Unfortunately it's not fixed the 'phone offline' bug.
Response is a bit snappier, and takes less time to wake up.
Thursday 26 November 2009
TiVo returns to UK with Virgin!
Unfortunately I will have to move house as I'm not in a Virgin cable area :(
Saturday 7 November 2009
Palm Pre- close but not quite
Not quite an iPhone beater yet - but hopefully the November software update will fix the bugs that prevent the Pre from taking over from my iPhone!
WebOS is truly fantastic,but needs some polishing!
The UK Pre is currently only on version 1.1.3 as compared to the USA version.
My main gripes:
I have the 'Phone Offline' bug
Calender sometimes takes too long to confirm an entry
Device takes too long to wake up from sleep
WebOS is truly fantastic,but needs some polishing!
The UK Pre is currently only on version 1.1.3 as compared to the USA version.
My main gripes:
I have the 'Phone Offline' bug
Calender sometimes takes too long to confirm an entry
Device takes too long to wake up from sleep
Wednesday 14 October 2009
How to sync iphone with multiple PCs
Need to try
http://www.andrewgrant.org/2008/03/30/how-to-sync-an-iphone-with-two-or-more-computers.html
http://www.andrewgrant.org/2008/03/30/how-to-sync-an-iphone-with-two-or-more-computers.html
Gomadic Palm Pre Car Holder mini-review
Not sure if this is worth the USD $24.95.
It seems just a generic car vent holder, but can hold pretty much any smartphone except the large ones like the HTC Advantage/Ameo.
At least this comes in 2 parts, unlike the older Gomadic generic vent holder.
This means you can use soimething like a proclip to attach the main holder instead of the slightly less secure plastic vent clips.
It seems just a generic car vent holder, but can hold pretty much any smartphone except the large ones like the HTC Advantage/Ameo.
At least this comes in 2 parts, unlike the older Gomadic generic vent holder.
This means you can use soimething like a proclip to attach the main holder instead of the slightly less secure plastic vent clips.
Monday 12 October 2009
Palm Pre -will be getting one on Friday!
I have already ordered a touchstone, car holder and universal tips from gomadic.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
Friday 7 August 2009
Mark Burgess's Up on A Hill chords and lyrics
Not gadget related, but worked this out just now:
Up on a hill
Em A
With all my heart I resist, With all my soul I resist
Bm D F C
The killers kiss and sweet sick motive promises,Where will they end? tin can cars and judas friends
Em A Em A
The Lion sleeps with the cheat
Em A
And sits in awe at his Feet
The sacred cell , opposing products on the shelf
Devils bait, way beyond the sell-by date
Em A D Bm
Up on the hill
Em A D Bm
Watch the world turn , Up on the hill
Watching Rome burn ,Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Em A D F#m D F#m
And I have no fear of the cat
G A F#m G A F#m G
Theres no desire to remain and breathe, While you suffocate
Theres no desire to remain, And prostrtate myself before a god of hate
Theres a place that exists, outside while your failing powers appear
I am still here,
F#m G A Em
I am sane I am absolved
Em A D Bm
Em A D Bm
Up on the hill
Em A D Bm
Watch the world turn, Up on the hill, Watching Rome burn
Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Em A D F#m D F#m
And I have no fear of the cat
D F#m
Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Yes I'm a fool,A fool not a rat
D F#m G A Em
Up on a hill
Em A
With all my heart I resist, With all my soul I resist
Bm D F C
The killers kiss and sweet sick motive promises,Where will they end? tin can cars and judas friends
Em A Em A
The Lion sleeps with the cheat
Em A
And sits in awe at his Feet
The sacred cell , opposing products on the shelf
Devils bait, way beyond the sell-by date
Em A D Bm
Up on the hill
Em A D Bm
Watch the world turn , Up on the hill
Watching Rome burn ,Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Em A D F#m D F#m
And I have no fear of the cat
G A F#m G A F#m G
Theres no desire to remain and breathe, While you suffocate
Theres no desire to remain, And prostrtate myself before a god of hate
Theres a place that exists, outside while your failing powers appear
I am still here,
F#m G A Em
I am sane I am absolved
Em A D Bm
Em A D Bm
Up on the hill
Em A D Bm
Watch the world turn, Up on the hill, Watching Rome burn
Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Em A D F#m D F#m
And I have no fear of the cat
D F#m
Yes I'm a fool, A fool not a rat
Yes I'm a fool,A fool not a rat
D F#m G A Em
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Should iphone have physical keyboard?
After 2 years with the iPhone keyboard, I think I need both a software one and a hardware one! For a few situations e.g. language switching the software keyboard with good auto-correct is better, but for one-handed use, long emails I prefer a physical one. Also you get more visible screen estate with a physical keyboard.
A physical keyboard with good auto-correct would be ideal. The iphone keyboard is only good because of the auto-correct -it lacks haptic feedback. Other companies don’t have as good auto-correct, but that can be added in software.
So I’m going for the Palm Pre - you can easily hack it and add the onscreen keyboard if you want, and you can hack the auto-correct so it is as good as/better than the iPhone’s and more suited to your particular use. The iphone’s autocorrect implementation is faster than the Pre, but the Pre is still in its infancy and should improve vastly with updates and hacks.
A physical keyboard with good auto-correct would be ideal. The iphone keyboard is only good because of the auto-correct -it lacks haptic feedback. Other companies don’t have as good auto-correct, but that can be added in software.
So I’m going for the Palm Pre - you can easily hack it and add the onscreen keyboard if you want, and you can hack the auto-correct so it is as good as/better than the iPhone’s and more suited to your particular use. The iphone’s autocorrect implementation is faster than the Pre, but the Pre is still in its infancy and should improve vastly with updates and hacks.
Thursday 9 July 2009
Friday 26 June 2009
Thursday 18 June 2009
Which is faster -Pre or iphone 3gs
CNET gives the pre 2 out of 3 versus the 3gs - Pre wins!
But I guess it will change when we get 7.2mbps
EDIT: Seems like in real world tests using WIFI only the 3GS is faster. Though that can change once more optimisation on the Pre is done.
They run similar hardware so I guess its no surprise results are similar.
But I guess it will change when we get 7.2mbps
EDIT: Seems like in real world tests using WIFI only the 3GS is faster. Though that can change once more optimisation on the Pre is done.
They run similar hardware so I guess its no surprise results are similar.
