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The Silence Of The Lambs Blu-Ray 
May 22, 2009; 11:27pm PST
Some may not remember, but The Silence Of The Lambs is where the Serial Killer Genre took root and created dozens of subsequent television shows and movies. This is the first time TSOTL is on an HD format and it doesn't look too bad.
The Silence Of The Lambs (Blu-ray)
Fitbrains.com
May 5, 2009; 8:29pm PST
Fitbrains.com is a rather interesting and entertaining website which is designed to make you think. Yes, I know, this is odd for an internet website to actually make you think, but they are out there, and DigitalDingus came across this one. If you're looking for some brain stimulation, take a look at this website.
Fitbrains.com
Kung Fu Panda Blu-Ray
April 5, 2009; 10:55pm PST
Jack Black is Po, a misunderstood panda, in a rather funny animated movie, Kung Fu Panda. Po has dreams of becoming a Dragon Warrior, but there is danger lurking in the near future, and it is up to Po to find strength to protect a village from certain harm.
Kung Fu Panda (Blu-ray)
HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer
by Omron
April 1, 2009; 7:12pm PST
DigitalDingus has been absent over the last several months, and much of the reason for it, is changing my lifestyle. Losing weight is a difficult task, not only because it requires coming face to face with your addictive eating behaviors, but it's also frustrating to track progress. Omron's HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is designed for simple use, where you enter in a minimal amount of information. The HJ-720ITC then tracks your steps, to be later viewed on a nice graphical interface, revealing calories burned, fat burned, distance, and more.
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer
Bokeh
by Alien Skin
March 21, 2009; 7:25pm PST
Alien Skin Software has a new application which might just save you tens thousands of dollars--yeah, read that again. Bokeh is Alien Skin's latest result of a highly talented engineering staff who has tested several actual prime lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Zeiss, and infused their characteristics into one software application to give you the same out-of-focus results. In addition, you can infinitely adjust the focus areas, giving you even more control over what a natural prime lens would offer.
Bokeh by Alien Skin Software
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0
Platinum Edition
January 25, 2009; 9:47pm PST
Auto FX has released a highly-awaited update to Photo/Graphic Edges. PGE 7.0 Platinum Edition is now available and features over 1,000 new additions to the overall application. A new graphic user interface, a new "favorites" feature so you can instantly save your favorite effects when you come across them, is certainly welcome.
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 Platinum Edition
Lonesome Dove
2-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-Ray
January 10, 2009; 7:33pm PST
It's coming up for Lonesome Dove, and finally, it is in HD. Is it worth it? Well, yes it is. However, there is some controversy over the cropping which has been done to some scenes. DigitalDingus will show comparisons in this review, providing more insight into just what is going on. But regardless of the critics who complain about the cropping, this new 16x9 (1.78:1) aspect ratio in HD looks darn good.
Lonesome Dove - 2-Disc Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)
National Lampoon's
Christmas Vacation HD DVD
December 28, 2008; 11:25pm PST
Clark Griswold wants this Christmas to be the best ever, and nothing is going to break the tradition of a Griswold Christmas. Of course, finding out both sides of the family's parents are going to stay which is going to lead to outright WWIII, putting up 25,000 lights, and staying calm while a SWAT team is breaking through every window and door in the house, isn't going to be easy. Did I mention $7500 of the family savings was put down for a family pool on a guaranteed Christmas bonus which hasn't come yet?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (HD DVD)
Iron Man
Ultimate 2-Disc Edition Blu-Ray
December 25, 2008; 11:56pm PST
I just can't get enough of Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man is one of the best-looking Blu-ray movies yet, and has a killer soundtrack. Tony Stark, wealthy industrialist, gets kidnapped by terrorists and is told to build a powerful weapon. What concerns Tony, is two-fold. How is he going to survive and how did these terrorists get a hold of his military weapons he sold to the US military. Hmmm...
Iron Man - Ultimate 2-Disc Edition (Blu-ray)
The Descent Blu-Ray
December 22, 2008; 4:36am PST
One of those rare occasions when a horror movie grabs you and leaves you a little off balance, The Descent is something you cannot afford to miss. And with this presentation in HD, this is a must-see. Six women are on an adventure into an allegedly unexplored cave, but soon after their descent into the beautiful abyss, things start getting very bad.
