Mac OS X Leopard: Front Row

An Apple A Day Gallery – 2007.11.03
Mac OS X Leopard: Front Row
Front Row Icon
Front Row is now available on any Macs. Front Row can be activated by using Apple Remote, launching the Front Row.app, or by using the default keystroke Command-Esc.

Previously Front Row only available on Macs with Apple Remote and IR receiver support. Kudos to Andrew Escobar for providing Front Row Enabler; to install Front Row for Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.x) on older Macs without Apple Remote and IR receiver support.

Front Row

Apple Releases Updates to iLife ’08

Apple releases updates to iLife ’08 through Software Update and Apple Support Downloads page.

GarageBand 4.146.1MB
This update addresses isolated graphic display issues, compatibility with 3rd party audio software, fixes minor problems with Magic GarageBand, and supports general compatibility issues.

iMovie 7.144.6MB
This update addresses several areas including video and audio editing capabilities, and performance associated with opening and switching iMovie Events and Projects.

iPhoto 7.159.3MB
This update addresses issues encountered when moving photos between Events, plus new greeting card themes, including holiday card designs.

iDVD 7.0.118.6MB
This update improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

iLife Support 8.17MB
This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications.

I have been having some issues with iDVD ’08 (iDVD 7.0.0) when it comes to browsing media. I will check if this update address the issue.

http://www.apple.com/supports/downloads/

Which AVCHD Camcorder To Buy? Panasonic HDC-SD5 or Sony HDR-CX7

I have been thinking about getting an HD Camcorder for a while now. I am now looking at the solid state AVCHD Camcorders from Panasonic and Sony.

I still can’t decide to get Panasonic HDC-SD5 or Sony HDR-CX7. Each has its own strength and weaknesses. I wish that I could have a combination of both. Panasonic HDC-SD5 uses three (3) CCD sensors, while Sony HDR-CX7 uses one (1) CMOS sensor. Sony HDR-CX7 has the NightShot® Infrared System which I really like and Active Interface Shoe. Based on the specs, Panasonic HDC-SD5 has higher effective pixels, web-cam feature, uses SD-card which is generally cheaper than Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.

Anyway, I still can’t make up my mind between the two.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD Camcorder

Rumor: iPhone Software Update on September 5

UPDATE: Apparently Apple is not ready to push the update until later in September 2007.
Fake rumor from a completely made up source who allegedly works for Apple (Go ahead, Apple, try tracking the source of the leak):

Apple will push another software update for the iPhone during “The Beat Goes On” special event on September 5th, 2007. This one is iPod and iTunes related.

This fake rumor might not be entirely false, who knows!

Futurama, Futurama, Futurama, Futurama DVD Movies

What’s with the title of this entry? It’s about Futurama DVD Movies, and there will be four of them.

Futurama is one of my all time favorite shows. Anyway, all the previews at the Comic Con, and all the news about the new movies/episodes. I am so excited about this. For the record, I hate Fox Network for canceling Futurama.

Let’s get to it now. The first of four NEW Futurama movies titled “Bender’s Big Score” will be release on November 27th, 2007. More information can be found at the best Futurama news site GotFuturama.com.

http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/Articles/4_New_Futurama_DVDs/