Foxsat HDR functionality wishlist
Automatic deletion like MCE, TiVo, SkyHD
Auto-deletion of empty folders
1. Ability to add proper wishlists by actor, director,producer, keywords, title with not/and/or functions. These to be tailored over all channels or just one channel
2. Auto Prioritiser of series links and wishlists in event of clashes
3. Improved metadata so series links persist more than a month if there is a break, (in fact persist for years unless cancelled)
4. Series links for EVERY programme on every channel
5. Fully adjustable Overshoot compensation when fast forwarding
6. Info button on live TV goes as far as at least 7days if not 28 days
7. Option for Info bar on live tv has different colours for HD originated programmes
8. Option to have smaller info screen on live TV
9. Full web based interface so every function can be controlled across the internet
10. One month EPG all of which is cached locally so runs fast, just like the current 7 day one
11. Full itunes client (like USA TiVos)
13. Menus and EPG can be accessed without losing live pause, live pause is NEVER lost except on extended reboot - save live buffer to disk if user reboots so live buffer can be auto resumed if there is spare disk space available
14. Dynamic buffer for live pause which uses available spare disk space like ReplayTV in 1998 or FetchTV in 2008
15. Programmes you don't want in Planner/Media list are remembered and never recorded again unless told otherwise (global blocklist)
16. Quick way to delete when viewing has finished
19. Ability to assign different remote codes for each box so you can have multiple boxes in the same room without clashing
20. Ethernet enabled to add multi-room sharing of video to PC or other foxsat or Sky boxes (mp3 and pictures would also be nice)
21. View upcoming episodes functionality over all channels
22. Unlimited favourites (up to 500 channels, 100 groups as there are now 10,000+ satellite channels), full flexibility with favourites
23. Integration with Vista/MCE DVB-S
24. option to Display full recording history and scheduled items in seperate menus/pages instead of all in one page
25. Display of all active series links and wishlists and order of priority
26. When you press record in live TV gives you the option to record the buffer as well to get the start of the programme if available
27. All preferences and settings can be stored over the internet so can be restored in event of box failure
28. Option to record in HD whenever possible - so if you accidently record or schedule an SD version it will automatically record the HD version instead, or let you know when the next HD version of a programme will be shown next
This can be a global, per channel or per series option.
29. Better clash resolution - will tell you which of the clashing programmes are repeated within the next month, so you can pick the one which doesn't get repeated. This should be customisable to work with a prioritiser as well so clashes can be automatically resolved
30. Ability to pad any programme by any amount (1minute to 12 hours) at any time, even when programme has already started
31. Save until options for each programme in planner or Anytime - so
Save until - disk space needed, 1 day, 2 day, 3days, until I delete, until I watch
32. Series links and wishlists have customisable default Save Until options, and keep 'x' number of episodes
37. Undelete
38. Share show suggestions with friends
39. Display messages (i.e. put the oven on I'm home in 15 minutes)
40. Connect with Digiguide, Amazon and other online guides/reviews and allow setting of season passes/series links/wishlists
41. Proper and quality metadata for radio shows, which can also have series links/wishlists which can also be prioritised, padded etc.
42. User customisation of onscreen graphics and logos
43. Option to not (or only) record signed programmes (this requires quality metadata)
44. Buffer/live pause intact on both tuners so when you switch between them you don't lose your place,Better buffer control- don't lose buffer when changing menus (USA DVRs can do this)
Buffer/live pause intact after playing a pre-rcorded programme
45. When attached to HD display - user definable fonts, text sizes, option for scrolling text on long episode titles etc..
46. Full Wap enabled interface (for low-tech mobile phones or people who don't want to pay high GPRS charges)
47. Full FTP
48. Connect to email,weather, traffic,news, ebay watch lists and other rss feeds, podcasts, tivocasts, youtube
49. Connect to other Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes to resolve any conflicts and allow operation of remote Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes from your current one
50. Caller ID recognisation and link to your phone address book
51. Ability to send emails with diagnostics, hard drive failure possibility, modem failure alerts, scheduled to-do-list of programmes and report why any programmes failed to record
52. Customisable background music for EPG (load your own mp3 or radio channel)
53. Display list and Auto-detection of duplicate recordings
54. In event of unresolved conflicts, auto-scheduling of the next repeat available
55. Profiles of all settings for each user, with user logons. Option to show/hide programmes dependent on profile
56. Ability to group together wishlists and series links by a name and also set validity and expiry dates
57: Full EPG series links for Radio channels, with interface to recommendations from Radio Times and other internet radio channels
58. Play at 101% to 120% speed with sound and pitch shift correct so I can watch a 60 minute show in about 50 minutes (useful for the wife's soaps)
59. Easily identify signed and dubbed programmes, and to include/exclude from series links, wishlists etc..
60. Open programmable interface so 3rd party developers may introduce controlled modular pug-ins -e.g. to link with home automation software
61. Full RS232 control
62. Connection to online VOD companies via ethernet e.g. Amazon unbox to purchase any programmes not available
63. option to automatically hide all channels of a certain type (e.g. kids) in EPG
64. Remote or RS232 or web enabled reset/reboot
65. Option to record in SD instead of HD wherever possible for space-saving reasons (e.g. kids cartoons can be in SD instead of from BBCHD where they would eat up more disk space)
In event of an unresolved conflict, schedule programme to automatically record on any other DVR on your network, e.g second FoxsatHDR, Dreambox, SkyHD box, Sky+, TiVo, MCE
Add a 'Related series' function to every programme where you can quickly set a wishlist or series link for a related show e.g. when you bring up Doctor Who there is a related option which will show Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures and the Weakest Link Doctor Who special and give you the chance to record those as well
Option to auto-record series link and all 'related' or 'spin-off' shows
Option to auto-record series links and wishlists by year and/or season number e.g. I only want seasons 3 to 6 of '24' and season 2 and 3 of 'Lost'
Display Season and episode number in format SxEy e.g. S5E2 by title in EPG so it is obvious which show I should watch next as they might be broadcast out-of-order
Global blocklist to prevent recording episodes you dont want to be picked up by series links or wishlists
Fully customisable text and menu order in menu system so you can rename titles and identify boxes e.g. Foxsat Living Room, FoxsatHD bedroom
Option to filter and display only HD programmes on any channel which has mixed mode e.g. ITVHD
Support for 1.5TB drives and larger e.g. Rx8500 50TB-Enterprise Giga Storage Solution -
Option for Series links/season passes preserved during major channel changes e.g change in frequency or re-branding
Option to display expired EPG data, so you know what youve just missed and can see which episode should be coming up next as sometimes the next episode isn't in the EPG yet, and also makes it easier to find a programme and set series links/season passes
Option to record automatically the SD version of an HD version if there isn't enough space left to record the HD version but there is enough space to record the SD version, or if the HD programme is no longer available in HD e.g. Foxsat HDR fails to record S|D version if HD version on ITVHD is no longer shown in HD but is shown in SD.
Super slick search like the new TiVo one : http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=416036
The auto-standby should be customisable, just like a Windows PC.
So you can set Mon-Fri 8am-5pm off except bank holidays etc..