The Descent (Blu-ray)
A Room With A View
Special Edition HD DVD
December 20, 2008; 12:55pm PST
E.M. Forster's novel A Room With A View is on HD DVD and Blu-ray, and while not a great transfer, it is an upgrade from your pathetic DVD version. A few modest extras are included on both HD formats, including a 26-minute documentary of remembering E.M. Forster. Be sure to checkout this review and see for yourself what the film looks like in HD.
A Room With A View: Special Edition (HD DVD)
Kill Bill Volume 2 Blu-Ray
December 14, 2008; 11:21pm PST
Kill Bill Volume 2 completes the Tarantino Duology which is considered a masterpiece amongst fans. The Bride has crossed off a few names from her list, but there are still three which remain. She faces some serious obstacles along the way now that Bill is well aware she's on a mission to put the entire Deadly Viper Assassin Squad on life support.
Kill Bill Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
Auto FX
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 Platinum Edition
December 12, 2008; 9:12pm PST
Auto FX has announced Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 Platinum. Having an upgraded interface, 32 new effects, new rendering engine, and an updated previewing system is just the start.
Auto FX PGE 7.0 Platinum Edition Press Release
Sleeping Beauty
50th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray
December 8, 2008; 10:15pm PST
For Sleeping Beauty fans, you're in for a real treat with this Blu-ray edition. Not only do you get the Blu-ray version of the Disney Classic, but in case you haven't quite decided you want to go Blu-ray just yet but want to grab this edition before Disney puts it into their vault, the SD DVD version is included to play in a regular DVD player. How does the Blu-ray version look compared to the SD DVD version? Check out the review.
Sleeping Beauty: 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
Kill Bill Volume 1 Blu-Ray
November 23, 2008; 4:31pm PST
If you enjoyed Kill Bill Volume 1 on Standard Definition DVD, then you're in for a Hanzo-slashing knock-out of a presentation on this Blu-ray edition. A killer audio soundtrack, eye-popping colors, and detail to satisfy the more demanding of HD enthusiasts, Kill Bill Volume 1 is certain to please.
Kill Bill Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
miJam Laser Light Show
by b2
November 15, 2008; 5:28pm PST
b2, a subdivision of Blue Box International, has a promising product which emits a laser light on your ceiling when connected to an iPod or other MP3 player device.
miJam Laser Light Show
Body Heat Blu-Ray
November 15, 2008; 6:39am PST
Body Heat is one of those movies which wreaks of the 1980's classic period of introducing a new angle on Film Noir. If you're looking to add another Blu-ray title to your collection or maybe need to add a little steam to your collection, this is for you.
Body Heat (Blu-ray)
Blade Runner
Ultimate Collector's Edition
November 6, 2008; 11:58pm PST
HD DVD titles are no longer being released, but there are thousands of HD DVDs still sitting on shelves. Blade Runner is one of them, and if you still have an HD DVD player, Blade Runner on HD DVD is going to knock your socks off. This particular review is the Ultimate Collector's Edition of Blade Runner, which includes the Deckard Briefcase.
Blade Runner (Ultimate Collector's Edition) (HD DVD)
The HD Experience
Blu-ray Is NOT Dead 
November 1, 2008; 11:00pm PST
Blu-ray is NOT dead. As an avid HD DVD supporter, you probably wouldn't think I would be saying this, but once again, I have to say it's not about Blu-ray or HD DVD. It's about HD, and the much better picture quality experienced. Some have recently commented Blu-ray is dead or dying because it just has too many obstacles. We must remember Blu-ray is still in its infancy, and we need patience.
The HD Experience: Blu-ray Is NOT Dead
Phoenix Wi-Fi Radio
by Com One
September 9, 2008; 1:29am PST
The Phoenix Wi-Fi Radio is another innovative wireless product offered by Com One. The Phoenix offers wireless listening and access to thousands of radio stations throughout the world. Podcasts are also available, as is playing music files from your computer via the Wi-Fi connection, and listening to music files stored on a USB Flash device which connects to the back of the Phoenix's USB port.
Phoenix Wi-Fi Radio
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| Amazon Blu-ray Deals
Link: Up To 59% OFF Blu-ray Titles
Amazon has 44 titles which are mostly around 48% off. Some pretty good titles to choose from.
Amazon HD DVD Deals
Link: Over 100 HD DVD Titles
HD DVD is dead, but you wouldn't think it was due to HD DVDs still selling. There are currently over 100 HD DVD titles which range from $5-$5.99, and if you want to round out your HD DVD collection, this is probably the last time to do it at such a great price.
