Entertainment 2.0 #208 : More Ben!

Dec 21, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Apparently just one episode of Entertainment 2.0 just wasn't enough to contain Ben Drawbaugh, so he's back for more this week! Actually, after last week's show Richard and Ben talked for another 30 minutes about UltraViolet and a few other topics near and dear to our hearts. It was such a good conversation that we felt compelled to share it with you. But don't worry, there was still listener feedback to respond to, and news to cover.

Entertainment 2.0 #206 : The Disgustingness

Dec 7, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Josh and Richard are back and have bunch of listener feedback to go into before talking about the Ceton Echo, Surface Pro, VLC for Windows 8, Windows Blue, the Nokia Lumia 920, and more!

Microsoft outs Surface Pro pricing, starts at $899

Nov 29, 2012 by Phil Lozen

Microsoft today finally revealed pricing details for its Surface Pro line of tablets. A 64GB version of the Windows 8 Pro tablet will run $899, including a stylus pen. For $999 you can bump it up to a 128GB storage option. It’s worth noting the neither of the announced pricing...

Surface RT for $199? Dream not likely to come true

Aug 17, 2012 by Phil Lozen

Earlier this week the web was all agog over an Engadget report that the new Microsoft Surface RT could start at $199 when it comes out on Oct. 26. Our own Josh Pollard even wrote up a piece here on The DMZ wondering if it indeed could be a reality (go ahead, read his piece, I’ll...

The $199 Surface Tablet – Could It Be a Reality?

Aug 14, 2012 by Josh Pollard

The idea that Microsoft may actually sell the Surface RT tablet for $199 seems absolutely bonkers! Is it possible that it's just crazy enough to work, and not further damage their relationships with their hardware partners?

Microsoft Demos Windows 8 Netflix App

Jun 24, 2012 by Richard Gunther

At Microsoft's Surface event last week, Steven Sinofsky gave us a quick preview of Netflix' new Metro-style app for Windows 8, expected at Windows 8 launch.

Entertainment 2.0 #182 : Surface and Xbox 720

Jun 22, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Richard has returned from his vacation to join Josh for a rather large week in Microsoft Entertainment technology news! Over the weekend a document that was supposedly from Microsoft was leaked onto the web with over 50 pages of details about Microsoft's next video game console. The document calls it the Xbox 720. Josh and Richard go through the specs, and they give their opinion as to what they think of the name. That wasn't the only big news story of the week though. Monday evening Microsoft held a surprise announcement to unveil their vision for what a tablet should be. The world got their first glimpse at the Microsoft Surface tablets, and we learned just enough juice details to really whet our appetites.

Why Microsoft left questions unanswered at the Surface unveiling, and ...

Jun 19, 2012 by Phil Lozen

Yesterday at a super-secret event in Los Angeles, Microsoft unveiled its biggest hope for Windows 8 – the Microsoft Surface line of tablets. You can read all about the unveiling at any tech-related site, including Josh’s write-up right here on The Digital Media Zone. The line currently (and...

Microsoft’s Surface Tablet Could Change Computing

Jun 18, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Microsoft didn't just announce their entry into the tablet market today, they gave us a glimpse at the future of computing. The tablet, combined with Windows 8 and the accessories announced alongside has the potential to change how we all look at and use computing devices.