tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141714692024-03-13T12:05:20.484-05:00What's newSNews (Noun): A report of a recent event; intelligence; Information. This is the place to find out What's new as well as answering the question, "What's newS?" Enjoy videos, reviews, spotlights, features and more!JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.comBlogger633125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-76842149631350277212011-03-30T00:26:00.001-05:002011-03-30T00:26:58.238-05:00Out With the Old, In With the New<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Fb-thumbs-new-blog" height="350" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-03-29/mCtlAiDkJmxeDkztnFpcrxbcpnFeAbuJiBvkFcvruxcaIjoiHgvCHmrnmqnt/FB-thumbs-new-blog.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="350" /> </div> </p> <p style="text-align: left;">As most of you may know, I was heavily involved with Whtsnews.com - my personal blog where I shared many of my reviews, stories, pictures, videos, etc. Slowly but surely, I began to stop posting on the site. Why? Well, Blogger was lagging in times and I wanted to take some time to find another host that not only was with the times, but also allowed me to post on the go as easily as possible. Where I focused on product reviews, news, and mainstream stuff, I wanted a change that also included things about my life. You are probably thinking, "That is what Facebook is for." and you would probably be right, however, this will be a way to inform my viewers more in depth. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Will there be many changes to the structure of the site? No, there will not be. I will still be writing (probably every other day), and still cover what I have always been covering with a personal flair to it. I will also have my guest blogger, Brooks Sanford, who has contributed in the past occasionally.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">With all this being said, I hope you enjoy the new site! I will be making changes here and there. Feel free to contact me regarding anything you want to share. I will have a new URL for this blog so you will easily be able to access <a href="http://www.JoCoWash.com">www.JoCoWash.com</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Take care guys and thanks again for reading!</p></div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-78643476951300573862011-03-02T14:57:00.005-05:002011-03-02T15:06:20.487-05:00Apple Announces iPad 2.0<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJrZpSiivRQ/TW6jF9nHd1I/AAAAAAAAA-s/j_7AjJC8q_c/s1600/141348-ipad-2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJrZpSiivRQ/TW6jF9nHd1I/AAAAAAAAA-s/j_7AjJC8q_c/s400/141348-ipad-2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579576311191926610" /></a><div>As expected, Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipad">announced</a> the next generation of its popular tablet device at a media event today. The iPad 2 will have the same 9.7-inch display but will be 33% thinner than the previous model. It will have front-facing and rear-facing cameras and Apple's new 1GHz dual-core A5 processor.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next-generation iPad will be capable of making FaceTime calls with other FaceTime-capable devices. The rear-facing camera can capture 720p HD video. The iPad 2 will also have the same battery life as the first generation of 10 hours and 30 days of stand-by time despite the thinner appearance.</div><div><br /></div><div>The iPad 2 will be available March 11 for the same price as the first generation. Have your credit cards ready!</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-8397602168949937152011-02-01T11:55:00.003-05:002011-02-01T12:04:34.973-05:00Anybot - The Self-Ballancing Robot with EyesCompanies will love this. Anybots are coming - the self-balancing QB robot available for purchase and shipping now. However, at $15,000 I'm thinking not too many consumers will be jumping on this bandwagon to start.<div><br /></div><div>The self-balancing bots enable you to be somewhere that you aren't, controlled through a simple web interface and enabling executives to remotely monitor and control comfortably at home. Check out the video below for more details.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7xWRPBh1a30" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-90517847488132549922011-01-24T23:50:00.003-05:002011-01-24T23:56:29.396-05:00Google Brings Cloud Printing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TT5X4r16LNI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/RQmzRlJmpj0/s1600/google-cloudprint-01-24-2011.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TT5X4r16LNI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/RQmzRlJmpj0/s400/google-cloudprint-01-24-2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565982820829637842" /></a>Google is getting better and better for the iPhone and other mobile devices. Google has now <a href="http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/cloud-printing-on-go.html">announced</a> that it's begun rolling the service out to its mobile Google Docs and Gmail sites, which you'll be able to use to print documents from most mobile devices that supports HTML5 -- those running Android 2.1+ or iOS 3+, for instance. <div><br /></div><div>"To get started, you’ll need to connect your printer to Google Cloud Print. This step requires a Windows PC for now, but Linux and Mac support are coming soon. You can learn more at the Google Cloud Print help center."</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit the instructions <a href="http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/cloud-printing-on-go.html">here</a>.</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-61621492104839061222011-01-11T11:33:00.002-05:002011-01-11T11:38:24.524-05:00Verizon iPhone Finally Landed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TSyHbk9FRdI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/WaBs9_COYF8/s1600/Phone460.