Boxee TV = Do Not Buy

in ,

I very rarely ever say flat out not to buy something that I was so excited about in the first place.  Well this is that one time this year.

Do Not Buy the Boxee TV.

OK, so the first one I bought was simply dead out of the box.  Plug it in - absolutely, nothing.  No response, no flicker, nada.

So I went to back to Walmart, and get a new replacment.

Over the course of 2 weeks in testing:

  • Consistently failed to record scheduled recordings.
  • Failed to produce a TV image the last 3 days of testing.
  • Streaming recordings on my FIOS (75 Down / 35 Up) was like trying to watch an HD stream on dial-up = frustrating.
  • No less than 3 software updates during the 2 weeks, still unusable.
  • Included antennae was all but useless.
  • Not able to schedule or start recording from the unit - must schedule online.
  • Very few channels can be recorded in Los Angeles Area.
  • Monthly fees to use the DVR feature = $15 / month after free trial

On the positive side, the HD tuner with a good signal produced very good picture quality.

The Boxee TV simply is not ready.  It feels more or less like an alpha product, not even suitable for beta testing.  Steer clear of this until they fix it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review

in , , ,

First Impressions:

(More coming soon as I transition my content from Youtube.)

So I get asked this question quite a lot. Would you recommend the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 for school, or would you recommend getting an iPad or something else?

Of all the tablets available right now, if I were to only be able to get one tablet, it would definitely be the New iPad (or iPad 3). However, if you want the best handwritten notes experience available on a tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best combination for the starting price.

Why get the Galaxy Note 10.1 for school?

  • Android OS
  • Side-by-side multitasking built-in for certain built-in applications
  • Electronic handwritten note taking
  • Near pin-point stylus precision (yay Wacom!)
  • Great for math, science and engineering, and learning complex languages
  • Better for artists who need the precision of the active stylus

Why not get the Galaxy Note 10.1 for school?

  • iPad is better overall, particularly the screen
  • Not many applications take advantage of the Wacom Active digitizer on the Note 10.1
  • More tablet optimized school applications on the iPad
  • More text books and educational resources available on iPad
  • Apple iOS
  • Windows 8 tablets coming soon, capable of running full windows 8 and some support both Wacom active digitizer and touch

 

More coming soon...

Logitech k760 Bluetooth Keyboard Review

in , , , , , , ,

Unboxing:

More coming soon...

Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Review

in , ,

Unboxing and Intro:

1 Month Review:

Fastest speed achieved so far:

 

Virgin Mobile - $35 Broadband2Go Top-Up Card

Virgin Mobile - $35 Broadband2Go Top-Up Card

Give the gift of communication with this Virgin Mobile $35 top-up card that is compatible with Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk, Broadband2Go, payLo and Assurance Wireless plans. The $35 value allows you to purchase minutes and more.