Since then I’ve been working my way back – in reverse – through the podcasts. So I’ve come to miss you hosting BOL, even though I never really listened while you were a host of BOL. I miss a situation that I never actually experienced, very strange.

One of my favorite topics is this issue of hooking up a conventional computer up to a high-def, wide-screen TV in the livingroom. There is so much hype and voodoo and FUD associated with what should be a very low-key, low-stress, non-event. Connecting a computer to a TV is no big deal now-a-days, and the possibilities it opens up for entertainment (DVDs, YouTube, Hulu, Boxie, etc. etc.) are myriad. With windows media center, you can often use a remote control, or you can use a wireless keyboard and mouse (which often requires a hard level surface, unfortunately, unless keyboard has a built-in trackball).

I would love to see this issue discussed more in the media, in order to remove some FUD. You could go over the basics (i.e., best to use a HDMI cable; component and DB15/VGA connections are also possible depending upon the available connectors). There is really a lot to talk about here. (I’ve been connecting computers to big screen TV’s since the 80′s when I had an Amiga 1000 and 3000.)

Just a thought. Thanks.
-Ken Bookstein

My request/suggestion is to not go the way of so many other shows and become all talk with no substance. I appreciate you keeping things moving on BOL, getting the news out, sharing some banter and commentary, but keeping the pace going. I have about three hours a day to listen and start with the shortest podcasts and end with the longest. As a result, BOL and most of the Cnet shows get my attention, while many of the Twit shows just get deleted for being too long….too much “listening to me talk” and not enough value. 30-45 minutes seems to be the sweet spot.

Your strengths are your vast knowledge of many areas, a candid and honest approach and a desire to help. These characteristics keep me coming back for more.

I am really going to miss Tom at CNET. CNET has focused shows with great production values, and no one really competes with them on the professional tech news coverage. I guess it helps to have the CBS resources. TWiT is great and all, but it just seems too… bedroom podcast-ish? It doesn’t look that professional, imo. Even if all the hosts are pros, it just doesn’t have the same vibe as CNET.

I’m hopeful that Rafe will do good on BOL. He is knowledgeable and well-spoken, and the show’s dynamic should not change too much since Molly and Jason are still there. It is truly CNET’s loss that they are letting Tom go. Tom is a great talent, and they should’ve done everything they could to keep him on BOL, Top5, and How-To shows.

I was just forgiving them for what the have done to the music industry…

All the best and Cheers… See Rafe for a wee bit of Heaven he posted the remains of a 12 year old Macallan.

Good Luck from Brazil.