Here's a photo of a camel in the mean time ^^
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thanks for the comments!
Hey everybody, thanks for all the comments! I finally got internet at my new apartment less than an hour ago, and I've been catching up on all my usual RSS shenanigans and stuff. Thanks for all the follows and I'll be posting again soon ;)
Here's a photo of a camel in the mean time ^^
Here's a photo of a camel in the mean time ^^
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Busy Busy!
Sorry for the lack of blog posts recently, peeps. Getting into a new apartment is hard work, and I still haven't gotten the internet installed. I'm actually posting this off the local wifi hot spot, and hopefully will be back online soon!
In the mean time, feel free to read my other posts! I'll be back within a couple of days :)
In the mean time, feel free to read my other posts! I'll be back within a couple of days :)
Friday, September 3, 2010
see?Thursday, September 2, 2010
from Metallica.iPod Touch 4th Gen 32GB NEWEST! My Review
I've had an iPod Touch since the first generation. Personally, I find it to be more revolutionary than the iPod. Why? Multi-touch is everything. It is on par with the iPhone in technology, since they both have basically the same thing. And with the advent of the new front-facing camera, aft HD camera, it's a great edition to the iPod line.
This new iPod supports the same Apple A4 chip (~1Ghz) as found in the iPad, iPhone4, and now the AppleTV. This means zippy downloads, smooth scrolling gameplay, and support for more processor-heavy applications.
The new camera is only 720p, but that is still not bad. Sure it's not 1080p, but I don't really find any sense in placing something that powerful in a handheld device. Hands are shaky, and 1080p looks terrible when handheld. Any movement can be easily detected, so the 720p should be more than enough.
The slim trim and styling of the iPod is no revolutionary, but I'm still amazed that they can make it smaller and smaller every year. Mine must look like a brick against this new one.
Here's a tl;dr version:
LIKES:
Size - smaller than ever!
Battery life - 40 hours audio and 7 hours of video sounds spectacular!
Retina display - I haven't personally tried it, but have heard reviews about it and it sounds fantastic :D
Price - $229 for 8GB isn't so bad, but I think most people will spur for the $299 32GB version. I know I would.
Camera - forward and aft facing cameras. 720 support is awesome.
Chip - 1GHz Apple A4 sounds zippy and quick!
DISLIKES:
Included headphones - meh; probably one of the worst headphones ever.
Same style - shouldn't they have updated the design?
This new iPod supports the same Apple A4 chip (~1Ghz) as found in the iPad, iPhone4, and now the AppleTV. This means zippy downloads, smooth scrolling gameplay, and support for more processor-heavy applications.
The new camera is only 720p, but that is still not bad. Sure it's not 1080p, but I don't really find any sense in placing something that powerful in a handheld device. Hands are shaky, and 1080p looks terrible when handheld. Any movement can be easily detected, so the 720p should be more than enough.
The slim trim and styling of the iPod is no revolutionary, but I'm still amazed that they can make it smaller and smaller every year. Mine must look like a brick against this new one.
Here's a tl;dr version:
LIKES:
Size - smaller than ever!
Battery life - 40 hours audio and 7 hours of video sounds spectacular!
Retina display - I haven't personally tried it, but have heard reviews about it and it sounds fantastic :D
Price - $229 for 8GB isn't so bad, but I think most people will spur for the $299 32GB version. I know I would.
Camera - forward and aft facing cameras. 720 support is awesome.
Chip - 1GHz Apple A4 sounds zippy and quick!
DISLIKES:
Included headphones - meh; probably one of the worst headphones ever.
Same style - shouldn't they have updated the design?
Apple TV
What I like:
Small size - easy to hide in my entertainment center!
Matte black - no shiny reflective surface, no shiny apple logo; very discrete
Power supply - only 6watts power usage? that's awesome. no need for an external brick power supply? even better!
HDMI - a blessing and also a curse; see below
Price - $99 makes it one of the cheaper alternatives for movies
Interface - simple and easy to navigate, very similar to front row for macbooks and imacs.
Streaming from PC - sweet; I've got a ton of photos, video, and music ;)
What I dislike:
HDMI - no 1080p, only 720p support. Sure it's HD, but it's not 1080p HD.
Apple A4 chip - they're sticking this thing into almost all the devices, from iPhone4 to iPod touch, iPad and now this. C'mon; get a faster chip that can handle the 1080p! Bump the specs, bump the price, charge a bit more for 1080p!
No storage - streaming only? what if my internet dies? I can't save any of my rentals for a while?
No applications - no pandora? hulu? only ABC and FOX? Needs more variety and selection; netflix doesn't even offer every movie to be streamed at HD quality.
Remote - C'mon; you can do better than that.
Verdict!
Overall, I think the Apple TV is a great product. Decent price, great for someone who isn't too crazy about quality of what they're watching, and just wants the ease of plug and play. But for us 1080p, video-hoarding, technogeeks, this probably won't cut it.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
New iPods!
New iPods out; what do you guys think??
I'm personally plenty surprised and excited; it looks like a great lineup for this holiday season, and just more support for Apple iPods. Does this mean that I'll be updating my first generation iPod Touch anytime soon? Nah, I think I'll keep it until it breaks. And considering the great build quality, that ought to be when the battery starts to sputter out and die.
Anyone buying a new iPod? Apple TV?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)