EPG overlaid over live TV option with transparency settings is faster
Support for video and music services like TiVo series 2 and 3 e.g. BBC iplayer,Last.Fm, Spotify,Napster,Rhapsody, Pandora, Hulu.com, Amazon music and video (unboxed), Netflix, Blockbuster video on demand,youtube, audioboo,4mations
Ability to pause/FF/rewind while EPG is overlaid
option for smarter re-schedul;ing -if you schedule a programme and the schedule changes, the current EPG usually removes it with no warning! It should give you warnings in a recording history screen and attempt to re-schedule the programme when it next appears in the EPG.
Simplify number of kepresses required - better UI design like Windows 7/ReplayTV/TiVo
More native/hybrid output options e.g.
Native - all formats output as is, without extra processing;
Hybrid - all SD output output as 576p, all other formats output as is;
Hybrid 720p - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 720p;
Hybrid 1080i - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 1080i;
Fixed 1080i - all formats converted to 1080i for output;
Fixed 720p - all formats converted to 720p for output;
Fixed 576p - all formats converted to 576p for output;
Fixed 576i - all formats converted to 576i for output
Option for Last.fm playlist or other streamed internet music or a specified radio channel to replace background EPG music
Customisable EPG colours and/or shades of grey to help those who are colour blind
Removal of necessity of coloured buttons -redesign of UI and remote. There is no need to be reliant on coloured buttons in a modern UI - of course they can be used as ADDITIONAL shortcuts, but the full UI should be easily navigated without learning any shortcuts or reading any manuals
Option to default to most recent recordings at top of planner
Ability to function as an extra Sonos or Squeezebox,Slingbox, Hava client and/or controller
Ability to record, pause /rewind when in an interactive channel
Ability to record from Slingbox, Hava wireless, iplayer
Hardware:
Remote re-designed to add seperate dedicated slow-motion button (like TiVo) and navigation buttons to be larger and in central position (like TiVo/SkyHD/Harmony)
Seperate instant rewind button
Auto-deletion of empty folders
1. Ability to add proper wishlists by actor, director,producer, keywords, title with not/and/or functions. These to be tailored over all channels or just one channel
2. Auto Prioritiser of series links and wishlists in event of clashes
3. Improved metadata so series links persist more than a month if there is a break, (in fact persist for years unless cancelled)
4. Series links for EVERY programme on every channel
5. Fully adjustable Overshoot compensation when fast forwarding
6. Info button on live TV goes as far as at least 7days if not 28 days
7. Option for Info bar on live tv has different colours for HD originated programmes
8. Option to have smaller info screen on live TV
9. Full web based interface so every function can be controlled across the internet
10. One month EPG all of which is cached locally so runs fast, just like the current 7 day one
11. Full itunes client (like USA TiVos)
13. Menus and EPG can be accessed without losing live pause, live pause is NEVER lost except on extended reboot - save live buffer to disk if user reboots so live buffer can be auto resumed if there is spare disk space available
14. Dynamic buffer for live pause which uses available spare disk space like ReplayTV in 1998 or FetchTV in 2008
15. Programmes you don't want in Planner/Media list are remembered and never recorded again unless told otherwise (global blocklist)
16. Quick way to delete when viewing has finished
19. Ability to assign different remote codes for each box so you can have multiple boxes in the same room without clashing
20. Ethernet enabled to add multi-room sharing of video to PC or other foxsat or Sky boxes (mp3 and pictures would also be nice)
21. View upcoming episodes functionality over all channels
22. Unlimited favourites (up to 500 channels, 100 groups as there are now 10,000+ satellite channels), full flexibility with favourites
23. Integration with Vista/MCE DVB-S
24. option to Display full recording history and scheduled items in seperate menus/pages instead of all in one page
25. Display of all active series links and wishlists and order of priority
26. When you press record in live TV gives you the option to record the buffer as well to get the start of the programme if available
27. All preferences and settings can be stored over the internet so can be restored in event of box failure
28. Option to record in HD whenever possible - so if you accidently record or schedule an SD version it will automatically record the HD version instead, or let you know when the next HD version of a programme will be shown next
This can be a global, per channel or per series option.
29. Better clash resolution - will tell you which of the clashing programmes are repeated within the next month, so you can pick the one which doesn't get repeated. This should be customisable to work with a prioritiser as well so clashes can be automatically resolved
30. Ability to pad any programme by any amount (1minute to 12 hours) at any time, even when programme has already started
31. Save until options for each programme in planner or Anytime - so
Save until - disk space needed, 1 day, 2 day, 3days, until I delete, until I watch
32. Series links and wishlists have customisable default Save Until options, and keep 'x' number of episodes
37. Undelete
38. Share show suggestions with friends
39. Display messages (i.e. put the oven on I'm home in 15 minutes)
40. Connect with Digiguide, Amazon and other online guides/reviews and allow setting of season passes/series links/wishlists
41. Proper and quality metadata for radio shows, which can also have series links/wishlists which can also be prioritised, padded etc.
42. User customisation of onscreen graphics and logos
43. Option to not (or only) record signed programmes (this requires quality metadata)
44. Buffer/live pause intact on both tuners so when you switch between them you don't lose your place,Better buffer control- don't lose buffer when changing menus (USA DVRs can do this)
Buffer/live pause intact after playing a pre-rcorded programme
45. When attached to HD display - user definable fonts, text sizes, option for scrolling text on long episode titles etc..
46. Full Wap enabled interface (for low-tech mobile phones or people who don't want to pay high GPRS charges)
47. Full FTP
48. Connect to email,weather, traffic,news, ebay watch lists and other rss feeds, podcasts, tivocasts, youtube
49. Connect to other Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes to resolve any conflicts and allow operation of remote Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes from your current one
50. Caller ID recognisation and link to your phone address book
51. Ability to send emails with diagnostics, hard drive failure possibility, modem failure alerts, scheduled to-do-list of programmes and report why any programmes failed to record
52. Customisable background music for EPG (load your own mp3 or radio channel)
53. Display list and Auto-detection of duplicate recordings
54. In event of unresolved conflicts, auto-scheduling of the next repeat available
55. Profiles of all settings for each user, with user logons. Option to show/hide programmes dependent on profile
56. Ability to group together wishlists and series links by a name and also set validity and expiry dates
57: Full EPG series links for Radio channels, with interface to recommendations from Radio Times and other internet radio channels
58. Play at 101% to 120% speed with sound and pitch shift correct so I can watch a 60 minute show in about 50 minutes (useful for the wife's soaps)
