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WikiWizard updated iOS 5

WikiWizard — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:02:29 -0400

June 7, 2011 at 3:02 pm

agreed: "improved photos app - better editing functionality now includes features such as crop, rotate, red-eye removal, auto-enhance"
agreed: "free update"
agreed: "improved camera app with better composition and control functionality, access from the lock screen"
agreed: "impressive Twitter integration - tweet directly from various apps (YouTube, Safari, Photos, etc..), integrated intelligently in your contacts"
agreed: "Reminders - time or location based reminder system, integrates / syncs with iCal, Outlook, and iCloud"
agreed: "Safari Reader - strip out excessive noise such as ads and website interfaces to focus on what you want, add pages to your 'Reading List' for later"
agreed: "Newsstand - view all your subscribed content in one place, easily see when new issues are available, also comes with its own section for subscriptions in the store"
agreed: "no PC tethering required - the first iOS able to be activated / used fully without the need to sync with a computer, OS updates itself over-the-air"
agreed: "iMessage - BBM for iOS, communicate freely and easily with anyone with an iOS device (iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone), includes more than just text: images, video, contacts and locations"
agreed: "new conveniently located pull-down notification center - direct updates of things you find important, even pop up on your lock screen"

WikiWizard updated Patriot Box Office Media Player

WikiWizard — Fri, 06 May 2011 07:50:48 -0400

May 6, 2011 at 7:50 am

disagreed: "unattractive and boxy"
disagreed: "noticeable fan noise"
agreed: "includes remote control"
agreed: "includes an HDMI cable"
agreed: "includes an HDMI cable"

WikiWizard updated Onkyo TX-8050

WikiWizard — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:34:01 -0400

April 13, 2011 at 4:34 pm

new pro/con: No HDMI or component video in/out.

WikiWizard updated Samsung UN55C8000

WikiWizard — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:54:33 -0400

April 4, 2011 at 12:54 pm

agreed: "Wired and/or wireless DLNA"
agreed: "240Hz Clear Motion Rate"
agreed: "3D-ready"
disagreed: "Additional 3D Blu-Ray player and 3D glasses needed for watching 3D movies"
agreed: "Internet@TV - connects and streams content from the Internet from services such as Amazon Video on Demand, Blockbuster, Facebook, Flickr etc..."
agreed: "Very energy efficient compared to older Samsung 55-Inch LED televisions"
agreed: "Built in digital tuner"
agreed: "Pin-Point precision dimming for whiter whites and deeper blacks"

WikiWizard New Status Update new_status_update: #apple_ipad_2 I want to pick one up but it's between this and the Moto Zoom. Right now I'm hearing they're both lacking flash which would probably be a selling point if one had it over the other. Plus I don't think the Zoom is available yet without 3G and it will still probably be around $600.

WikiWizard — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:35:53 -0500

March 3, 2011 at 10:35 am

WikiWizard updated 2 products

WikiWizard — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:32:34 -0500

1. updated Apple iPad 2 - March 3, 2011 at 10:32 am

agreed: "remains untouchable in the tablet market - best design, most feature rich, lowest price point"
agreed: "comes in two colours - and white is available from day one"
agreed: "compatible with 'intelligent' magnetic covers and cases - automatically goes to sleep and wakes up when covered / uncovered"
agreed: "13% lighter - 1.3lbs vs 1.5lbs"
agreed: "same pricing as the original"
agreed: "capable of HDMI output up to 1080p"
agreed: "maintains the original iPad's 10 hours of battery life despite being slimmer, lighter and more powerful"
agreed: "33% slimmer than the original"
agreed: "much more powerful - new dual-core A5 processor provides double the processing power, 9x graphical performance of the original"
agreed: "dual cameras - FaceTime and other video conferencing, image and video capture"
disagreed: "just a speed bump - no big upgrades / really useful features"
disagreed: "new iPads to probably come out in less than one year"
new pro/con: No SD Card slot. Have to purchase an expensive add-on.

