Contour 1080p video cameras
3 versions

Basic $199
GPS $299
GPS, WIFI $499

Waterproof, Super tough, works in mud, dirt, snow, rain.

up to 32gb Microsd card class 10 support.

Visit Contour

Go Pro will be launching its Wifi module for its GoPro HD cameras. It will allow you to stream video or photos via WiFi. You can control up to 50 camera’s at one time. Estimated price is $99.00

Visit GOPRO

Are you a netflix user?
Netflix has seperated its streaming video service from the DVD service. In fact, another company has bought out the DVD section. You can no longer browse your DVD que from netflix.com.

Be sure and get the latest update for your iPad / iPhone.

You can do this by connecting your device to your computer and going into iTunes to update the device. Why would you want to update it? There are 6 main reasons to do so.

1. Safari web-kit has been updated and is about 2 times faster than before. You can do a run sunspider-0.9.1 benchmarks to compare speeds. They have also updated some security fixes.
2. The iPad side switch can now be set to either mute the audio or lock the screen from rotating.  You can set this in general preferences.
3. Turn your device into a mobile hotspot
4. iTunes Home Sharing
5. Airplay updates allow you to stream audio / video to other devices
6. Screen sharing -- Allows you to hook up a video cable from the iPad and mirror it to your tv / monitor. This feature can turn your ipad into a media server / client for your TV / Theater room.

Visit Apple for the updates

What did CES bring to us this year?  Here are just a few reviews of what I was able to see at CES:

View my CES Videos on Youtube

• Motorola
• Nvidia -- Tegra CPU for tablets and cell phones
• Intel
• Verizon 4g Phones and tablets
• Windows Phone
• 3D TV
• Hollagram

Happy new year 2011.

I plan on attending CES and doing a few reviews of my findings.  I will be bringing my Hero Camera, Panasonic HDSDC 1, and my Samsung Fascinate phone.  I will attempt to broadcast live on QIK and then post everything on youtube.com

I will update my findings here.

Thank you for watching.

UPDATE:

• Nvidia is planning on releasing its own CPU to compete with INTEL and AMD
• Verizon 4G announcements
• 3D -- Real 3d, low cost none electronic glasses on LCD screens
• Internet apps for TV’s -- Smart Tv
• 3D on Vudu -- Video streaming
• 3D video cameras
• LG TV’s, LG apps store. Over 200 apps for there TV.
• Magic Motion remote for Smart TV’s -- Like a WII remote -- I.R.
• $149 -- Smart TV upgrader for and HDMI input TV
• SAMSUNG .2″ lcd screen -- Edge light, very thin, frame less tv
• Sony -- Make.Believe -Heads up display -- Prototype -- 3D
• Tegra 2 CPU for portable devices makes them full functioning computers. Check this out.
• Nvidia’s Tegra 2 -- Low power, high speed -- 2ghz turns your device into a full functioning  computer, with HDMI out, 8mp video.  Windows 8 support for the Tegra2.  This is the future of our next gen computers.
• LG Optimus 2x
• Motorola Droid Bionic
• Motorola Atrix 4g
• The above devices will give you pc-level gaming experience. Flash actually works.
• SSD devices -- SATA 6 speed allows 1gb data to be copied in 3 seconds.
• Sandy Bridge -- CPU turbo technology. MSRP $317 is the highest priced.
• Android 3.0 Honeycomb -- Dramatically different, more like a desktop pc interface.
• Project Android.
• External speaker with great base $80 -- WOWEE ONE -- Available now for sale. 20 hour battery
• Use LIVEU to broadcast over 3g your live video stream.

Check out the website Filmon.com

Here is a screen shot of what I was able to do:

• Watch Live Tv
• Record Shows
• Works with mobile devices
• Easy to use

I installed the APP on my pc.  It gives you additional options that the web version doesn’t offer.  Full screen mode, what is live, TV guide.

This is the first software that I have seen that actually acts like a TV.  You click the channel and it plays what is live.

The screenshot shows both the web version and the APP running all at the same time.  Pretty cool.

Best part, it is free.  They do have yearly subscriptions for additional features.

I just received my Vulkano with great hopes of it replacing my HAVA box.

I was looking forward to recording my favorite TV shows and watching them at a later time on my iPad or the TV.

Here are the current feature limitations:

Record one show at a time

Can’t watch another show while it is recording

To watch a saved show, It must be fully downloaded to the iPad before you can watch it.

I have just finished installing the device, and turned it on.  Color bars appeared and then a setup wizard began after i hit the ok button on the supplied remote.  It scanned for wireless networks and found my access point.  I gave it my credentials to log in, and it continued on to the next section of the install.  I am using the Verizon Fios DVR with the componet video cables hooked up between the two devices.  I am using the HDMI out to my TV.  The setup wizard detected that a new firmware release was available and it began to download.  It said it could take a half hour to complete.  I was tired and just shut off the tv and let it run overnight.  I woke up to find that it was frozen after about 15% completion.  I had to power off the unit, and when it turned back on, it completed the setup wizard.  A simple menu came up and Live tv was the first option. I selected it and it began to show what was live on TV.  After about 3 seconds i noticed a pause, and that the video quality was less than desireable.  It looked like 320i or less on the HD TV. Then I noticed that it began to fast forward and then it slowed down.  I made watching live TV next to impossible.

I then went to my iPad and download the free Vulkano app, and launched it.  I loaded and found my Vulkano.  It started to buffer, and after about 30 seconds, I had a video showing on the screen.  After about 5 seconds it started to get pixialized and then paused.

I called tech support and they said they will work on it and get back with me, since it is a new product, they think the next firmware revision will solve my problems.

My first impressions, they took 10 steps backwards from the Hava, and 1 step forward with being able to record to the supplied esata 2.5″ 1tb hard drive.

I do not recommend this device at this point in time.  Wait till they get all the bugs worked out.

• Hava / Monsoon is releasing the new Myvulkano DVR on August 10th $279 or $379
• Android Tablet is available to be purchased at K-Mart only.
• Starcraft is released today by Blizzard
• Apple release’s new iMacs and battery solutions… Last up to 10 years?

Use your iPad with the Yeti Microphone.   Amazon for $107.35 . Record professional quality audio directly to your iPad.

Yeti official home page

Read all it about it here

Clam Case -- Turn your iPad into a laptop

iPod Connection kit $27

iPad Connection Kit -- Apple Store $29.00