PSP 4.01 Firmware Update (English)

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PSP 3.3 Firmware Update (English)

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MacBook, iMac fans only. Check out this iSight software - truly an endless source of enjoyment... (courtesy macapper.com).

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Taylor's rendition of a 70s classic:
Taylor Hicks: Takin it to the Streets

myspace.com/taylorhicks

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After reviewing the changes to PSP Video capabilities after the Sony PSP 2.7 firmware upgrade, currently my recommendation is to stay with version 2.6. If you've already flashed to version 2.7, then you have limited options for converting videos to PSP.

On the Mac, it would appear that ffmpegX is the survivor for 320x240 MPEG-4 SP encoding. Unfortunately, the audio encoding in ffmpegX is lackluster. Currently, the MPEG-4 SP streams produced by MoviesForMyPod/PSP play on Version 1.5 through 2.6 firmware, respectively. The PSP H.264 streams produced by ffmpegX are not compatible with 2.7 firmware.

On the PC, I haven't had a chance to run Nero yet, but the Sony-designed (PC/Windows only) $19.95 Media Manager software can convert most videos into "AVC" (H.264) format. It does not support MPEG-4 SP encoding at all. I also just discovered today that the Sony Media manager supports decrypting DVD's for converting music videos. This is a very interesting development.

The one (and only) good thing about the version 2.7 firmware upgrade is the support for MPEG-4 AAC audio encapsulated in the same file format used by iTunes. Yes folks, .m4a audio files can now be played on the PSP (which also plays MP3).

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Converted with MoviesForMyPod/PSP/Phone, version 1.01:


heathernova.com.

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BREAKING: Camera Add-On to be Supported in upcoming PSP 3.0 Firmware

LATEST NEWS: PSP 2.8 FIRMWARE
As noted below, MoviesForMyPod/PSP/Phone does not create files compatible with the Sony PSP 2.7 Firmware. I just flashed (upgraded) a PSP to version 2.8 to test with the latest firmware. Indeed, both standard 4:3 and widescreen encoding 16:9 are now again working in 2.8. Use the 2.6-compatibility mode and place your files into a folder named /VIDEO on your PSP memory stick.

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The most important support note regarding this release is: if you want widescreen on your PSP, make sure and keep your 2.6 firmware. If you're still running 1.5, my advice is to find the 2.6 firmware updater (update to 2.6), but DO NOT upgrade to 2.7 (yet). There is vast amounts of PSP/MPEG-4 content on the internet which is not compatible with the 2.7 firmware, including the .MP4 files produced by MoviesForMyPod/PSP/Phone.

iPod? No troubles there. This new version will allow you to fit even more music videos on your iPod than before.

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Instant preview below. Click link above for 5G iPod/Sony PSP compatible free download.

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Chances are that you first heard rumors about Sony’s Portable TV service (P-TV) for the Playstation Portable when the 2.0 firmware was first released. With H.264 support came news of a new service starting in Japan where PSP owners would be able to download video content directly to their Memory Sticks. Today the service is up and running, albeit with a slightly flawed business model. Read on to find out why and see examples of how it works.

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Intel is running a contest to give away a Mariah-Carey autographed CoreDuo laptop.

http://www.intel.com/centrinoduo/

Mariah Carey on iTunes
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Ten of Mariah's early videos hits are available on the Mariah Carey: #1s DVD. Ten videos for $12.99. That's 1.29 per video (compare to $1.99 if/when they become available on iTunes - plus, you can both play them in your DVD player and convert them to your iPod.

