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January 4, 2010 Ep. 64: the big CES preview show

Show summary: This week, we check out the latest rumors, leaks, and predictions from CES.

Category: Digital City

December 22, 2009 Ep. 63: 'Avatar,' 3D PS3, CES, oh my!

Show summary: The Digital City crew discuss 3D, new Netbooks, and which has more hype: CES 2010 or "Avatar"?

Category: Digital City

December 16, 2009 Inside the CNET labs

Show summary: For our last show of the year, we head into the CNET labs to show you how our editors test consumer electronics for energy efficiency.

Category: The Green Show

December 14, 2009 Ep. 62: Mario's pizza place and the solid gold PS3

Show summary: On this week's Digital City, we discuss Google's rumored new phone; iMac shipping delays, best Netbook games, and small bits of insanity, including a new Mario pizza place and a gold-plated PS3.

Category: Digital City

December 7, 2009 Ep. 61: Peace in the Mac vs. PC wars?

Show summary: On this week's Digital City, we tackle one of the most contentious issues of our time -- Mac vs. PC. -- as Dan offers an enlightened path to peace for both camps.

Category: Digital City

November 23, 2009 Ep. 59: Black Friday shopping tips, and a PS3 MAG beta invite giveaway

Show summary: It's episode 59 of the Digital City, and if our cast looks a little different today, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Joey, Julie, and Scott all called in sick, so we recruited some of our CNET colleagues to step in and offer their holiday shopping advice.

Category: Digital City

November 16, 2009 Ep. 58: Apple vs. Psystar

Show summary: 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.

Category: Digital City

November 10, 2009 Ep. 57: Hands on with PS3 Netflix; luxury laptops; and Modern Warfare 2 drops early

Show summary: 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.

Category: Digital City

November 3, 2009 Ep. 56: Mixed news for Nintendo, plus the social utility of the iPhone

Show summary: 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.

Category: Digital City

October 30, 2009 Hands-on with DJ Hero

Show summary: To tempt consumers into adding a turntable to the music game mix, DJ Hero features arguably the most fun video game soundtrack to date.

Category: First Look

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