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TSyHbk9FRdI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/WaBs9_COYF8/s400/Phone460.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560968547741812178" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/iphone.jsp">Verizon</a> has acquired the right to sell the iPhone starting February 10 with pre-orders beginning on February 3, the company <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/iphone.jsp">announced</a> this morning in one of the worst-kept secrets since the Beatles appeared on iTunes. <div><br /></div><div>The iPhone will connect to the CDMA network and will be $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model (with a 2-year contract and required data plan, of course). What is different? Not much except a mobile hotspot is included, allowing you to connect up to five devices through the iPhone. </div><div><br /></div><div>The talks began in 2008, when the two companies began to discuss bringing over the iPhone over for the CDMA network, and indeed the release of the iPad on the carrier last year was proof of the iPhone's imminent arrival.</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-53047711187969145802011-01-05T13:23:00.003-05:002011-01-05T13:30:24.228-05:00CES Begins Tomorrow. What Will the Future Hold?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TSS4pSqEUII/AAAAAAAAA-I/Nkpsu-oEM34/s1600/ces-sign_13642.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TSS4pSqEUII/AAAAAAAAA-I/Nkpsu-oEM34/s400/ces-sign_13642.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558770859604463746" /></a>With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.<div><br /></div><div>What is CES?</div><div><br /></div><div>The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.</div><div><br /></div><div>The year 2011 will bring a host of new gadgets and gizmos, but the highlight will be the tablet. CES starts tomorrow and already you can see a variety of sneak peek tablets that will hit the market this year. If you would like to stay up to date on this year's tech, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.engadget.com/">Engadget</a> and <a href="http://www.gizmodo.com/">Gizmodo</a> for constant coverage.</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-21587705192828705912010-11-30T14:51:00.004-05:002010-11-30T15:07:14.738-05:00Learn How to Always Save Money "Being a Student"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TPVZCRF41EI/AAAAAAAAA98/N8T97dWuADw/s1600/STUDENT-DISCOUNT.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 204px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TPVZCRF41EI/AAAAAAAAA98/N8T97dWuADw/s400/STUDENT-DISCOUNT.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545436411659342914" /></a>Student discounts are annoying now that I am no longer a student. Are you eligible for the Student Discount, student photo ID, documents, paperwork, enrollment verification... Sheesh.<div>
<br /></div><div>But do you want to know a secret? You can get a student discount forever! </div><div>
<br /></div><div><blockquote>"First of all, student discounts are most commonly awarded to college students who either are wealthy enough to afford college or are able to incur a massive amount of debt (scholarship folk—congrats, but you're a rare breed and therefore do not count). The idea here is that college students aren't necessarily stricken with poverty or will be more so after finishing their education. For that reason, the student discount might actually be better applied after a student has graduated. If you agree with this reasoning, welcome to the forever student discount club."</blockquote>Lifehacker, one of my favorites sites to visit, explains the juicy <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5700743/how-to-get-student-discounts-forever">details</a>.</div><meta charset="utf-8">JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-3651390099164010792010-11-15T20:28:00.003-05:002010-11-15T20:33:17.511-05:00Facebook Address, You Are All Getting One!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TOHfQsdBT7I/AAAAAAAAA90/dpEwwlP4GIM/s1600/11-15-10fbookmessaging.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TOHfQsdBT7I/AAAAAAAAA90/dpEwwlP4GIM/s400/11-15-10fbookmessaging.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539954494546202546" /></a>Today, Facebook just launched a new messaging service -- what Mark Zuckerberg called a "modern messaging system," not a new email system. Email's "too formal," according to Mark, and the new system is designed to be seamless, simple, and short in comparison.<div><br /></div><div>It'll handle email and users can have facebook.com email addresses, but it also integrates SMS, IM, and Facebook messages. </div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook is also doing what it calls a "social inbox," which sounds like Gmail's priority inbox on steroids -- it uses your Facebook contacts list to automatically build whitelists for important messages. Unfortunately, there's no IMAP support at launch, so you won't be able to plug in your favorite mail client, but it's coming, says Facebook. The new messaging system should be rolling out slowly over the next few months -- hopefully Facebook will come out with a pithier name than "new messaging system" by the time everyone gets it.</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-8486209801542887652010-11-01T21:05:00.002-05:002010-11-01T21:07:21.666-05:00Logitech's Solar-Powered Keyboard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TM9yTiRrreI/AAAAAAAAA9k/cvG25911N3A/s1600/logitech-wireless-solar-keyboard-k750-feature-image.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TM9yTiRrreI/AAAAAAAAA9k/cvG25911N3A/s400/logitech-wireless-solar-keyboard-k750-feature-image.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534768147005681122" /></a><br />I couldn't imagine having a solar powered keyboard, however, Logitech could. The K750 has integrated solar panels, and grabs whatever light it can get while indoors. A solar power app shows you the battery levels and ambient light available, so you always know the vitals of the keyboard.