Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The New Netflix Player Has One Major Flaw

Have you ever tried the Netflix DVD service? Pretty cool, except for the occasional scratched disc. Then they came out with the Watch Now feature, where you can watch movies on your PC through Internet Explorer (with a broadband connection).

So, now they have the Netflix Player. A set-top box that allows you to get those Watch Now movies on your TV. The box costs $100 and here's a quote from crave.cnet.com:

We've been playing with the Netflix Player for about two weeks, and--for the most part--we found a lot to like. Setup is simple, and--if you've got a solid broadband connection--picture quality is acceptable and streaming performance was almost entirely lag-free.
There's one major flaw though. Netflix's Watch Now service has a severely limited content repertoire. I know, I was a trial member and was very disappointed with the selection. This problem is apparently due to an overly strict licensing system by "Hollywood". What's new? Unless the powers-that-be lighten up and permit you to view all of Netflix's over 100,000 titles, I'd give this new product a miss.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Take Me To The River by Talking Heads

I noticed that a lot of people were searching for the lyrics to Take Me To The River by Talking Heads. Probably for some online game of some sort. Anyway, here they are:

I don't know why i love her like i do
All the changes you put me through
Take my money, my cigarettes
I haven't seen the worst of it yet
I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay
Take me to the river, drop me in the water
Take me to the river, dip me in the water
Washing me down, washing me down

I don't know why you treat me so bad
Think of all the things we could have had
Love is an ocean that i can't forget
My sweet sixteen i would never regret

I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay
Take me to the river, drop me in the water
Push me in the river, dip me in the water
Washing me down, washing me

Hug me, squeeze me, love me, tease me
Till i can't, till i can't, till i can't take no more of it
Take me to the water, drop me in the river
Push me in the water, drop me in the river
Washing me down, washing me down

I don't know why i love you like i do
All the troubles you put me through
Sixteen candles there on my wall
And here am i the biggest fool of them all

I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay
Take me to the river and drop me in the water
Dip me in the river, drop me in the water
Washing me down, washing me down.

-Good luck!

Note: Lyrics are subject to US Copyright Laws and are the property of the author(s) and artist(s) and label(s). Commercial use is strictly prohibited.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Mobile And Cell Phone Accessories

The choice of cell phones on the market can be a bit confusing but there are companies that guide customers through the maze of different models. Once the phone has been chosen, it's time to look at the appropriate cell phone accessories. These are designed to make life easier for the user and to fit with their lifestyle.

Some people choose their cell phone, merely as a functional piece of equipment, whereas others think carefully about the design. It's the same for cell phone accessories and they can be both efficient and fun. Owners like to swap ringtones around and it's easy to download favorite tunes, catch phrases or jingles.

The major phone manufacturers all have an extensive range of cell phone accessories, including Sony, Samsung, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Motorola and Nokia. There is nothing more annoying than a phone running out in the middle of a call and a battery charger is required. There are car chargers, universal chargers, emergency chargers and cigarette lighter adapters. When traveling, it's useful to have universal to North American and universal to European wall plug adapters.

Handsfree sets are another item, essential in some countries where it's illegal to talk on a phone whilst driving, unless it's handsfree. They come in lots of varieties, such as regular, earwrap, earhook, flashing or handsfree with a boom microphone. Handsfree also come with phone straps, soft buds or for Bluetooth. It's not always convenient to carry a phone around in a pocket and belts and holsters are popular cell phone accessories.

Faceplates give the phone some protection and they are also an opportunity for owners to express their personality with different colors and designs. Designs include leopard skin, psychedelic patterns, Elvis, Bart Simpson or Barbie. Cell phone covers will give further protection. .

Bluetooth wireless headsets and dongles are sold in compatibility with the well known phones. There is also a stereo Bluetooth headset, a cell phone car kit and a headset carrying case. Memory Cards are sold as multi media cards, dual voltage, compact flash and USB flash memory cards. Phone straps are another design choice, some coming with balls, beads, hooks, or letters of the alphabet. Cellular batteries are made for different models and come with leather cases and antennas. It's also possible to change a keypad, if it becomes faded or damaged, with another one or a flashing variety. Micro thin screen protectors reduce glare as well as protecting from scratches.

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