"Take your entire HD home theater with you wherever you go with the Slingbox PRO-HD. Connect to multiple A/V devices and tune into your favorite TV shows, sporting events, and special programming in stunning, true-to-life 1080i high definition. The PRO-HD gives you the same features and ease-of-use as the Slingbox SOLO, plus a high-quality HD viewing experience—anywhere in the world. Easily connect up to three of your home-theater devices to the PRO-HD and take your entire entertainment center with you—on your desktop, Mac, laptop, or mobile phone."
- Amani
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I do have one. Right now it's hooked up to TiVo, although I've toyed with the idea of putting it on the HDMI matrix switch and letting it see any content.
- Cristo
Ooooh, what is the HDMI matrix switch? Has anyone used it to get access to your DVR from another tv in the house?? Can u access it from your phone?
- Amani
Amani,the HDMI matrix switch is an Atlona 8x8x2. I use it move video to four different TVs in the house. Any TV can display the same or different sources as other TVs. Examples of sources are blu ray player, TiVo, Apple TV, Xbox 360, and Wii. I don't currently have a way of streaming video to my phone, although I could do this via Slingbox. It's not really necessary while I'm in the...
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- Cristo
The x2 in the 8x8x2 matrix is for local output. The switch supports output via 2xCat6 connections per A/V output. This allows shipping video around the house, and it is converted back to HDMI by a small convertor on the other end. The local HDMI output is most useful for audio processing, e.g. an A/V receiver or A/V controller/amplifier combo. The switch also manages IR routing throughout the house to the various source devices in the media closet.
- Cristo
That sounds intense. You have Cat-4 all over your house I am assuming?
- Amani
Cat 6. Usually 3 lines to every display location, although most only need 2. I have conduit, so it's relatively easy to pull new cable. The main reason for a 3rd Cat 6 is to update firmware for displays and projectors.
- Cristo
How does the slingbox play into your video setup?
- Amani
from IM
Right now I'm just using it to watch TiVo from the computer. If I'm in my office, I can't really see any of the TVs, so that works well when I'm coding or friendfeeding while watching football or something. I experimented with using SlingCatcher to send Slingbox output to another screen in the house, but the delay was way to slow to channel surf. Hence the HDMI matrix switch.
- Cristo
have you used it from a remote location or on a mobile phone?
- Amani
from IM
I've used it from a remote location from a laptop, but the quality is variable. It's okay if you really want to see something badly, but stored video on a laptop or phone will look much better. I'd use it while traveling if I really wanted to see a game or catch the news. Otherwise I'd copy the content onto a device before I left, use Netflix Instant, or use the iTunes store.
- Cristo
"Yahoo! News is seeking a social media editor who will help Yahoo! News users make sense of news topics and trends spotted on sites such as Twitter and Facebook. The editor must have at least 3-5 years experience at a newspaper, magazine, wire service or online media site and be able to work under a tight deadline. Blogging, multimedia or broadcast experience is also a must. The editor will report social media trends either through a blog, multimedia package or online video program."
- Amani
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"Want a Slingbox or SlingCatcher but your TV is in a different room than your router? Need a network connection for your computer or game console in an area where you have no wireless coverage? Want an easy to set-up networking solution that provides fast connection and the best conditions for smooth video streaming? You need a SlingLink TURBO."
- Amani
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This is a compliment to the regular Slingbox.
- Amani
"I didn’t go to Journalism school. But I do know that Journalists like other Journalists. Secondary observation, people who like each other, like to share each other’s stories. Third observation, sharing someone else’s story has been the goal of PR for the last 100 years. Having a Posterous account doesn’t make you a journalist, but in the current state of the web, it does place you in the category of having a voice (assuming of course, that you take a bit of time every week to fuel it.)"
- Amani
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"Are you sure there is a Blackberry app for foursquare yet? I am trying to get my BB friends on it, but we haven't found an app. If you know of one, please share the link. Nice article."
- Amani
there isn't. You use the mobile web for it
- Shevonne
"Since Sync first debuted, the explosion of the App Store concept has meant nearly every smartphone owner is packing plenty of ways to access and use information from the internet, but without an easy way to interact with it while driving. Extending access to vehicle controls could lead to programs like Pandora or Google's turn by turn navigation letting users change stations with their existing stereo knobs, or listen to directions via the in-car system by simply updating their existing software. The first ones to get a crack at it? A few university students, check after the break to see what they came up with given just a few weeks to test system out."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"That could be changing. For the first time in 23 years, Pepsi will not have any ads in the Super Bowl. Instead, the company will be spending $20 million on a social media campaign it’s calling The Pepsi Refresh Project"
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"Hey! What's goin' on, guys! It feels a heckuva lot better to be here talking to with you after a win than a loss! Last night's game was SO much fun to play in. The guys were excited, playing with pride, and playing with purpose. And as a result of all that energy, we did a great job on offense, defense and special teams."
