Comments for Buzz Cry http://www.buzzcry.com/blog Opinions on today's top technology news stories Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:43:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Joost Review: Watch TV on Your PC by Joost Review: Watch TV on Your PC - kevindouglas.net http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/tk1lvXXZSZI/ Joost Review: Watch TV on Your PC - kevindouglas.net Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:43:36 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/05/22/joost-review-watch-tv-on-your-pc/#comment-120 [...] (more…) [...] […] (more…) […]

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]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/06/13/a-software-revolution-from-desktop-apps-to-offline-apps/#comment-119 Comment on 7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro by 7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro - kevindouglas.net http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/GFwk9KHHEqI/ 7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro - kevindouglas.net Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:38:34 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/07/23/7-things-to-love-about-the-new-macbook-pro/#comment-118 [...] I was impressed from day one. The battery life was good, the suspend mode worked, and software was easier to find that I thought. Over the last several weeks I’ve been jotting down all the things I love about my new laptop. This weekend I decided it was time to put those notes on paper, and came up with the following list. (more…) [...] […] I was impressed from day one. The battery life was good, the suspend mode worked, and software was easier to find that I thought. Over the last several weeks I’ve been jotting down all the things I love about my new laptop. This weekend I decided it was time to put those notes on paper, and came up with the following list. (more…) […]

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/07/23/7-things-to-love-about-the-new-macbook-pro/#comment-118 Comment on 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 by 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 - kevindouglas.net http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/2zdj09rhqIE/ 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 - kevindouglas.net Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:28:55 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-116 [...] of high-definition addoption, online console gaming, and a surprise from the fanboy favorite: Apple.(more…)© Kevin Douglas - visit Buzz Cry for more great [...] […] of high-definition addoption, online console gaming, and a surprise from the fanboy favorite: Apple.(more…)© Kevin Douglas - visit Buzz Cry for more great […]

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-116 Comment on 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 by Brian http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/IUsGS18b0Ww/ Brian Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:19:32 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-9 I'm less confident that Wii will go full HD. Even if they did, the current round of software really can't take advantage of it. I'd say odds are only about 40% chance in favor of adding HD capabilities. I'm on board with both of your other predictions, and would like to add one of my own: Sony will add full DVR capabilities to the PS3, as well as Xbox Live-type functionality to the PlayStation Network. Video-on-demand and IPTV are going to explode in 2008, and Sony has long been marketing the PS3 as a "home entertainment computer system". If they're ever going to capitalize on that angle, the time would be now. I’m less confident that Wii will go full HD. Even if they did, the current round of software really can’t take advantage of it. I’d say odds are only about 40% chance in favor of adding HD capabilities.

I’m on board with both of your other predictions, and would like to add one of my own:

Sony will add full DVR capabilities to the PS3, as well as Xbox Live-type functionality to the PlayStation Network. Video-on-demand and IPTV are going to explode in 2008, and Sony has long been marketing the PS3 as a “home entertainment computer system”. If they’re ever going to capitalize on that angle, the time would be now.

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-9 Comment on 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 by moro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/XaSjSMmcPD4/ moro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:20:49 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-8 interesting. didn't know that about blu-ray. i found some confirmation for what you said about the apple tv here: http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/05/apple-tv-review/ "This on top of the lack of Divx, XviD, and WMV really limits the usefulness of the Apple TV for anyone with a remotely disparate media library, and severely curtails its use as a internet video streaming device." ah well... interesting. didn’t know that about blu-ray.

i found some confirmation for what you said about the apple tv here:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/0.....tv-review/

“This on top of the lack of Divx, XviD, and WMV really limits the usefulness of the Apple TV for anyone with a remotely disparate media library, and severely curtails its use as a internet video streaming device.”

