The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Camera for Extreme Environment Shooting
When you need to capture the action in some extreme environments, you are going to need a tough camera. The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS is a rugged, "lifeproof" digital camera that you can take anywhere. How tough is Tough? The Olympus TG-2 iHS digital camera can handle anything you physically throw at it. It is waterproof down to 50-feet and fully functional to that depth. In the rain, a water-repellent lens coating keeps your shot droplet free. It is shockproof so it will survive drops and fumbles from a height of seven feet. If you drop something on [...]
TiVo Mini Extends Your TiVo Entertainment for Whole-Home Viewing
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) If you own a TiVo but wish you could watch your recorded programs in another room of your house, the new TiVo Mini companion device is just what you have been waiting for. The TiVo Mini works with your TiVo Premiere 4 or XL4/Elite DVR and your home network. The device does not have wireless capabilities, so you will need a wired connection to either Ethernet or Cable network connectivity. Set up is very easy, just hook the TiVo Mini up to the [...]
The Roku 3 Again Redefines Streaming Media Entertainment
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Just a month after Western Digital introduced their streaming media system, the WD Play, Roku has a new product that again redefines streaming entertainment. The new Roku 3 is now available and is, "action packed and fully loaded." So what makes it different from the Roku 2? For starters, the Roku 3 is available only for High-Definition televisions connecting to the TV through an HDMI cable. Also on the hardware side, it has the most current wireless dual-band standards. The remote is also [...]
The Remotely Controlled WeMo Switch Connected House
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Being able to turn anything that plugs into an outlet on or off from anywhere has practical and security applications for your home. It also got me thinking of all the creative things I do with such control. Belkin's WeMo line of products gives you that control. WeMo is a system that works off your home's Wi-Fi network to control anything that plugs in. The WeMo Switch plugs directly into any outlet and then the device into the WeMo Switch. To set it [...]
Instant Home Monitoring and Security with the NetCam
If you’ve ever wanted a home security camera system but don’t want to deal with set-up frustration or spend a lot of money, then Belkin has a system for you. The Belkin NetCam is a very small camera system that you can place anywhere in your house. It communicates directly with your wireless router and sends video and audio to your smart device through a free app that is available for both Android and i-Devices. There is no complicated set-up with your wireless network, just push a button and done! This thing gets even cooler. It has built [...]
The New Sonos Playbar Delivers High Fidelity Sound Wirelessly
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) To truly enjoy high definition television you need high fidelity sound and that is exactly what you get with the new Playbar wireless speaker system from Sonos. The Playbar features a nine amplified speaker architecture – six mid-range and three tweeters - in a low profile design that can be placed flat in front of your television or mounted to the wall. The left and right tweeters are angled and a Class D amplifier that is tuned perfectly to the design drives each [...]
The WD TV Play Expands the Media Player Market
People are slowly waking up to the fact that watching television really does not involve a big entertainment provider, just a high-speed internet connection. Companies like Roku have had streaming media players for a few years and their product has been met with rave reviews. Large companies are now seeing the potential in that market. Today Western Digital introduced their version, the WD TV Play Media Player. By all accounts, this is aimed straight at Roku's XS2, their high-end box. Both will stream movies, TV shows, internet video and allows you to access your favorite apps. Both have [...]
Take TV Anywhere with Dish’s Hopper with Sling DVR
My couch potato days might just be over with Dish's Hopper with Sling DVR. That's right, a DVR! Let's rewind... What made the Hopper so popular is its ability to automatically skip or, "hop" commercials on pre-recorded shows instantaneously. No fast-forwarding at all. Combine the Hopper system with its companion system, the Joey, and you can enjoy your pre-recorded content in up to three different rooms of your home. Nothing groundbreaking here until you introduce the Sling technology. The new Hopper with Sling lets you can transfer your content to your iPad through an app and watch it [...]