Monday, October 29, 2007
Top 10 Geeky Weddings
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Trailer - I Am Legend
This movie is looking awesome! Its a remake of "Omega Man", but between the two trailers I have seen, its definitely going to surpass the original!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
SCH-i760 from Samsung Offers Verizon Wireless Exclusivity on the Nation’s Most Reliable Wireless Network
Although I have had my Samsung SCH-i760 for over a month now, I figured I would post this press release from VZW as people are waiting on this phone and others contained within... including my wife. She is looking at getting the "Libra" or SMT5800 as VZW is calling it.
SCH-i760 from Samsung Offers Verizon Wireless Exclusivity on the Nation’s Most Reliable Wireless Network
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless is heading into the holidays with a roster of new personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones that give customers exciting options for both business and personal connectivity. The first of the line-up, the SCH-i760 from Samsung, is available online October 19 and in stores November 2. Also joining the portfolio of robust wireless business tools built to handle the speed of Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, are the Verizon Wireless XV6800, the Palm® Treo' 755p and the SMT5800 smartphone.
Styled for performance, the Samsung SCH-i760 features a stylus for quick and easy navigation on the touch-screen and Windows Mobile 6 Professional for a familiar office experience in a mobile environment. Customers will be able to read and edit in applications such as Word or Excel, and read PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. In addition, the compact SCH-i760 features a full QWERTY horizontal slider keyboard, a separate dial pad right on the front of the device, stereo Bluetooth® for both speakers and headsets and a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder with flash.
The SCH-i760 is available for $349.99* after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. Business customers may contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ to purchase the device on Oct. 19.
Dressed in Blue and designed for sophistication, the Verizon Wireless XV6800 comes with a cleverly hidden, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and Windows Media® Player 10. This is the ultimate connectivity device as it can ride speedily along Verizon Wireless’ broadband network or users can transition to Wi-Fi for optimal choice in Web, e-mail or behind-the-firewall access. Loaded with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional and Bluetooth technology for separately purchased headsets and speakers, this device truly lets customers take their office on the road.
Charismatic as it is functional, aficionados will welcome the Palm Treo 755p. Its slim form factor is packed with tools such as a large color touch-screen and a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging, a 1.3 megapixel camera and support for Bluetooth stereo headsets. The built-in 60 MB of dedicated memory allows the use of a robust set of applications, while storage can be enhanced by using the miniSD' slot to add up to 8 GB of additional memory.
Built for fun and functionality, the Verizon Wireless SMT5800 is ideal for customers who need to keep track of meetings as well as their youngsters' soccer games. Easy access to the Internet, calendar, contacts, tasks, e-mail and music is tucked inside a chic, slim package that fits pocket or purse with equal discretion. Equipped with a five-way navigation key and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the SMT5800 is loaded with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard, a 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Windows Media Player 10 and Bluetooth capabilities for headsets and separately purchased speakers. A color screen lets customers watch video or view documents clearly and easily.
More information on the new Verizon Wireless device portfolio, including pricing, will be available as the devices become available.
* Advanced Device Credit
Customers purchasing any of these devices along with a voice and e-mail calling plan of $79.99 or higher or a voice calling plan of $39.99 or higher with an unlimited BlackBerry/PDA/smartphone data plan are eligible for an additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the device. This credit is in addition to the mail-in rebate associated with the purchase of the device. Details available at time of purchase.
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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Why do I have a Wii again?
I will warn you that buying a Nintendo Wii doesn't mean your cool, or give you any fame. Also, once your past the cutesy Wii Sports game, and get bored with that... your pretty much not going to use it again. I can say that after Wii Sports, and Zelda, I haven't even bothered to plug mine in! There is no compelling games, and with the lackluster graphics, dumbed down network connectivity, and the crappiness of the controllers with REAL games, I can say that I should have probably avoided the Wii... I suggest you avoid the hype this holiday season, unless you want the kids to throw their controllers through your tv, or want something you can play when throwing a party and want to be uber-hip.
I don't know, maybe the new Mario game will make me feel good again...
Sounds like Ebay time!
HB
If your in the market for a PS3... 40 gb coming Nov 2nd for $399.99
I have had mine since last year and still only have bought 2 games for it from a retail store. It does work great as a Blue-Ray player and network enabled media player though!
40 gig model is gimped though! Only 2 USB ports, no media slots, and no backwards compatibility!
HB
Linkage - Reuters - 40 GB PS3 coming November 2nd
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Digital Switchover: Best Buy Stops Selling Analog Sets, Signaling End of an Era
On October 1, Best Buy ordered any unsold analog TV sets to be pulled from shelves, never to be sold again. This is happening a solid year and four months before the Feb. 18, 2009 end of analog broadcasting, but there's no time like the present. Is it an upsell opportunity for the big-box retailer? Sure, but it's also the right thing to do.