ah well…

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-8 Comment on 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 by Kevin Douglas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/DbpA_T7OPzk/ Kevin Douglas Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:08:48 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-7 The main reason for Apple choosing Blu-ray is that they're 1 of 18 on the Blu-ray Disc Association Board of Directors. The main computer-based reason for supporting Blu-ray is capacity. Blu-ray can hold 50 gigs compared to 30 gigs on a HD-DVD. I'm less sure about your Apple TV question. I'm pretty sure it takes a specific format. I know it doesn't support DivX or anything from the Windows world. It works great as long as your content is from iTunes or from the special Apple TV channel on YouTube, but anything else takes some converting to work through the Apple TV. Again, this is an "I think" response so if anyone else has more concrete knowledge please post. :) The main reason for Apple choosing Blu-ray is that they’re 1 of 18 on the Blu-ray Disc Association Board of Directors. The main computer-based reason for supporting Blu-ray is capacity. Blu-ray can hold 50 gigs compared to 30 gigs on a HD-DVD.

I’m less sure about your Apple TV question. I’m pretty sure it takes a specific format. I know it doesn’t support DivX or anything from the Windows world. It works great as long as your content is from iTunes or from the special Apple TV channel on YouTube, but anything else takes some converting to work through the Apple TV. Again, this is an “I think” response so if anyone else has more concrete knowledge please post. :)

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-7 Comment on 3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008 by moro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/PcopZe-oDrk/ moro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:49:59 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-6 first!!! i keep looking at the apple tv, mostly b/c it looks like an easy way to get video content over to my tv w/o converting files to ipod format. but, i haven't convinced myself that the convenience is worth the $$$, especially since i can just watch stuff on my 'puter. do you happen to know if the apple tv works for any video content, or only the iTunes stuff. yes, i'm too lazy to research it on my own ;) why do you think it'll be blu-ray, btw? i'm not up on the differences btwn the 2 competing standards...i'm just waiting for somebody to win b4... first!!!

i keep looking at the apple tv, mostly b/c it looks like an easy way to get video content over to my tv w/o converting files to ipod format. but, i haven’t convinced myself that the convenience is worth the $$$, especially since i can just watch stuff on my ‘puter.

do you happen to know if the apple tv works for any video content, or only the iTunes stuff. yes, i’m too lazy to research it on my own ;)

why do you think it’ll be blu-ray, btw? i’m not up on the differences btwn the 2 competing standards…i’m just waiting for somebody to win b4…

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2008/01/02/3-surefire-technology-prediction-for-2008/#comment-6 Comment on 7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro by Sarah http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/dWYuqfPTfz4/ Sarah Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/07/23/7-things-to-love-about-the-new-macbook-pro/#comment-5 The macbook is the cutest laptop that I think I'll ever own!! That's my favorite feature. Not being a computer geek (no offense) - features like, "it just works" doesn't make sense. Shouldn't all things that we pay lots of money for, just work? I don't get it... The macbook is the cutest laptop that I think I’ll ever own!! That’s my favorite feature. Not being a computer geek (no offense) - features like, “it just works” doesn’t make sense. Shouldn’t all things that we pay lots of money for, just work? I don’t get it…

]]> http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/07/23/7-things-to-love-about-the-new-macbook-pro/#comment-5 Comment on 7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro by Brian Fellion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuzzCryComments/~3/l7DgrRae4aY/ Brian Fellion Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:20:58 +0000 http://www.buzzcry.com/blog/2007/07/23/7-things-to-love-about-the-new-macbook-pro/#comment-4 I'd have to agree. My now one-year-old macbook has been extremely reliable, and, as pointed out above, just works. I've extended my Apple equipment to include the Airport Extreme base station, the Airport Express with AirTunes base station, and an iPhone. Configuration of these devices is as simple as the macbook itself, and the reliability of my wireless-G network has improved infinitely since ditching my previous linksys equipment. I’d have to agree. My now one-year-old macbook has been extremely reliable, and, as pointed out above, just works. I’ve extended my Apple equipment to include the Airport Extreme base station, the Airport Express with AirTunes base station, and an iPhone. Configuration of these devices is as simple as the macbook itself, and the reliability of my wireless-G network has improved infinitely since ditching my previous linksys equipment.

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