5 posts tagged “anniversary”
Plantronics Voyager Pro
Bluetooth Headset
Link: Plantronics
The Voyager Pro from Plantronics is a bluetooth headset designed for heavy business users, with a bigger size but better performance and battery time. It has 2 noise cancelling boom microphones, one of which is used to collect sound for ambient noise analysis. Great for blocking out wind noises. When you mute the mic, a message only you can hear will tell you that the mic is muted. Leo is loving the Calisto Pro from Plantronics, and this Voyager Pro sounds promising to him.
DGW in Surround Sound
Leo's new mixer from Telos, the Axia, will be capable of outputting surround sound called Dolby Headphone, and he wonders if listeners would prefer that. How about good old Quadraphonic sound?
A TerraTrike for Leo
Leo has been sent a Terratrike (after Dick and Leo talked about it in Episode 815). Leo took delivery of it during Maxwell's House last week. Leo is going to review it in about 2 weeks' time. It might end up as Abby's new transport, or TWiT's special limousine service. Take a sneak preview of it here.
Leo's new mixer from Telos, the Axia, will be capable of outputting surround sound called Dolby Headphone, and he wonders if listeners would prefer that. How about good old Quadraphonic sound?
A TerraTrike for Leo
Leo has been sent a Terratrike (after Dick and Leo talked about it in Episode 815). Leo took delivery of it during Maxwell's House last week. Leo is going to review it in about 2 weeks' time. It might end up as Abby's new transport, or TWiT's special limousine service. Take a sneak preview of it here.
Better Laundry Rooms than Home Theatres
Kevin Sweeney from Grand Junction, Colorado has written to defend Dick about the Earth Day series, the Wonder Wash and the Countertop Spin Dryer (Episodes 818, 819). He cannot believe how stoically Dick put up the abuse Leo dished out about them. A lot more people have laundry rooms than have home theatres, and not everyone can afford the Mini E (Episode 811). Kevin for one is going to give the laundry gadgets to his wife for their 20th wedding anniversary - and their final, add Dick and Leo.
Great Dinner Options
Dick went as a special guest to a convention called Boys And Their Toys. On his way to the hotel, the young limo driver assured Dick that he had chosen the right hotel, because his dinner options would include Burger King, Taco Bell and White Castle, and the subway is just around the corner.
Listen to Episode 829
Go to TWiT
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EyeTV 250 Plus
TV Tuner for Mac
Link: Elgato
Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday
Probably the reason the Apple TV could not be called the iTV, the EyeTV series of TV tuners have been around for a while. The North American version of the EyeTV 250 Plus receives free-to-air digital TV (ATSC), conventional analogue TV (via cable or antenna), and Clear QAM (unencrypted digital cable). You can connect it to your Mac via USB, scan for TV channels and watch TV on your monitor, in a window or full screen. It comes with a remote control, and like a TiVo, you can rewind, fast forward and pause live TV. You can also record TV using the EyeTV software. In the US, you can use the TitanTV Guide. ATSC digital signals are recorded unaltered at broadcast quality (at the original compression level). Analogue signals are compressed within the EyeTV 250 Plus itself.
It also acts as a digitisation device for your VHS tapes and sends the MPEG-2 converted recordings to iTunes or burns them to DVDs (using Roxio's Toast 8 Basic). The iPod Assistant will also help you convert to the recommended format for the AppleTV, iPhone or iPod. The break-out cable includes S-Video, composite and stereo inputs.
The EyeTV supports video resolution up to 1080i (for digital) and 720 x 480 (for analogue).
The product also comes in an international version supporting DTT or Freeview in countries which use DVB-T system of digital television.
For once, it's for Mac only. Windows users can check out Pinnacle's PCTV HD Ultimate Stick in Episode 419.
Mad Tour
While Dick was on the Queen Mary 2, Alessandro Abate visited New York. Although he missed Dick, he was thrilled to be able to do a tour of the Mad Office which Dick had arranged for him. Sandrinoo also defended Leo for the Spork, but not the Toothpick Bird. He had bought his own set of Match Game Cards from Dick. The Match Game was his favourite game show, never knowing that Dick was the writer of the questions.
And for those who want a laser, Sandrino recommends Wicked Lasers.
Bill Gaines Anniversary
Today is the 16th anniversary of the death of Bill Gaines who died on 3 June 1992. Dick has found a transcript of Bill Gaines's memorial service, at Instant Classics, where you can read the eulogies delivered at the service, including those by Dick and Bill Sarnoff (who was then the head of the Time Warner division that included Mad). Dick has kept up a website in memory of Bill Gaines, at williammgaines.com.
Here are a couple of pictures taken from Dick's website. Please go to his homepage to read what Dick has to say about Bill Gaines.
For more stories on Bill Gaines, listen to DGW generally and in particular Episode 76: A Tribute to William M. Gaines. Better yet, buy Dick's autobiography "Good Days And Mad". Make a donation of $20 or more to Animal Haven online, send the electronic receipt to Dick by email, and he will send you an autographed copy of the book.
Or, you can buy the book at The Mad Store.
Mad Minute
Specialised phone numbers, such as BROKE, RAINY, and SCAM.
Listen to Episode 582
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
The EyeTV supports video resolution up to 1080i (for digital) and 720 x 480 (for analogue).
The product also comes in an international version supporting DTT or Freeview in countries which use DVB-T system of digital television.
For once, it's for Mac only. Windows users can check out Pinnacle's PCTV HD Ultimate Stick in Episode 419.
Mad Tour
While Dick was on the Queen Mary 2, Alessandro Abate visited New York. Although he missed Dick, he was thrilled to be able to do a tour of the Mad Office which Dick had arranged for him. Sandrinoo also defended Leo for the Spork, but not the Toothpick Bird. He had bought his own set of Match Game Cards from Dick. The Match Game was his favourite game show, never knowing that Dick was the writer of the questions.