<br /><br />The $80 keyboard is the first solar keyboard built of fully recyclable plastic. The device has a set of solar panels along the top edge and even includes a luxmeter to tell how well things are charging. It charges in sunlight and even under a standard bulb.If you’re familiar with Logitech keyboards, they usually last for months – if not years – on the same battery. This, however, will ensure that you don’t go dark in the midst of writing a book or a marathon writing session.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-17383870764778979332010-10-24T23:59:00.002-05:002010-10-25T00:03:14.109-05:00Netflix All Streaming, No Disc<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TMUPhEN-mnI/AAAAAAAAA9U/bHA_w-gGM3Y/s1600/fc9fa6af6162d8b422b1918b2ac0b4c5.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TMUPhEN-mnI/AAAAAAAAA9U/bHA_w-gGM3Y/s400/fc9fa6af6162d8b422b1918b2ac0b4c5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531844778036992626" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(17, 17, 17); line-height: 16px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Just last week <a href="http://www.technobuffalo.com/blog/news/netflix-looking-to-expand-to-more-countries-offer-streaming-only-memberships/" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Netflix hinted during its quarterly earnings report that it would be exploring the concept of Watch Instantly-only subscriptions</span></a> here in the United States. That is to say that it would be a whole new world for the company that built its name on renting DVDs by mail has already said it is beginning to view itself as a streaming company, and now it is definitely moving in that direction.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Before you get too excited however, it isn’t being offered to everyone.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Do you think this is the best option for you?</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p></span>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-30748198965589009162010-08-18T11:44:00.002-05:002010-08-18T11:49:33.063-05:00Logitech's Wireless Illuminated K800 Keyboard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TGwO-pdtKsI/AAAAAAAAA9E/f0DR-nPDFUI/s1600/10x0818ib2523dlogo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TGwO-pdtKsI/AAAAAAAAA9E/f0DR-nPDFUI/s400/10x0818ib2523dlogo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506792913812400834" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; font-family:georgia;font-size:14px;"><div>It is not often i write about keyboards, but the new Logitech is looking pretty good. It has the requisite inflated price, adjustable and intelligent illumination to please functionalists, and a dagger-like profile for aesthetes. Ambient light sensors will align the keyboard's brightness to your environment, while proximity detectors will only flip the switch when your hands are in position to start writing.</div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; font-family:georgia;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; font-family:georgia;font-size:14px;">There's a Micro USB cable to refresh your battery when it starts running low and is going to cost you $99.99. The K800 should be shipping out later this month. Stay tuned...</span></div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-86262435035634566022010-07-16T19:10:00.003-05:002010-07-16T19:16:46.854-05:00Apple Hand Out Cases<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TED2SOf04uI/AAAAAAAAA88/_mLctkVsElc/s1600/iphone-reception-pc-0963-rm-eng.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TED2SOf04uI/AAAAAAAAA88/_mLctkVsElc/s400/iphone-reception-pc-0963-rm-eng.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494662338381669090" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div>If you have not hear the news, Apple will be issuing free cases to all next week if you just so happen to have an iPhone 4. Since Apple can't build it's own Bumpers fast enough, they will give you a few options and let you decide which case you want, then send it to you for free as long as you purchased the phone before September 30th.</div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Not good enough for you?According to Gizmodo, If you have already purchased a bumper from Apple, you will get a full refund and you can also return that phone of yours for a full refund within 300 days as long as it is not damaged.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">What are you going to do? Is this a solution that you like? Let me know if the comments.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></div></div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-37010671854580715452010-06-11T11:17:00.007-05:002010-06-11T12:45:14.154-05:00Let BuyMyTronics Help You Buy an iPhone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TBJ2GrBOeNI/AAAAAAAAA8w/17yFKkSCFa8/s1600/Apple-iPhone-4-The-Worlds-Thinnest-Highest-Resolution-SmartPhone-3G.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TBJ2GrBOeNI/AAAAAAAAA8w/17yFKkSCFa8/s400/Apple-iPhone-4-The-Worlds-Thinnest-Highest-Resolution-SmartPhone-3G.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481573553462474962" border="0" /></a><br />It’s always great to see more companies involved in recycling. <a href="http://www.buymytronics.com/?utm_source=whtsnews&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=affiliate">BuyMyTronics.com</a> is one of the companies that buys your gadgets and recycles them. The company gives you an eco-friendly avenue to get rid of electronics while pocketing some extra cash. <a href="http://www.buymytronics.com/?utm_source=whtsnews&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=affiliate">BuyMyTronics</a> offers a fast, simple and green way to get money for your gadgets—free shipping included.