59. Easily identify signed and dubbed programmes, and to include/exclude from series links, wishlists etc..
60. Open programmable interface so 3rd party developers may introduce controlled modular pug-ins -e.g. to link with home automation software
61. Full RS232 control
62. Connection to online VOD companies via ethernet e.g. Amazon unbox to purchase any programmes not available
63. option to automatically hide all channels of a certain type (e.g. kids) in EPG
64. Remote or RS232 or web enabled reset/reboot
65. Option to record in SD instead of HD wherever possible for space-saving reasons (e.g. kids cartoons can be in SD instead of from BBCHD where they would eat up more disk space)
In event of an unresolved conflict, schedule programme to automatically record on any other DVR on your network, e.g second FoxsatHDR, Dreambox, SkyHD box, Sky+, TiVo, MCE
Add a 'Related series' function to every programme where you can quickly set a wishlist or series link for a related show e.g. when you bring up Doctor Who there is a related option which will show Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures and the Weakest Link Doctor Who special and give you the chance to record those as well
Option to auto-record series link and all 'related' or 'spin-off' shows
Option to auto-record series links and wishlists by year and/or season number e.g. I only want seasons 3 to 6 of '24' and season 2 and 3 of 'Lost'
Display Season and episode number in format SxEy e.g. S5E2 by title in EPG so it is obvious which show I should watch next as they might be broadcast out-of-order
Global blocklist to prevent recording episodes you dont want to be picked up by series links or wishlists
Fully customisable text and menu order in menu system so you can rename titles and identify boxes e.g. Foxsat Living Room, FoxsatHD bedroom
Option to filter and display only HD programmes on any channel which has mixed mode e.g. ITVHD
Support for 1.5TB drives and larger e.g. Rx8500 50TB-Enterprise Giga Storage Solution -
Option for Series links/season passes preserved during major channel changes e.g change in frequency or re-branding
Option to display expired EPG data, so you know what youve just missed and can see which episode should be coming up next as sometimes the next episode isn't in the EPG yet, and also makes it easier to find a programme and set series links/season passes
Option to record automatically the SD version of an HD version if there isn't enough space left to record the HD version but there is enough space to record the SD version, or if the HD programme is no longer available in HD e.g. Foxsat HDR fails to record S|D version if HD version on ITVHD is no longer shown in HD but is shown in SD.
Super slick search like the new TiVo one : http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=416036
The auto-standby should be customisable, just like a Windows PC.
So you can set Mon-Fri 8am-5pm off except bank holidays etc..
EPG overlaid over live TV option with transparency settings is faster
Support for video and music services like TiVo series 2 and 3 e.g. BBC iplayer,Last.Fm, Spotify,Napster,Rhapsody, Pandora, Hulu.com, Amazon music and video (unboxed), Netflix, Blockbuster video on demand,youtube, audioboo,4mations
Ability to pause/FF/rewind while EPG is overlaid
option for smarter re-schedul;ing -if you schedule a programme and the schedule changes, the current EPG usually removes it with no warning! It should give you warnings in a recording history screen and attempt to re-schedule the programme when it next appears in the EPG.
Simplify number of kepresses required - better UI design like Windows 7/ReplayTV/TiVo
More native/hybrid output options e.g.
Native - all formats output as is, without extra processing;
Hybrid - all SD output output as 576p, all other formats output as is;
Hybrid 720p - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 720p;
Hybrid 1080i - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 1080i;
Fixed 1080i - all formats converted to 1080i for output;
Fixed 720p - all formats converted to 720p for output;
Fixed 576p - all formats converted to 576p for output;
Fixed 576i - all formats converted to 576i for output
Option for Last.fm playlist or other streamed internet music or a specified radio channel to replace background EPG music
Customisable EPG colours and/or shades of grey to help those who are colour blind
Removal of necessity of coloured buttons -redesign of UI and remote. There is no need to be reliant on coloured buttons in a modern UI - of course they can be used as ADDITIONAL shortcuts, but the full UI should be easily navigated without learning any shortcuts or reading any manuals
Option to default to most recent recordings at top of planner
Ability to function as an extra Sonos or Squeezebox,Slingbox, Hava client and/or controller
Ability to record, pause /rewind when in an interactive channel
Ability to record from Slingbox, Hava wireless, iplayer
Hardware:
Remote re-designed to add seperate dedicated slow-motion button (like TiVo) and navigation buttons to be larger and in central position (like TiVo/SkyHD/Harmony)
Seperate instant rewind button
Panasonic 85" plasma released in Japan and US
If you can't afford or don't have the space for the 103" then this is good news
Iphone 3.0 out -it's good!
Looking good -finally got cut/copy/paste, universal search, one extra page for apps (10 instead of 9 -- but this should be 256 or some other large number)
You might have to change your network settings APN from idata.o2.co.uk to mobile.o2.co.uk and reboot if cellular data doesn't work if you are on O2.
You might have to change your network settings APN from idata.o2.co.uk to mobile.o2.co.uk and reboot if cellular data doesn't work if you are on O2.
Tuesday 5 May 2009
Sunday 3 May 2009
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Monday 20 April 2009
Thursday 2 April 2009
New Sky HD EPG Functionality Wishlist
1. Ability to add proper wishlists by actor, director,producer, keywords, title with not/and/or functions. These to be tailored over all channels or just one channel
2. Auto Prioritiser of series links and wishlists in event of clashes
3. Improved metadata so series links persist more than a month if there is a break, (in fact persist for years unless cancelled)
4. Series links for EVERY programme on every channel
5. Fully adjustable Overshoot compensation when fast forwarding
6. Info button on live TV goes as far as at least 7days if not 28 days
7. Option for Info bar on live tv has different colours for HD originated programmes
8. Option to have smaller info screen on live TV
9. Full web based interface so every function can be controlled across the internet
10. One month EPG all of which is cached locally so runs fast, just like the current 7 day one
11. Full iTunes client (like USA TiVos)
13. Menus and EPG can be accessed without losing live pause, live pause is NEVER lost except on extended reboot - save live buffer to disk if user reboots so live buffer can be auto resumed if there is spare disk space available
14. Dynamic buffer for live pause which uses available spare disk space like ReplayTV in 1998 or FetchTV in 2008
15. Programmes you don't want in Planner or Anytime are remembered and never recorded again unless told otherwise (global blocklist)
16. Quick way to delete when viewing has finished
19. Ability to assign different remote codes for each Sky box so you can have multiple boxes in the same room without clashing
20. Ethernet enabled to add multi-room sharing of video to PC or other Sky boxes (mp3 and pictures would also be nice)
21. View upcoming episodes functionality over all channels
22. Unlimited favourites (up to 500 channels, 100 groups as there are now 10,000+ satellite channels), full flexibility with favourites
23. Integration with Vista/MCE DVB-S
24. Display of full recording history and scheduled items in seperate menus
25. Display of all active series links and wishlists and order of priority
26. When you press record in live TV gives you the option to record the buffer as well to get the start of the programme if available
27. All preferences and settings can be stored over the internet so can be restored in event of box failure
28. Option to record in HD whenever possible - so if you accidently record or schedule an SD version it will automatically record the HD version instead, or let you know when the next HD version of a programme will be shown next
This can be a global, per channel or per series option.
