor person that wants to be found, send a message, be rescued you name it. The price is so cheap no family that goes on a camping trip where cell coverage is not available needs one.

CES-TPN2008-01-06_1 What’s In the Bag

By Paul | Jan 6, 2008

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Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey are having a breakfast discussion on what we are learning about video editing, codecs and uploading. The HD production process for the official TPN videos. Why the titles on the back channel are analog – to the max.

Thanks Guys.

I thought this was an interesting discussion on how they are doing the interviews and all!! Check it out!!

CES-TPN2008-01-06_1 What’s In the Bag

By Paul | Jan 6, 2008

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Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey are having a breakfast discussion on what we are learning about video editing, codecs and uploading. The HD production process for the official TPN videos. Why the titles on the back channel are analog – to the max.

Thanks Guys.

I thought this was an interesting discussion on how they are doing the interviews and all!! Check it out!!

CES-TPN-2008-01-05-6 Yoggie Security Systems Pentagon Level Security in a USB Stick

By Paul | Jan 6, 2008

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This is from the CES 2008. Todd Cochran, Interviews Yoggie Security Systems about there USB Security suite that protects your system and makes it Faster. Thanks Todd.

Yoggie Security Systems Pentagon Level Security in a USB Stick. What if I told you that you could remove all virus protection from your computer. Disable any firewals and replace all of that technology with a USB stick that would re-route your internet connection through the Gatekeeper Pico card and provide you the same level of protection.

Yoggie Security has a new device that they claim does just that. Their thought is you can remove all of the spyware, virus and firewall protection software and have a faster computer by protecting your computer with their USB
[Via Todd Cochran and Blip.tv]

Kreative Power From CES 2008

By Paul | Jan 6, 2008

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How would you like to be able to have this little puppy down at your feet. This is such a cool looking powersupply. Thanks Todd and Andy McCaskey for the information you’re getting from CES 2008. This little product is the Kreative Power, it is a multi-plugged power outlet in a circle. Check out the video, for more information.

GNC-2008-01-05-2 #335 Kreative Power Strips

Geek News Central – Todd talks about the back Channel!!

By Paul | Jan 5, 2008

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Talks about how he has the GNC setup for when he wants to update to his Blog!! I think this is for those of us who love the UBER Geek stuff!! I thought people would like this!! I love this stuff!! Be advised this isn’t the best quality but this is a lot of interesting stuff!!

GNC-2008-01-05 #332 CES Back Channel #1

GNC-2008-01-05_2 #333 CES Back Channel #2

Talks about how they are going to do this and what is involved with CES. They need H2O and lots of it. I like the discussion on how they were going to hold the camera. I love this type of content.