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Digital copies are nice… If you can use them!
Waiting for me when I got home was a package from Amazon; inside was my Blu Ray of Wall E. Like every other movie I have with a digital copy I went to upload it to my iTunes, and what do I find? I have no activation code! So a call was made to Disney [...]
HD Netflix streaming coming to the XBOX 360
Engadget is reporting that the new Xbox 360 dashboard will include Netflix HD content. It was already known that the instant queue would be added, but the addition of HD content is an added bonus. According to the article it is a soft launch with only 300 titles at this time, but I think it’s [...]
Its been too long. So how about a Tip, for us PC guys.
After a bit of an absence, I’m back. The last month has been busy for me, but that’s the past time to move forward and share some Apple TV love.
A quick tip today for all of us evil PC users. As we all know one of the best parts of Apple TV is we [...]
Is Apple TV getting replaced?
TUAW is reporting a rumor that, Apple, has sent retailers an E-mail telling them to take down all Apple TV displays. With a note saying there will be a webcast kick off on September 30th. There has also been a rumor about the “brick“, a possible new Apple product. Could all of this be a [...]
Netflix to start streaming ABC and CBS shows
Engadget is reporting that neflix has signed a deal that will allow streaming of ABC and CBS proprieties. Shows such as CSI, Disney shows including The Suite Life of Zach and Cody, and some catalogue titles like Star Trek are included in the deal. All of this starting next month; this will also be around [...]
Remote App Update
Apple has updated the iPhone/iPod touch remote app according to TUAW. This update is for play list creation, you can now create a genius play list from inside the app. Go forth and download, and in case you didn’t know the update is free.
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OK Apple, time to step up!
As pointed out last week Real Networks now has a legal DVD copying solution. So where is Apple on iTunes DVD ripping? This would be a benefit to the consumer and to Apple; because, they [Apple] could not only drive sales in the same why they do with music, you give the consumer an easy [...]
Its been slow so some random Mon…err Tuesday thoughts.
Update: An Apple event is now scheduled for next Tuesday September the 9th.
First off, did all of you see that Comcast is now starting their 250gb a month Cap? If you have been a reader of this site, you may remember, I wrote about this a few month ago. At the time I felt [...]
iTunes Unlimited rumor, will it include video?
By now I am sure you have heard the rumor about iTunes unlimited. If not the short version is Apple might unveil an iTunes subscription service; for a fee you can download all the music you want, but you don’t get to keep it unless you pay for it. I’m not a fan of this [...]
White Screen of death?
So here it was a Saturday night we have some friends over, and want to watch a movie. What a better chance to show off my Apple TV to some people who, I could see, buying one at some point. We all decided to watch Harold and Kumar click to rent, and after a few [...]
PS3 Play TV, coming soon to the UK.
Raise your hand if you know about the PS3 Play TV…. Long story short it’s a USB tuner to turn the PS3 into a PVR, also allowing you to copy over to a PSP (while I can’t find confirmation it may also allow streaming to the PSP). You might be asking why do I care, [...]
Apple TV, featuring Apple TV.
I got this article in my Google alerts today, and well I started to think about this idea. This is not the first time I have run across this idea, but I’m on vacation so I have more time to ponder it. While I don’t put this outside the realm of possibility, I don’t see [...]
LG to rollout a Blu-Ray player with Netflix streaming
Over at Engadget they are reporting that LG’s new BD3000 will be able to stream Netflix instant watch. You will be able get HD movies on Blu ray and some SD content via netflix for under 500 bucks. It’s becoming more and more apparent people are embracing the idea of downloadable content for entertainment, and [...]
Do you still need cable?
I came across an article on reuters uk asking this very question. As a subscriber to dish network, and as someone who has watched his bill slowly increase over the years it’s a good question. Like the article I would love ala cart pricing for cable and satellite and believe this is the future and [...]
PS3 VS. Apple TV VS. Blu-ray….. Fight!
Here we have it, a comparison of two HD download services, with Blu-ray being the standard to shoot for. As you know by now Sony updated the Playstation Store with video rentals. Not the first console maker to do so as Microsoft has the Live video store up and running, for some time now. [...]
