TOKYO — Playstation inventor Ken Kutaragi, who will retire as chairman and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. on June 19, is already thinking ahead to Playstation 4 and beyond. In an exclusive interview with EE Times, Kutaragi said: "As a matter of course, I have the vision of Playstation 4, 5 and 6, which will merge into the network."
Tom Green, the comedian who brought us the hilarious, if not highly unusual) Freddy Got Fingered has his own LIVE internet TV channel. If you have QuickTime Pro, you can easily sync Tom's Show to your iPod or PSP with MoviesForMyPod.
1. Purchase QuickTime Pro. 2. Download and install Windows Media Components for Macintosh. 3. Download and install MoviesForMyPod. 4. Bring up one of Tom's shows. From the menu in the bottom right corner of the player, choose "Save as QuickTime Movie". 5. Convert the saved movie into MPEG-4 or iPod format using MoviesForMyPod. 6. The video will be watermarked (but still watchable) unless you also purchase Flip4Mac WMV Player Pro.
NOTE: It looks like the archived shows are already converted to MPEG-4 format. Just go into the archives and click "download show". These files should play on the iPod "as is", use MoviesForMyPod to format it for PSP.
So you're looking for a protective, ultra-chic, one of a kind case to carry your video iPod around with you? Look no further than the Boblbee Aniara. I have the black one (actually called Panther), and it is the perfect size for a video iPod. You could fall flat on your face with this thing and the foam lined padded case will protect that iPod. There's some elaticized mesh inside for carrying headphones and adjustable foam insers so you can make it as snug as you want.
For your PSP, you may be looking for the coolest backpack that is big enough for a PSP, the power adapter and afew UMD game discs. Most of your friends will be packing something lame from CompUSA. Travel in style with this unbelievably cool Boblbee Scorpio Backpack. Since it's Valentines, you could get one as a gift for your hot Katana-riding gamer friend.
This software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which will change your current operating system. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software. An update to the PSP® system software was made available on October 26, 2006. If you update your PSP® system, the system software will be version 2.82.
Sony today unveiled the NW-E Walkman, its new flash-based digital music player boasting up to 28 hours of battery life that will compete with Apple's iPod nano. Sony is offering the new player in six colors with 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB storage capacities. The player features a built-in FM tuner while supporting AAC (non-DRM), MP3, WMA (non-DRM), and ATRAC music files. A "quick-charge" feature enables users to charge the device for three minutes for up to three hours of playback time. The new Walkman is compatible with the Sony Connect online music service, and includes SonicStage software to import, manage, or transfer music. The gadget offers USB 2.0 connectivity, a one-line OEL display, and a built-in equalizer. Each Sony NW-E Walkman ships with black or white earbud earphones for $70 (512MB), $100 (1GB), or $130 (2GB).
As noted in a previous post, MoviesForMyPod/PSP/Phone does not create files compatible with the Sony PSP 2.7 Firmware. I just flashed (upgraded) a 2.7 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. It appears that the VIDEO folder technique no longer supports the .THM 'thumbnail' files which were used to create the little poster frames that show a preview of the video content. So there's no need to copy those files. Also, it is no longer necessary to use the bizarro M4V0001.MP4 style filenames. Use any descriptive filename you want.
This means our files are compatible with the following PSP firmware revisions:
2.7 Firmware - not supported.(Upgrade your PSP to 2.8)
2.8 Firmware - Supports both 4:3 and 16:9 MPEG-4 video
Therefore, if you want to produce a "Universal" iPod+PSP podcast, stick to 4:3 aspect ratio (not widescreen) and convert it using the 1.5 PSP compatibility mode. This will produce a file compatible with all video iPods, all the PSP firmware versions listed above, QuickTime 6.5 and higher, and usually VLC and other MPEG-4 players.
If anyone has a Creative Zen and wants to write in a compatibility report, please do so.
As of this time, Digigami recommends everyone upgrade to PSP 2.8 Firmware, unless you are running one of the bootloaders. Otherwise, 2.8 looks like Sony finally figured out that consumers don't want to have secret handshakes with their little devices - they just want to play their media files.
Yes, it's true - the new version of MoviesForMy/Pod/PSP/Phone is now available. Some minor improvements, including a tweak or two for the Sony PSP 2.8 Firmware revision. Also, be sure to check out our new featured artist, Lady Aneessa. We are going to be hosting a free download of one of her songs. Waiting for the digital transmit from Paris, France!
Various insiders state that the PSP2 is coming. Speculation is swirling around the industry, and third party publishers are hoping to tie their games to the PSP2 launch. Thing is, Sony has yet to pass along any information about when that will be. Meaning we won't see big third party titles at launch.
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).
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. 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.
The word ”podcast” is a concatenation of the words iPod and broadcast. The underlying technology used for podcasts, called RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is capable of containing any type of media including audio, video, graphics, and more.
Podcasting is a way of publishing podcasts to the web, allowing people to subscribe to a podcast and receive new ”episodes” automatically through an RSS feed. Podcasting consists of publishing XML files which contain references to media (called “enclosures”) to a website. Podcast aggregators (often called “podcatchers”), then read these XML files and download all the linked enclosures.