<br /><br />If you look around you today, it would seem everyone is out to get something. Our economy encourages us to buy, buy, buy. The new iPhone which was just announced by Apple will cost $199 for 16gb and $299 for 32gb of storage. The new phone is powered by an A4 CPU (the same chip used in the iPad) and sports a 3.5-inch screen with 960×640 resolution, dual mics, and an upgraded camera system that will include HD video recording and editing capabilities.<br /><br />Many people are now going to start looking for excuses to get rid of their old phone for the best, so what will you do? <a href="http://www.buymytronics.com/?utm_source=whtsnews&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=affiliate">BuyMyTronics.com</a> has a solution. Anyone wanting to upgrade to the new iPhone, can head over to <a href="http://www.buymytronics.com/?utm_source=whtsnews&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=affiliate">BuyMyTronics.com</a> where they offer up to $280 for a used iPhone. The customer can then take the earnings from the iPhone sale to BuyMyTronics and buy a new 4G iPhone. The process is really easy. I've done it several times. The company will provide free shipping to get the item to them and once they receive the product, it will take only 7 days to get the money to you.<br /><br />What about if you have a broken iPhone? <a href="http://www.buymytronics.com/?utm_source=whtsnews&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=affiliate">BuyMyTronics</a> will buy those too. BuyMyTronics pays<br />up to $106 for a broken iPhone. Take those earnings, apply it to the purchase of a new $99 iPhone and you have a new iPhone for free! It's smart, it's simple, and there is no charge to you to get rid of your old phones.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TBJ11YG8btI/AAAAAAAAA8o/LPeHQvfYp_k/s1600/buymytronics-main-logo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 63px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/TBJ11YG8btI/AAAAAAAAA8o/LPeHQvfYp_k/s200/buymytronics-main-logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481573256328408786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Recycling your old or broken iPhone and gadgets is the greenest thing you can do; your old gadgets won't end up in a landfill polluting our water tables and your old or broken iPhone or gadget will get put to use again, which decreases the need for new gadgets to be produced. All in all, it's healthy for the earth, and for our customer’s wallets."</span> -Brett Mosley<br /><br />So what are you waiting for? Get rid of your old gadgets now!JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-3893002084685665332010-05-28T16:22:00.003-05:002010-05-28T16:28:59.587-05:00A Board that Hovers - I Want<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/artist-creates-back-to-the-future-hoverboard-that-actually-ho/">Engadget</a> posted an article on a board that hovers and there is a video to prove it. This board uses electromagnets embedded in the podium and a laser system to measure its position. Take a look at this video to see it in action! Looks rather unstable, but give it a few more years...<br /><br /><br /><object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11968215&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11968215&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11968215">HOVERBOARD - NILS GUADAGNIN</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3850267">nils guadagnin</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-30536649253196513802010-04-14T16:29:00.003-05:002010-04-14T16:35:14.171-05:00Viewsonic Releases VT2300LED LCDTV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S8Y03fuueNI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/afLH6Sv6-xc/s1600/viewsonic-vt2300-04-13-2010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 227px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S8Y03fuueNI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/afLH6Sv6-xc/s400/viewsonic-vt2300-04-13-2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460109726248237266" border="0" /></a>I have been waiting on <a href="http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd-tvs/vt2300led.htm">this one</a>.. for several months now (since January) and finally it has been release. The side lit LED backlighting does apparently help to deliver energy savings of 30 to 50% over traditional LCDs, and you'll get some decent specs all around, including a full 1080p resolution, a 5 ms response time, an ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner, and three HDMI ports, among other standard fare.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd-tvs/vt2300led.htm">company</a> is listing this at $399, however, you can get it off of Amazon for as low as $299! I think they have me sold ;-)JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-19655568213129081662010-04-06T12:27:00.005-05:002010-04-06T13:05:54.086-05:00Want to Make Your Browser Render Gmail Like the iPad?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S7t0bi6J6AI/AAAAAAAAA8I/aVHDZrreH8I/s1600/gmail-ipad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S7t0bi6J6AI/AAAAAAAAA8I/aVHDZrreH8I/s400/gmail-ipad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457083390065502210" border="0" /></a>Unlike many, I am not very fond of Gmail's conversation-style email, but I have played with the iPad a little and I do like the way it looks custom made on the iPad. So I did a little digging and discovered I can make my browser load Gmail just like on the iPad. Just takes a few changes in the settings and you will be all set. Take notes and let me know if you have any problems. I even included another bowser. I have yet to figure out some of the other browsers.<br /><br />You can trick Gmail into thinking you're on an iPad with some tweaking. All that needs to be done is to change the browser's user agent, which can be done with just a small amount of effort on some browsers.