Here's what Best Buy SVP of electronics, Mike Vitelli, said in a statement:
'We are committed to helping people understand the digital television transition, and exiting the analog video business is one way we can help avoid confusion.'We agree. No more confusing analog sets, especially now that prices are falling on digital sets. Starting next year, digital converter boxes will be available to people who want to hang onto their TVs, and the government will hand out $40 coupons for people to help them pay for the boxes. [AP]
(Via Gizmodo.)
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Updated Live Search for Windows Mobile available
One of the coolest and most used programs on my Smartphone is Windows Live Search. I used to use Google maps on it, but since MS released WLS I have been using that for looking up directions and as a replacement for 411 to look up numbers.
Today Microsoft released an updated version with Speech Recognition and Gas Prices! I tried it out, and it works awesome. No more typing while on the go, you can just say "McDonalds", and it will give a list of them on the screen with maps, number, and directions!
I highly recommend that you try this out if you have a Windows Mobile Standard Smartphone such as a Motorola Q, or a Windows Mobile Pro device, such as my Samsung i760.
Obviously a data plan is required... But why wouldn't you already have one? :)
HB
Linkage - Windows Live Search for Mobile
Monday, October 15, 2007
Verizon customers, you are about to share your calling info... PAY ATTENTION! Opt out now!
For some reason "The Network" or Verizon, has decided to share your calling information unless you opt out of letting them do so! I followed the following information, and it is how you opt out of the informaiton sharing...
Verizon Wireless is requiring customers to opt out of allowing the carrier to share their customer proprietary network information (CPNI), a new policy that could spark protest from the carrier’s customers.
CPNI comprises users’ calling records and includes the numbers of incoming and outgoing calls and time spent on each call, among other data. Verizon Wireless last week began sending letters notifying customers that they have 30 days to opt out of the program by calling an 800 number before their information would be shared.
To "Opt out" please do the following...
1. Dial 1-800-333-9956 on your Verizon Phone
2. Follow voice commands to Opt Out, your can do more than one VZW number on one call.
Linkage - VZW intros new opt-out policy for dissemination of calling records
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Mobile Blogging
I maintain a seperate blog that I post pictures from my phone, and it can always be found @ http://mobile.hobybrenner.com in case anyone cares. I used to do it here, but I am trying to keep WOC more professional and informational... if thats possible. The link is always there on the side as well. Its a Vox account, and is pretty cool if you want to blog, and don't want the upkeep.
HB
MySpace = teh Evil!
Yes, I deleted my Myspace account this morning because I couldn't deal with the daily friend requests from the Porno spammers... and the all around general ugliness it represents... Anyhow, I still have my Facebook, blogs, Twitter, Jaiku, and instant messaging for people to contact me. :)
HB
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
What gear and gadgets do people want this holiday season?
Here is a list of what electronics people are yearning for this Christmas/Hannukah season... personally, I have most of this already, but its funny that mp3 players aren't listed... apparently everyone already has an iPod.
1. HDTV (35%)
2. Windows-based notebook (20%)
3. Digital camera (17%)
4. Windows-based desktop computer
5. GPS car navigation
6. Cellphone
7. Digital video camera
8. Nintendo Wii
9. Sony PS3
10. HD DVD or Blu-ray player
Linkage - What do people want this holiday season - InformantionWeek
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Discounted Data Plans coming to Verizon November 1st? *UPDATE*
I have been hearing rumors from multiple sources that VZW will begin discounting data plans for PDA users in the coming month.This is awesome news! With the forthcoming Samsung i760, Blackberry Pearl 2, Verizon XV6800, and a few others, it is believed that VZW wants to make data plans more attractive to users, and even families with data centric family plans!!
Expect more info as I dig it up!
There is one downside however... users currently getting away with free WAP access on normal phones, or using minutes for access, will now have to pay per KB, and are encouraged to pay for access now or incur huge charges! Users paying for VCAST however, should be fine.
*UPDATE* After hearing from people in the know at VZW, it appears only Blackberry users will be seeing a discount in their data prices... what a rip job! I hope they are wrong, but I have a bad feeling that it just wasn't meant to be, and we continued to be bled to death by VZW, and their non-competitive pricing. HB
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Unreal Tournament 3 PC Specs
Well boys and girls it's coming next month, and I hope you have a good pc...
Minimum System Requirements • Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista • 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor • 512 Mbytes of System RAM • NVIDIA 6200+ or ATI Radeon 9600+ Video Card • 8 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Recommended System Requirements • 2.4+ GHZ Dual Core Processor • 1 GBytes of System RAM • NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI x1300+ Video Card • 8 GB of Free Hard Drive SpaceI however, will probably buy both the PC version, and the Xbox version when it drops next year... HB
Verizon's answer to the iPhone - The LG Voyager
Well it looks like VZW has their iPhone competition forthcoming... the LG Voyager. From the looks of the picture, its pretty much nearly ripping off the interface aspect, but the internal keyboard and screen would be much better in my book for text, email, and such.
Linkage - LG Voyager heads up newly official fall lineup - Engadget
More Info - Verizon LG VX10000 Voyager Revealed and Groped (with Gallery) - Gizmodo
Monday, October 1, 2007
Happy 30th Birthday Atari!
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