29. Better clash resolution - will tell you which of the clashing programmes are repeated within the next month, so you can pick the one which doesn't get repeated. This should be customisable to work with a prioritiser as well so clashes can be automatically resolved
30. Ability to pad any programme by any amount (1minute to 12 hours) at any time, even when programme has already started
31. Save until options for each programme in planner or Anytime - so
Save until - disk space needed, 1 day, 2 day, 3days, until I delete, until I watch
32. Series links and wishlists have customisable default Save Until options, and keep 'x' number of episodes
37. Undelete
38. Share show suggestions with friends
39. Display messages (i.e. put the oven on I'm home in 15 minutes)
40. Connect with Digiguide, Amazon and other online guides/reviews and allow setting of season passes/series links/wishlists
41. Proper and quality metadata for radio shows, which can also have series links/wishlists which can also be prioritised, padded etc.
42. User customisation of onscreen graphics and logos
43. Option to not (or only) record signed programmes (this requires quality metadata)
44. Buffer/live pause intact on both tuners so when you switch between them you don't lose your place,Better buffer control- don't lose buffer when changing menus (USA DVRs can do this)
Buffer/live pause intact after playing a pre-rcorded programme
45. When attached to HD display - user definable fonts, text sizes, option for scrolling text on long episode titles etc..
46. Full Wap enabled interface (for low-tech mobile phones or people who don't want to pay high GPRS charges)
47. Full FTP
48. Connect to email,weather, traffic,news, ebay watch lists and other rss feeds, podcasts, tivocasts, youtube
49. Connect to other Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes to resolve any conflicts and allow operation of remote Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes from your current one
50. Caller ID recognisation and link to your phone address book
51. Ability to send emails with diagnostics, hard drive failure possibility, modem failure alerts, scheduled to-do-list of programmes and report why any programmes failed to record
52. Customisable background music for EPG (load your own mp3 or radio channel)
53. Display list and Auto-detection of duplicate recordings (especially if also in Anytime), and option to detect and remove duplicates - I don't need the same programme in Anytime that I already have in my planner
54. In event of unresolved conflicts, auto-scheduling of the next repeat available
55. Profiles of all settings for each user, with user logons. Option to show/hide programmes dependent on profile
56. Ability to group together wishlists and series links by a name and also set validity and expiry dates
57: Full EPG series links for Radio channels, with interface to recommendations from Radio Times and other internet radio channels
58. Play at 101% to 120% speed with sound and pitch shift correct so I can watch a 60 minute show in about 50 minutes (useful for the wife's soaps)
59. Easily identify signed and dubbed programmes, and to include/exclude from series links, wishlists etc..
60. Open programmable interface so 3rd party developers may introduce controlled modular pug-ins -e.g. to link with home automation software
61. Full RS232 control
62. Connection to online VOD companies via ethernet e.g. Amazon unbox to purchase any programmes not available on Sky
63. option to automatically hide all channels in EPG you do not subscribe to
64. Remote or RS232 or web enabled reset/reboot
65. Option to record in SD instead of HD wherever possible for space-saving reasons (e.g. kids cartoons can be in SD instead of from SkyOneHD where they would eat up more disk space)
In event of an unresolved conflict, schedule programme to automatically record on any other DVR on your network, e.g second FoxsatHDR, Dreambox, SkyHD box, Sky+, TiVo, MCE
Add a 'Related series' function to every programme where you can quickly set a wishlist or series link for a related show e.g. when you bring up Doctor Who there is a related option which will show Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures and the Weakest Link Doctor Who special and give you the chance to record those as well
Option to auto-record series link and all 'related' or 'spin-off' shows
Option to auto-record series links and wishlists by year and/or season number e.g. I only want seasons 3 to 6 of '24' and season 2 and 3 of 'Lost'
Display Season and episode number in format SxEy e.g. S5E2 by title in EPG so it is obvious which show I should watch next as they might be broadcast out-of-order
Global blocklist to prevent recording episodes you dont want to be picked up by series links or wishlists
Fully customisable text and menu order in menu system so you can rename titles and identify boxes e.g. SkyHD Living Room, SkyHD bedroom
Option to filter and display only HD programmes on any channel which has mixed mode e.g. Sky1HD, SkyArts HD, ITVHD, C4HD
Support for 1.5TB drives and larger e.g. Rx8500 50TB-Enterprise Giga Storage Solution -
Option for Series links/season passes preserved during major channel changes e.g change in frequency or re-branding
Option to display expired EPG data, so you know what youve just missed and can see which episode should be coming up next as sometimes the next episode isn't in the EPG yet, and also makes it easier to find a programme and set series links/season passes
Option to record automatically the SD version of an HD version if there isn't enough space left to record the HD version but there is enough space to record the SD version, or if the HD programme is no longer available in HD e.g. Foxsat HDR fails to record S|D version if HD version on ITVHD is no longer shown in HD but is shown in SD.
Super slick search like the new TiVo one : http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=416036
The auto-standby should be customisable, just like a Windows PC.
So you can set Mon-Fri 8am-5pm off except bank holidays etc..
30 second adjustable skip forward
Anytime only uses spare unused disk space
Anytime is customisable by user preferences so programmes are tailored to each user
Option to turn off live sound while in EPG
Direct delete facility for Anytime
Anytime programmes are only deleted when out of disk space
Ability to record 2 and watch another channel if on same transponder (like Foxsat HDR)
Ability to use just one cable to record 2 channels if on same transponder (like Foxsat HDR)
EPG overlaid over live TV option with transparency settings like Windows 7
Vary anytime space usage: Reclaim lost space when anytime not in use
Customisable anytime similar to TiVo suggestions
Limit which channels Anytime can record from
ability to hide/remove unwanted channels in EPG
Support for music services like TiVo series 2 and 3 e.g. add Last.FM, napster,
Ability to pause/FF/rewind while EPG is overlaid
option for smarter re-schedul;ing -if you schedule a programme and the schedule changes, the current EPG usually removes it with no warning! It should give you warnings in a recording history screen and attempt to re-schedule the programme when it next appears in the EPG.
Simplify number of kepresses required - better UI design like Windows 7/ReplayTV/TiVo
Option to turn sound off in EPG to prevent unwanted hearing of sports results etc..
If only one LNB is connected, SkyHD should display question asking you if you want to operate in single feed mode instead of just saying 'No satelitte signal received' which isn't helpful!
If unsubbed it should default to single LNB mode if only one LNB is connected.
More native/hybrid output options e.g.