These are the videos on the DVD:
1. Heartbreaker (Feat. Jay Z)
2. My All
3. Honey
4. Always Be My Baby
5. One Sweet Day (Feat. Boyz 2 Men)
6. Fantasy (Feat. O.D.B.)
7. Dreamlover
8. Emotions
9. I Don't Wanna Cry
10. Heartbreaker Remix (Feat. Missy Elliot & Da Brat)

Mariah Carey on iTunes
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I was a DJ in the 80s (see 80s hair -> right), mostly during college. College dances, a thousand people, trying to get them to dance. (I also started a band in the same period). The Canadian charts during the 80s were different than the US charts. Here are some of my favorites:

Best Canadian 80s Songs You Probably Never Heard of

My #1 favorite 80s Song from Canada. A Canadian band named after a small Canadian town. Not only is this a chart topper, but I dare you. Listen to it 10 times in a row and see if it doesn't foreverafter rule your POD!

Chilliwack - My Girl


Harlequin - Innocence (1980) - Chart Topper Extraordinaire. Big radio hit.

Idle Eyes - Two Rivers - a better ballad you have never heard. Great lyrics.

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

Trooper - Raise a Little Hell (Whole album is great!)
Aldo Nova - Self Titled Debut (Whole album is great!)
Streetheart - What Kind of Love is This?
Rush - New World Man (Live)
Loverboy - The Kid Is Hot Tonite

April Wine - Just Between You and Me (Power ballad)

The Payolas - Eyes of a Stranger (Whole album!)
Pursuit of Happiness - I'm An Adult Now
Prism - Armageddon
Saga - Scratching the Surface
ZappaCosta - It's All Been Done Before
Martha & The Muffins - Cooling the Medium
Rough Trade - High School Confidential

Honorable Mentions:
The Nylons - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Parachute Club - Rise Up
Gino Vanelli - Wild Horses
Kim Mitchell - Go For Soda
Platinum Blonde - Greatest Hits

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This version of the RiHanna SOS video is ot only a music video, but also a hip-hop dance lesson. Very cool. Unfortunately, not for your iPod. If you want it for your iPod, and you have a Mac, you can use the utility "SnapZ Pro" to grab anything on your screen, including this Flash video.
As far as the audio goes, WireTap should be able to take care of that. If you try it and have a report, post a comment...

Also, if you are looking for the official video, it is not yet released, but you can pre-order the SOS CD-Single [enhanced] including video. Unless this is an oddball disc, the video will be in QuickTime format and can be easily converted for your Video iPod using MoviesForMyPod (UPDATE: I just ordered this disc as it is available through some of Amazon.com's partners - will keep you informed).

Also, on the lookout for RiHanna, try these internet searches:

rihanna site:video.google.com

rihanna site:youtube.com

BitTorrent users:
rihanna site:mininova.com

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The Kelly Clarkson - Because of You - enhanced CD single [import] ($4.99 - Amazon.com - contains video plus 3 versions of the song.) contains the video for the song in QuickTime .MOV format.

I picked up the CD single at the local Tower today, and here's a short tutorial on converting this Kelly Clarkson music video into Video iPod/PSP format:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moviesformypodpsp/sets/72057594111958514/

  Kelly Clarkson: Because of You ($1.99 H.264 Music Video on iTunes)
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We've posted a tutorial on converting Kelly Clarkson's Because of You Video from the enhanced CD single available on Amazon.com ($4.99).

Since U Been Gone (Video/iTunes/$1.99)

The videos have been pulled from youtube (see below). You can easily get two Kelly Clarkson videos for your Video iPod by getting Kelly Clarkson: Since U Been Gone [Enhanced] CD Single (includes video) and Kelly Clarkson: Because of You Pt.2 [Enhanced] CD Single (includes video). Open the disc, find the QuickTime or MPEG movie, and drop it into MoviesForMyPod. Contact us if you have any problems.

I never saw the original American Idol, but after reading the biography for Kelly Clarkson on iTunes , I wish I had.

Here's her new video courtesy of utube:

UPDATE: Looks like the video has been pulled from youtube. Not to worry, youtube usually features a lot of duplicated content which you can sift through with this kelly clarkson search

American Idol is interesting because it is a type of meritocracy.

 Kelly Clarkson home on iTunes
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