And for those who want a laser, Sandrino recommends Wicked Lasers.
Bill Gaines Anniversary
Today is the 16th anniversary of the death of Bill Gaines who died on 3 June 1992. Dick has found a transcript of Bill Gaines's memorial service, at Instant Classics, where you can read the eulogies delivered at the service, including those by Dick and Bill Sarnoff (who was then the head of the Time Warner division that included Mad). Dick has kept up a website in memory of Bill Gaines, at williammgaines.com.
Here are a couple of pictures taken from Dick's website. Please go to his homepage to read what Dick has to say about Bill Gaines.
For more stories on Bill Gaines, listen to DGW generally and in particular Episode 76: A Tribute to William M. Gaines. Better yet, buy Dick's autobiography "Good Days And Mad". Make a donation of $20 or more to Animal Haven online, send the electronic receipt to Dick by email, and he will send you an autographed copy of the book.
Or, you can buy the book at The Mad Store.
Mad Minute
Specialised phone numbers, such as BROKE, RAINY, and SCAM.
Listen to Episode 582
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Safe-T-Bug/Safety Bug
LED Light
Link: Panther Vision
From Dick's favourite LED gadget makers Panther Vision, the Safe-T-Bug (or Safety Bug) has 5 ultra-bright red LED flashing lights which you can attach (by pin, adhesive or magnet) to your cap, backpack, clothing or even your dog's leash for showing you the way. It is so new it's not even on Panther Vision's website yet. A real scoop by Dick!
[Update: The product has finally appeared on the PantherVision website, and is now called the Safety Bug.
The Queen Mary 2
Dick had a great time on the Queen Mary 2. Listen to Dick's account of how well-equipped the Queen Mary 2 is, and learn what is the difference between a boat and a ship.
Dick has posted some of his QM2 photos on Flickr. Here's the link.
More Gas
Ray from San Antonio in Texas was prompted by the recent references to the Mad "It's A Gas" recording to look for his Mad CD which had Alfred E Neuman on its cover. Lo and behold, or Hark, It's A Gas was on that CD.
Leo was sent a disco version of "It's A Gas" which Leo plays on the show. The belches were made by Dick and Sara Fowler. Leo also found a big-band version of "It's A Gas" on seeqpod (thanks to the chatroom), which he likes better.
Mad Minute
Alfco FastFoods's new service: Ordering by Letters.
Listen to Episode 581
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
[Update: The product has finally appeared on the PantherVision website, and is now called the Safety Bug.
The Queen Mary 2
Dick had a great time on the Queen Mary 2. Listen to Dick's account of how well-equipped the Queen Mary 2 is, and learn what is the difference between a boat and a ship.
Dick has posted some of his QM2 photos on Flickr. Here's the link.
More Gas
Ray from San Antonio in Texas was prompted by the recent references to the Mad "It's A Gas" recording to look for his Mad CD which had Alfred E Neuman on its cover. Lo and behold, or Hark, It's A Gas was on that CD.
Leo was sent a disco version of "It's A Gas" which Leo plays on the show. The belches were made by Dick and Sara Fowler. Leo also found a big-band version of "It's A Gas" on seeqpod (thanks to the chatroom), which he likes better.
Mad Minute
Alfco FastFoods's new service: Ordering by Letters.
Listen to Episode 581
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
SeeEye2Eye
Eye Contact Enabling Device for Video Chat/Teleprompter
Link: Bodelin
SeeEye2Eye enables direct eye contact with the person you are chatting with in a video chat or conference. It is placed over your own webcam, and a set of mirrors reflect the video image of your friend from your screen on to a beam-splitting glass which sits in front of the webcam, which you can see. The beam splitter, while showing the video image of your friend, at the same time allows light rays of your own image through to be captured by your webcam. With extra software, SeeEye2Eye can also be used as a teleprompter.
Karaoke Version of Letters Jingle
Dave of Birmingham, Alabama, wants Dick and Leo to sing along to the Letters Jingle. Sadly they oblige.
DGW Anniversary Coming Up
Tomorrow is another TTTT, but also the First Anniversary of DGW.
Listen to Episode 251
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Karaoke Version of Letters Jingle
Dave of Birmingham, Alabama, wants Dick and Leo to sing along to the Letters Jingle. Sadly they oblige.
DGW Anniversary Coming Up
Tomorrow is another TTTT, but also the First Anniversary of DGW.
Listen to Episode 251
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Bright Feet Slippers
LED Slippers
Link: Bright Feet
With these Bright Feet slippers, you can move around in the dark with confidence. They have light sensors so that they only come on in the dark, and weight sensors so they light up only when they're being worn. They also shut off automatically after you take them off (with a delayed off timer).
William M. Gaines
Dick has registered mycrappylittlewebsite.com (among many other). He's also created a website for for the late Bill Gaines, founder of the Mad Magazine, at www.williammgaines.com. Leo has suggested doing a tribute to Bill Gaines on the anniversary of his death.
Podcast Alley
Last day to vote for DGW for its May '06 campaign at Podcast Alley.
TWiT Central
From the new Apple Store in Manhattan to TWiT Central. Leo's office rent is about $3 a sq ft., about 300 sq feet large. It's in a converted Victorian house which used to be a Bed & Breakfast.
Listen to Episode 73
Go to TWiT
Last day to vote for DGW for its May '06 campaign at Podcast Alley.
TWiT Central
From the new Apple Store in Manhattan to TWiT Central. Leo's office rent is about $3 a sq ft., about 300 sq feet large. It's in a converted Victorian house which used to be a Bed & Breakfast.
Listen to Episode 73
Go to TWiT
