MyFourCents http://myfourcents.com "Four must be better than Two" Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:55:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Internet Enabled TV http://myfourcents.com/2010/10/30/internet-enabled-tv/ http://myfourcents.com/2010/10/30/internet-enabled-tv/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:55:11 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2010/10/30/internet-enabled-tv/ This TV connects to the internet and lets you access certain applications, such as Pandora and Netflix. It’s not a full blown internet TV like the new google TV devices. But without an external device, the largest google tv that is embedded in the TV is a 46″. So this 52″ offers both some internet features as well as the size.
Sony KDL-52NX800 52

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2010/10/30/internet-enabled-tv/feed/ Printing Digital Pictures http://myfourcents.com/2010/06/24/printing-digital-pictures/ http://myfourcents.com/2010/06/24/printing-digital-pictures/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:47:41 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2010/06/24/printing-digital-pictures/ Most often I print my digital pictures through Kodak, by uploading them to kodak gallerry and order them. I wait for a sale and then order a bundle of photos. I usually receive the photos fairly soon after I order them. In addition to the photo printing, Kodak keeps a copy of all my photos I’ve ever uploaded to them (which is every photo I take). This is my backup. If my copy at home is lost, I can always download or order a digital version of every photo I’ve taken, so long as I order from Kodak once a year.

Occasionally I have used winkflash, which has even less expensive printing options, however their graphical user web interface is very difficult to work with. For this I reserve winkflash for printing canvas prints or other items.

But there comes a time when you need a print asap. Printing from an inkjet at home certainly is a convenience, but it is hardly a convenience if your ink is low, or you don’t have the proper size paper. Cutting paper never goes as smoothly as a factory cut 4×6 print.

A small dye sublimation printer offers excellent photo printing at home. While expensive (the paper and ink are all one kit), it is worth it in so many ways. I think the biggest problem I have is that it is restricted to 4×6 photos. I would love to find a similar printer that can also print 5×7 photos.

Canon SELPHY ES40 Compact Photo Printer (3647B001)

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2010/06/24/printing-digital-pictures/feed/ Tv Show or Book, Or Both? http://myfourcents.com/2009/11/27/tv-show-or-book-or-both/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/11/27/tv-show-or-book-or-both/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:36:01 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/11/27/tv-show-or-book-or-both/ Nikki Heat stars in this Richard Castle book called Heat Wave. Castle himself is particularly funny on the Tv show, but how about the book.

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/11/27/tv-show-or-book-or-both/feed/ Netbook - just the right size http://myfourcents.com/2009/08/06/netbook-just-the-right-size/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/08/06/netbook-just-the-right-size/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:49:46 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/08/06/netbook-just-the-right-size/ This netbook is just the right size, just the right amount of power, and just the right price. The one drawback is that it has XP home, for businesses this means no access to the network.

ASUS Eee Box Desktop Computer (Pure White) ASUS Eee Box Desktop Computer (Pure White)ASUS Eee Box Desktop Computer (Pure White), 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB (2×512MB) RAM, 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Disk, Intel GMA 950 Graphics, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Windows XP Home Eee Box PC Desktop Computers Eee Box Desktop Computer (Pure White)

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/08/06/netbook-just-the-right-size/feed/ In search of an Ipod http://myfourcents.com/2009/06/06/in-search-of-an-ipod/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/06/06/in-search-of-an-ipod/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:36:12 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/06/06/in-search-of-an-ipod/ I’ve been looking for a new media player, and wasn’t sure if the new Zune would be a better fit than an older classic ipod. I’m finally to a point where it would be a lot of work to have a whole different system in place, since I already have an iphone and an ipod nano. The biggest factor, charging another device. All of the ipod devices use the same charger, which means when I’m in the car, I can just plug any of the Apple devices in, but if I add another device, ie the Zune, then I’ll be cluttering the car with additional chargers. I’ll wait another week to see if Apple releases any new ipods, but if not, I’m off to buy one on ebay.

