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I received my Xtreamer’s USB Wifi. They missed to send it with my main shipment.

iPhone Apps: Camera Plus, PictureShow

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I ordered Xtreamer Sidewinder last Monday July 26, 2010 and today, Friday July 30, 2010, I received it. It came from UK. I’m impressed with Royal Mail.

What is Xtreamer?
- Basically, Xtreamer is a media player. You connect it to your TV or projector to watch movies, listen to music, and browse the internet.

What makes it so special than other media players?
- The form factor is one reason
- The other reason is that is plays all known video codecs
- Customizable streams from the internet
- Fits SATA internal HDD
- Factory-fitted XSC heatsink for silent operation
- LAN or WiFi connectivity
- Best of all, customizable firmware

iPhone Apps: Camera Plus, TiltShift Generator, Photogene

Xtreamer Website

Here are the specifications:

Connectivity
WIFI
UPnP SSDP
UPnP AV
NTFS

Web services
Video : YouTube, Picasa, Yahoo Video, CNN, NBC Today, CBS Face the Nation and more
Audio : Live365 Radio, iPodcast, Radiobox, ABC News, BBC Podcast, CNN News , Indiefeed, Jamendo
Photo : Picasaweb
RSS feed : Yahoo! Weather, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Xchange, MSNBC News and more

Media files supported

Video containers
MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V)
MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG)
MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS)
VOB
AVI, ASF, WMV
Matroska (MKV)
AVC HD
MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4
FLV – Flash Video

Video codecs
XVID SD/HD
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
MP@HL
MPEG-4.2
ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC
WMV9
MP@HL
H.264
BP@L3
MP@L4.0
HP@L4.0
HP@L4.1
VC-1
MP@HL
AP@L3

Audio containers
AAC, M4A
MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA)
WAV
WMA
FLAC
OGG
RMP4
FLC
PCM
PLSX

Audio codecs
Dolby Digital
DTS (DTS DownMix Supported)
WMA, WMA Pro
AAC
MP1, MP2, MP3
LPCM
FLAC
Vorbis
Audio pass through : DTS, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus
Photo formats : JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, HD JPEG
Other formats: ISO, IFO, FLV, RM, RA, RAM
Subtitle formats : SRT, SMI, SUB, SSA, IDX
Streaming formats : RTSP, FLV

Chipset
Realtek 128X (Special Edition)

Memory
256MB DDR SDRAM, 32MB Flash

Audio/Video outputs
HDMI v1.3a (up to 1080p)
Composite Video
Stereo Analog Audio
S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio

Interface
1x USB 2.0 slave
2x USB 2.0 host
Internal SATA

Network
Ethernet 10/100
WIFI USB Antenna 802.11n

Power
12V DC, 2A

Dimension
Width 10.5″(180mm) x Depth 1.25″ (32mm) x Height 2.25″ (82mm)

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This is a step-by-step guide to installing PSPRadio to your CFW. I encountered some problems so I’ll be pointing these out later.

Requirements:

• PSPRadio v1.18.1400 – You can download it here
• Slim Sony PSP Custom FirmWare (CFW) by Dark-Alex – I’m using 4.01 M33-2 but I heard some people were able to make it run on 3.80 M33-x. And originally, I think this was meant for Fat Sony PSP 1.50 but I don’t know anyone who has this so I can’t confirm it.
• Wireless network (Wifi) – Make sure your PSP Wifi connection is setup properly. You need to connect to the internet to stream music from Shoutcast.

Procedure:

1. Connect your PSP to your computer via USB
2. Go to Settings
3. Select USB Connection
4. Once connected, you can proceed with the PSPRadio files
5. Extract the RAR file (PSP_Radio_v1.18.1400.rar) on your computer
6. Inside the PSP_Radio_v1.18.1400 folder, you will see the following:
   

   PSP
   PSP_Radio_PLB.zip

   PSP_Radio_PLB.zip is the playlist maker for PSPRadio. I can’t seem to make this run. No worries. For the meantime, we’re focusing on the PSPRadio itself.

7. Go inside the PSP folder and you will see the following:
   

   GAME371

8. Go inside the GAME371 folder and you will see the following:
   

   PSPRadio

9. Copy the PSPRadio folder to your PSP in the following directory:
   

   PSP\GAME150

10. In your PSP, this is how it should look like:
    

    PSP\GAME150\PSPRadio

    When I first installed PSPRadio, I encountered a folder error. In the RAR file PSPRadio resided under folder PSP\GAME371. I noticed that folder GAME371 did not exist in the PSP folder. So I created the folder GAME371 and copied the PSPRadio folder under it just like the RAR directory structure. However, I couldn’t find PSPRadio under the Game > Memory Stick menu. And when I moved the PSPRadio folder into GAME150, I could see it. Just take note of this.

