With the clock ticking down to December 25th, we here at AppleScoop want to assist you with finding web sites that can have that gift to you in time for the Holiday:
Without further ado....
- Amazon.com
- Apple.com
- Buy.com
- Circuit City
- Entertainment Earth
- MacConnection
- MacMall
- QVC
By: Dan Uff, Senior Editor
After years of self debate, I finally bit the bullet and got myself a TiVo system for my TV. As many of you know, the device enables one to record, pause, playback live TV, and access some Internet streaming services such as Blockbuster, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and others.
While the actual set up of the device was something to be desired (due to my screw ball cable company) - using the device is easy, innovative, and down right fun to operate.
The experience is enhanced when one downloads the TiVo app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad [iTunes Links].
In order for the app to work, the TiVo has to be connected to your WiFi network with a "TiVo approved" wireless network adapter (sold separately).
The app allows a TiVo user to control their device via an iOS device, including:
* Changing Channels.
* Channel Listings.
* List Shows that have been recorded.
* Play, Delete, and Record controls.
* Remote access to your TiVo (via 3G or WiFi).
* Scheduling Recordings.
The app set up is easy and you'll be accessing your TiVo device in no time.
For more information on TiVo itself, click here.
After selling out at Best Buy last month, the retailer now has stock of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models.
As of Monday night, Best Buy was selling the 16GB model for $199.99, the 32GB for $249.99, and 64GB for $399.99.
The heftiest discount–$350–is on the 32GB model. The other two models remain at $300 off the regular price.
Take note that the PlayBook does not come with native e-mail, calendar, or contacts applications from RIM–yet (Web-based apps of course are available likeGmail). Those updates are expected next year.
And the 7-inch device is Wi-Fi only. 3G is available only through a somewhat convoluted tethering procedure.
That said, some of the PlayBook’s better features include snappy performance, goodmultitasking–what CNET Reviews describes as being “buttery smooth and a multitasking dynamo”–and a 3-megapixel front camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera, which can capture video at 1080p quality.
The PlayBook is also being discounted at Staples.
Via Liliputing / C|Net.com
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