Author Archives: Stephen Dawson

Not All Cover Art is Equal

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

Here are two screen photos of some cover art. Same TV. Same graphic embedded in the same MP3 file streamed via DLNA from the same Android phone. The only difference was which DLNA client device was producing the on-screen display: … Continue reading →

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HDMI cables and 4K

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

Just a quick note on cheap HDMI cables. I’ve previously ranted about the unfortunate fact of expensive HDMI cables being sold in consumer shops, the outlandish claims so often made for them. A while back I purchased from The Cable … Continue reading →

Posted in Cables, HDMI | 2 Comments

Apple’s Slow, Slow Podcast App

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

Here’s a little video I did a couple of months ago on Apple’s Podcast app, and how poorly it performs. Speaking of poor performance, mine is pretty clunky. But I did it the easy way, using a smart phone and … Continue reading →

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A good move

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

I’ve just started doing a review of the new Panasonic premium Blu-ray player koupit-pilulky.com buy kamagra 100mg , the DMP-DBT330. $299. Interesting inclusion in the accessories (I confirmed that it’s listed in the manual as part of the official accessories): … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray, Cables, Equipment, HDMI | 3 Comments

After Earth: So much for hoping

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

A while back I expressed hope that with After Earth M. Night Shyamalan might be on the comeback trail. No such luck. When I checked IMDB a couple of days ago it was 5.8 I think Koupit Amoxil , on … Continue reading →

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CD listening in 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

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Efficiency

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

I’ve just installed Samsung’s new top of the line 64 inch plasma. Looks like it’s a pretty good TV Kup LevitrÄ™ bez recepty kamagra pills , but the reason I’m writing this is simple: I did it all by myself, … Continue reading →

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Canberra ‘Elite’ Cabs

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

Here’s a message that I tried to submit to Canberra ‘Elite’ Taxis this evening: Yet again the web booking system will not work for me. I enter the details Koupit Lioresal v Praze Buy Amoxil UK , get the confirmation … Continue reading →

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Nicole Kidman, Grace Kelly, hmmm

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

It seems that a movie about the great Grace Kelly is being made. This covers a year in her post-Hollywood life. It will be interesting to see how it goes. She is being played by Nicole Kidman. I think Kidman … Continue reading →

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Momentarily Spooky

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Stephen Dawson

Week before last Samsung did its 2013 TV launch. Included was its 85 inch 4K model, which it’s treating like a super custom install. They’re produced to order, you get free ‘Evolution’ upgrades for a few years and a tech … Continue reading →

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