- And The Universe Was In Harmony...

ahhhhhh.... Geeky, IR transmitting, universally programmable, JPG & GIF supporting, couch potato loving...

GOODNESS!!

Thats right. Today, I picked up a Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote Control. I gotta tell you the truth. I think the clouds parted, angels sung on high, and beams of celestial energy shown upon the awesomness that is the Harmony 880. GET THIS REMOTE!

I've been kicking around the idea of picking up a universal remote for quite some time now. I've been getting tired of juggling remote controls around every time I want to watch a DVD. Now, after setting up the Harmony, I merely press ONE BUTTON and instantly my TV turns on and changes to the correct input, the receiver turns on and switches to DVD/LD and last but not least, the DVD fires up and awaits that oh so, precious Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD! Need to turn down those lights to enjoy that Potter? No problem, just add some X-10 modules to the lamps. BAM! Instant Harmony-controlled lighting!

The LCD screen is customizable with buttons, wallpapers and other dittys that make any geek quiver with excitement. It's all accessable via Logitech's website and a USB cable with the remote attached. Yes, you heard that right. The remote is configured via the Internet. (insert man grunt here...)

Heck, the only thing thats missing is the LCARS Ships Computer requesting further instructions! If you've been shopping for a remote to make your digital life easier, definately check out the Harmony 880!

Gonna go play with my remote some more. I've just gotta find out what this "stun" setting is for!
SjN

Welcome To The Suck...

This is AWESOME! Was surfing over on Leo Laporte's TWiT website and I stumble across this.

I gotta tell ya, I develop a love for those soldiers more and more everyday. Twiter's even manage to get their geeks on in the midst of "The Suck".

Not only are they saving my sorry hyde from the ravages of terrorism, they're promoting the TwiT ARMY as well! It's good to know Leo Laporte and the geeks over at Revision3 are providing some good entertainment for the soldiers. Heck, I'd be thrilled if some of them tune in to my favorite cast - Return Of Whatever! I'm sure Herb and Amit would hit the ceiling if they knew that.

The guys & gals need something to get them away from that nightmare if only for an hour or so. Kudo's to you podcasters! Well, I'm off to go backup up some GMail accounts. Until next I bang on this keyboard -

Welcome To The Suck...
SjN

Welcome To The Asylum...

The Twitch Asylum that is. I just discovered another FANTASTIC Podcast! It's called Twitch Asylum Video Game Radio. They cover all things gaming. Their latest cast is episode ..2. The focus is retro gaming on the Atari and they actually interview HOWARD SCOTT WARSHAW!!

Wha?? Don't know who Howard Scott Warshaw is? HSW created games for the Atari 2600. Most notably, Yar's Revenge, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and E.T! The interview was awesome! Hearing Howard talk about the glory days at Atari HQ, creating games, goofing off and experimenting in the latest psychedelic substances makes for a fantastic addition to Howard's DVD - Once Upon Atari.

By the way, if your a retro gaming / Atari fan, you DEFINITELY will not want to miss this episode! Howard Scott Warshaw makes a special announcement that you fans will NOT want to miss!!

Go check out the site and listen to the podcast! You won't be sorry! If you like it, tell the guys SjN sent ya!

I'm outta here -
SjN

DVD GEEK!!

Geek Alert!

I just picked up Seasons One, Three and Four of Star Trek: The Next Generation! I now only need seasons six and seven to round out my set!

Last night I totally geeked out on Yesterday's Enterprise, Deja'Q, and Best Of Both Worlds Parts One and Two. It's funny, going back and re-watching these episodes really gets me to realize just how good this series actually was. It's one of those rare gems that no matter how many times you've watched an episode, you always find something new to take away from it.

Tonight, I'll be enjoying some season 4 goodness. Particularly Final Mission - Wesley Crusher's last episode, The Wounded - First appearance of the Cardassians and First Contact (how the movie should have been done!) But hey, that's just me.

In other DVD news, If you are a comic book fan, go and get Ultimate Avengers - The Movie on DVD! FANTASTIC Marvel Superhero flick! To my fellow comic book nerds, you won't be dissappointed. Now if only Marvel would do this same thing to Spider-Man, ROM Spaceknight and DeathLOK I'll be all set!

By the way, there is already an Ultimate Avengers II on the way! Hopefully these Animated movies will be a hit and more will be made! They really are well done and are great to play up in the office while working.

Well, I'd better get back to work. I've geeked out long enough. For some reason, the Man expects productivity out of me while I grace this cubicle...

Who'd a Thunk? Geek On!!
SjN