The Blog for the TechtalkRadio Show
We learn about the trials and tribulations that occurred when one of the guys attempted to purchase an Apple TV.
A review of the latest generation of Apple TV…is it worth the money?
The premiere/debut of “The 60-second TechBlast”.
ANDY explains why “arguing with a woman is like reading the software license agreement”. (Again, ANDY said this…)
And our Website of the Week: StumbleUpon
There are new Kindle Fire tablets:
All-New Kindle Fire HD 7″ Tablet
7″ HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8GB or 16GB
$139.00
All-New Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Tablet
7″ HDX Display, Wi-Fi, Optional 4G LTE Wireless, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
$229.00
All-New Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ Tablet
8.9″ HDX Display, Wi-Fi, Optional 4G LTE Wireless, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
$379.00
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CU0NSCU/ref=sd_allcat_kdpso#kindle-compare
The HD has a dual-core processor; the HDX tablets have quad-core processors. I can tell the difference in performance of the two types…maybe because I can be consided a “power user” of all kinds of technology (computers, phones, and tablets) and tend to push them to their limits. If you intend on using them in in situations that pertain to heavy video and graphic uses…get the quad-core units.
What’s more impressive to me, is the enhancement to Amazon Prime:
“Prime members can now download hundreds of Prime Instant Video movies and TV shows to watch anywhere—on a plane, on vacation, or in the car. Prime Instant Video is the only U.S. online video subscription streaming service that offers offline viewing, and it’s included at no additional cost.”
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After composing this post, I found viewing Amazon Prime content offline has been available via iOS:
“…Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch…”
“Warner Archive Instant is the new streaming service of the Warner Archive (WarnerArchive.com). Film and TV enthusiasts can instantly view hundreds of rare and hard-to-find movies and TV shows, culled from the Warner Bros. library – the largest entertainment library in the world. Now is your chance to discover – and rediscover – rare movies and TV shows you can’t find anywhere else (and some favorites you can) from Warner Bros., MGM, RKO, New Line, Monogram, Allied Artists, Lorimar and more.”
Well…that’s nice. I’m sure there are shows and movies I look forward to seeing…
“…you’ll need Silverlight powered by Microsoft…”
Wait…WHAT???
“…exact technical system requirements for Warner Archive Instant…Microsoft Silverlight installed…”
I’ll pass on this service…because:
Microsoft shuns its own Silverlight
“…Silverlight sites can’t strut their stuff in Windows RT or the Metro part of Win8…”
I’m not a fan of Adobe Flash…and, because Microsoft seems to lack commitment to it, less of one of Silverlight.
Although…they do have Black Belt Jones…
There’s too much to try to summarize…the press releases can be found at:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1732545&highlight=
and…
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1732546&highlight=
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Other press releases you might find interesting are promoting:
Audible and Amazon Introduce “Immersion Reading” and “Whispersync for Voice”—Two Momentous Steps Forward for Reading
Introducing “X-Ray for Movies,” Powered by IMDb and Available Exclusively on the All-New Kindle Fire Family
Amazon Publishing Introduces Kindle Serials—Great Stories, One Episode at a Time
Amazon and EPIX Announce New Prime Instant Video Agreement – Prime Instant Video Selection has more than Doubled since the Launch of Kindle Fire Last Year
Amazon Announces Expanded Prime Instant Video Agreement with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution
Amazon Brings Award Winning ESPN 30 for 30 Film Series to Prime Instant Video
Amazon Launches Textbook Rental
Amazon Instant Video App Now Available for iPad
On Prime Instant Video First: Amazon Announces Digital Video License Agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, Bringing Acclaimed TV Shows
Exclusively to Kindle Fire and Prime Customers
Hundreds of Classic TV and Movie Titles from MGM Coming to Prime Instant Video
Amazon Instant Video Now Available on Xbox 360, with Access to ‘Your Video Library’ and Prime Instant Video
Hundreds of Critically-Acclaimed and Blockbuster Films from Paramount Pictures Coming to Prime Instant Video
They can be found at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-news&nyo=0