Show notes for this episode:

• The WD TV Play is available on the WD website for $69.99. There’s no word on when the device is going to reach stores yet.
• The device comes with a different UI than existing WD players, and supports slightly fewer codecs – MPEG-2 and DTS aren’t supported.
• One other notable difference: The WD TV Live and the WD TV Hub pull in metadata for local content, the WD TV Play doesn’t.
• Check out our e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable to learn more about various devices that help you to get rid of cable. The book is available for $5 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

How important is the availability of a YouTube app for your device choice? How about local content? And what about that remote? Tell us what you’re looking for in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com. Also, please check out our new Google+ Cord Cutters community!

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• Smart TV forecast: gigabit Wi-Fi in the living room
• What the shift to the cloud means for the future EPG
• Connected consumer third-quarter 2012

Show notes for this episode:

• More information about the Cloud TV Box can be found on the Sungale website.
• The device is baed on Android, much like Google TV. However, UI and functionality are quite different. Check out our coverage of the most recent Google TV update.
• Check out our e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable to learn more about various streaming devices, including Google TV, Roku, Apple TV and more. The book is available for $5 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

Would you be interested in an Android-based streaming box – and what kind of features would it need to make you buy one? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com. Also, please check out our new Google+ Cord Cutters community!

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• Where the next-generation console fits in today’s video game market
• Connected Consumer 2012: A year of consolidation and integration
• Report: Monetizing Digital Content

Show notes for this episode:

• Roku is available starting at $50. Check out Roku’s website for more info, or take a look at our review of the current-generation Roku hardware.
• Apple TV costs $99. More info on Apple’s website, or check out our recent Apple TV coverage.
• Boxee TV is available for $98. Check out Boxee’s site for more info, and make sure to read our first impressions of the device.
• The Vizio CoStar costs $99. More info on Vizio’s website, or check out our video review of the device.
• The Mohu leaf costs $40. Here’s Mohu’s website, and don’t forget to activate your antenna once you bought it!
• One last tip: Our e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable is just $5. Give it as a gift, or buy it yourself if you want to get ready to save some money and have more fun watching TV next year. The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

What kind of cord cutting gear is on your wish list this year, and what kind of gifts are you getting your loved ones?Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• Connected Consumer Wrap-up: Q1 2009
• Where the next-generation console fits in today’s video game market
• How consumer media will change in 2013

Show notes for this episode:

• Support for live TV viewing was added to the WD Live TV and the WD Live TV Hub with the latest firmware update (1.12.14). More info on that update can be found on the WD website.
• To watch live TV on the WD TV, users need to plug in a USV TV tuner adapter from Hauppauge. Officially, only two models are supported – but I found that the Boxee live TV dongle works as well.
• Check out our previous review of the WD TV Live.
• Also worth reading: Our story about Skitter, a service that streams live TV to WD devices.
• To learn more about over-the-air broadcast and DIY DVRs, check out our new e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

Are you watching over-the-air TV? And if so: what does your setup look like? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• Who and what to watch in the new era of the living room
• Controversy, courtrooms and the cloud in Q1
• What the shift to the cloud means for the future EPG

Show notes for this episode:

• AirPlay can be enabled on a Google TV with Airtight, which is available on Google Play.
• Note: this method doesn’t support AirPlay mirroring. For more on AirPlay, check Apple’s website.
• Google is looking to bring its own version of AirPlay to all of its Google TV devices.
• To learn more about Google TV and other media streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV, check out our new e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

How important has AirPlay support been for you when choosing a media streaming device? Did you buy the Apple TV because of AirPlay, or are you using AirPlay on a different device? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• Who and what to watch in the new era of the living room
• Controversy, courtrooms and the cloud in Q1
• How consumer media will change in 2013

Show notes for this episode:

• Vizio’s Co-Star box sells for $100, and can only be bought through Vizio’s website.
• More information about Google TV, including the apps available on the platform, can be found on Google’s website.
• Check out our interview with Vizio CTO Matt McRae about the Co-Star and the future of home entertainment.
• Also worth watching: Our tour of the current Google TV platform.
• To learn more about Google TV and other media streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV, check out our new e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

Are you going to buy the Co-Star? Or are you still skeptical about Google TV? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• How consumer media will change in 2013
• Controversy, courtrooms and the cloud in Q1
• Connected Consumer 2012: A year of consolidation and integration

Show notes for this episode:

• The D-Link MovieNite can be bought exclusively at Walmart
• More information about the device can be found on D-Link’s website
• D-Link is also selling a slightly more expensive version of the device, the MovieNite Plus, which promises access to more than 130 apps and channels, and should eventually receive a Hulu Plus app as well. The MovieNite Plus retails for about $70. More info on D-Link’s website.
• To learn more about competing media streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV, check out our new e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

What are your personal must-have features for a media streaming device? Do you care about Hulu Plus, or would a missing Ethernet port be a deal breaker for you? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• Report: The Connected TV Marketplace
• How consumer media will change in 2013
• Controversy, courtrooms and the cloud in Q1

Show notes for this episode:

• Chromemote is available in the Chrome Web Store.
• More information about the extension can be found on the Chromemote.com website.
• Check out all of our Google TV coverage.
• To learn more about Google TV and other smart TV platforms, make sure to also check out our new e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.

How do you like Chromemote? Check it out, and then please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• How consumer media will change in 2013
• Controversy, courtrooms and the cloud in Q1
• Connected Consumer 2012: A year of consolidation and integration

Show notes for this episode:

• Plex for Roku is now available for free in the Roku channel store. More information can be found on the Plex blog.
• To use Plex on Roku, you need to install the free Plex Media server on your Mac or Windows PC. The software can be downloaded here.
• Check out our previous Plex coverage.

Have you used Plex on Roku, or do you prefer a different media server? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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• How consumer media will change in 2013
• What the shift to the cloud means for the future EPG
• Connected consumer third-quarter 2012

Show notes for this episode:

• Plex is media center software that offers access to both local and online media. It can be downloaded for free on the Plex website.
• DLNA stands for “Digital Living Network Alliance” and is basically a way to move media around your home network. The DLNA standard is supported by Sony’s PS3 and WD TV devices as well as numerous connected TVs from manufacturers like LG, Panasonic, Toshiba and others. The DLNA alliance website has a detailed database with all the supported devices.
• Plex’s server software with DLNA support is slated to be released within the next few weeks. Check their Twitter feed for updates.

Are you a Plex user? Or are you using a different DLNA server? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters@gigaom.com.

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• Who and what to watch in the new era of the living room
• How consumer media will change in 2013
• Connected Consumer 2011: What Not to Expect