One of the newest technologies on the block, 3DTV adds a new dimension to traditional television viewing. While you probably haven’t missed this extra dimension during summer rerun and second-tier reality TV season, it’s now late August. Just think about how good it will be watching the newly formed tandem of Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco go deep in full 3D (sure they’re two of the most obnoxious athletes of modern day, but you know you’re curious what they can do together on the field).
Not long ago, we reported on the new frenzy in the e-reader industry toward lower pricing. With tablets like the Apple iPad able to double as e-readers while offering a much fuller multimedia experience, prominent players in the e-reader market have been dropping prices on their devices to make a more distinguished line between readers and tablets.
Not since LeVar Burton told wonderful stories to me on my television screen have I ever thought of something so dramatic as a “reading revolution.” Actually, PC World describes it as a “revolution in mobile computing,” but based on their support data, reading revolution is more accurate.
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Already. Summer is about over, and classes, exams and term papers are calling your name louder and louder. It’s not all bad; parties, co-eds and college football season are also knocking at your door. But, no matter how you frame it, it’s time to prepare for the fall semester.
News reports from this week and last indicate that the iPad will soon be enriched with a variety of television programming content. The latest report comes from Bloomberg this past Tuesday, indicating that Apple is close to brokering deals that will bring $.99 television shows from several networks including Fox, CBS and ABC to the iTunes Store. The $.99 will reportedly be for a rental of the shows, not a full purchase. The deal with News Corp. (Fox) is said to include 48-hour rentals.
Google’s lightweight operating system Chrome is rumored to be on its way to the tablet market courtesy of HTC, the same manufacturer Google partnered with on the failed Nexus One handset. A report on Downloadsquad citing an anonymous source indicates that the HTC Chrome tablet will hit the market this November.
Netbooks are cheaper and sleeker than other types of computers, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll want to replace them within weeks of buying. Also, netbooks are just large enough to make them uncomfortable and unwieldy to carry around. You could use your existing laptop or messenger bag to transport your netbook, but netbook-specific cases and bags capitalize on the smaller size of netbooks, letting you protect and carry your netbook without any unnecessary bulk. There are plenty of options for under $30, so price doesn’t have to be a factor.
Due to their portable form factor, netbooks are an obvious choice for on-the-go multimedia. There’s only one problem: many netbooks aren’t equipped with graphics capabilities needed to support HD video. If you want HD, then you’ll want to carefully select a device that has a graphics card like the Nvidia Ion or Ion 2. To make your job a little easier, here are some top choices that offer HD playback.
Amazon has long set the bar for e-reader pricing with its $259 Kindle, the most popular e-reader on the market. When Barnes & Noble introduced its Nook device last fall, it followed suit and offered it at the very same $259 price range. Recently the market got a big shake-up when both Barnes & Noble and Amazon slashed prices on their respective e-readers.
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