25 Jan, 2007
Before there was Tivo we can only assume that we watched television in a time that was more like Fred Flintstone’s world as we fought with the family T-Rex in an effort to watch our favorite shows. Life was a much simpler time then, but we can all agree that nowadays we have a much better grasp on how to entertain ourselves than in any previous generation. Since Tivo came along the way we watch television has constantly evolved until we have reached this place, watching recorded television on a handheld device like Sony’s PlayStation Portable. It is as easy as 1-2-3!
Don’t waste your time with any other Tivo than the Tivo Series 2 as no other Tivo box will support the “TivoToGo” software that makes this all possible. With this software you must have a home network connection for your Tivo Series 2 so you can send the program information directly from your Tivo to your PC without any middle men. Once you have a Tivo Series 2 DVR, the “TivoToGo” software, and a home network connection then you are ready for step 2.
Get Tivo Desktop Version 2.3a for Windows so your computer can automatically begin transferring the video files from your Tivo to your PSP while you sleep overnight. This is a lengthy process that Tivo understands you won’t want to do while you are awake, so do yourself a favor and get this on your PC to save yourself a little time and a lot of frustration.
Let Tivo help you move your PC files to your PSP as they have great tutorials to walk you through each and every step along the way. In addition to your video, Tivo will show you how to view pictures and music files on your television without ever leaving the comfort of your recliner!
Now, think back to the first time you or your family purchased a television with a remote, forever changing the way you got from one show to the next during good television nights. This will revolutionize the way you watch television more than that did … believe it!
25 Jan, 2007
Are You a Portable Net Enthusiast?
If your answer to the above question was a resounding “YES” and you are looking for a way to enjoy internet access via a portable, handheld, device then it is time that you take a look at Sony’s PlayStation Portable. As we’ve touched on before, the PSP doesn’t do it all in your world, but it can certainly do enough to keep you busy on a short trip or between your college classes. In addition to all of that mumbo-jumbo, PSP can get you onto the World Wide Web in fine fashion while keeping you up-to-date on the world’s issues! Here are a few ways to use the PSP browser:
Are you a obsessed with sending text messages to everybody that you even remotely know? If so, then getting used to how to use the PSP keyboard to browse the internet will be an absolute breeze for you and those around you. The keying system is the same as each button has letters and numbers attached to it like “2” on your phone corresponds to “ABC”. If you aren’t obsessed with text messages but are hoping to use the PSP browser, Godspeed.
Here is a tip to the wise out there about how to use the controls on the PSP browser … make the D-Pad and square button your best friends, it will make a huge difference in your world. The square button scrolls down the page while the D-Pad acts more like a mouse in that it rolls over basically everything on the page as you continue to move it.
If you choose to open more than one window at a time and are looking to toggle back and forth between different windows, just remember to hold down the square button and push the powerful buttons on the top of the device. PSP allows you to have up to three windows open at once in which to surf without losing your place. As we said, don’t ever underestimate the power of the square key!
Tags: play station, music, entertainment
13 Jan, 2007
Honestly, when the Atari or Nintendo system first came out did you really think it was possible that your gaming experience could get hundreds of times better while fitting in the palm of your hand? Well, since you aren’t sitting next to me I don’t know what your answer was, but few could have expected the power that would one day reside in such a device as Sony’s golden child, the PlayStation Portable. There is definitely no shortage of the possibilities with the PSP, here are just a few things for you to consider before you decide on purchasing a PSP:
PSP is above all a gaming system that puts better graphics and game play in front of you than any other handheld gaming device in the history of the industry. You are playing on a small LCD screen that has just enough wide screen to make the experience come alive while relying on the massive library of PlayStation gaming titles to win over the consummate gamer. You can purchase movies at your local retailer or simply transfer your DVDs at home to the PSP format and watch them wherever you go. Sure, this will require another small investment in a memory card, but it is worth it for the ability to enjoy this entertainment on the go! Forget about spending extra dollars on an MP3 player or iPod, the PSP can play music files just like any of those, but you may want to invest in some ear pieces or extra speakers. The PSP comes with built-in speakers of course, but they are far from impressive on their own. If you want to be able to surf the web from anywhere with a small handheld device then the PSP may be a great option for you to do so. The screen is extremely impressive and the tools to help you navigate are second to none in the industry! Team up with yet another technological wonder and sync your PSP with Tivo to be able to watch your shows regardless of where you go. Imagine, watching a classic rerun of “Dawson’s Creek” while you wait for the Slipknot concert to start!