<br /><br />On Safari, this works on both the Mac and PC platforms. Just head into Safari's "preferences" menu, then hop over to the "advanced" tab. Go all the way to the bottom, and make sure the "show develop in menu bar" box is checked. Close the menu, then you'll find a new "develop" option in the main menu. On the Mac this can be found as one of the options on the top of the screen. On the PC, it's on the page-looking icon next to the Safari settings button on the top right of the screen. Find the develop menu, then go to user agent, then pick "other." You will get a menu to type a custom user agent string. Just drop this in there:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mozilla/5.0 (iPad; U; CPU OS 3_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/531.21.10 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0.4 Mobile/7B334b Safari/531.21.10</span><br /><br />That is it. Enjoy!<br /><br />For FireFox it's not nearly as easy to change user agents as it is in Safari. You're going to have to download an extension for it first. User Agent Switcher is the most popular one. Once you've installed UAS, you'll find its options in the Tools menu at the top of your browser. A new option for "default user agent" will be there, go ahead and select that, then "edit user agents" in the sub-menu. Now you just have to opt to create a new user agent. Clear out all the text boxes that are already filled out, then give it a name (like "iPad"), and drop the same user agent text that we used in Safari (above) in the user agent box.<br /><br />You are all set. I still have not figured it out on Google Chrome or any others, but I'll let you know if I figure it out. If you do first, let me know.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-62655264438138131132010-03-25T08:45:00.001-05:002010-04-09T11:14:38.013-05:00The femtoJack: magicJack's Next Big Cost Cutting Telecommunications Product<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S6p9BOYEIpI/AAAAAAAAA8A/rnH7aTxLbu0/s1600/magicJack_USB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 203px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S6p9BOYEIpI/AAAAAAAAA8A/rnH7aTxLbu0/s400/magicJack_USB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452307758877778578" border="0" /></a>If you have ever seen the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsR3b2F9sUA">infomercial for Ymax's magicJack</a> or are one of the millions that own one yourself, you may want to take a moment to read this article regarding an even better device that's on its way from the same creators. It's called the <a href="http://femtojack.net/">femtoJack</a>. Essentially the device is designed to do the same thing as the magicJack, reduce the amount you pay in phone bills each month by allowing you to make phone calls via VoIP by routing your calls through a computer. There is one major difference however, this time you get to save money on cell phone bills, which the average consumer knows can get out of hand quickly.<br /><br />According to <a href="http://thecoffeedesk.com/news/index.php/2010/01/13/femtojack-review-the-magic-jack-cell-phone-device/">one review</a>, the <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/FemtoJack-Central">concept behind the femtoJack</a> is very simple, which makes it very surprising that there is not a VoIP product already on the market that can offer similar services at an affordable price. It uses <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femtocell">femtocell technology</a> to setup it's own home based cell network. This home based network then catches all calls within it's range and instead of sending them over your carriers network sends them over magic Jack's self-dedicated VoIP network. The result is unlimited minutes in your home for a low price of just $20 per year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kungfuapps.com/">Use of the femtoJack is so simple</a> that nearly everybody will be able to set it up with ease and be using it within minutes. Simply plug the femtoJack into your computer, enter a given code on your mobile phone, and begin making phone calls from your home via your cell phone without using any of your allotted plan minutes. Even better is the fact that it can work on any GSM cell phone (unsubscribed, pre-paid, or contracted). Even if you are not currently contracted with a cell company you can go ahead and use the femtoJack so long as you have a GSM phone.<br />Despite it's clear benefits above there is still a dark cloud surrounding the future of the femtoJack. Cell carriers have refused to comment but tech experts have speculated that the cell carriers may try to fight the femtoJack's FCC approval by claiming it infringes on their exclusive right to use the mobile spectrum that they have paid billions of dollars for. Ymax, the makers of the femtoJack, and many other experts however claim that spectrum licenses do not legally apply to ones own home and that everyone has the legal right to setup their own mini network so long as it is contained within ones home.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ymaxcorp.com/">Ymax</a> says that they expect to offer the femtoJack to current magicJack subscribers sometime during the 2nd quarter of 2010 but we anticipate the offering may be delayed if cell carriers do indeed decide they want to fight it's legality, something we stand strongly against since this product has an opportunity to save people so much money. For more info on FemtoJack, be sure to point your browser <a href="www.femtojack.info/">here</a>. You can also ask any questions you have in comments.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-20831085294416592232010-03-10T14:50:00.004-05:002010-03-10T15:00:15.750-05:00Write Well with the Logitech io2 Pen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S5f5r6NAy4I/AAAAAAAAA74/lIReryfoYVM/s1600-h/leapfrog_fly_pentop_computer_logitech_io2_with_stand.