Native - all formats output as is, without extra processing;
Hybrid - all SD output output as 576p, all other formats output as is;
Hybrid 720p - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 720p;
Hybrid 1080i - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 1080i;
Fixed 1080i - all formats converted to 1080i for output;
Fixed 720p - all formats converted to 720p for output;
Fixed 576p - all formats converted to 576p for output;
Fixed 576i - all formats converted to 576i for output
Option for Last.fm playlist or other streamed internet music or a specified radio channel to replace background EPG music
Customisable EPG colours and/or shades of grey to help those who are colour blind
Removal of necessity of coloured buttons -redesign of UI and remote. There is no need to be reliant on coloured buttons in a modern UI - of course they can be used as ADDITIONAL shortcuts, but the full UI should be easily navigated without learning any shortcuts or reading any manuals
Option to default to most recent recrdings at top of planner
Support for Last.Fm, Spotify,Napster,Rhapsody, Pandora, Hulu.com, Amazon music and video (unboxed), Netflix, Blockbuster video on demand
Ability to function as an extra Sonos or Squeezebox client and/or controller
Ability to record, pause /rewind when in an interactive channel
Smarter padding - say you are recording 2 consecutive programmes on SciFi and another on Sky1HD and the Sky1HD and SciFi programmes start at 9pm and the previous SciFi started at 8pm.
SkyHD is dumb and decides to padd BOTH sciFi programmes, whereas a smarter thing to do would to be only pad the start of the Sky1HD programme at 9pm and not pad both the start and ends of the consecutive SciFi programmes!
Possible bugs, but could be additional features:
1. Allow highlighted programme to be displayed in different colour if in HD when selected -the current highlight HD option does not display a different colour if you have selected it!!! (Is this a bug?)
2. Now and next banner does not display different colours for HD programmes
Hardware:
Remote re-designed to add skip to start and skip to end buttons and also seperate dedicated slow-motion button (like TiVo)
2. Auto Prioritiser of series links and wishlists in event of clashes
3. Improved metadata so series links persist more than a month if there is a break, (in fact persist for years unless cancelled)
4. Series links for EVERY programme on every channel
5. Fully adjustable Overshoot compensation when fast forwarding
6. Info button on live TV goes as far as at least 7days if not 28 days
7. Option for Info bar on live tv has different colours for HD originated programmes
8. Option to have smaller info screen on live TV
9. Full web based interface so every function can be controlled across the internet
10. One month EPG all of which is cached locally so runs fast, just like the current 7 day one
11. Full iTunes client (like USA TiVos)
13. Menus and EPG can be accessed without losing live pause, live pause is NEVER lost except on extended reboot - save live buffer to disk if user reboots so live buffer can be auto resumed if there is spare disk space available
14. Dynamic buffer for live pause which uses available spare disk space like ReplayTV in 1998 or FetchTV in 2008
15. Programmes you don't want in Planner or Anytime are remembered and never recorded again unless told otherwise (global blocklist)
16. Quick way to delete when viewing has finished
19. Ability to assign different remote codes for each Sky box so you can have multiple boxes in the same room without clashing
20. Ethernet enabled to add multi-room sharing of video to PC or other Sky boxes (mp3 and pictures would also be nice)
21. View upcoming episodes functionality over all channels
22. Unlimited favourites (up to 500 channels, 100 groups as there are now 10,000+ satellite channels), full flexibility with favourites
23. Integration with Vista/MCE DVB-S
24. Display of full recording history and scheduled items in seperate menus
25. Display of all active series links and wishlists and order of priority
26. When you press record in live TV gives you the option to record the buffer as well to get the start of the programme if available
27. All preferences and settings can be stored over the internet so can be restored in event of box failure
28. Option to record in HD whenever possible - so if you accidently record or schedule an SD version it will automatically record the HD version instead, or let you know when the next HD version of a programme will be shown next
This can be a global, per channel or per series option.
29. Better clash resolution - will tell you which of the clashing programmes are repeated within the next month, so you can pick the one which doesn't get repeated. This should be customisable to work with a prioritiser as well so clashes can be automatically resolved
30. Ability to pad any programme by any amount (1minute to 12 hours) at any time, even when programme has already started
31. Save until options for each programme in planner or Anytime - so
Save until - disk space needed, 1 day, 2 day, 3days, until I delete, until I watch
32. Series links and wishlists have customisable default Save Until options, and keep 'x' number of episodes
37. Undelete
38. Share show suggestions with friends
39. Display messages (i.e. put the oven on I'm home in 15 minutes)
40. Connect with Digiguide, Amazon and other online guides/reviews and allow setting of season passes/series links/wishlists
41. Proper and quality metadata for radio shows, which can also have series links/wishlists which can also be prioritised, padded etc.
42. User customisation of onscreen graphics and logos
43. Option to not (or only) record signed programmes (this requires quality metadata)
44. Buffer/live pause intact on both tuners so when you switch between them you don't lose your place,Better buffer control- don't lose buffer when changing menus (USA DVRs can do this)
Buffer/live pause intact after playing a pre-rcorded programme
45. When attached to HD display - user definable fonts, text sizes, option for scrolling text on long episode titles etc..
46. Full Wap enabled interface (for low-tech mobile phones or people who don't want to pay high GPRS charges)
47. Full FTP
48. Connect to email,weather, traffic,news, ebay watch lists and other rss feeds, podcasts, tivocasts, youtube
49. Connect to other Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes to resolve any conflicts and allow operation of remote Sky+ or FoxsatHDR boxes from your current one
50. Caller ID recognisation and link to your phone address book
51. Ability to send emails with diagnostics, hard drive failure possibility, modem failure alerts, scheduled to-do-list of programmes and report why any programmes failed to record
52. Customisable background music for EPG (load your own mp3 or radio channel)
53. Display list and Auto-detection of duplicate recordings (especially if also in Anytime), and option to detect and remove duplicates - I don't need the same programme in Anytime that I already have in my planner
54. In event of unresolved conflicts, auto-scheduling of the next repeat available
55. Profiles of all settings for each user, with user logons. Option to show/hide programmes dependent on profile
56. Ability to group together wishlists and series links by a name and also set validity and expiry dates
57: Full EPG series links for Radio channels, with interface to recommendations from Radio Times and other internet radio channels
58. Play at 101% to 120% speed with sound and pitch shift correct so I can watch a 60 minute show in about 50 minutes (useful for the wife's soaps)
