http://disqus.com/people/davisfreeberg/enFri, 19 Sep 2008 05:02:01 -0000http://www.geektonic.com/2008/09/deal-of-day-linksys-extender-9999.html#comment-2437775My thought was that if you have all of your files set to automatically decode to DivX to save on the file space, then all you'd really need to do is point the folder on the DSM-320 to the folder you use to record your shows. It wouldn't let you schedule programs or even work as a formal media center application, but for $70 it'd do the trick. My guess is that the Linksys is phasing these out and that's why there was the price cut. It doesn't sound like there was a lot of demand and everything I read said that the interface was clunky. Still, media bridge, plus DVD is a winner in my book and I hope to see more sub $100 devices like it with hopefully a better menu option for consumers.davisfreebergFri, 19 Sep 2008 05:02:01 -0000http://www.geektonic.com/2008/09/tv-premiers-this-week-what-to-watch-914.html#comment-2353920Is it just me or is this fall TV season really disappointing? So far Fringe is the only new show that has even made it on my radar, but everything else has bombed. There have been a couple of weak sitcoms that I've watched too, but I just haven't been impressed. I'm still holding out for Knight Rider and Worst week, but am surprised at the lack of creativity in Hollywood. It's nice to have a couple of my favorites come back, but it's disappointing that there isn't more compelling content out there. Normally, my tuners are working overtime on Thursday nights, but this week I'm not recording a single show. I'm hoping that this is just a hangover effect from the writers strike, but so far the fall season is looking like a bust.davisfreebergMon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:37 -0000