2. updated Motorola Xoom - March 3, 2011 at 10:17 am

agreed: "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer"
agreed: "Corning Gorilla Glass, extremely tough & scratch-resistant"
agreed: "2MP front-facing camera for video-conferencing"
agreed: "HDMI graphics output, without dongles or adaptors (1080p, mini-HDMI)"
agreed: "rear 5MP camera with dual-LED flash, digital zoom & HD video recording (720p & 1080p)"
agreed: "1GB RAM"
agreed: "WiFi 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n"
agreed: "high price point"
agreed: "first device with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)"
agreed: "Flash not supported out of the box (not yet supported)"

WikiWizard updated 3 products

WikiWizard — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:20:00 -0500

1. updated iHome iP39 - January 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

new pro/con: Really good sound for the price and size.
new pro/con: No AM/FM presets
agreed: "can set two separate simultaneous timers"
agreed: "clock and timer are easy to read from across the room"
agreed: "iPhone remains usable when docked"
disagreed: "AUX port is picky about cables, need to experiment to find one that doesn't put lots of static in the signal"
disagreed: "too bright to be used as an alarm clock, no dimmer for the clock display"
new pro/con: Remote's signal is horrible, must point directly at the radio.
agreed: "speakers are built in, no separate units to take up space"
agreed: "small footprint fits into small spaces"

2. updated Apple iMac 21.5-inch (2009) - January 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm

agreed: "Windows runs dependably and fast on the system"
agreed: "barely makes any noise while running"
agreed: "general operation is very fast, doesn't slow down with multiple applications"
agreed: "easy to use, even for PC owners who have never used a Mac"
agreed: "keyboard is smaller than it should be, lacks numeric keypad"
agreed: "scrolling with the mouse is very smooth and easy"

3. updated Linksys E4200 - January 25, 2011 at 11:28 am

agreed: "very bulky power adapter - disappointing for such a slick router"
agreed: "pretty expensive"
agreed: "amazing throughput and range"
agreed: "full Gigabit LAN ports"
agreed: "support for guest networking - keeps your private shared network resources closed to people you don't want accessing them"
agreed: "no USB printer support"
agreed: "supports 450Mbps on the 5GHz band (requires special wireless N hardware)"
agreed: "very stylish aesthetic - sets a new standard for home routers"
agreed: "very stable"
agreed: "USB port for NAS functionality"
agreed: "compact"

WikiWizard updated Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D

WikiWizard — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:20:27 -0500

January 19, 2011 at 2:20 pm

tapped as "want it"

WikiWizard updated 2 products

WikiWizard — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:32:31 -0500

1. updated Nikon D7000 - January 17, 2011 at 4:32 pm

agreed: "dual SD card slots with customizable storage options"
agreed: "larger 100% frame coverage with 0.94x magnification (up from 96% on the D90)"
agreed: "16.2Mp CMOS sensor - improved ISO / noise performance over the previous generation"
agreed: "stereo microphone input jack for taking video audio externally"
agreed: "increased usable / available ISO range 100-6400 - extendable to 25600"
agreed: "faster EXPEED 2 image processing engine - less lag time gives the photographer much more control with no preemptive action needed"
agreed: "39-point AF system with 3D tracking (almost 4x that of the D90)"
agreed: "6fps continuous shooting"
agreed: "professional class magnesium alloy body"
disagreed: "no CF card option - for those upgrading from or buying a backup for their D200 / D300 / D300s / D3 etc..."

2. updated Netgear N600 Wireless Dual-Band Premium Edition WNDR3800 - January 17, 2011 at 3:54 pm

tapped as "want it"

WikiWizard updated Fluance AVHTB+

WikiWizard — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:11:06 -0500

January 10, 2011 at 2:11 pm

new pro/con: High quality interal guage wires and parts.
new pro/con: Center channel a little weak compare to the rest of the speakers.
new pro/con: Cannot buy from local store.
new pro/con: Brand not main stream, unknown.
new pro/con: bi-amp/bi-wire front towers
new pro/con: Amazing sound quality for $200.
new pro/con: 24k gold connectors
new pro/con: Front Speakers speaker towers come with floor spikes.
new pro/con: Solid wood construction

WikiWizard updated 2 products

WikiWizard — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:39:02 -0500

1. updated Sony STR-DA3500ES - January 6, 2011 at 9:39 am

chose Marantz SR5004 over Sony STR-DA3500ES

2. updated - January 6, 2011 at 9:38 am

added a competitor:

WikiWizard updated Apple TV

WikiWizard — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:47:29 -0500

December 30, 2010 at 3:47 pm

agreed: "720p / 5.1 only - not capable of full 1080p HD / 7.1 playback"
agreed: "remote lacks advanced functionality (such as the QWERTY keyboard included with the Boxee Box)"