Yesterday my new 5th generation iPod video arrived. As I had an iPod before I was eager to check out the video capability. So my first shot was going on iTunes and trying to find some free stuff.
Besides the 'Tiki Bar' video podcast I couldn't really find something for free. Everything had a price tag of $1.99. Why couldn't Apple give some short Pixar movies away for free? As Apple owns Pixar there would be no problem with license fees.
In my second approach I punched in some keywords in Google:
- video podcast - free iPod movies - convert iPod movies
No luck at all, it seemed to me this video revolution has just kicked off. I am sure a lot of video podcasts and new products will be developed and distributed over the next few month.
Finally I ended up spending $1.99 downloading the 45 minutes pilot series of the hot new mystery show 'Night Stalker'. The download took about 7 minutes with my cable connection and another 20 seconds to download it onto my iPod.
I selected movies and than TV shows, clicked on Night Stalker and with a 5 seconds delay the movie started. The sound and picture quality is outstanding, very bright and sharp. You can really enjoy watching a movie on this little 2.5 inch screen.
But here comes the interesting part. Where do you place your iPod to watch the movie? I ended up holding it in my hands and thought that this could not be the final solution to it.
Looking into the technical data - Apple made some changes from the previous iPod. You will notice that there is no extra connector next to the ear plug anymore. Apple offers an additional video cable that plugs right into the ear phone and connects the video to any TV set. But why would you do this in your own home? Sure, this comes in handy to show podcasts and music clips at your friends house, but definitely not at your own home.
So what is the Ultimate iPod Video Experience? It came to me this morning - if the ear plug carries the connector for the audio and the video signals you could actually plug in some goggles with build in LCD screens!
A quick search in Google turned up with a view models:
Innovatek V-190 Video Glasses A personal video viewing device with fashion design using the latest technology When being connected to outer video sources, you can see a very clear 36 -inch picture in front of you eyes while enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound. just like in a private cinema.
Price: $149.00 More Information on: Mp3PlayerStore http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/v190.htm
Eyetop Centra Eyetop Centra is the first wearable video screen with stereo sound, making it possible to enjoy multimedia content wherever you are. Just plug it into your mobile video device, put your glasses on, store your video device for hands-free operation, and benefit from having a TV set right in front of your eyes!
Price: $499.00 More Information on: VRealities website http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/v190.htm
Now with these glasses on you just lay down, sit or do whatever you
want and enjoy your iPod movie. I bet you smell almost the popcorn from
your local movie theater.
Thomas Herold is the founder and CEO of Quantum Biocommunication Technology. A website dedicated to the exploration of consciousness as a source of biocommunication. For more information visit: Quantum Biocommunication Technology
Growing up as a child, my Mother would wiggle my toes while reciting the rhyme "This Little Piggy went to the Market." Fond childhood memories still bring back giggles:
This little piggy went to the market,
This little piggy stayed at home,
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none,
And this little piggy
Cried "wee-wee-wee"
All the way home.
Unlike "This Little Piggy," The Lazy Pig is full of serious Internet Marketing techniques that you can use to build a profitable online business partnering with Google Adsense. Instead of going to the market, The Lazy Pig will take you to the bank.
I read a lot of Internet Marketing books and my criteria for a good book is that I come away with a new concept or process that will help expand my business. There are a lot of ebook "little pigs that have none," that is, just a rehash of trash.
Instead, The Lazy Pig is full of "forehead slapping" ideas that answered questions on why some of my web pages have non-existent click-through rates. If I consider one new idea a "good ebook," I consider three or four new ideas an excellent ebook.
The Lazy Pig is exactly that, an excellent ebook containing a seven-step process that is easy to follow for web site owners new to the business. Plus it has many great ideas for the seasoned Internet Marketer.
Read The Lazy Pig and you can stay at home, have your roast beef, and you'll cry "wee-wee-wee" all the way to the bank.
(c) 2005 by Howard Young
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Howard Young is a freelance writer and site administrator for Fizziebooks where you can search for online ebooks read reviews and commentary on ebooks.
