Just wanted to let everyone know, I'll be making a post on Sunday afternoon or so about the upgrade. I'd love to hear feedback from others as to how the upgrade went and how it is working out with Plex and the mini. Even if you do it later or what not, it would be great to keep all the comments regarding the upgrade in that post, so its easy to find for people who are planning it in the future.
Also I have found a post on the Plex forum which talks about a minor Plex Issue (click here for that post)
The bulk of that post boils down to this post:
About Snow Leopard:
The remote signals that are sent to the Mac are picked up by Front Row and iTunes. This will cause them to interfere with each other. Every time you press the Menu button to return to top level in Plex, Front Row starts. Every time you move up or down through the Plex menu's, the system volume changes. When you press Play, iTunes starts..
Not really workable! You're fine as long as you use the keyboard only.
From what I've red and experienced, this is the only bug still left to kill.
Anyway, we'll wait to see what happens this weekend!
Thanks!
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Moving to a New Showroom
Great News!!!
We are moving to a new location end of September 2009 to serve you better.
Good Location without traffic jam, Available parking spots at all time, Quiet & Safer Environment...Most of all, our newly design showroom will provide you a complete one stop shop for your Audio Visual HiFi need.
Stay Tuned for new showroom renovation status......
Status update 18th Sept 2009
Dvico TVIX 6600 Media Player
Coming to store is the new TVIX 6600 1080P Media player that supports HD Audio and Picture. M6500A is a great success and many customers have enjoyed high definition Picture & Sound through this small size media player. The superb performance and features have made it stands out in the media players market and being the best of the best player.
Now, TVIX has released their next model, ....the 6600. Simple, Less connections, Less complication, better performance and most of all nice and sleek design which will sits nicely next to your AVR.
As you can notice, the control buttons are better designed on the top where user can press the button easily unlike the previous 6500 model which is confusing for new users. 6600 buttons are straight forward like any other DVD players in the market. The hard drive bay sits higher inside the HDD bay. Nicer & Classy front panel design.
The rear of 6600 looks simple enough after the component rca inputs and s-video input are being removed. Who needs component and s-video while most of us are using LCD, plasma or projector that supports hdmi nowadays.
If you plan to buy this for your 20 year old CRT TV, I suggest you save the money and stick to the "roadside dvd service provider" if you get what I mean. And if you plan to run just AVI or RMVB or FLV and NOT play HD media, I also suggest you get the WDTV or other cheaper media player out there.
People who bought TVIX are those who wants to enjoy high definition Audio and Video; also those who has AVR that supports HDMI input and be able to decode HD Audio. TVIX has become the minimum requirement for most HT users.
Do check it out at Sound Fusion should you have any question on this product.
Again, PLEASE make sure to get from the authorized retailers to avoid being con by people selling replica which doesn't carry warranty and tends to brick or stall after firmware updating.
Now, TVIX has released their next model, ....the 6600. Simple, Less connections, Less complication, better performance and most of all nice and sleek design which will sits nicely next to your AVR.
As you can notice, the control buttons are better designed on the top where user can press the button easily unlike the previous 6500 model which is confusing for new users. 6600 buttons are straight forward like any other DVD players in the market. The hard drive bay sits higher inside the HDD bay. Nicer & Classy front panel design.
The rear of 6600 looks simple enough after the component rca inputs and s-video input are being removed. Who needs component and s-video while most of us are using LCD, plasma or projector that supports hdmi nowadays.
If you plan to buy this for your 20 year old CRT TV, I suggest you save the money and stick to the "roadside dvd service provider" if you get what I mean. And if you plan to run just AVI or RMVB or FLV and NOT play HD media, I also suggest you get the WDTV or other cheaper media player out there.
People who bought TVIX are those who wants to enjoy high definition Audio and Video; also those who has AVR that supports HDMI input and be able to decode HD Audio. TVIX has become the minimum requirement for most HT users.
Do check it out at Sound Fusion should you have any question on this product.
Again, PLEASE make sure to get from the authorized retailers to avoid being con by people selling replica which doesn't carry warranty and tends to brick or stall after firmware updating.
Marantz CD6003 & PM6003 in store now.
The most anticipated HiFi set is here, the Marantz CD6003 together with Marantz PM6003. With a RCP of RM3,199 for both Amp and CD player, it sits slight above the entry level 5003 series. A little extra on the cash but you get the better CS4398 DAC that is also being used in the SA-8003. Design & Look follows the rest of the Marantz stereo design.
Check 'em out at Sound Fusion Kuching and schedule for an audition.
Please contact soundfusion.com.my@gmail.com or +6 017-8089020 (Mr. Tan)
Check 'em out at Sound Fusion Kuching and schedule for an audition.
