Following on from ‘Just ordered‘

A bit more of a follow up on the TEN Supernatural downloads.

Firstly, I have uninstalled the software that TEN gets you to install (it’s not just an ActiveX control, but a whole program that starts when you login to Windows). Why? I don’t want to download DRM, time-limited videos that require a stupid third-party program so you can download and watch them.

Now the nitty gritty. TEN does not state on the front page of the site, if it has DRM or not. The first sign of any protection etc. is when you need to get the third-party software download via an ActiveX control.

If you delve into the FAQ section though, you will find out that it is copy-protected and has this 48 hour timebomb (which is stupid at this time of year, because you may download it, go away for a week or a weekend and then find you have wasted bandwidth because the file has timebombed).

Also, some users have reported on Whirlpool (need to have a particular level of access to see the TV lounge) and Media Spy that they can not even access the site as it comes up telling them that they are not in Australia, even though they are in WA with correct IP addresses.

And TEN, Microsoft won’t bring out a new version of Windows Media Player for the Mac. It’s why you need to get that third party plugin ‘Filp4Mac’.

At 5pm (AEDT), TEN will be allowing users to download the first episode to be shown in 2007 of Supernatural. This is being done before it first starts airing on Monday, 15th January. They will then release new episodes.Added at 8:46pm:Note that the file is DRM protected and you only have 48 hours to watch it. Windows users are the only one’s that can view it as TEN has an ActiveX client that only works in IE.Visit the TEN website

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Extras, the hit HBO/BBC series created by Ricky Grevais about an unknown actor who usually can’t catch a break, has it’s second season available for download from iTunes as a podcast.Get it from iTunesKeep an eye out as I will be posting links to free legal TV downloads as they appear. 

Macworld San Francisco 2007 is just a day or two away (depending on where you live), and there is a lot of speculation abounding.Here is the for Macworld 2007:

• iPhone/Apple Phone:We already know that the iPhone is true, but is a Linksys product. Of course, the idea of an Apple branded phone (note that iPhone is an Apple trademark in some Countries) is something that the Mac community is wanting, or at least feeding on various rumors. Now I don’t know if Apple will release their own phone or what kind of phone it would be (could even be a phone/PDA (or smart phone)), but it will be interesting if they do announce one at Macworld
• iPod video (full screen)Apple does have various patents which could relate to a full screen iPod video, especially controlling one. I don’t have much to say, but it would be interesting if Apple does release a full screen iPod video.
• iTVWe know it exists and also what connections it has (other than what exact wireless standard (or in the case of 802.11n, draft standard), but we don’t know what it’s software offers, what it’s hardware is or even what it’s real name is.Macworld could be when the iTV should really shine.
• AirportWill we see 802.11n Airport devices at Macworld? All we know is that the latest Intel Mac’s have 802.11n chip sets.
• Other stuffWe may see new displays or not. Seeing as the iSight is discontinued, there is a high chance (due to the iMac, MacBook Pro and the MacBook having iSights) that the screens could have built-in iSights.Software should see the 07 range of iWork and iLife (rumors are that iWork will have a spreadsheet application)

The best way to stay informed is to keep on checking:TUAWEngadgetMacRumors.comA roundup will appear sometime Wednesday afternoon.