Did you know...?
- Many manufacturers have halted production on VCRs forever!
- 2006 will be the last year for VHS movie releases.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
R.I.P. VCR
From a TiVo e-mail I received today:
Did you know...?
Did you know...?
New Apple Products Released
Well, during their "One More Thing... " Event... Apple Computers released some expected products and surprised many others. I won't get into the specs, you can check out the link above for that info.
(1.) iPod (video): This is not the much anticipated/rumored "Video iPod", but more of an upgraded iPod that allows video playback. It sports a smaller frame, and a slightly larger window. They also come in the typical white, and now black. With color screens of course. They are available in 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($399). They all support the new...
(2.) iTunes 6: The major attraction is the addition made in the iTunes Music Store> Music Videos, TV Shows, and Pixar Shorts are now for sale for $1.99/ea. Right now there are only 5 TV Shows to choose from, each only having a few episodes available for download. But there are over 2,000 music videos for sale. Even all of Madonna's music videos are for sale... c'mon, you know you want a copy of "Express Yourself". (Hey Marisa, they even have a U2 catalog). I have already purchased a Pixar Short: Geri's Game (it's the short that plays before A Bugs Life). iTunes will also synchronize your movies, pictures, and of songs to your new iPod (video).
(3.) iMac: Thinner versions of the most recent one. How they got it smaller? Who knows, it's just cool. The most impressive feature of the new iMac is one that none of the rumor sites saw coming (kind of). It's an application (Front Row), which only works on the new iMacs, which allows you to sit away from your computer, and with a new Apple remote control, control, the play of movies, pictures, dvd, and music. All in a simple, easy to use Apple interface. The remote is also easy to use, with only 6 buttons, it won't be hard to navigate, unlike those 100-button universal remotes we all have.... uh, don't ALL of us have one? The iMac also has a built-in iSight Camera. What a GREAT camera, great for pictures and also wonderful for video conferencing for free. You can also use it for...
(4.) Photo Booth: Another new application from apple that uses the built-in iSight camera to take pictures from your iMac. It's kind of like those old photo booths that you would stick a dollar in and get a few pictures. You can add all sorts of interesting effects to the pictures, like stretch, sepia, black&white, dent, bulge, etc. Why you would need this? I don't know. I think Apple is just showing that they can throw any sort of item (maybe even a kitchen sink) into this tiny little iMac.
Well that's it folks, my thoughts on Apple's "One More Thing... " Event.
(1.) iPod (video): This is not the much anticipated/rumored "Video iPod", but more of an upgraded iPod that allows video playback. It sports a smaller frame, and a slightly larger window. They also come in the typical white, and now black. With color screens of course. They are available in 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($399). They all support the new...
(2.) iTunes 6: The major attraction is the addition made in the iTunes Music Store> Music Videos, TV Shows, and Pixar Shorts are now for sale for $1.99/ea. Right now there are only 5 TV Shows to choose from, each only having a few episodes available for download. But there are over 2,000 music videos for sale. Even all of Madonna's music videos are for sale... c'mon, you know you want a copy of "Express Yourself". (Hey Marisa, they even have a U2 catalog). I have already purchased a Pixar Short: Geri's Game (it's the short that plays before A Bugs Life). iTunes will also synchronize your movies, pictures, and of songs to your new iPod (video).
(3.) iMac: Thinner versions of the most recent one. How they got it smaller? Who knows, it's just cool. The most impressive feature of the new iMac is one that none of the rumor sites saw coming (kind of). It's an application (Front Row), which only works on the new iMacs, which allows you to sit away from your computer, and with a new Apple remote control, control, the play of movies, pictures, dvd, and music. All in a simple, easy to use Apple interface. The remote is also easy to use, with only 6 buttons, it won't be hard to navigate, unlike those 100-button universal remotes we all have.... uh, don't ALL of us have one? The iMac also has a built-in iSight Camera. What a GREAT camera, great for pictures and also wonderful for video conferencing for free. You can also use it for...
(4.) Photo Booth: Another new application from apple that uses the built-in iSight camera to take pictures from your iMac. It's kind of like those old photo booths that you would stick a dollar in and get a few pictures. You can add all sorts of interesting effects to the pictures, like stretch, sepia, black&white, dent, bulge, etc. Why you would need this? I don't know. I think Apple is just showing that they can throw any sort of item (maybe even a kitchen sink) into this tiny little iMac.
Well that's it folks, my thoughts on Apple's "One More Thing... " Event.
She's Goooone...
Well Folks... Like Hall and Oates would sing: "... She's goooooooooone, Oh I, Oh I'd
better learn how to face it... "
Looks like I replaced all my code for my blog with this one (actually another one, and I settled on this one). It's sad to see the end of an era, the stealth black theme I had going, the cool little icons, and MY JOKES, my jokes... they are ALL gone.
But, I am sure I saved the coding somewhere (If I was smart and backed up my code).
So, for now... this is the theme I am going with. Enjoy!
better learn how to face it... "
Looks like I replaced all my code for my blog with this one (actually another one, and I settled on this one). It's sad to see the end of an era, the stealth black theme I had going, the cool little icons, and MY JOKES, my jokes... they are ALL gone.
But, I am sure I saved the coding somewhere (If I was smart and backed up my code).
So, for now... this is the theme I am going with. Enjoy!
New Put Down? HD-Ugly!?
I guess it's true what people say... some hollywood stars just don't look so good in person. HDTV now allows us a better picture of that world.
Check this out from TVPredictions.com:
Swanni's Annual 'Best & Worst' HDTV List
Jessica Alba looks even better in high-def, but Teri Hatcher and Demi Moore should run for cover.