59. Easily identify signed and dubbed programmes, and to include/exclude from series links, wishlists etc..
60. Open programmable interface so 3rd party developers may introduce controlled modular pug-ins -e.g. to link with home automation software
61. Full RS232 control
62. Connection to online VOD companies via ethernet e.g. Amazon unbox to purchase any programmes not available on Sky
63. option to automatically hide all channels in EPG you do not subscribe to
64. Remote or RS232 or web enabled reset/reboot
65. Option to record in SD instead of HD wherever possible for space-saving reasons (e.g. kids cartoons can be in SD instead of from SkyOneHD where they would eat up more disk space)
In event of an unresolved conflict, schedule programme to automatically record on any other DVR on your network, e.g second FoxsatHDR, Dreambox, SkyHD box, Sky+, TiVo, MCE
Add a 'Related series' function to every programme where you can quickly set a wishlist or series link for a related show e.g. when you bring up Doctor Who there is a related option which will show Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures and the Weakest Link Doctor Who special and give you the chance to record those as well
Option to auto-record series link and all 'related' or 'spin-off' shows
Option to auto-record series links and wishlists by year and/or season number e.g. I only want seasons 3 to 6 of '24' and season 2 and 3 of 'Lost'
Display Season and episode number in format SxEy e.g. S5E2 by title in EPG so it is obvious which show I should watch next as they might be broadcast out-of-order
Global blocklist to prevent recording episodes you dont want to be picked up by series links or wishlists
Fully customisable text and menu order in menu system so you can rename titles and identify boxes e.g. SkyHD Living Room, SkyHD bedroom
Option to filter and display only HD programmes on any channel which has mixed mode e.g. Sky1HD, SkyArts HD, ITVHD, C4HD
Support for 1.5TB drives and larger e.g. Rx8500 50TB-Enterprise Giga Storage Solution -
Option for Series links/season passes preserved during major channel changes e.g change in frequency or re-branding
Option to display expired EPG data, so you know what youve just missed and can see which episode should be coming up next as sometimes the next episode isn't in the EPG yet, and also makes it easier to find a programme and set series links/season passes
Option to record automatically the SD version of an HD version if there isn't enough space left to record the HD version but there is enough space to record the SD version, or if the HD programme is no longer available in HD e.g. Foxsat HDR fails to record S|D version if HD version on ITVHD is no longer shown in HD but is shown in SD.
Super slick search like the new TiVo one : http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=416036
The auto-standby should be customisable, just like a Windows PC.
So you can set Mon-Fri 8am-5pm off except bank holidays etc..
30 second adjustable skip forward
Anytime only uses spare unused disk space
Anytime is customisable by user preferences so programmes are tailored to each user
Option to turn off live sound while in EPG
Direct delete facility for Anytime
Anytime programmes are only deleted when out of disk space
Ability to record 2 and watch another channel if on same transponder (like Foxsat HDR)
Ability to use just one cable to record 2 channels if on same transponder (like Foxsat HDR)
EPG overlaid over live TV option with transparency settings like Windows 7
Vary anytime space usage: Reclaim lost space when anytime not in use
Customisable anytime similar to TiVo suggestions
Limit which channels Anytime can record from
ability to hide/remove unwanted channels in EPG
Support for music services like TiVo series 2 and 3 e.g. add Last.FM, napster,
Ability to pause/FF/rewind while EPG is overlaid
option for smarter re-schedul;ing -if you schedule a programme and the schedule changes, the current EPG usually removes it with no warning! It should give you warnings in a recording history screen and attempt to re-schedule the programme when it next appears in the EPG.
Simplify number of kepresses required - better UI design like Windows 7/ReplayTV/TiVo
Option to turn sound off in EPG to prevent unwanted hearing of sports results etc..
If only one LNB is connected, SkyHD should display question asking you if you want to operate in single feed mode instead of just saying 'No satelitte signal received' which isn't helpful!
If unsubbed it should default to single LNB mode if only one LNB is connected.
More native/hybrid output options e.g.
Native - all formats output as is, without extra processing;
Hybrid - all SD output output as 576p, all other formats output as is;
Hybrid 720p - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 720p;
Hybrid 1080i - all SD output as 576p, all HD converted to 1080i;
Fixed 1080i - all formats converted to 1080i for output;
Fixed 720p - all formats converted to 720p for output;
Fixed 576p - all formats converted to 576p for output;
Fixed 576i - all formats converted to 576i for output
Option for Last.fm playlist or other streamed internet music or a specified radio channel to replace background EPG music
Customisable EPG colours and/or shades of grey to help those who are colour blind
Removal of necessity of coloured buttons -redesign of UI and remote. There is no need to be reliant on coloured buttons in a modern UI - of course they can be used as ADDITIONAL shortcuts, but the full UI should be easily navigated without learning any shortcuts or reading any manuals
Option to default to most recent recrdings at top of planner
Support for Last.Fm, Spotify,Napster,Rhapsody, Pandora, Hulu.com, Amazon music and video (unboxed), Netflix, Blockbuster video on demand
Ability to function as an extra Sonos or Squeezebox client and/or controller
Ability to record, pause /rewind when in an interactive channel
Smarter padding - say you are recording 2 consecutive programmes on SciFi and another on Sky1HD and the Sky1HD and SciFi programmes start at 9pm and the previous SciFi started at 8pm.
SkyHD is dumb and decides to padd BOTH sciFi programmes, whereas a smarter thing to do would to be only pad the start of the Sky1HD programme at 9pm and not pad both the start and ends of the consecutive SciFi programmes!
Possible bugs, but could be additional features:
1. Allow highlighted programme to be displayed in different colour if in HD when selected -the current highlight HD option does not display a different colour if you have selected it!!! (Is this a bug?)
2. Now and next banner does not display different colours for HD programmes
Hardware:
Remote re-designed to add skip to start and skip to end buttons and also seperate dedicated slow-motion button (like TiVo)
SkyHD new EPG -
New EPG
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Got it on one of my Sky boxes.
Nice and fast - as it should have been 10 years ago!
Nice to see HD originated programmes highlighted (though they should change the colour of the currently selected programme if its HD or use a different colour scheme so that you can tell whether the currently selected programme is in HD at a glance), and finally more than a single letter search! Once again - most of this and MUCH MUCH more should have been available 10 years ago like it was by 2 other PVR companies who I won't mention
However, even after 2 reboots, always displays NO satellite signal received, when signal strength has been fine since day 1, even showing fine in the menu
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Got it on one of my Sky boxes.
Nice and fast - as it should have been 10 years ago!
Nice to see HD originated programmes highlighted (though they should change the colour of the currently selected programme if its HD or use a different colour scheme so that you can tell whether the currently selected programme is in HD at a glance), and finally more than a single letter search! Once again - most of this and MUCH MUCH more should have been available 10 years ago like it was by 2 other PVR companies who I won't mention
However, even after 2 reboots, always displays NO satellite signal received, when signal strength has been fine since day 1, even showing fine in the menu
Wednesday 1 April 2009
Tuesday 31 March 2009
o2 juggler -Smart photo viewer, calendar?
This looks interesting if they can get smartphone /cloud calendar synchronising
Thursday 19 March 2009
Iphone 3.0 vs Palm Pre
I'm eagerly awaiting these features.
However, I had most of them in my 1997 Palm Visorphone -so Apple is 12 years late!