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S5f5r6NAy4I/AAAAAAAAA74/lIReryfoYVM/s400/leapfrog_fly_pentop_computer_logitech_io2_with_stand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447096807081429890" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/431/408&hub=1&cl=us,en">Logitech io2</a> pen is wonderful for college students, business women and men, teachers, doctors and anyone who takes a lot of notes. I have a client that I work with for my day job and he loves his Logitech pen. According to him, the Logitech io2 pen will save you precious time, and I would definitely agree with that. Once you handwrite your notes, you attach the pen to your computer with a USB cord. The handwritten notes will then be transferred to typed notes. The notes will pop-up on your monitor screen and will be surrounded by a framed box.<br /><br />Not having to re-type your notes is also a huge stress reliever. If you have a laptop the Logitech io2 pen is for you. You truly do not have to save any notes to disc as you already have a hard copy–your handwritten notes. If you do not use a computer to store your notes you may prefer to start. No longer will you need hard copies of folders and file cabinets, now that you can easily store your information electronically.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/431/408&hub=1&cl=us,en">Logitech io2</a> pen has a curve to fit your hand comfortably. The circumference of the pen is larger than a normal pen but the curvature makes up for it. The pen refills are very simple to do.<br />To start using the pen simply remove the cap. To stop the pen simply put the cap back on.<br />A power adapter is included with your Logitech io2 pen purchase as well as five pen refills, a cradle to lay your pen in when downloading to your computer and when recharging, a Post-It note pad, a notebook of paper and directions.<br /><br />You will have to purchase paper designed to work with the pen. The cost range for the paper is $4.95 to $14.95. The software used to work with the pen is $39.95 and is called MyScript Notes.<br />The operating systems the Logitech io2 pen work with are Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Windows XP though it has been updated to work with more operating systems like Vista and Windows 7 as well.<br /><br />The Logitech io2 pen <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-io2-Digital-Writing-System/dp/B00064FXH0">costs</a> around $199.00. I have seen it online for $39.99 to $139.99 for used pens. Even with the cost of the pen and accessories, I highly recommend the Logitech io2 pen for people who want to save time and stress.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-48206799422393581252010-02-27T14:33:00.004-05:002010-02-27T14:42:26.567-05:00Watch With Lasers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S4l1keMSP1I/AAAAAAAAA7w/xhMCqBKax3Q/s1600-h/500x_aurorawatch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S4l1keMSP1I/AAAAAAAAA7w/xhMCqBKax3Q/s400/500x_aurorawatch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443010894094286674" border="0" /></a>It has been a while since my last post, but I thought I would share my desire to own one of these watches. Though I do not wear watches any longer, I would imagine for the looks and the price of the <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/26/a-watch-with-no-face/">Aurora</a> watch, I would wear it every day. Designer <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/26/a-watch-with-no-face/">Jihun Yeom</a> has put laser lights in a watch, with red indicating minutes and blue indicating hours. Unfortunately, it's only a concept for now, but definitely something to keep an eye out on so I can have my checkbook ready.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-51163085443150322182010-02-11T16:51:00.004-05:002010-02-11T17:02:49.119-05:00Google Chrome Releases Update for Mac<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S3R-eancIgI/AAAAAAAAA7o/4phnXYgJ5xA/s1600-h/chrome_google.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S3R-eancIgI/AAAAAAAAA7o/4phnXYgJ5xA/s400/chrome_google.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437109711148950018" border="0" /></a>As most of you know, <a href="http://www.google.com/chrome">Google Chrome</a> was released for Mac not too long ago. Google just released a new version of Chrome for Mac OS X that restores a key feature - extensions - that had been missing for weeks!<br /><br />On Google's blog post they said, "With this new version, you'll be able to install any of over 2,200 extensions currently available in Chrome's extensions gallery." Extensions are a key asset for one big rival browser, Firefox. Interestingly, the beta version--5.0 for Mac OS X and Linux as well--made it to beta status earlier than the Windows version, which is still a more raw developer-preview.<br /><br />Google plans to bring the Mac, Linux, and Windows versions to feature parity with version 5. "If we brought to beta on 4, then to stable on 4, then the Windows version would be speeding ahead on 5.0." That is probably true. The new version also catches the Mac version up with Windows by adding support for bookmark synchronization and management interfaces for bookmarks, cookies, and tasks, according to Chrome program manager Mark Larson in a separate blog post.<br />Also new are some stability improvements with Adobe Systems' Flash and some new multitouch support, Google said.<br /><br />So what are you waiting for - go get the <a href="http://www.google.com/chrome">newest update</a> if you have already!JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-62972689533791708122010-01-30T20:12:00.003-05:002010-01-30T20:22:25.806-05:00Apple Announces iPad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S2TbLEGrf9I/AAAAAAAAA7g/8rE2Zi3Ctts/s1600-h/145334-hardware-01-20100127_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S2TbLEGrf9I/AAAAAAAAA7g/8rE2Zi3Ctts/s400/145334-hardware-01-20100127_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432708033642463186" border="0" /></a>Apple was expected to release the over-hyped tablet and when they did, Apple disappointed quite a few people, however, there is a lot to be liked about the device so I am as excited as Steve about the possibilities.