Please contact soundfusion.com.my@gmail.com or +6 017-8089020 (Mr. Tan)
Monday, 24 August 2009
Snow Leopard is coming early - Aug. 28
The rumors of an early release have proved correct and the Snow Leopard upgrade is coming out this Friday, Aug. 28. I'll be upgrading the mini with the new OS and will report back on how Plex operates. Based on all the reports and information on SL, I'm really hoping to see some great improvements and also looking forward to see what the developers at Plex come up with. I'm also looking for readers to report back on their experiences with the upgrade.
Here is the post from TUAW:
Click here for the Snow Leopard Upgrade Guide
Click here for a short synopsis of what's new with Snow Leopard
Click here for the official Apple site with all the details
Amid the leaks and speculation, the online Apple Store went down this morning, only to return with Snow Leopard release information -- August 28th. It also turns out that the box photo that was leaked last weekend was legit, showing the Snow Leopard on the front.
The pricing remains at $29US for a single user upgrade, or $49 for a Family Pack upgrade. You can only install the upgrade edition if you're using Leopard. If you're not, you'll need to buy the Mac Box Set, available for $169 for a single user or $229 for a Family Pack.
Before you install, check out our upgrade guide. Also, note that If you purchased a qualifying Mac on or after June 8, 2009, that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade for $9.95.
Here is the post from TUAW:
Click here for the Snow Leopard Upgrade Guide
Click here for a short synopsis of what's new with Snow Leopard
Click here for the official Apple site with all the details
Snow Leopard set for release on August 28th
Amid the leaks and speculation, the online Apple Store went down this morning, only to return with Snow Leopard release information -- August 28th. It also turns out that the box photo that was leaked last weekend was legit, showing the Snow Leopard on the front.The pricing remains at $29US for a single user upgrade, or $49 for a Family Pack upgrade. You can only install the upgrade edition if you're using Leopard. If you're not, you'll need to buy the Mac Box Set, available for $169 for a single user or $229 for a Family Pack.
Before you install, check out our upgrade guide. Also, note that If you purchased a qualifying Mac on or after June 8, 2009, that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade for $9.95.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Rumors regarding Apple / Apple TV and the living room
This post is not directly related to the mini and Plex, but it I thought it might be of interest to some readers - and if anything, spur some possible discussion or wishful thinking.
For at least a year, maybe longer, there has always been talk regarding AppleTV. Everything from its just a pet project of Steve Jobs to it is the reason the new mini doesn't have an HDMI port to now, rumors regarding its expansion into the living room.
I think there is no doubt the future of entertainment (be it audio or video) lies in ones and zeros. When was the last time you actually bought a physical CD? I know my friend John (who's mentioned in the blog several times) just sold his DVD player on craigslist, and is now straight up, no physical media. Which is basically where we're at as well on this blog. (Although I do have Blu Ray, John is ripping blu ray and no longer has a desire to buy a stand alone player).
Can Apple do for TVs what it did for phones? And really, to put it in a better frame - can Apple take what Plex or Boxee has made, and what we as users have done with it, and make it into another great product?
Imagine, the mac mini, no cable, integrated HDMI with proper screen output for TVs, a proper remote, official support from Netflix, Hulu, etc. with integration of iTunes and the App Store - which could wirelessly sync shows and audio between your computer, the new "Apple TV", iphone, the rumored tablet, rumored blu ray support in itunes 9, and whatever else they can think of...
What do you think? What would you like to see? Would it take the idea of TV show subscription via iTunes to the masses and really bring 25% of America to cut cable? Would cable companies freak out and cause chaos? What are your thoughts on this?
For at least a year, maybe longer, there has always been talk regarding AppleTV. Everything from its just a pet project of Steve Jobs to it is the reason the new mini doesn't have an HDMI port to now, rumors regarding its expansion into the living room.
I think there is no doubt the future of entertainment (be it audio or video) lies in ones and zeros. When was the last time you actually bought a physical CD? I know my friend John (who's mentioned in the blog several times) just sold his DVD player on craigslist, and is now straight up, no physical media. Which is basically where we're at as well on this blog. (Although I do have Blu Ray, John is ripping blu ray and no longer has a desire to buy a stand alone player).
Can Apple do for TVs what it did for phones? And really, to put it in a better frame - can Apple take what Plex or Boxee has made, and what we as users have done with it, and make it into another great product?
Imagine, the mac mini, no cable, integrated HDMI with proper screen output for TVs, a proper remote, official support from Netflix, Hulu, etc. with integration of iTunes and the App Store - which could wirelessly sync shows and audio between your computer, the new "Apple TV", iphone, the rumored tablet, rumored blu ray support in itunes 9, and whatever else they can think of...
What do you think? What would you like to see? Would it take the idea of TV show subscription via iTunes to the masses and really bring 25% of America to cut cable? Would cable companies freak out and cause chaos? What are your thoughts on this?
Apple expected to push for greater living room presence
Published: 12:25 PM EST
Gene Munster, senior research analyst with Piper Jaffray, said in a note Thursday that he believes a new Apple TV will arrive in the next several months. Beyond that, he believes the company will launch a "connected television" in 2011.
