Zune 3.0!

 This morning the Zune was updated to version 3.0. Like the Xbox 360 the Zune team keeps the updates to two times a year. This update includes the ability to download/stream music from the device its self and among many other things. The streaming is something that you can only do when you have a Zune Pass. Overall the update went very smooth I had some problems when I was downloading it this morning since the servers weren't all the way back online yet but seemed to be a lot smoother of an experience than what thaat fruit company was having. I noticed the software is a lot more resource hungry mainly processor hungry using around 60%  of the processor and when using Vista that doesnt leave much left for anything else! Some people I seen on engadget and some other sites say there Zune gets stuck somewhere while its syncing for a long time. The best thing to do is let it sync overnight you can stop the sync while its stuck and continue later so its really not a big deal. Overall very cool stuff I also got a Zune Pass so I could stream music and whatever else I feel like doing so say good bye to Limewire for hopefully a really long time, really I dont like doing that and when you buy music you feel a lot better about your self so self-esteem +2! Here soon I'll post some pictures of the software and say whats changed but, remember people this update is free and works with every single Zune device out there so make sure to grab it! Also if want to learn stuff about the Zune first hand make sure to check out Zuneinsider.com ! 

My New Top 10!

Since I changed everything on my top 10 I thought I would go over them, explain them a little bit and say why I like them blah blah blah. So here we go!

#1 on my list now is the Sony Vaio Z. It is a 13.1" powerhouse! It can pack up to a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Blu-ray drive, 64 or 128GB SSD, dedicated graphics from Nvidia along with Intel's integrated for better battery life. All of this weighs less than 4lbs and is less than 1.3" thick and with the battery supposedly up to 6 hours it seems like the best portable laptop out there!

Next up is the Sony Vaio RT. This is a new all in one by Sony that is very powerful. This thing packs a 25.5" LCD, Intel Core 2 Quad Core processor, 6GB of RAM (DDR2), 1TB hard drive, built in TV tuner, Blu-ray read/write drive. All of this doesn't come cheap at $4,000 but hell thats sure one nice looking powerful machine! The reason I picked this and the Vaio Z is because I've started to take a interest in photography and video as you'll see in the next few items down. So I figured that I needed something with a lot of room and power to edit those pictures and HD movies.

No matter what goes on with computers or cameras I will always be a gamer at heart so why not have the best? The 55" Sony Bravia XBR8 is Sony's new flagship TV which isn't out yet but is better than last years XBR5. The XBR5 is one of the best LCD TVs out there right now and the XBR8 should be no exception. Coming in at a whopping $7,000 it better be good! It of course supports 1080p over HDMI and Component so my HDMI-less Xbox 360 will be happy. This TV also has all of the frills for a TV thses days like: 120Hz motion flow, 4 HDMI inputs, DLNA capable, a 10bit panel, and a 1 million to 1 contrast ratio. I'm sure the new Triluminos RGB LED backlighting will help this be one of the best looking TVs this year!

At # 4 and 5 the Sony Alpha and the Handycam HDR-CX12. Since I would really like to start getting into photography I would need a good camera that takes good pictures but is easy to use and from everything I read the Sony Alpha series is just that! The one I was looking at comes in at around $700 which comes with a additional lens, supports up to 3200 ISO, 2FPS burst shot not as good as the 5FPS which the new one coming out has but I dont know. I really dont know much about cameras but based on what I know, it sounds like a good choice! Now something I know a little more about which is video. The Sony Handycam records full 1920x1080 video to a memory stick duo. I picked this one over the extremely small HDR-TG1 because this records double the amount of pixels some how. Anyway this records in AVCHD, 2.7" touch panel display, records in 5.1 surround sound and comes with super steady shot to get rid of those shaky shots.

#6 Like I said earlier, I will always be a gamer at heart and the HP Blackbird is one of the most powerful gaming desktops out there today. Some people ask why buy when you can build for half the price? Well first of all its not half the price and second if I'm going to be spending around $4,000 on parts and what not I want it to be done right! I have confidence in myself but not $4,000 worth. The Blackbird was made in partnership with the Voodoo guys to make a high performance and great looking machine that was made for gamers and it succeeds cranking out 105 FPS in COD4 in 1920x1200 on Very high! The blackbird packs some serious firepower with a Intel Core2 Extreme processor QX9770, 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, and 2 GTX 280s in SLI. Yea don't expect your electric bill to be cheap after playing a few hours of Crysis. Oh yea! The price up around the $7000 mark!

#7. This Denon receiver can brings the noise with 140watts per channel spread across 7 channels and a subwoofer. Has all sorts of inputs like: 4 HDMI inputs, 7 composite inputs, 7 S-Video inputs, 3 component inputs, and 4 optical inputs/3 coaxial inputs! All of this weighs in at 41LBS! Though it does support every sound mode you can think of like: Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital True HD, DTS HD, along with you pro logics and DTS ES everything that you would want. It also upscales everything upto 1080p and costs almost $3,000.