By Phillip Swann
Editor's Note: The High-Definition TV picture is so clear that aging signs and skin imperfections are dramatically visible. Phillip Swann, president of TVPredictions.com, generated international media attention for his 2004 list of the 10 celebrities who look better -- and worse -- under the unforgiving lens of high-def. Now, Swanni has named his 2005 'Best and Worst' in HDTV.
Check this out from TVPredictions.com:
Swanni's Annual 'Best & Worst' HDTV List
Jessica Alba looks even better in high-def, but Teri Hatcher and Demi Moore should run for cover.
By Phillip Swann
Editor's Note: The High-Definition TV picture is so clear that aging signs and skin imperfections are dramatically visible. Phillip Swann, president of TVPredictions.com, generated international media attention for his 2004 list of the 10 celebrities who look better -- and worse -- under the unforgiving lens of high-def. Now, Swanni has named his 2005 'Best and Worst' in HDTV.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Silly Bush
This may be one of the funniest parodies I have ever seen. Andy Dick can be annoying, but this time he is funny. Check out our "wicked smaht" president.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Best TV Theme Song
I don't know why I didn't check this out earlier, and I think there was/is even a show dedicated to this. But Boston.com has a tournament going on to decide what was the best theme song. From whats left, may favorites would be there at the end would be: Fresh Prince of Bel Air vs. Welcome Back Kotter.
A few songs that may be missing? "The Greatest American Hero" (Thanks Prof. Mike) and "Married With Children" (Although I think that may have left off the list because it is an actual song).
Any other songs that were missed? Post a comment.
A few songs that may be missing? "The Greatest American Hero" (Thanks Prof. Mike) and "Married With Children" (Although I think that may have left off the list because it is an actual song).
Any other songs that were missed? Post a comment.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Verizon FiOS and Cable TV? FiOS TV?
I swear I spoke about this before but I can't find the post,. Yeah I know..."... Curtis, don't you run this thing?" I do, I swear, maybe I just meant to post it, but didn't (This happens A LOT more than you know).
Anyways... Verizon FiOS is a service Verizon offers which allows for fiber optic cables (where previously installed) to be used for internet access, and I believe phone access too. Fiber optic cables allow for faster internet speeds (up to 5 times faster than Comcast's current 6mbps. Also, you only pay $34.95/month for 5mbps, thats a $15/month savings from Comcast, which will aloow you to buy a TiVo, but thats another story.) and the ability to transfer video... So...
Verizon is set to add another feature to their service: Cable Television. Right now they offer a bundle package with DirecTV. But I don't like satellite dishes (and I am not sure we can add it to our condo). Dan told me about this rumor at least a month ago, that's why I thought I posted it, but he was correct. Turns out someone at his job was offered FiOS through Verizon, and they casually mentioned that they would soon be offering cable television through FiOS in October. And here we are, coming to October, and there are rumbles that Verizon is about to start offering this service. Good looking out Dan. Hopefully the price of cable will come down with this announcement. Also, SBC (Southern Bell Communications) is rumored to be doing the same thing, but offering the unconventional IPTV (Internet Protocol Television - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPTV). We'll see what happens, but they have pushed their plans back from late 2005 to early 2006.
A quick check on Verizon's FiOS page shows that not all of us are eligible for FiOS service here in Massachusetts, but it should be here soon.
As usual, I will try to keep you posted... if I can remember.
Anyways... Verizon FiOS is a service Verizon offers which allows for fiber optic cables (where previously installed) to be used for internet access, and I believe phone access too. Fiber optic cables allow for faster internet speeds (up to 5 times faster than Comcast's current 6mbps. Also, you only pay $34.95/month for 5mbps, thats a $15/month savings from Comcast, which will aloow you to buy a TiVo, but thats another story.) and the ability to transfer video... So...
Verizon is set to add another feature to their service: Cable Television. Right now they offer a bundle package with DirecTV. But I don't like satellite dishes (and I am not sure we can add it to our condo). Dan told me about this rumor at least a month ago, that's why I thought I posted it, but he was correct. Turns out someone at his job was offered FiOS through Verizon, and they casually mentioned that they would soon be offering cable television through FiOS in October. And here we are, coming to October, and there are rumbles that Verizon is about to start offering this service. Good looking out Dan. Hopefully the price of cable will come down with this announcement. Also, SBC (Southern Bell Communications) is rumored to be doing the same thing, but offering the unconventional IPTV (Internet Protocol Television - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPTV). We'll see what happens, but they have pushed their plans back from late 2005 to early 2006.
A quick check on Verizon's FiOS page shows that not all of us are eligible for FiOS service here in Massachusetts, but it should be here soon.
As usual, I will try to keep you posted... if I can remember.
Google Print
Google looks to be getting in trouble for this one (it may come down soon, so check it out now). This is a site that lets you read scanned-in books on-line. Well not the whole book, but a lot of pages. Turns out publishers aren't too happy about this. I can see why, but thanks for giving us a glimpse Google.
Here is what Google has to say about thier "Library Project"
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/google-print-and-authors-guild.html
Here is what Google has to say about thier "Library Project"
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/google-print-and-authors-guild.html
Google WiFi
Looks like Google is at it again. They have launched a beta-type program in the San Francisco area providing independent national wireless internet access, presumably with ad-sense built in, so it wouldn't be "free"... but... yeah... free!
Google WiFi: Frequently Asked Questions
http://wifi.google.com/faq.html
Free Download of Google Secure Access
http://wifi.google.com/download.html
Google WiFi: Frequently Asked Questions
http://wifi.google.com/faq.html
Free Download of Google Secure Access
http://wifi.google.com/download.html
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