Like video games? My buddy (and co-host) Jeff is auctioning off 3 video game systems and games in one glorious bundle. You get an Xbox, PS2, and a Sega Dreamcast, with games and controllers for each. Check out the auction for a complete list of games and accessories. And hurry, it end in 9 days! (Really, a 9 day auction?)
It looks like Netflix will be releasing a set-top box soon that will allow the streaming of video from the PC to the TV. There are already a bunch of flavors of this technology out there, but Netflix’s solution will also have their movie library available, along with other video content. Currently, Netflix has something where you can watch around 6000 movies or so on your pc instantly, but this new device would be a stand-alone box, allowing you to break free from the PC.
The Apple TV is another stand-alone box that streams video from a mac/pc, and its advantage is that it can play iTunes-purchased content, something that no other player can currently do. Apple TV was named the best Internet-based TV device, so I think it will be the main competition to Netflix’s solution, especially since Apple will most likely begin to offer rentals through iTunes.
This is where I become a bit torn. I love Netflix for what they are best at, which is the through-the-mail dvd rentals. But, I love the AppleTV as well, especially if they can get the rental approach nailed down.
Who do you think will win this fight? Either way, I think we all win.
While out of town with family, I managed to snap this picture of my cousin’s son Evan playing with his grandaddy’s hand. It is such a sweet picture.
You can see more pictures here.
Well, it’s 2008. 2007 was pretty stressful, but I have a feeling that this year is going to be a good one. Over the last week, I was in a little town in south Georgia called Blackshear.
It is good to be back though. I realized just how much I depend on WiFi and email since I had to travel 20 minutes just to get it while there. It’s kind of sad actually.
Anyways, happy new year, and thanks for reading!
