One of my buddies just pulled the trigger on the new 13″ MacBook Pro at a big box electronics store that price matched the best deal on the web. After he told me about the score, I said I would share with him my favorite and essential downloads for the my iMac. I hope...
I am a big fan of the Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray player given its outstanding picture and sound quality (especially now given its price!). However, I’ve recently run into issues while watching DVDs. Occasionally, the screen blanks out as the DVD plays but the audio is fine. I don’t have the problem while playing blu-rays. So,...
As predicted, the new MacBook Pros were released today. While the upgrades are welcome, it’s not a game changer. Most of the upgrades were around performance: better processor, more memory, better battery life and some touchpad upgrades. Read more on Apple’s website. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like I will be able to get a great deal...
Occasionally Tech of the Hub provides tech support to family & friends. The latest question comes from my father-in-law (FIL). How does FIL get his Series 1 TiVo to work with a Comcast Digital Transport Adapter (DTA)? Comcast has required he now use a DTA to receive most cable channels with the exception of...
The reviews are in! Engadget’s ReviewGizmodo’s ReviewZatz Not Funny Overall, the reviews are lukewarm at best. Everyone sees the potential but the current implementation of the Premier has its share of shortcomings. On the subject of hope, Tivo’s Director of Product Marketing, recently stated on the Tivocommunity forum that they are are hard at...
Google and Apple, once the best of friends, now find themselves competing with each other on several fronts. When the iPhone was first released, Google and Apple’s partnership was at its height. But with Google’s release of the Andriod phones and its own operating system and Apple’s interest in the search market, the relationship...
TiVo recently did a thorough walk through of the Premier’s new interface with the folks over at Betanews. After seeing the walkthrough, I feel a little better about the new look. Apparently, a lot of the new interface is still a work in progress. It’s a good thing that TiVo can pretty seamlessly push...
Last week, I was deciding between the Harmony One and Harmony 700 remotes. I went with the lower cost Harmony 700 and so far I have been pleased with the purchase. Some notables: The 700 does not have the glossy finish of the Harmony One. While it may look as high-end”, it is more...
This evening, TiVo announced its new Series4 box called the TiVo Premiere. Tivo calls it the “one box to rule them all” (Did they read my blog post last Thursday?) Below are a number of links covering the launch extensively. To summarize and analyze: The Premiere has more powerful hardware, more recording capacity and...
There has been a lot of speculation on tomorrow’s TiVo announcement. For the announcement to really WOW us, it needs go beyond additional recording capactiy and an improved HD interface. Some potential examples include: The new TiVo will bypass the cable networks and allow your favorite shows to be directly downloaded or steamed to...
Do you know how many remote controls I own? So many that I have lost count. Every component comes with at least one remote (my Samsung LCD actually came with two, a regular and a mini!) Over the years, I’ve invested in various “universal” remotes. It’s a single remote control that can operate all...
2012 CES Coverage