<br /><br />On Wednesday (Jan. 27) Apple announced the <a href="http://www.ipad.com/">iPad</a> tablet device, featuring a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 display and 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB capacities. Carrying a custom 1 GHz "Apple A4" chip, the iPad weighs in at 1.5 pounds and is .5-inch thin. The iPad will be priced at $499, $599, and $699 for the varying capacity models without 3G, and $629, $729, and $829 with 3G. Wi-Fi only models are scheduled to ship in 60 days, with 3G-capable model shipping in 90 days. A video preview is also available.<br /><br />In terms of standard connectivity, the iPad offers Wi-Fi (802.11n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, with 3G models also offering cellular data connectivity. All iPad models have an accelerometer, compass, speakers, a microphone, and a 30-pin dock connector. The iPad also offers a claimed 10 hours of battery life for viewing video, with 1 month of standby battery life.<br /><br />Models with 3G will be unlocked and will be able to use GSM micro SIMs. AT&T will offer two data plan options $14.99 for up to 250 MB per month and $29.99 per month for unlimited data. No contract is required for either option, and free access to<a href="http://thecoffeedesk.com/news/index.php/2010/01/29/will-att-be-able-to-handle-the-ipad/"> AT&T's</a> Wi-Fi hot spots is included. Data packages for iPad users outside of the U.S. will by in place by June.<br /><br />The iPad will have standard apps for personal information management, including an address book and calendar, along with e-mail, Safari, Google Maps, and Notes. A special version of iTunes is also on board to provide an optimized browsing experience on the device's 9.7-inch screen.<br /><br />The <a href="http://thecoffeedesk.com/news/index.php/2010/01/29/will-att-be-able-to-handle-the-ipad/">big question</a> is whether AT&T will be able to handle the iPad as they have had a heck of a time dealing with the iPhone. Either way, I look forward to getting my hands on this device.JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-42664211884653137652010-01-20T12:08:00.003-05:002010-01-20T12:11:42.969-05:00What Does Apple Have Up Their Sleeve?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S1c5G1LimYI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/1U79aELxRhw/s1600-h/applejan27event-lg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S1c5G1LimYI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/1U79aELxRhw/s400/applejan27event-lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428870665335904642" border="0" /></a>Apple, as you may already know, has confirmed at least some rumors today by announcing a special event on January 27th. The company plans to hold the gathering at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco and teases it with just a spray-painted Apple logo and an invitation to "come see our latest creation."<br /><br />Most expect the announcement to center on the much talked about tablet, a 10-inch touchscreen device that would run a heavily modified variant of OS X iPhone. Other candidates for the event have included iPhone OS 4.0, Core i5 MacBook Pros and other portable hardware. We will see next week, but you better believe I will be on the lookout!JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-25581598653015185552010-01-09T22:53:00.002-05:002010-01-09T22:58:05.611-05:00E-Book Readers Took Over CES<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S0lQGpdHTtI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/4fs5uHjJosw/s1600-h/tsX4ti.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S0lQGpdHTtI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/4fs5uHjJosw/s400/tsX4ti.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424955301281877714" border="0" /></a>Besides 3D HDTV, e-book readers were everywhere on the show floor at CES. It remains to be seen which one will stand out from the crowd, but there will be plenty of e-book readers to choose from in 2010. We all know of Amazon's Kindle and a few of you may know of B&N's Nook, but there are many more out there and I think you are going to like the picking.<br /><br />http://ces.cnet.com/JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-47509992926501551712010-01-04T08:48:00.002-05:002010-01-04T08:48:00.307-05:00Ford Sync is Like an Apple iCar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S0C-WMrEpQI/AAAAAAAAA7I/VSb06pTB6U4/s1600-h/FORD_ICE_BLUE_2008_FOCUS.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/S0C-WMrEpQI/AAAAAAAAA7I/VSb06pTB6U4/s400/FORD_ICE_BLUE_2008_FOCUS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422543239922361602" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; font-family:georgia;font-size:14px;">Aside from announcing that in-car WiFi will be available next year, the iconic blue oval is today calling itself the first car manufacturer to offer factory-installed HD Radio with iTunes tagging capabilities. Slated to become available on select 2011 Ford models sometime next year, the implementation will enable listeners of HD Radio to "tag" songs they like via a single button press; from there, the song information will be logged within the radio's memory, and up to 100 tags on Sync can be stored until an iPod is connected to suck them down. Once that data hits the iPod, users can then preview or purchase them conveniently through iTunes. If Apple were to make a car, of course it have this feature. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:14px;">Ford has also explained more in their detailed press release:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic; "><strong>FORD FIRST TO ENABLE iTUNES SONG TAGGING WITH LAUNCH OF NEW HD RADIO CAPABILITY IN ITS LINEUP</strong><br /><br />DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2009 – iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD<br />Radio technology are the latest features on Ford's growing list of factory-installed customer<br />conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010.