- Chris Harris NFL
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"Early this morning Rob Blackin posted a Cinch, debuting finally the ability to record audio straight from CinchCast.com’s own website. Until today users could post photos and status updates on the micro-podcasting network, but its core service, audio, could not be recorded from the site itself. Today they fixed that, enabling you to hit record, and save audio from any audio input on your computer. I’m sure there will be many podcasters and audiophiles rejoicing."
- Amani
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"Yes, I would love to hear some more details about how the 56 teams can be used and any online ability for team, franchises, etc. I guess we wait for the website to get updates."
- Amani
Would you recommend using Cinch instead of Evernote for interviews? If so, why?
- Amani
Amani, Cinch is a bit more social than Evernote - you can comment on each post, share it to Twitter, Facebook, etc. Evernote, from what I understand, is just for archival purposes. That said, you can save the MP3 and upload to Evernote.
- Jesse Stay
jesse, how are you planning on using Cinch. I am going to download it now. I always need an app where I can interview musicians for my show and other things too. Also, how do u use Evernote?
- Amani
from IM
Amani (disclosure: Cinch is a client of mine), I'm finding it fits well in short message situations where you want a little more personality than just text can provide. For instance, at Blog World I went around and asked people one question, and had them answer that question as briefly as possible, but it was people like Robert Scoble and Louis Gray, and Nick Halstead (of TweetMeme). It is the occasions where you'd normally use the tape recorder to do the interview that Cinch makes sense.
- Jesse Stay
In a sense, Cinch makes everyone a journalist by giving them that tape recorder and allowing them to promote it to their own audience.
- Jesse Stay
I get it Jesse. And how will this change how you use Evernote?
- Amani
Amani, it doesn't change how I use Evernote at all. I never used Evernote for audio in the first place, but even so, Evernote has always been a place to braindump. It hasn't been built around anything social so there's no way to promote that braindump in Evernote.
- Jesse Stay
And not sure I want my braindump public :-)
- Jesse Stay
Also, Cinch doesn't require the internet to run. Just call their number, record your Cinch, and you're done. Just a landline is necessary.
- Jesse Stay
so could I record a phone interview through my iphone using Cinch? or what about through google voice? I didn't read about that feature. And I get you about your braindump. I use Recorder now but am considering switching.
- Amani
from IM
Amani, yes, via 2-way calling you could call Cinch, then transfer over the other caller into your recording. I did that with Louis Gray back after the FriendFeed acquisition while I was at Niagara Falls. I was standing on top of the falls, doing a phone interview on Cinch - pretty cool, eh?
- Jesse Stay
that is totally awesome. I have to test that out but that actually REALLY makes my day. So flexible. have the app on my phone already. no more need for those free conference call #'s and recording from a phone. How was the sound quality? And do you use evernote to just keep that interview in an the archives?
- Amani
from IM
Amani, you could use Evernote for that, yes - just save the MP3 and upload to Evernote. However, the audio files are all stored on BlogTalkRadio's servers so I'm sure they're pretty safe (probably more so than even on Evernote's servers). Sound quality will always be better if you use the iPhone app, but even by phone it's not bad.
- Jesse Stay
Jorge, technically you do - just add 1-646-200-0000 to your address book, title it "Cinch", and call it any time you want to make a new Cinch. :-)
- Jesse Stay
ok good point about the BlogTalkRadio servers. So the sound quality using the Cinch iphone app is the best in your opinion correct? Thanks for sharing btw.
- Amani
from IM
Jorge, Cinch has a great API though - you should be the first to create one! :-)
- Jesse Stay
Amani, yes, I suggest using the iPhone app if you're able to and need quality.
- Jesse Stay
I meant interesting that you can just call them and they tag you. I don't develop for Android, and I do know the API is very flexible, thanks for that Jesse
- Jorge Escobar
So I tried to test this out but it wouldn't work well for me. I had this running in the background. Someone called me and I hit record but I can listen to the recording. It seems as if it didn't record. Hmmm ... any ideas? This is on an iphone 3G. I have someone calling me in 1.5 hours to do an interview and I need to be sure this works.
