• First, it’s great to see when I connect and at what speed with that oh so (not) helpful windows balloon, but where’s the notice for when the connection drops? How about a tray icon that offers some sense of signal strength as well?
• Another really helpful bit would be the option to auto-reconnect as needed which is something the Mac has had by default for PPP connections since PPP existed …

Connectivity on the Metro North Train line is spotty at best. There are some awesome pockets of 3G-ness, but it’s mainly EDGE and there are some definite dark zones as well. I’ve been disconnected 5 times just writing this post … Being able to better manage what’s happening does not seem like a substantial ask. It should be basic stuff.

I should also note that my N95 has yet to freeze up in DUN mode like it regularly does when connected to the N810.

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It’s bad when you can get a faster connection from your phone than wifi, but at least it’s free and not $15/ day like many hotels.

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As I’ve said a few times here, DVD release should not be the end game. It’s theatrical release and I’d be willing to pay a premium for the privilege. There’s limited value in getting just the movie on the same day I can get the full DVD. Helping my wife and I see a movie that’s being released to theaters — something that’s quite hard for families with young children — would be truly powerful and worthwhile.

For now I think I’ll keep on buying those DVDs I want and just ripping them for portable use.
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Would it have been too hard to keep the outlets on for the travelers who endure the standard delays here, no I did not think so.

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This makes absolutely no brand sense. Why would you take a high end device like the Nokia N95 and pair it with a low to mid-range Renault?

The car comes with Nokia’s integated GPS as well as car kit (naturally) to pair with the N95. The integration of GPS is an interesting move, but that could have been something on it’s own. The co-branding is the bit that just feels wrong to me. I guess my American bias is working overtime here against Renault, but a VW Jetta / Passat seems like a more appropriate choice. And yes I know about the iPod integration there … competition is a bitch.

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I missed this episode last week. Looks like it was hilarious!

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I’m sure my readers will agree that the future if not the present of content development has been forever changed with the advent of digital technologies and newer high end devices like the Nokia N95 and N82 enable everyone to capture high quality results. While everyone is not going to be a filmmaker, it’s certainly easier than ever to take part in the process of creation and the Nokia Productions team is looking to kick this off with quite a few people. As Spike Lee said, he welcomes the new world and is looking forward to working with thousands of us …

I like the idea of user generated content curated into a collaborative piece and it should be very cool to see how this 9-12 minute movie ends up this fall.

Here’s the video from Spike’s presentation:

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Street Art in Lower East Side, originally uploaded by nickgraywfu.

I just saw this via a recent Twitter follower and it’s awesome … Happy Friday!

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Raising the price of HD movies on VOD and releasing them the same day they come out on DVD would be a boon to the industry, according to a new survey from consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The company found that consumers would be willing to spend $7 to $9 for an HD movie on demand if released at the same time as the DVD.[NewTeeVee]

As I’ve noted previously, the way to do day in date is with the theatrical release NOT the DVD. I’m more than happy to pay more for the full DVD release, which will deliver a higher quality production and all the extras. Thanks to Amazon, you can pre-order and have it arrive on release day already.

A family with kids understands that controlling the video is key. We are currently watching There Will Be Blood in our home … started on Sunday and will finish (possibly even restart) when we can this week). VOD would expire and require a second purchase to complete. A second purchase would be more expensive than just buying the DVD to begin with…

If the movie was available at the same time as the theater, I’d actually be willing to pay more for the convenience, but these DVD release options just make no sense.

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