Munster suggests a new Apple TV would bolster iTunes video purchases with a subscription model. He cites the popularity of Hulu and Netflix Watch Instantly as a reason Apple should offer iTunes video subscriptions.
"Apple could leverage its deep library of content with many network and cable channel content owners to provide unlimited access to a sub-library of its TV shows for a standard monthly fee ($30 or $40 per month)," Munster writes. "Such a product would effectively replace a consumer's monthly cable bill (~$85/month) and offer access to current and older episodes of select shows on select channels."
Munster goes on to say that he believes the timing could be impacted by the negotiations Apple would need to conduct in order to have the rights to offer a subscription model. However, he predicts that when a deal is finalized, Apple would simultaneously release the offering with a new Apple TV, or updated Apple TV software, within the next year.
He predicts that Apple will become more aggressive in the living room, citing a number of factors, including:
An upgraded Apple TV with subscription capabilities, the analyst says, could access the device's untapped potential.
As for the "Apple Television," Munster believes that is a long-term goal for the company, within the next two to five years. He suggests such a device would have DVDR and home media center functionality built in to the set. Recorded shows, he predicts, could sync with other Apple devices, like Macs, iPhones and iPods, all wirelessly.
"The device would push apple further into the digital living room with interactive TV, music, movie and gaming features (with the iPhone or iPod touch as a game controller)," Munster states. "Such a device would command a premium among the competitive field of budget TVs."
Munster acknowledges that TV hardware is a "challenging business," but the analyst expects that Apple would "change the rules of the game," as it has done in the phone market.
Piper Jaffray has said before that it expects Apple to offer both a connected television, and Apple TV with DVR. A similar report was issued earlier this year, though Thursday's new analysis provides more recent examples to justify the prediction.
A new market analysis predicts that an update or overhaul to the Apple TV could arrive soon, perhaps with iTunes TV show subscriptions and DVR capabilities.
Gene Munster, senior research analyst with Piper Jaffray, said in a note Thursday that he believes a new Apple TV will arrive in the next several months. Beyond that, he believes the company will launch a "connected television" in 2011.
Munster suggests a new Apple TV would bolster iTunes video purchases with a subscription model. He cites the popularity of Hulu and Netflix Watch Instantly as a reason Apple should offer iTunes video subscriptions.
"Apple could leverage its deep library of content with many network and cable channel content owners to provide unlimited access to a sub-library of its TV shows for a standard monthly fee ($30 or $40 per month)," Munster writes. "Such a product would effectively replace a consumer's monthly cable bill (~$85/month) and offer access to current and older episodes of select shows on select channels."
Munster goes on to say that he believes the timing could be impacted by the negotiations Apple would need to conduct in order to have the rights to offer a subscription model. However, he predicts that when a deal is finalized, Apple would simultaneously release the offering with a new Apple TV, or updated Apple TV software, within the next year.
He predicts that Apple will become more aggressive in the living room, citing a number of factors, including:
- Apple executive Tim Cook said on a recent earnings call that the company would "continue to invest" in the Apple TV.
- Patents the Cupertino, Calif., company has filed regarding TV recording.
- A five-year, $500 million agreement with LG Electronics for supply of LCD screens.
An upgraded Apple TV with subscription capabilities, the analyst says, could access the device's untapped potential.
As for the "Apple Television," Munster believes that is a long-term goal for the company, within the next two to five years. He suggests such a device would have DVDR and home media center functionality built in to the set. Recorded shows, he predicts, could sync with other Apple devices, like Macs, iPhones and iPods, all wirelessly.
"The device would push apple further into the digital living room with interactive TV, music, movie and gaming features (with the iPhone or iPod touch as a game controller)," Munster states. "Such a device would command a premium among the competitive field of budget TVs."
Munster acknowledges that TV hardware is a "challenging business," but the analyst expects that Apple would "change the rules of the game," as it has done in the phone market.
Piper Jaffray has said before that it expects Apple to offer both a connected television, and Apple TV with DVR. A similar report was issued earlier this year, though Thursday's new analysis provides more recent examples to justify the prediction.
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
More Plugins!
A couple more plug-ins for your viewing pleasure:
First up, written by Jonny Wray, Subpop records allows you to listen to music and watch music videos by one of Seattle’s most prolific record labels.
Also written by Jonny Wray, iMovies plugin allow you to stream hundreds of free public domain movies, films and cartoons.
Written by Sander Spies, Zie.nl is een Nederlandse videosharing-site waar je eenvoudig video’s kunt bekijken, uploaden en uitzenden op je eigen persoonlijke kanaal. Met deze plugin kun je de leukste en populairste video’s zien. Je kunt browsen op categorie, kanalen van gebruikers bekijken of zoeken op steekwoorden (tags).
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