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Digital City No. 58: Apple vs. Psystar

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:05:00 PST

Episode 58 of the Digital City, where we wrangle with the legal arguments over Apple vs. Psystar; show off the latest super-fancy laptop to hit our desks, the $2,000 HP Envy 15; and find the world's best laptop backpack in the Booq Boa. Both Modern Warfare 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii gets some praise, while PSP Go sales seem to hit a wall; and we compare the original God of War games to the new polished-up versions in the God of War collection for PS3.

Digital City No. 57: Hands on with PS3 Netflix; luxury laptops; and Modern Warfare 2 drops early

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:59:19 PST

This week on the Digital City, Joey tests the new Netflix/PS3 BD Live disc; we talk about all the cool new luxury laptops you'll never buy, and how everyone in New York seems to have gotten their hands on a copy of Modern Warfare 2 early.

Digital City No. 56: Mixed news for Nintendo, plus the social utility of the iPhone

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:36:56 PST

Episode 56 of the Digital City, where Joey wonders why everyone puts up with poor iPhone service (hint: it's the social utility of shared experiences); and Scott finds out how much laptop $350 can buy.

Digital City No. 55: PS3's Netflix play; Sony's Vaio X; and Halloween horrors

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:33 PDT

This week on the Digital City, we consider the PlayStation 3's awkward Netflix implementation; marvel over the superthin Sony Vaio X laptop; debate the fate of FireWire in new MacBooks; and review some gamer-friendly Halloween costume ideas.

Digital City No. 54: Taxi cell phone ban; Nintendo's holiday gamble; and the Ballad of Balloon Boy

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:06:56 PDT

Episode 54 of the Digital City, where we discuss NYC's plan to stop Taxi drivers from using cell phones; Nintendo's big plans for Mario; Washington's high-tech subway system; and show off the best Balloon Boy Web games.

Digital City No. 53: Netbook gaming, Dell's new Adamo, and the Steve Jobs jack-o-lantern

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:10:30 PDT

Episode 53 of the Digital City, where we explore Netbook gaming, thanks to the Nivida Ion and HP's Mini 311; the thin-is-in designs of the new Dell Adamo and Sony X-series.

Digital City No. 52: Apple tablet rumors; checking out Uncharted 2; and living with the PSPgo

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:41:17 PDT

Episode 52 of the Digital City, where we talk about the latest Apple tablet rumors, dissect Kindles on campus, bemoan the use of single-core CPUs in 13-inch laptops, and worry about NYC's growing rep as a surveillance state.

Digital City No. 51: Deconstructing the PSP Go, new MacBook rumors, and Palm Pre price cuts.

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:13:34 PDT

Episode 51 of the Digital City, where we deconstruct the PSP Go, new MacBook rumors, and Palm Pre price cuts.

Digital City No. 50: Microsoft's tablet plans; an HD Wii; and AT&T's Microcell scheme

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:14:14 PDT

Episode 50 of the Digital City, where we discuss Microsoft's plans to take on Apple in both smart phones and tablet PCs; the rumor of an HD refresh of the Nintendo Wii console; and what AT&T is up to with its Microcell device.

Digital City No. 49: Steve Jobs returns, first Win 7 TV spots and the Beatles/Dreamcast connection

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:02:30 PDT

Ep. 49 of the Digital City, where we find out why Microsoft's Steve Ballmer tried to stomp a co-worker's iPhone; check out the first Windows 7 TV ad; and lament that Steve Jobs had to drag himself onstage at the Apple event to basically announce nothing.

Digital City No. 48: Fancy laptop tech, PS3 Slim sells like crazy

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:24:06 PDT

Episode 48 of the Digital City, where we discuss fancy OLED technology coming to laptops; how the cheaper PS3 Slim doubled sales the very first week; which PS2 games should get the Blu-ray re-release treatment; and why Apple has a little problem called AT&T.

Digital City No. 47: Installing Snow Leopard and the fallout from falling PS3 and Xbox 360 prices.

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:03:37 PDT

Episode 47 of the Digital City, where we install Apple's new Snow Leopard OS update, discuss the current round of game console price cuts, check out some Netbooks with HD displays, and find out why Time Warner's new "Mystro" cable box firmware update for

Digital City No. 46: Debating the PS3 Slim, plus how to get your free Windows 7 upgrade

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:16:18 PDT

Episode 46 of the Digital City, where we debate the merits of the PS3 Slim, show how to get your free Windows 7 upgrade, and discuss new games from Batman: Arkham Asylum to GangStar for the iPhone.