I want a larger screen and so do you. There is absolutely no reason for this wanting except for the feeling of power that a large screen gives you. I have no idea why it is, but we all seem to want a larger screen for our TVs these days. The question is, how to get a good deal on an LCD TV without paying a fortune. Let's give you our top 3 tips on buying an LCD TV.
1)Don't buy a used one if you don't have to. The funny thing about these TVs is that their prices drop significantly every month and that if you just wait a little longer, the price you'll pay for a new TV is probably not going to be too far off from the price that you are going to pay for a used one. A little patience might actually save you some dollars here.
2)Compare features, not just prices. One of our favorite places to go to compare prices on LCD Tvs is ConsumerReports.org. Consumer Reports was rating different items way before the internet even become popular. Remember buying your first real car? I do. And I went straight to Consumer Reports to find out that the Honda Accord was the car to buy (and still is according to CR). Shopping for a high end LCD Tv shouldn't be any different than shopping for a new car. All the resources are at your disposal, so give it a try. I'm sure you can find some gems of information at CR regarding your LCD Tv purchase.
3)HD is coming, don't miss out. High definition television has allegedly been "right around the corner" for years. Well, that time may finally have arrived. Some LCD Tvs come HD ready and some do not. Make sure your new LCD TV supports HD so that when it is finally popularized, you can watch the programs utilizing this latest technology.
And by the way, why would someone want to buy an LCD TV over a "Plasma". And what is a plasma? Are they different than LCDs? Basically yes. The big difference is that they use different technologies to deliver a picture. Both have pros and cons. However, both deliver a large screen experience to the user.
Amy Metz is a contributing author for lcdtvme.com. We have all sort of articles on lcd tvs.
Everyone has their own unique attitude toward giving gifts. Take this quiz to discover your gift-giving personality.
1. In a typical year, when do you start your Christmas shopping?
a. I hit the stores for the day-after-Christmas sales to begin shopping for the following Christmas.
b. I pick up gifts throughout the year, so that I have the majority of my shopping done by Thanksgiving.
c. I refuse to even think about Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving.
d. I start to think about shopping about a week before Christmas,
and it's not unusual for me to still be shopping on Christmas Eve.
2. What's the most romantic gift you've ever purchased for your spouse or significant other?
a. Jewelry
b. Lingerie
c. Leather goods
d. Automotive parts or household goods
3. What do you consider to be occasions for giving gifts?
a. There's always an opportunity to give gifts - including housewarmings, pets' birthdays, and "thinking of you" gifts.
b. Anytime etiquette dictates that a gift is appropriate.
c. Only when a gift is expected - Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
d. Only Christmas and birthdays.
4. What types of gifts do you choose to give?
a. I always give gifts that generate buzz - the latest electronics,
the most supple leather goods, and the most beautiful jewelry.
b. I always give gifts that come from the heart - it doesn't
matter how much they cost, as long as I know my recipient will love
them.
c. I tend to give practical gifts - I've been known to give automotive parts, household goods, and even carriers for pets.
d. I don't put a lot of thought into the gifts I give. I choose whatever appeals to me when I'm at the store.
Scoring: Give yourself 4 points for every "a" answer, 3 points for
every "b" answer, 2 points for every "c" answer, and 1 point for every
"d" answer. Add up your score.
What's your gift-giving personality?
14-16 points: The Gift Maven or Master - You love to shop and you
relish gift-giving opportunities. You follow the latest trends, and
it's important to you that your gifts reflect your personal taste and
style.
10-13 points: The Thoughtful Giver - You put a tremendous amount of
thought into your gifts, and your recipients are usually delighted when
they open your heartfelt gifts.
6-9 points: The Practical Giver - You don't understand all the
hoopla surrounding gift-giving occasions, and don't see why it needs to
be an exercise in creativity. It's much easier to get someone a gift
that you know they'll use. You've embraced the trend in giving gift
cards, which takes the guesswork out of gift-giving.
5 points or less: The Obligatory Giver - You see holidays and
special occasions as a conspiracy by the merchandising industry to
force you to give gifts. It's not that you're stingy - you'd just
prefer to give gifts when you feel like, rather than as dictated by the
calendar.
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Visit this Gifts and Collectibles Website and Majon's Gifts and Collectibles directory.
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