In addition, the exta features won't make it as functional as the Palm Pre -no multitasking,intelligent cloud support, PC/Mac independence,full file management,Flash player etc..., so I will have to have both phones come June/July, though I suspect the iphone will only be used as a backup and Last.Fm/Sonos controller!
Is it only me who thinks the June /July release date is coincidental with the Palm Pre release?
However, I had most of them in my 1997 Palm Visorphone -so Apple is 12 years late!
In addition, the exta features won't make it as functional as the Palm Pre -no multitasking,intelligent cloud support, PC/Mac independence,full file management,Flash player etc..., so I will have to have both phones come June/July, though I suspect the iphone will only be used as a backup and Last.Fm/Sonos controller!
Is it only me who thinks the June /July release date is coincidental with the Palm Pre release?
Extra wide screens -suitable for subtitles?
The new extra-wide screens from Philips could be great as a subtitle monitor.
One of my pet hates are big subtitles overlaid on top of the movie instead of confined in black bars.
I would put the subtitles on one screen below my main 16:9 screen.
Is there any subtitle software for pulling text from HD-DVD/Blu-ray?
One of my pet hates are big subtitles overlaid on top of the movie instead of confined in black bars.
I would put the subtitles on one screen below my main 16:9 screen.
Is there any subtitle software for pulling text from HD-DVD/Blu-ray?
Monday 16 March 2009
Saturday 7 March 2009
You can integrate Last.Fm on your TiVo (series 2 and 3 only tho I think)
Check it out
http://www.apps.tv/
Would be nice to get this working on a UK series one, but might be a bit slow.
http://www.apps.tv/
Would be nice to get this working on a UK series one, but might be a bit slow.
Sonos-Iphone-Last.FM
These integrate pretty well and are great way to listen to your music!
Very flexible in finding new music, a bit like TiVo, but not quite as powerful.
Last.fm has a pretty good matching facility and the Sonos and iPhone integration is neat.
You can also see how many people and how often they listen to your music!
Very flexible in finding new music, a bit like TiVo, but not quite as powerful.
Last.fm has a pretty good matching facility and the Sonos and iPhone integration is neat.
You can also see how many people and how often they listen to your music!
Friday 13 February 2009
First Fujitsu, now Pioneer ends UK plasma production
I think Fujitsu still make plasmas in Japan though..
Sad day.
Wonder if Planar's £5.5k plasma is any good?
http://www.audiogamma.it/scheda.php?codpro=892
Sad day.
Wonder if Planar's £5.5k plasma is any good?
http://www.audiogamma.it/scheda.php?codpro=892
Thursday 29 January 2009
Comparison of HD movie download services
List of HD movies on Netflix (via TiVo HD or xbox 360) http://www.isitinhd.com/
List of HD movies on Apple TV (not sure how many are available to UK)
Apparently the only TV show in HD for UK Apple TV is Lost season 5. £2.49 each episode or about £42 for whole series
New AppleTV HD releases
Here's the xbox 360 list of SD and HD movie downloads
The UK xbox 360 has 150 HD movies as of March 2009.
Anyone know how many a UK Apple TV has?
March 2009: You can now BUY instead of rent HD movies from Apple
List of HD movies on Apple TV (not sure how many are available to UK)
Apparently the only TV show in HD for UK Apple TV is Lost season 5. £2.49 each episode or about £42 for whole series
New AppleTV HD releases
Here's the xbox 360 list of SD and HD movie downloads
The UK xbox 360 has 150 HD movies as of March 2009.
Anyone know how many a UK Apple TV has?
March 2009: You can now BUY instead of rent HD movies from Apple
Monday 26 January 2009
Tuesday 20 January 2009
I WANT 10Gbps Fibre cheap and now!
That way we could subscribe to any DVR around the world and stream HD!
Sunday 18 January 2009
Friday 16 January 2009
Good luck Steve Jobs
Hope he recovers soon!
I've not always been a fan of everything Apple (no cut/copy/paste on Iphone) -but they produce truly innovative and sexy products.
A truly great man.
I've not always been a fan of everything Apple (no cut/copy/paste on Iphone) -but they produce truly innovative and sexy products.
A truly great man.
DVR is now a more popular term than VCR or PVR
According to google.com
29m for DVR
21.6m for VCR
11.9m for PVR
However the UK seem a bit behind:
on google.co.uk from UK only:
952k DVR
1.03m VCR
908k PVR
Should UK Digital Video Recorders be called PVRs or should this term be reserved for learning/smart recorders like TiVo and ReplayTV?
PVR in India is a chain of cinemas
PVR in Mexico is an airport
So I'm guessing they use the term DVR instead :)
http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/ uses all 4 terms: DVR, PVR and DTR (digital television recorder) and HDR (hard disk or high definition recorder?)
29m for DVR
21.6m for VCR
11.9m for PVR
However the UK seem a bit behind:
on google.co.uk from UK only:
952k DVR
1.03m VCR
908k PVR
Should UK Digital Video Recorders be called PVRs or should this term be reserved for learning/smart recorders like TiVo and ReplayTV?
PVR in India is a chain of cinemas
PVR in Mexico is an airport
So I'm guessing they use the term DVR instead :)
http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/ uses all 4 terms: DVR, PVR and DTR (digital television recorder) and HDR (hard disk or high definition recorder?)
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Saturday 10 January 2009
The PVR is now 11 years old
ReplayTV launched the first PVR in 1998/1999, with TiVo following a month later.
It's such a shame that Sky+ and all current UK produced DVRs have such poor EPGs and poor software features and design compared to either of those - and that's comparing to models 11 years ago!
Of course the PQ and sound quality improvements are immense, but I had hoped Sky, Topfield, Humax etc.. would have something vaguely as good by now.
I'm guessing it will be 2020 before the old 1998 TiVo and ReplayTV will be surpassed by Sky and Humax etc.. :(
I'm still waiting for Sky to enable a hundred features I had with ReplayTV and TIVo 11 years ago :(
It's such a shame that Sky+ and all current UK produced DVRs have such poor EPGs and poor software features and design compared to either of those - and that's comparing to models 11 years ago!
Of course the PQ and sound quality improvements are immense, but I had hoped Sky, Topfield, Humax etc.. would have something vaguely as good by now.
I'm guessing it will be 2020 before the old 1998 TiVo and ReplayTV will be surpassed by Sky and Humax etc.. :(
I'm still waiting for Sky to enable a hundred features I had with ReplayTV and TIVo 11 years ago :(
Thursday 8 January 2009
Windows Mobile Sonos Controller
Not tried this out yet -from Versazones.
Alternatively there's a Sonos web server - http://www.purple.org/sonos/
Alternatively there's a Sonos web server - http://www.purple.org/sonos/
Saturday 3 January 2009
iPhone Sonos controller
A free download - means you don't have to fork out for another Sonos controller -very cool!
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