By Keefer, on March 2nd, 2010
TiVo finally has announced a new round of hardware — boasting more processing power (400Mhz dual core) and more memory (512MB I believe). It now can output 1080p, though I'm not sure why, as every HD broadcast is either in 720p or 1080i with no 1080p content in the works, as far as I know. I'm also kind of surprised that wifi isn't built into these new units (a 802.11n adapter will be released soon).
There's also a new optional bluetooth remote control that has a slide out QWERTY keyboard for searching more efficiently.
I look forward to seeing the new hardware in the wild, and see how the interface has been upgraded (it's now Flash based). But for now, our TiVo HD is doing just fine. I'm hoping we'll continue to see some adjustments and improvements to the Series 3 and TiVo HD even after the new hardware is released.
TiVo announces $300 Premiere and $500 Premiere XL Series4 DVRs
By Keefer, on February 27th, 2010
Use Firefox? Use it on more than one computer? Have I got a great little piece of software for you. Man, that sounds like an infomercial, but it wasn't meant to. I'm just excited to share a piece of software that fufills a fruitful task in my everyday computer life.
Continue Reading A Piece of Software Well Worth the Price of Free »
By Keefer, on February 26th, 2010
Just a reminder — Sunday, February 28th 2010 the Tricyclists Bicycle Racing Club will be hosting a benefit bike ride for people suffering in Haiti. The minimum donation will be $10.00, collected on the day of the event. The ride will begin at 9:00AM from the Open Eye Café in Carrboro. Check in will begin at 8:00AM. We will be riding to Saxapahaw and back to Carrboro with one rest stop at the Sawapahaw General Store for snacks and bottle refills. Although some riders may ride at a faster pace than others, this is not a race. Please ride at your own ability and join area cyclists to help raise funds to benefit the many people suffering in Haiti. All donations will support the Red Cross Haiti effort. Please see the Tricyclists' website for the event flyer.
Thanks and hope to see you out there on Sunday…
By Keefer, on February 25th, 2010
Anyone who has seen the "Planet Earth" high definition series on the natural wonders of this big ol' planet has been taken aback by the wonders it captured. It seems that next month, the producers of that series are following it up. I'll be interested to see how they top the first breath-taking series.
Life Coming in March 2010
By Keefer, on February 24th, 2010
So the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 got the better version of the Ghostbusters game, but if you had a controller like this, wouldn't you want the Wii version of the game? Nice usage of the white plastics and glowing light blue lights associated with the Nintendo system.
Awesome Ghostbuster Wii Peripheral
By Keefer, on February 23rd, 2010
Back-to-back posts about TiVo. I'll tell you, I am really glad TiVo is finally complaining about cable companies utilizing SDV. It's such a kludge and the combination of cable card and SDV adapter with our TiVo HD has been the source of many frustrations and reboots.
TiVo Complains to FCC About SDV Use
By Keefer, on February 22nd, 2010
Man, I've been so slack writing for Keefer Madness this month. I started seeing articles popping up a week or so ago about TiVo getting a patent awarded (first filed back in 1999) regarding its Season Pass setup which is a regularly reoccurring "subscription" to a given show on a given channel. In this technology is the ability to mange conflicts between shows, etc.
A lot of the articles have been complaining about how this is bad for DVRs. I guess I don't get why someone inventing and utilizing a technology is bad news, especially in this case when TiVo is doing it better than any other DVR hardware/software package. I say that it's about time that their patent was recognized. It may be commonplace in DVR software now, but not so in 1999. Most people were still doing their timeshifting via VCRs.
There's a reason why both DirecTV and Comcast have licensed the TiVo technology. It is the name in DVR technology, and quite frankly, better and more reliable than any of the competitors (Time Warner, DIrecTV, etc.) I've used by leaps and bounds.
TiVo Lands Season Pass Patent, Disaster Looms for DVR Fans Everywhere
By Keefer, on February 15th, 2010
It's moves like these that have put Activision on so many gamers' "hate" lists. Red Octane created the current generation of rhythm video games and it's sad that Activision has sliced their team up. Let's hope the individual team members are able to take it as an opportunity to branch out and do even bigger and better things without the oppressive and money grubbing ways of Activision.
Original 'Guitar Hero' Publisher Shut Down by Activision
By Keefer, on February 14th, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Did anyone else know that the holiday of red hearts and candy also had significance for your lawn here in central North Carolina? It seems this is the optimal time to prep those tall fescue lawns for spring, which is hopefully right around the corner. Time to get out there and setup your lawn for optimal growth before the warmer drier weather arrives.
Valentine’s Day is Time To Fertilize
By Keefer, on February 11th, 2010
Does March 2010 hold the key to a new generation of HD DVR and/or the successor to the TiVo HD / TiVo Series 3 of DVR from my beloved company, TiVo? I hope they have something special, and it's not just moving the CableCard slot to the back in the scans people have posted of the TIVo Premier.
Tivo to unveil new DVR March 2?
TiVo's Big Announcement Could Be Full HD Support and UI Overhaul
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