Now pointlessly enhanced with AI
To my surprise, Amazon listed Panasonic HDC-SD9 as “in-stock”, as I checked it today. I can’t wait to get my hands on this camcorder. I own Panasonic HDC-SD5 and it has been great, but it is still in 1080i realm. I am looking forward to the “progressive 1080/24p” mode on the HDC-SD9
Apple releases iPhone and iPod touch Software 1.1.4 today.
The iPhone Software 1.1.4 weighs in on 162.1MB, exactly the same with iPhone Software 1.1.3 file size.
I’m updating my iPhone right now. I don’t have an iPod touch, so Apple, please send me one. :-p
to be continued.
Apple releases iTunes 7.6.1 to address compatibility issues with Apple TV software version 2.0 along with several bug fixes.
iTunes is available for Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista
2007.02.19
As many tech and general news sites have reported, Toshiba will be exiting HD-DVD business by the end of March 2008.
Read the press release here (in English):
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2008_02/pr1903.htm
Excerpt:
TOKYO–Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has undertaken a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and has decided it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders. This decision has been made following recent major changes in the market. Toshiba will continue, however, to provide full product support and after-sales service for all owners of Toshiba HD DVD products.
Apple releases Aperture 2, iLife Support 8.2, and AppleTV Take 2 software upgrade today. Alas, no new MacBook Pro today!
Aperture 2
Aperture 2 is a major upgrade to Apple’s professional digital photo management. Apple is touting 100+ new feature in Aperture 2. Free trial for 30 days is available.
Aperture Compatibility Checker
iLife Support 8.2 – 9.7MB
This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications to improve their stability and performance.
For Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later with iLife ’08 installed.
AppleTV Take 2
Apple has finally released Apple TV Take 2 software upgrade today. This upgrade enables amongst other the movie rental feature, and the “independence” from a computer. Watch AppleTV guided tour here.
(I don’t have AppleTV, so can’t really tell you anything else.)
New MacBook Pro
Still no new MacBook Pro. My imaginary source has gone quiet except with one little note. “It’s coming soon, be patient!”
I want it now!
I would like to share a short video clip of Meatloaf T. Cat, taken using Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD Camcorder.
Video info:
Other info:
Check out other AVCHD Camcorder video clips here:
http://37prime.com/blog/?s=avchd
AVCHD Camcorders I have used:
I’m off to meet Carlos Alazraqui, one of the stars of Reno 911! and the voice-actor extraordinaire.
Will bring you reports from Ice House in Pasadena.
Carlos currently can be seen on Comedy Central, in Reno 911!
Carlos will be performing on the following date and time:
View Carlos’s Video here.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lQLXRIBWgOE
Ice House Comedy Club
http://www.icehousecomedy.com/
Carlos Alazraqui
http://www.carlosalazraqui.com/
http://www.myspace.com/carlosalazraqui