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Archive for the 'Multimedia' Category

iPod + iRemote + Airtunes Express - the ultimate wireless home stereo

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Looking for a wireless home music system, look no further than Apple. No, I’m not an Apple zealot, but by the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll sure think I am.
Some History
Quite a while back we were looking for a system where we could sync our MP3 Music collection and stream it to [...]

The iPhone

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Old news… I know. But I had to chime in.
First thought. wow.
Second thought… wow.
Third thought…… I wish I hadn’t caved so early.
You had to know it was coming. I know I did. I just didn’t expect it quite yet. I don’t know why, but I was starting to [...]

Nintendo Wii (wheeee!)

Monday, November 13th, 2006

Having worked on the Nintendo Website back when the Nintendo Wii was announced - as the Nintendo Revolution - I’ve been following and eagerly anticipating the launch of Nintendo’s new system.
What excites me the most when it comes to the Wii is the game play, not the graphics. While there is still plenty [...]

RPA, Cool flash interface

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

I’m generally not a big fan of using flash for things such as site navigation but this one is pretty damn cool.
http://www.rpa.com/

Microsoft Confirms it Originated iPod Box Parody Video

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

I previously posted “What if Microsoft redesigned the ipod packaging?” and since then it’s been confirmed authentic.
As posted on the the ipod observer, Microsoft Confirms it Originated iPod Box Parody Video.

Microsoft spokesman Tom Pilla on Tuesday confirmed with iPod Observer that his company initiated the creation of the iPod packaging parody video that was first [...]

The Simpsons come to life

Monday, March 6th, 2006

MAKERS of the hit cartoon The Simpsons have a filmed the show’s opening titles using real actors.

The Simpsons come to life

iPod Hi-Fi vs Bose SoundDock

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Apple has done it, released yet another “iPod” branded product. However, compared to previous releases I’m not nearly as impressed.
Sure I haven’t even seen or used the iPod Hi-Fi but my first impression is; why not just get the Bose SoundDock? The SoundDock is cheaper, has superior design (IMO) and I tend to [...]