Unlike terrestrial and Internet radio, podcasts are time-shifted, meaning that listeners have control over when and where they hear their favorite programming. And, the episodes are delivered automatically to a subscriber on iTunes so the latest updates are always readily available with no effort required by the listener.
Podcasts offer iTunes users and iPod owners the same freedom and level of control they are familiar with when listening to their own personal music collections.
Steps: 1. Transfer the DVD disc image to a folder on your hard drive using something like MTR. 2. Make sure that the QT MPEG-2 Playback - Mac OS X is installed.
3. With the QT MPEG-2 component installed, QuickTime can show you the contents of VOB files (DVD MPEG-2 movie files). 4. Find the VOB file containing the Music video you want to load on the iPod/DVD. 5. Use "MegaPEG Pro HD Demo (Beta)" to 'demux' the VOB file. Under File choose MPEG Tools/Demultiplex... and open the VOB file. Choose a destination folder for the demultiplexed .m2v and .aiff files. 6. Verify that QuickTime can play the .m2v file with .aiff audio by playing the .m2v movie in the Finder preview (see note below). 7. Use the .m2v file as the Source movie in MoviesForMyPod/PSP.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The .m2v file and the associated .AIFF audio track must both have the same 'base' file name (For example Music_Video.m2v + Music_Video.AIFF). When the files are named in this way, QuickTime will automagically use the AIFF file as the audio track for the .m2v file. After demux, it will look like this:
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.
Posted some samples generated with MoviesForMyPod/PSP using the universal iPod+PSP conversion template which creates a single movie file which plays/syncs to both the Video iPod and the Sony PSP.
It's very early Monday morning, and I'm going to call this one a wrap. 1.0 that is.
Today we add PSP video conversion to MoviesForMyPod, a post-fix moniker, and a bunch of other enhancements to this, our popular free utility for Macintosh fans.
I found and fixed one last minute bug after Midnight, so if you downloaded the software between 9pm (Sun) and 4am (Mon) PST, you probably have the version with the bug. The executable file should be dated April 17, 2006. If not, download again.
For a final test, I converted this clip using the iPod+PSP Template, and then sync'd it to a 5G Video iPod and a Sony PSP v2 firmware. It played on both perfectly. Good luck with your own videos...
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.
Do you like Toad the Wet Sprocket? If so, you may also like Boris Smile. The iTunes Music Store is great, but it only represents about 1/1000th of the music in this world.
I posted my earbud recommendations about two weeks ago. I just noticed that my current Sony's were getting a bit tired, so I bought one pair of each of my recommendations. The joke's on me - Amazon raised the price on the better earbuds just after Christmas. Cost an extra $5.
When I first released MoviesForMyPod, I picked the name MovieToGo because I did a google search on the term and it came up with only 3 pages. Unfortunately, Google's wordstemming algorithm did not break down the word cluster in order to find this ipod sync for movie showtimes program. Later, when I found out about it, I immediately changed the name of our software. So here's a hello to the REAL MovieToGo, which looks like a cool program.
I've personally auditioned (and when I say auditioned, I mean actually used each model for at least a week with my own music listening) a wide range of earbuds including models that cost $300-$500. I have a fairly good background in pro-audio/music engineering, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to good sounding audio.
Personally, the standard iPod earbuds don't do it for me. Curiously, the iPod D/A converters which drive the earbuds are actually very high fidelity, so your iPod will sound much better if you would pair it with some good earbuds. In fact, the iPod D/A puts to shame the PowerBook G4 headphone output quality.
If you know someone is getting an iPod for christmas, and you want to put something significant into their stocking, get them these, and they will feel the love.
Highly recommended (I'm using them now).
Other earbuds I have tried in my quest for favorites: Etymotic - found them prone to clogging with earwax and lacking bass response. High-frequency response is stunning, however. Shure e2c - did not find the sound particularly good, and had a hard time getting them to stay in my ears. Shure e3c - same basic complaints as Shure e2c.
Flip4Mac WMV Player Pro from Telestream is a set of QuickTime components (read:plug-ins) that makes .WMV files into a QuickTime native codec. Adds .wmv support MoviesForMyPod, iMovie, Final Cut etc etc.
Converting widescreen material for use on the iPod is fairly easy. The easiest method is to simply use the H.264 encoding preset, which applies widescreen automagically. If you want to use MPEG-4, choose custom, and convert with 320x180 as the target frame size. Then, make sure that the iPod Video Settings (/Video/Video Settings/Widescreen) is set to ON.
Your movies should then play in Widescreen (letterbox).
A popular question for technical support is 'my movie has no sound - help!'.
If your source movie file is an MPEG-1 file (.mpg file extension), first create a QuickTime movie using MPEGStreamClip (free), and then convert with MoviesForMyPod. Or, try using Podner ($10).
If your source movie file is a DivX AVI file, try running the file through DiVX Doctor before processing with MoviesForMyPod.
Digigami MoviesForMyPod is the easiest and fastest (more throughput) way to convert your existing QuickTime video files into 5G iPod format (H.264 320x240, MPEG-4 320x240).
Free - nothing more to buy.
Does not require QuickTime Pro.
CPU-friendly background batch conversion
Quick and easy preset templates plus custom MPEG-4 settings.
'Watched Folder' for remote/unattended batch submission.
Kelly Clarkson: Because of You ($1.99 H.264 Music Video on iTunes)