Bullet Points and Blu-ray

By James Pyn

Making human activity more productive is the task of technology. The task of marketing is to convince us to upgrade said technology ad museum. As Microsoft has learned -- the hard way, mind you -- you cant convince people to scramble for the latest version of an operating system whenever it suits Mr. Gates's whim. Hello open-source and cloud computing. That being said, there are some facets of technological upgrades that are hard to resist, especially when they offer superior sound or graphics.

Given our propensity towards visual stimulation, it is markedly more difficult to resist superior picture quality as opposed to say a faster computation speed for your word processor. This is why the death of the DVD seems inevitable in the face of the emerging Blu-ray technology. With a slight tweaking of the color spectrum, Blu-ray has rendered conventional DVD players as hard to watch as VHS. Hard to believe, but true.

Blue laser technology, at the heart of the Blu-ray phenomenon, renders HD quality films and sound, while condensing all that data more efficiently on the disc. This means two and three disc boxed sets will be far more rare -- either that or studios will release even more bonus materials. Perhaps they will feature every facet of the films production, from pitch to screen, including actor auditions.

Another selling point is the durability (alleged) of the Blu-ray disc. While a typical CD disc can still provide decent sound quality even when scratched, a scratched DVD disc seldom performs well. The tiniest scratch can derail and entire film. The Blu-ray, disc, allegedly, is far more durable and even enjoys a buffering layer to protect the data. Whether or not this stands up to public scrutiny, it does makes for an attractive bullet point on the proverbial PowerPoint presentation that is mass marketing.

It's curious that technology is marketed in terms of revolutions. Each new device requires that it wrap itself in something as violent and encompassing as a revolution to ensure we feel the urgency. What's the rush? Why, the corporate bottom-line of course. Hurry and buy before -- well, before what? If the technology is worthwhile, it should stay on the market. Given the impressive qualities of Blu-ray technology, it should be well entrenched for any and all takers. - 23815

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Line up and shell out for the latest and greatest Disney Blu Ray DVD money can buy. It could be well worthwhile.

Clone Wars LEGO Bricks Sets

By Peter Barnes

LEGO has been putting out new Star Wars themed sets every year since 1999. These are typically great quality LEGO sets that do a good job of driving interest in both Star Wars and LEGO. Before creating Star Wars themed LEGO sets, LEGO did not use licensed characters or vehicles in any of its themes, but since the Star Wars themes have been so popular, the LEGO Group has went ahead and created other already licensed products like Spider-man, Sponge Bob and Indiana Jones.

With the release of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series many LEGO Collectors were expecting a new series of Star Wars LEGO sets. These fans were not disappointed as LEGO released quite a few new sets to compliment the Clone Wars saga. These new Star Wars LEGOs have been created with especially cartoon-ish features, especially the LEGO mini figures that are included.

The Clone Wars LEGO Sets have taken off very well and are enjoying at least as much success as the Star Wars LEGO sets before them. Many assumed the LEGO Group would have a difficult time creating new LEGO sets with the movie because there were not a lot of new ships and vehicles in the cartoon but this has not proven true. The LEGO Group has been able to take ships and mini figures that they already put out in LEGO sets and create an entirely new spin on things by changing the feel of the sets.

A personal favorite Clone Wars LEGO set of mine is the MagnaGuard Starfighter LEGO Set. This set is not the most complicated or detailed Clone Wars LEGO set by far but the included MagnaGaurd droid mini figures are a very cool addition to my collection. Along with the mini figures the Starfighter is a very fun build itself. It is chalk full of weapons and the Starfighter also has a cool space in the wings for each of the MagnaGuard droids' weapons! There is also a gun that flips up in the back of the Starfighter.

Since The Clone Wars' release, LEGO has put out twenty three LEGO sets based on this film. These releases will ensure that the Clone Wars LEGO sets will be popular for awhile. The LEGO group always does a great job at getting the word out about new producsts. That fact, along with the Star Wars films' popularity should keep these LEGO sets moving. We also know that many LEGO sets become collectible items, especially Star Wars LEGOs! Because of this, it's a smart move to get your hands on the Clone Wars LEGO Sets while they are available. - 23815

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Peter has a large collection of Star Wars minifigs and has taken an interest in the LEGO Clone Wars sets currently being released.

Year One Free

By Fay Knicks

One movie that changed the way people looked at Ramis as a director was the 1980 movie, Caddyshack. Year One is Ramis latest film and in spirit, is similar to Caddyshack, but not in humor or magnificence. One thing that makes Year one movie such a rib tickling comedy is because of the fact that the characters and the plot are the focal points of the movie, but it is the loose and spastic humor that can youre your eyes water and give you fits of nonstop laughter. To watch Year one online free, ensure that you register with our website and you will have at your disposal a plethora of movies to view for free.