#8 I want a new PSP but I've wrote about that a few times so.. yea!

#9 I need some new speakers to go with that Denon so here we go. I picked the Cambridge Soundworks Newton HD series. These are very skinny speakers so they mount some what flush with your LCD tv. They have some good reviews and would of liked to get some KEF or Bowers and Wilkins speakers but those are hard to come by. So lets just say movies should sound good with 7 of these pointed at you along with that subwoofer!

#10. Ok I have a Zune I love my Zune but just look at that Cowon S9! I'm sure it will be like $500 but it is just gorgeous! The Cowon is a MP3 player with a 500MHz dual core processor with a 3.3" Amoled display, has bluetooth, Tv out, and a FM radio. It is just so good looking and easily beats anything Apple has to offer both visually and sound quality wise. I cant wait for it to hit the states!

So there it is my 10 most wanted things and its not a shopping list I will probably not get any of these things besides a PSP or the Cowon since everything added together is around the $20k mark but hell I can dream right?

New Zunes! New iPods! Sad Faces!

YES SUPER GLOSS!!!!!

So new Zunes lastnight, new iPods today, end of the world tommorrow. I'm going to talk about the new Zunes first. The new Zunes are exactly the same except some size bumps, some (un needed) gloss and the back of the 120GB is now black. The flash Zune comes in Black, Red, and Blue. So far the blue one is only believed to be 16GB and the Zune 80 is now 120GB same $250 price point but enough with the boring stuff. The real magic is the new firmware! This new update goes out to every single Zune owner for free (Apple lol)! It brings the store to the Zune so you can buy, stream, and download music right on your Zune and yes Zune Pass works with it too! It also allows you to tag songs on the built in radio and you can download them right on the device or wait till you get home. The Zune also now comes with 2 free games Texas hold em' and Hexic. Now the software you get some new things called channels and personal picks. Channels are like the top 100 or best workout songs and if you have a Zune Pass there free. Personal picks is when the software will pick songs that you may like based on what you listen to. So if you listen to say Toby Kieth they will show you Tim McGraw or something like that. Lets say I will probably get a Zune pass here soon.

No Gloss but it sure looks like a Zune. I do like the mate finish more!

Now for the new iPods. I think there trying to let the Zune catch up. I mean there isn't much to say they have the new Nanos ^, the iPod Classic is the same just 120GB and they dropped the price on the iPod Touch the 32GB one is no longer more expensive than a car and is only $400 now. Oh and there is a new update for owners of the iPhone and iPod Touch but the iPod Touch one will cost you 10 bones yay $10 to fix there problems YAY! Other than that I say Fail for the Apple Event. The biggest thing probably is that iTunes now allows you to purchase HD TV shows ($2.99) along with NBC coming back. I'm sure the Zune will do that soon with the 360 being able to stream HD and all.

Really overall neither of them were very good updates but the Zune wins out with the free updates. Oh and to everyone that says the Zune is Fugly! Have fun with the 3" thick case you need to have your iPod not explode.

New Toy

 Well my phone died today and it was LG VX9800 which was the EnV before it was called the EnV as pictured to the right. SO I got a new phone the EnV2 which is a lot thinner and is a lot better looking but I no longer think I will be throwing my phone when I get angry. Overall I like it more it takes some time getting used to but at some point you have to ask when is thin too thin? The phone is hard to hold onto when you put it between your shoulder and cheek. Also the phone has 3g built in I noticed the instant messaging is alot faster and so is downloading pictures.

The Beta Month Continues Socom Style!

 Yep another beta. Two down one to go! Today I downloaded the Socom: Confrontation Beta (Thanks Killwise) and its fantastic maybe better than 2? Overall the game looks good and honestly the characters look as good as in that picture the enviroments are kinda bland but Socom has never been a graphical powerhouse. One thing I love is the sound! Absolutley amazing! Also the SIXAXIS to lean actually works great! Alot better than expected. So off to play some more!! Its going to be a busy weekend! 

360 Price Drop! Wii is Wii-Wii-Wack!

Well Microsofts attack on Wii has begun! With the arcade coming down to $200, Premium $299, and Elite at $399. The Elite is still overpriced but atleast they give people options. Also cant wait to make a Mii I mean Avatar. In the other lack of news the Xbox Live starter pack wasnt announced (60GB HDD, headset, etc...) So I hope it comes I need a new harddrive hopefully before the fall update. I wouldn't mind playing Bioshock with loading times under 45seconds.

IM IN THE HOME BETA!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Ok I'm done so thats all I'm going to say so off to download!!...
**Update**
Ok time to be sensible. I got it downloaded and after everything is all said and done the download is around 100-200MB. I really like it and say Sony should try and market this as much as they can. The environments are very nice looking and very good sounding and plus the atmosphere is amazing everyone was getting along there was no "You Suck", "Dumb Jew" or anything like that it was a good time. Also the Last Guy Music is great to disco to!!