Netflix Starz deal expands instant viewing catalog
Netflix and Starz Entertainment LLC announce adding Starz titles to the Watch Instantly service. The move boosts Netflix’s instant streaming library beyond the 12 000 titles already available. The report also notes interactive exhibits at museums and mentions Sony LittleBigPlanet and the challenge of user created content. Kareem Ettouney is quoted on user creativity.
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Beyond the Nano review compares alternative MP3 players
The piece highlights three rival players to Apple's iPod Nano offering FM radio voice recording and drag and drop from desktop. Each supports MP3 Windows Media MPEG4 and JPEG, providing multimedia options beyond Apple while noting imperfections.
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Samsung S3 music player review highlights its slim design
The S3 slim long body with glowing LED controls is odd yet solid. It offers a 1.8 inch LCD good for videos and photos in widescreen mode, 25 hours of audio and four hours of video, plus built in digital radio and several games. Some touch controls misfire, and radio stops when navigating the device.
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Sansa Fuze review contrasts with current Nano model
The Sansa Fuze priced 80 to 130 dollars resembles the Nano but offers 2 to 8 GB flash memory. It delivers bright images but with faint vertical lines and non crisp display. It supports JPEG on microSD though initial denial occurred. The 8 GB Fuze costs less than the 4 GB Nano at 149 dollars and offers up to 24 hours of music or five hours of video playback.
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Iriver Lplayer Review Highlights Compact Design and Mixed Battery Life
The Iriver Lplayer priced $100 to $130 impresses with a bright screen and simple driver software. It offers 12 hours of music and 3.5 hours of video, with a hold switch on the back and 40 tiny volumes on one side, though image quality and controls can be finicky.
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End the tyranny of software update programs
Questionable privacy fears arise with automatic updates. IBM security architect Jeff Crume advises users to set updates to download but ask before install, monitor Microsoft's bulletins, and opt for manual control to avoid unwanted changes and vulnerabilities.
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