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News 2008
Be sure to check the entire index for a vast amount of new product announcements, software applications, technology innovations, and more.
May 9, 2008
Auto FX Announces Mystical Painter Bundle
February 20, 2008
Toshiba, Sony, and SCEI Outline Semiconductor Joint Venture
February 19, 2008
Toshiba To No Longer Develop HD DVD
February 18, 2008
BlueRay Technologies Pulls HD DVD Machinery
January 2, 2008
Wal-Mart Moving Exclusively To Blu-ray Format Movies and Players
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| Latest Compact & DSLR Prices November 8, 2008
The following are links to prices on DSLR and compact cameras being offered from Amazon. These links are meant to help you search for the lowest price on a camera you may want and they are CURRENT PRICES, so you can bookmark this page and come back whenever you feel like it. More brands and cameras will be added on a regular basis and of course, some will be deleted over time as they are replaced by other models.
Please note if you click the links below and purchase a DSLR from Amazon, DigitalDingus will get a referral fee which allows for site expansion and pays the bills. Your support is much appreciated and valued.
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Google Chrome Beta
by Google
September 7, 2008; 9:44am PST
DigitalDingus has had a few days to use Google Chrome Beta. My initial impressions are good. Definitely checkout the review for more in-depth discussion on the features and performance of this new web browser. There has been some controversy concerning the TOS, and there are comments on this as well.
Google Chrome Beta
Google Chrome
September 2, 2008; 6:57pm PST
Well, it's finally here. The Google Chrome web browser. DigitalDingus is currently using and testing Google Chrome as this news bit is being tested (I like it Google! I like it like THAT!), and I'll have a review of it shortly. Until then, Google Chrome is what a lot of web surfers have been requesting. To read a little more on what Google Chrome is all about, click the linky.
More about Google Chrome
The DTV Transition
What You Should Know
August 23, 2008; 7:55pm PST
It's creeping up on us ever so slowly. The Digital TV Transition is coming February 17, 2009, and why not be a little informed on the situation. The DTV Transition series by DigitalDingus is meant to keep you informed on this historical move to digital television, as well as giving you a few tips along the way.
Digital TV Transition: What You Should Know
Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0
by Auto FX
August 2, 2008; 4:57pm PST
 Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0 is another powerful Auto FX application can create photo frames, edges, and backgrounds, in a mere fraction of the time and work required in other image editors. Coming to you on 3 CD-ROMs of content, over 10,000 edges, hundreds of specialized brushes, over 1,000 Matte textures, and the ability to customize all of these into your own additional presets, make PGE 6.0 a powerhouse of performance attributes for the digital photographer and graphics enthusiast.
Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0 by Auto FX
Mystical Lighting
by Auto FX
June 19, 2008; 10:54pm PST
 Photographers and graphics artists who want to add something special to their images need to checkout Mystical Lighting by Auto FX. Mystical Lighting can be used as a plugin or a stand-alone application which transforms your images into fantastical pieces of art. For DSLR owners or any digital camera owner, Mystical Lighting can bring that special something into your photo collection and the only requirement is you know how to click your mouse.
Mystical Lighting by Auto FX
Luxon Advanced ED
by VIZO
May 10, 2008; 11:55pm PST
 VIZO's LUE-360, the Luxon Advanced ED, is a slightly stripped down version of the Uranus 3.5" external enclosure. The LUE-360 supports eSATA, USB 2.0, and has its own dedicated SATA II 3.0Gbps bridge chip.
Luxon Advanced ED by VIZO
Auto FX Mystical Painter Bundle
May 9, 2008; 9:41pm PST
 DigitalDingus will be reviewing some applications from Auto FX later this month. In the meantime, Auto FX announced the Mystical Painter Bundle, which includes Corel Painter X, as well as Auto FX's Mystical Lighting and a collection of training videos by Jeremy Sutton. Normally priced at $900 for the set, you can get it for $349 before August 31, 2008.
Auto FX Mystical Painter Bundle Press Release
Master Panel II
by Vizo
March 30, 2008; 10:23pm PST
 The Master Panel II is Vizo's update to their original, and it's one nice upgrade. Supporting a card reader, USB 2.0 ports, Firewire port, eSATA port, dual fan controllers, and a complete audio cluster section, the MP II just might have a place in your computer system.
Master Panel II by VIZO
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