- Amani
Amani, I'm not sure if it works that way (never tried that). What I normally do to record a phone call is call the number (above), and set up 2-way calling with the individual and Cinch.
- Jesse Stay
OK, thanks for your help jesse. So I would call the 646 number and then call the person? Or could I wait for them to call me and then call the #? Just a few last minute logistics. LOL.
- Amani
Yep, I just tested it out and it worked. You are right about the quality. I hope there is no time limit. I read the FAQ and they said none. I am going to give it a whirl and post up my results. If it works like I think it will be a life saver. Thanks for your help Jesse.
- Amani
Oh, I like Cinch. I just tested it again and now that I use evernote it is even more valuable.
- Amani
"Our search for the best hot chocolate in LA has led us to Lamill in Silver Lake. In the January 2010 Issue, Bon Appetit names Lamill one of the 10 Best Boutique Coffee Shops in the country. Their hot chocolate had been highly recommended. So it was time to taste hot chocolate 'a Lamill'."
- Amani
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"The report, which offers a tip of the hat to Twitter (Twitter) with its 140-character-per-prediction slideshow format, offers a smattering of prognostications, but we were most intrigued by two that came up again and again throughout the slideshow: Businesses finally integrating social media and seeing an actual ROI, and a shrinking/customization of the online world."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"This recipe honors the original oat scone recipes by adding, to the wheat flour, some old fashioned rolled oats. There are no eggs in this scone recipe and instead of milk, I have used buttermilk, which gives the scones a bread-like texture that complements the wonderful hearty taste and texture of the oats.The addition of orange zest, along with either dried cranberries or currants, makes these scones quite delicious. A perfect breakfast food ."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"Experience Africa with Robin and Stella Mountain, South African citizens now living in the USA. We invite you to join us on our unique tours and wildlife safaris to Southern Africa."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"Increasingly, iPhone users have replaced their point-and-shoot cameras with the iPhones' built-in shooter. If you find yourself frequently reaching for your iPhone to capture a fleeting moment, you may want to reassign your buttons to make launching the camera faster. Here's how:"
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
It would be nice if it worked with any installed app? I was able to asign buttons to any program on my old WinMo Samsung i730... 5 years ago! I like to use Snapture for taking photos...
- Ron Thompson
"Behold, a new red band trailer for the upcoming masked hero flick Kick-Ass, from director Matthew Vaughn and the insane mind of writer Mark Millar (Wanted). It follows the story of a bunch of real-world kids who dress up in costumes and take on the criminal underground, bumps, bruises, gun shot wounds and all. Chief among these bloody-thirsty little rascals is Hit-Girl, played by Chloe Moretz. She’s 12, she likes ice cream and she wants one thing for her birthday…"
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
I saw this awhile ago. Reminds me of "Gunslinger Girl"
- Shevonne
I'm still buzzing from watching Gone with the Wind. FYI.
- Amani
lol, Amani. I'm surprised you hadn't seen it before. I'm pretty sure it's been on before, but I just assume people who are into film have seen it. I should stop doing that. Glad you liked it that much.
- Jandy, ConcertMaven of FF
Yes Jandy, this was the year for me to catch up on my movie history. To Sir With Love, Blackboard Jungle, The Graduate, Gone with the Wind, Lilies in the Field, Old Yeller (TBD), and on and on. I have catching up to do. :)
- Amani
"Do we have any idea when new details will be released? I wonder if they will give us specific info on what they have done to fix the lag and also how the 30 people Online Franchise will work, etc, etc. In terms of DLC ... depending on the price it might not be that bad. Of course they could do some specials and viral marketing and give some of it away too in order to build momemtum for the release."
- Amani
"Google Docs looks underpowered, but dig deep and you'll find smart features that other suites can't beat. Here are 12 of the best."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet
"Oh, very nice choice for #1. Memento was a bad, bad movie (by bad I mean good). No love for "Let the Right One In"?? That could be somewhere in the top 30. Nice list though. Well done."
- Amani
"While fashion brands and retailers are still grappling with social media in terms of controlling brand perception and establishing metrics to measure its marketing value, they have used Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social communities to develop digital marketing strategies to drive online sales and retail store traffic. Here’s how they’re doing it."
- Amani
from Bookmarklet