11. Once done, you can disconnect your PSP from your computer
12. In your PSP, go to Game
13. Select Memory Stick
14. Select PSPRadio
15. It should start up and try to connect to your wifi. However, when I first ran PSPRadio, I encountered an error. It said:
    

    Error Starting Network

    And when I checked the error log (PSPRadio.log) I saw this:

    ERROR – WLANConnectionHandler : sceNetApctlConnect returned ’0×80110601′

    This simply means it cannot connect via wifi and you need to check your settings.

16. To check your settings, click on the Start button
17. In the WiFi setting, you should choose your wifi connection name. If you don’t see your wifi connection name and instead you see this:
    

    WiFi: Off ♪≡i♂

    Then you need to delete your wifi connection settings and create a new one. I don’t know why this happens but this means PSPRadio can’t read your existing wifi connection.

18. Once you’ve recreated your wifi connection, try running PSPRadio again. This time, it should automatically detect your wifi connection.
19. Just use the Triangle (▲) button to navigate between pages and select your radio station. Use the X button to play and the Square (■) button to stop.
20. I tried creating playlists with the included playlist maker (PSP_Radio_PLB) but it had some errors. I explored using Winamp playlists and it produced the same playlist format (PLS). I simply uploaded the playlist in the Playlists folder inside PSPRadio.

That’s it for now. Happy music streaming!

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Update!!!
04-Feb-2010: I can’t believe it. It’s almost two years and I’ve only changed the battery of my mouse once. It’s still very convenient for me in terms of size and wireless feature. I could be presenting from the back of the room and holding the mouse in my hand. And thank goodness it hasn’t changed color due to the acidity of my hand. It’s worth investing in this mouse. By the way, Logitech released a Nano version of the V450 with a smaller receiver.

I was planning on buying a cordless optical mouse for travel use. As I was browsing for reviews in the internet, I came across Logitech and A4Tech.

A4Tech offered power saving mice but then I was concerned with quality and support. Although my home desktop has been using an A4Tech 3D mouse for 3 years now, I was still concerned of its rigidness for travel use.

My previous office mouse wasn’t exactly a mouse and it wasn’t meant for business travels. It was a Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel. It was basically a trackball in steroids. I had to change batteries almost every 3 months. Now most of my officemates also use Logitech mice and saw how useful it was for them. Okay so I gave in to peer pressure. I narrowed my search to Logitech mice.

After browsing around Amazon.com, I have chosen 3 Logitech mice: V320, V450, V470.

Quick List:

• V320
  • Cordless Mouse that uses a USB receiver
  • Optical Mouse
  • 6 months battery life
• V450
  • Cordless Mouse that uses a USB receiver
  • Laser Mouse
  • 12 months battery life
• V470
  • Cordless Mouse that uses Bluetooth
  • Laser Mouse
  • 4 months battery life

After comparing the features, I immediately went out and bought the Logitech V450. As a matter of fact, I’m using it right now.

The packaging is easily opened and can be reused to keep the CD and documentation. Logitech also included 2 AA Duracell batteries. I placed the batteries inside and plugged the USB receiver in my notebook. After a few seconds, the Logitech V450 was already working. I didn’t install the included Logitech Setpoint software because it was only meant for Windows XP and Vista. And my office notebook uses Windows 2000 Professional. The documentation stated to download the Logitech Setpoint software for Windows 2000 from their website. But I didn’t bother. I don’t need the other features. Most features that I need like the scrolling wheel already works fine without Setpoint. In short, it was really plug-and-play!

I’m really impressed with Logitech V450. It’s cheap and does what I need. And what I like best, I didn’t have to bother changing batteries often. Check out the Logitech V450 for yourself.

Features:

Storable, wireless micro-receiver
Plug-and-play USB micro-receiver tucks away neatly inside the mouse for easy transport and shuts your mouse off to save power.

Ergonomic comfort
Soft rubber grip, finger grooves, and contoured shape offer support and effortless control with either hand.

Laser precision
Outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control and precision tracking on virtually any surface. You’ll be more productive–whenever you use your laptop.

Side-to-side scrolling + zoom
Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically.

Unsurpassed battery life
Keeps on going with up to one year of battery life, minimizing the hassle of changing batteries Use the “On/Off” button to save even more power. Battery indicator light, visible from the top of the mouse, eliminates surprises.

Uninterrupted cordless performance
Experience a powerful and reliable signal with 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless. No delays or dropouts even in the busiest wireless environments.

Package Contents:

• Logitech V450 Laser Cordless Mouse for Notebooks
• 2.4 GHz micro-receiver
• Installation guide
• Logitech SetPoint software CD
• 2 AA batteries
• 3-year limited warranty

System Requirements:

• IBM or compatible PC
  • Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP
  • USB port
• Macintosh system
  • Mac OSX 10.2.8+
  • USB port

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Apple 60 GB Ipod with Video Playback
· Holds up to 15,000 songs and full-color album art
· Stores up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 150 hours of video playback
· Bright 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel TFT display with LED backlight
· Up to 20 hours of battery life
· Charges and syncs via USB
· Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP
· Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists
· Comes with Earbud headphones and USB cable

It can be engraved with your name too!

‘Nuff said…

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