The wickedly funny Jack Black plays Zed who is hunter living with a prehistoric tribe. Michael Cera plays Oh, Zeds best friend and is constantly made fun of for displaying signs of feminism. June Diane Raphael plays Maya, Zeds love interest and Juno Temple plays Eema, who romances Oh. Both these guys seem to have nothing special to sweep the girls off their feet. Now, Zed is forced to leave as he eats the forbidden fruit. The movie then follows their adventures. There are some uproarious moments when they meet many types of natives from a father who sacrifices his son to arguing brothers. Then their journey ultimately ends at a horrific city called Sodom where Zed and Oh must rescue their respective lovers.

The goal for these two men is to return as men and secure their respective ladys love and the Year one movie ensures you have a giggle just about every step of their way. Unfortunately however, the dull and ubiquitous pee, poo and penis jokes are a plenty in this movie that could have been cut off because we have all gotten bored of it.

Jack Black carries the Year one movie on his shoulders throughout and there is something about him that is cryptic, yet so satisfying. His style can never be deciphered and is a whole lot of joy to watch. He can make lines that would make a 5 year old laugh and lines that make a clever and witty playwright laugh have the same effect on either.

Cera, Juno, and June also do a commendable job. Jack Black and June perfectly complement each other. Also the other famous actors such as Oliver Platt and Vinnie Jones act brilliantly.

If the idea of watching this movie in a theater bores you or if you do not have any time, you can watch Year One online free on our website that has a huge database of old movies and new ones alike. Movies are updated daily so the chance of you not finding a movie of your preference is next to impossible. The best part that comes if you watch Year one online free is that you can do so from the comforts of your home and you can also choose when you want to watch it. - 23815

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Watch Movies Free

By Felicia Stewart

The free internet movie phenomenon is taking the world by storm since it is cost effective and also serves as a home entertainment package.

Gone are the days when cinema halls used to have mile long queues especially for films that starred famous celebrities or was directed by the very best. Now, thanks to the internet revolution, you can watch movies online, from action and comedy to romance and horror in the comforts of your home. There are many sites that let you watch free movies and all it takes is a little research. However, some websites may charge you, but its always better to go the sites that let you watch free movies as they do not have a hidden agenda.

There are two options you must consider when you watch free movies. You can either download the movies to your hard disk or watch them online with your browser. Provided you have a super fast internet connection, you must consider downloading them. Once you download a movie, you can either burn them onto CDs or save them on your hard disk and watch it from the computer. Watching free movies on the internet is your best bet if the movie has already gone out of cinema screens or if you are too lazy to go to the theater and watch it. Watching free movies online is highly recommended for those people coming back late from office and looking to relax and de-stress.

Old classics are always in high demand and some people still hold deep feelings about them. This makes some people want to watch old movies but since seeing an old movie in a theatre is not possible, they can watch movies online by scouring the internet for websites that have them. And once a website is located, you will have access to a huge collection of movies, both old and new and all for an unbelievable price " Zilch! The old movies here are not only restricted to the classics but also unheard of movies from a variety of genres - action, horror, drama, comedy etc.

Free movies online also take their toll on the television. When you watch movies online it means there are zero advertisements. This is not the case with the television where your favorite scene is more often than not interrupted by an irritating commercial.

Moreover, unlike watching movies on the television, you can stop the movie whenever you feel like doing so, finish whatever pending work you have, come back and resume the movie exactly from where you paused it. All the websites that have free movie collections give you detailed instructions on how to view or download the movies making online movie watching a breeze. - 23815

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Choosing The Best Guitar Practice Amplifier

By Nathan Spencer

Just possessing just a good electric guitar is not enough. Though you can play the acoustic guitar without any additional accessories, to make the electric pulses emitted by the electric guitar converted to audio an amplifier is required. Generally people tend to get flabbergasted when they are hunting for the best practice amp since there are various brands available in the market. These practice amplifiers are also available in various prices making your choice even more difficult.

Selecting the best practice amp for your electric guitar turns into a complicated task due to these factors. There is one thing you can decide on and this will also help you to save cash. Why not go in for an amplifier that you can also use later on. If you intend to play the guitar at home, there is no need to go in for costly amplifiers, which are meant more for stage performances rather than for being used at home. The main thing you should watch out for when choosing the best practice amp is its output wattage.

You should ensure that the output wattage of the practice amplifier is not so high that you cannot use it its volume turned up to max. The amplifier's speakers are categorized by watts the higher the watts, the more sound the speakers will emit. To make your selection more confusing, these amplifiers come in four flavors: analog, solid state, tube, and hybrid. Professionals prefer the tube versions because of their warm and rich sound. Your best option for an amplifier for use at home and for practice is one that delivers the maximum volume per wattage.

This gives that rich and fat sound with minimum distortion and also sounds pleasant to the judicious ear. The amplifier should also match the output signal of your guitar to provide the best sound.|The amplifier should match with the output signal of your guitar to produce the best sound.|To produce the best sound the amplifier should match with the output signal of your guitar.) Else, the sound will get distorted. It is time to move into advanced stuff after knowing the basics. You should make sure that the cabinet housing the speakers are constructed out of good quality wood and is damped with noise absorbing materials internally, else the sound reflecting/echoing off the internals of the cabinet will clash with the sound emitted by the speakers, thereby distorting it. Solid state amplifiers are the best practice amp for residential use. - 23815

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