<br /><br />HD Radio receivers pull in digital radio signals and play them with dramatically improved<br />sound. FM stations, for example, have near-CD quality, making it convenient for customers to<br />select songs they want to download and purchase.<br /><br />"iTunes Tagging and HD Radio technology are strong new additions to the growing collection of<br />Ford convenience features and technology we're offering customers to make driving even more<br />enjoyable," said Mark Fields, president of The Americas. "This is another example of Ford's<br />commitment to bring the widest variety of factory-installed customer-focused technology,<br />features and conveniences to millions of people."<br /><br />• Ford is the first auto manufacturer to offer HD Radio™ technology with iTunes® Tagging<br />capability; this new functionality will be available next year<br />• HD Radio technology captures free digital radio broadcasts, which eliminate static, fadeout<br />and other problems associated with conventional analog radio signals; the result is FM audio<br />that's comparable to near-CD quality and AM audio that sounds like today's FM broadcasts<br />• HD Radio digital technology provides a number of advanced services not available with an<br />analog radio. Extra FM channels, called HD2/HD3 channels, are delivered, as well as useful<br />on-screen Program Service Data such as artist name and song title<br /><br />In 2010, Ford vehicles will offer familiar terrestrial radio, HD Radio technology, SIRIUS®<br />Satellite Radio as well as Internet radio through Ford SYNC® from a Bluetooth®-streaming<br />audio-capable smartphone.<br /><br />"Ford continues to lead the market in bringing advanced capabilities to popular vehicles. We are<br />very pleased that HD Radio technology is an integral part of Ford's broad offering of new<br />features," said Jeff Jury, COO of iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of HD Radio<br />technology.<br /><br />Like the song? You can tag it<br />The world's first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radio receiver will<br />launch in 2010 on select Ford vehicles. Through the SYNC system, iTunes Tagging will provide<br />Ford customers with the ability to capture a song they hear on the HD Radio receiver for later<br />purchase. With a simple push of the "TAG" button on the radio display, the song information<br />will be stored in the radio's memory.<br /><br />Up to 100 tags on SYNC can be stored until the iPod is connected. When the iPod is then synced<br />to iTunes, a playlist of "tagged" songs will appear. Customers then can preview and, if desired,<br />purchase and download tagged songs from the iTunes Store.<br />All HD Radio-enabled receivers in Ford vehicles also will provide Program Service Data –<br />information that appears on the radio screen and includes song title, artist name and more.<br />Familiar controls with better quality<br /><br />HD Radio technology enables more listening options and increased sound quality by using the<br />same radio interface customers are used to as well as the same antennas and analog tuners with<br />an added digital decoder inside the radio. Additionally, HD Radio-enabled receivers provide<br />listeners with unique advanced services.<br /><br />To operate, there's no difference from today's radio operations – customers just tune in your<br />favorite station. If the station is broadcasting with HD Radio technology, the system<br />automatically picks up the signal and will transition to digital audio once decoded.<br />Exclusive to HD Radio receivers are HD2/HD3 channels, which resemble mini-stations that<br />could be spun off the "mother" station or completely new content for the local market.<br />HD2/HD3 channels are found directly adjacent to the main (HD1) channel on the dial if<br />available.<br /><br />If additional HD2/HD3 channels are available, the radio will indicate how many on a multicast<br />information bar. Users may tune up to the new available channels like they would tune to any<br />other analog station. Users also may store HD2/HD3 presets, just as they do with today's radio.<br />HD Radio technology enables better audio and exclusive unique content choices<br />One significant benefit of HD Radio technology is that the sound quality of the broadcast is<br />dramatically better because of the digital transmission – FM sounds like a CD and AM sounds<br />like today's FM broadcasts. Also, the sound itself is much clearer and more consistent, without<br />issues such as pops or hisses. Unlike analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts aren't susceptible to<br />interference, fadeout and other issues.<br /><br />Most stations use the additional HD2/HD3 channels to provide more unique coverage of sports,<br />music or other niche programs often tailored for their individual markets – all for free. For<br />example, in Dallas there is now a dedicated 24/7 Cowboys channel on 105.3-HD3. In Pittsburgh,<br />there is a dedicated 24/7 Penguins channel on 105.9-HD2. Broadcasters may choose any genre<br />they wish for their additional channels.<br /><br />Nearly 2,000 radio stations in the U.S. currently broadcast in digital HD Radio sound, with<br />nearly 1,000 stations also airing HD2/HD3 channels. Approximately 85 percent of the U.S.<br />population is served by a station broadcasting with HD Radio technology. and http://www.ibiquity.com.</span></span></span></div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14171469.post-53472805592005271392009-12-25T08:10:00.000-05:002009-12-25T08:10:00.312-05:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/SzQRhcXWIEI/AAAAAAAAA64/jEGwvystILc/s1600-h/5b585d_merry-christmas-blue-style.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 356px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_osv8LxbtYF0/SzQRhcXWIEI/AAAAAAAAA64/jEGwvystILc/s400/5b585d_merry-christmas-blue-style.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418975517881016386" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!</div>JoCoWashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294349212122507921noreply@blogger.com0