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/06/06/in-search-of-an-ipod/feed/ EyeFi http://myfourcents.com/2009/03/16/eyefi/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/03/16/eyefi/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:05:23 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/03/16/eyefi/ This SD memory card for your digital camera wirelessly transmits your photos to your computer in a designated folder.

Eye-Fi 2GB Home Wireless Secure Digital (SD) Card Eye-Fi 2GB Home Wireless Secure Digital (SD) CardEye-Fi 2GB Home Wireless Secure Digital (SD) Card, Wireless Uploads to Computer, Up to 90′ Range, Provides 2GB of Storage 2GB Home SD Card Digital Memory Cards 2GB Home Wireless Secure Digital (SD) Card

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/03/16/eyefi/feed/ ScanSnap 510 http://myfourcents.com/2009/02/03/scansnap-510/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/02/03/scansnap-510/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:21:13 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/02/03/scansnap-510/ This is a great scanner that allows scanning of all sizes of documents, and does both sides, (duplex scanning).  What’s really great about this scanner is that it scans directly to a searchable pdf file.
Fujitsu SnapScan S510 Sheetfed Scanner

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/02/03/scansnap-510/feed/ Copy any Video http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/copy-any-video/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/copy-any-video/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:31:42 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/copy-any-video/ Copy any video from any source with a S-Video, composite video and stereo audio out.

You just plug the video and audio out of anything, your satellite tv, your dvd player, your camcorder, and when you want to start recording, you simply start the Pinnacle video recorder.

This device takes the video and audio and converts it into an MPEG-4 file (720p).

The device does not have any memory, so it must be connected to some sort of storage device in order to record the file.  But you can connect it to a Sony PSP, Apple ipod, Nano, Classic, ipod Touch, or iPhone, USB2.0 Hard Disk Drive, or a Flash Memory stick USB2.0.

All storage inputs must be FAT 16/32 format and connect via USB 2.0.

A pretty simple solution to convert all of your DVDs to a file you can use on your computer and mobile devices.  No more problems with ripping DVDs and trying to crack DVDs that are protected.  Now anything you can view on a TV, can easily and simply be ripped to a high quality video file for playback on all your devices.


Video Transfer

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/copy-any-video/feed/ How to connect computer to tv http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/how-to-connect-computer-to-tv/ http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/how-to-connect-computer-to-tv/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:20:40 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/how-to-connect-computer-to-tv/ I’ve spent a lot of time researching the best way to connect computer to tv, and this seems to be the right fit for my situation.
There are a lot of ways to connect a computer to a tv, depending on your computers output and your tv’s in put, but what seemed to be a general problem is the graphics card in the computer being able to render an image that is suitable for your computer.

The other issue is wiring cables in your home. Sometimes the computer that you want to hook up to the tv isn’t in a convenient location to run wires, even if it is in the same room.

That’s why I’ve chosen the D link DPG-1200, it is a PC on tv media player that does more than just give you a fancy user interface for music photos and videos to be displayed on your tv.  This device allows you to see everything you see on your computer, on your tv.  Now that is a better solution to how to connect computer to tv, than any other I’ve found.

The device is also wireless or wired.  It can be connected to your computer through your network, either by 802.11g or by ethernet.  The device is plugged in next to your tv and connect directly via one of three different connections, VGA video, Component video, or Composite Audio and Video.

It comes with a remote control to help control your pc when your sitting in front of your tv.

This is such an easy way to connect computer to tv.


PC-on-TV Media Player

]]> http://myfourcents.com/2009/01/28/how-to-connect-computer-to-tv/feed/ Magazine Subscriptions http://myfourcents.com/2008/12/21/magazine-subscriptions/ http://myfourcents.com/2008/12/21/magazine-subscriptions/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:28:30 +0000 admin http://myfourcents.com/2008/12/21/magazine-subscriptions/ I love reading magazines, much more than reading books, here are some of my favorite places to order magazines from:

Save 15% off any magazine subscription order over $25.00. Just use coupon code cjsave15p. Valid until withdrawn.

BlueDolphin.com

MagsForLess!!!

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