Articles in the Portable Media Category
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We’re always looking for new ways to get our content out to our readers and podcast listeners. Starting today, you’re able to get The DMZ on your iPhone, iPod Touch or Android handset the mobile way! No more using a browser to get your fix.
We’ve put together an application for both the Apple and Android platforms. Both are free and while they’re not perfect yet, we’ll be working to improve them in the future. There are just a few issues that need ironing out but using it myself, I find …
Content, HTPC, How-To, Portable Media, media center »
Since buying an iPod Touch, I’ve been seeking ways to integrate the device into our media system. Being a Microsoft Windows Media Center user, you wouldn’t think this would be very easy but as it turns out, there are several options that will not only allow you to stream content to a Touch/iPhone but remote control your HTPC as well. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of apps available to turn your portable device into a full use remote control. I’ve used two so far and you’ll find all …
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Yep, I did it. A certified Microsoft fanboy went against everything he believes and bought an iPod Touch. I’ve moved towards the darkside and while it hurts a bit, there are reasons for it. I thought this would be a good opportunity to, not review the Touch, but explain how people’s views can change and the reasons behind it. First is a little history.
I’ve been a Zune owner since the Zune80 was released. I liked the fact that it was from MS since I use a lot of their …
CES 2010, Content, Home Theater, Portable Media, media center »
At the CES keynote Microsoft announced enhancements to the MediaRoom IPTV service in version 2.0 that is coming this year. If you’re in America you can experience MediaRoom if you use AT&T U-verse as your television provider. The major enhancements include the ability to watch U-verse through an XBox 360. It will also take advantage of MicroSoft’s Silverlight and SmoothStreaming technologies to bring you more internet content. And lastly, they showed off an on demand video store that not only works on the PC, but also on Windows Mobile phones.
CES 2010, Portable Media »
Sometimes it can be hard to remember that consumers have more than two options, iPod and Zune, when it comes to portable media players, but Samsung continues to innovate. At CES 2010 Samsung is unveiling it latest pair, the IceTouch and the MyFit, to the market.
The IceTouch appears to be the higher end model with a 2″ AMOLED transparent touchscreen. Yes, transparent. What this means is that when you are looking at the back of the device you can still see the screen, its just reversed. It’s an interesting feature, I’m …
CES 2010, Portable Media »
While Apple may shun CES in favor of their own show later in January, that isn’t going to stop Scosche, one of the better know accessory makers, from showing off at the annual event starting on January 7th.
Scosche is bringing a great range of products to the show including the tapSTICK, a protective cover for the Shuffle with a three-button design for playback.
The company will also be bringing the reviveLITE II, an iPhone/iPod charger which features an additional USB port for charging additional devices. The reviveLITE II also …
CES 2010, Portable Media »
Looking to make a debut at CES 2010 is the Cydle P29 mobile media system. The P29 is a portable media player that’s also packing an HD radio tuner as well as a mobile ATSC tuner.
Obviously not a well known name, we’ll have to see if mobile TV and HD radio are strong enough draws to get people to drop the $199 that the PMP will run when it releases. The device also ships with an accelerometer for re-orientation and a 480MHz processor.
Sporting a 2.9” touch screen, you …
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The shopping season will soon be upon us. If you look in my local stores, they think Christmas started right before Halloween but we all know the truth. Most of us will wait until the last minute to get our shopping done.
If you’re in the market for some new tech gear or gadgets for that special someone, you have a ton of options and sometimes that can make life difficult when you’re at the store on December 24th. Luckily a few sites out there are ready for you and …
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I’ve been checking Archos’ website frequently. The company has been producing interesting portable media players (PMPs) for awhile now and until recently I’ve never had the opportunity to try one. Recently the company announced that they would be releasing a series of devices aimed and bridging the gap between PMP and UMPC. The first to do this is the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. Archos was able to achieve this combination device by utilizing the Android OS.
Overview
Much like the iPod Touch, the Archos 5 provides access to all of your …
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If you’re all about Apple when it comes to portable devices or your phone, and you think you might want to upgrade soon, you’ll do yourself a service by heading to iLounge and downloading their latest Buyer’s Guide. Not all of those iPods are made the same and you may want some help in picking your next device.
The guide not only covers all of the latest iPod models, including the good and the bad of each, but you’ll also find detailed information on all of the accessories you’ll find …