Digital City No. 45: Apple tablet rumors, NFL games not named Madden, and music tech pioneer Les Paul

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:38:02 PDT

Episode 45 of the Digital City, where we discuss the latest Apple tablet rumors, discover who besides EA has a license to produce NFL video games, and an appreciation of music tech pioneer Les Paul.

Digital City No. 44: We welcome The Shack, plus the world's greatest pancake-making machine

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:23:20 PDT

Episode 44 of the Digital City, where we welcome Radio Shack's re-branding as The Shack, talk about unemployed laptop-users being banned from coffee shops, and the world's coolest personal pancake-making machine. Plus, remember that hacking your console i

Digital City No. 43: CrunchPad vs. Apple tablet, plus Sony's new EyePet

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:18:21 PDT

Episode 43 of the Digital City, where talk about the ethics of news organizations uploading street fighting videos; the CrunchPad vs. Apple's hypothetical tablet, and our impressions of Sony's holiday PlayStation lineup, including Uncharted 2 and the EyePet virtual critter.

Digital City Ep. 42: It's a love 'n hate (tech) thang

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:54:59 PDT

While Dan's on vacation in sunny Rome, the rest of us let our frustrations out on phones, games, consoles...essentially turning the show into the ultimate b*tchfest!

Digital City No. 41: Apple's falling market share vs. the Game Boy Micro vs. the death of gaming PCs

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Episode 41 of the Digital City, where we discuss Apple's falling market share, Scott's love affair with the Game Boy Micro, and whether Alienware's $5K M17x laptop means the death of gaming PCs.

Digital City No. 40: Google's Chrome OS vs. stealing cell phones vs. NYC subway map phone apps

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

This week on the Digital City, topics include Google's new Chrome OS, and what it means for Netbooks and Microsoft; some not-too-bright cell phone thieves; how Scott semi-scammed a new iPhone 3GS; and some new apps for navigating the NYC Subway system.

Digital City No. 39: Billy Mays vs. The Conduit vs. Windows 7

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 PDT

In anticipation of the July 4th weekend, we're coming to you a bit early this week. Topics include why you should go retail to buy a new laptop or desktop, the late Billy Mays, and why your Windows 7 beta is about to self-destruct.

Digital City No. 38: Michael Jackson vs. Windows 7 vs. iPhone vs. Palm Pre

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

We pretty much throw the playbook out of the window to discuss the legacy of Michael Jackson (and his "Moonwalker" video game). Plus, thoughts on upgrading to Windows 7 and how Dan got his iPhone repaired.

Digital City No. 37: iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre vs. the RIAA vs. laptop battery tests

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre vs. the RIAA vs. laptop battery tests

Digital City No. 36: New MacBooks vs. the E3 report vs. Joey's Palm Pre

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:34:46 PDT

On this week's Digital City, Dan reports back from the E3 video game show, we check out the new MacBook laptops, and Joey jumps on the Palm Pre bandwagon.

Digital City Ep. 35: Post-E3 impressions, Palm Pre vs. iPhone, and the upcoming WWDC

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:20:18 PDT

On this extended episode of Digital City, we talk mainly about E3--the highlights and the lowlights--as well as the upcoming Worldwide Developer's Conference.

Digital City No.34: E3 2009 Preview Special

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:04:27 PDT

On this week's edition of the Digital City, we run through a long list of predictions and previews for the 2009 E3 video game trade show.

Digital City No. 33: Facebook vs Twitter, and Intel's billion-dollar fine

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:36:17 PDT

Episode 33 of the Digital City, where we discuss Facebook's and Twitter's exploding traffic, Intel's billion-dollar fine, and some good and bad news for the video game industry.

Digital City No. 32: Electric cars in NYC and reading the iPhone tea leaves

digitalcity@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:19:06 PDT

Episode 32 of the Digital City, where we discuss the hurdles for electric cars in NYC, read the tea leaves on new iPhone hardware at WWDC, find out why Craigslist is (sort of) dropping sex ads, and ponder the improbable physics of Star Trek's black holes.