Hey, this isn't getting any easier to choose which format; Blu-Ray or HD DVD will be the one that wins out. In past posts we've talked about how Blu-Ray was locking in some key players such as retailers.
But as they say in the computer biz...software drives hardware sales. And Paramount and Dreamworks SKG announced they wouldn't be supporting Blu-Ray which means no Shrek 3 or Nickelodeon content on Blu-Ray.
We restate our current opinion don't buy one unless you like risk!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
What percentage of users are "Notquitegeeks"?
Note: I had the wrong web address! My mistake, sorry it is fixed now
I was reading at article in Firstglimpse Magazine that asked what type of tech user are you? As I continue to work on the definition of a not quite geek, this caught my eye. Based on a study done by the Pew Internet Project (they get quoted a lot these days) between 23-31% fall into the category I classify as a not quite geek. The variance is that their Omnivore description may include true geeks (8%). You can take their survey at www.pewinternet.org/quiz and find out how you rate. I'll post my category later.
Enjoy.
I was reading at article in Firstglimpse Magazine that asked what type of tech user are you? As I continue to work on the definition of a not quite geek, this caught my eye. Based on a study done by the Pew Internet Project (they get quoted a lot these days) between 23-31% fall into the category I classify as a not quite geek. The variance is that their Omnivore description may include true geeks (8%). You can take their survey at www.pewinternet.org/quiz and find out how you rate. I'll post my category later.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Getting existing DVDs onto AppleTV
I purchased my AppleTV primarily to help build a library of converted DVDs onto my system as well as those movies I download from iTunes. I want my own "on demand" capabilites for the 50+ movies I have.
Unfortunately due to piracy concerns, you can't copy your existing DVDs to AppleTV, at least you are not suppose to. Look I am totally against piracy but I am in favor of people being able to use what they've bought where they want to use it: video iPod or AppleTV device.
I purchased Cucusoft DVD to Apple TV Converter for $30 after testing the free download. Well worth it! The user interface has already improved since I first used it and with one exception I have been able to convert all the DVDs I have tried. Reminder! don't use this to pirate!
Unfortunately due to piracy concerns, you can't copy your existing DVDs to AppleTV, at least you are not suppose to. Look I am totally against piracy but I am in favor of people being able to use what they've bought where they want to use it: video iPod or AppleTV device.
I purchased Cucusoft DVD to Apple TV Converter for $30 after testing the free download. Well worth it! The user interface has already improved since I first used it and with one exception I have been able to convert all the DVDs I have tried. Reminder! don't use this to pirate!
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