GBTV #511 | Mophie Juice Pack Air, LaCinema Black Max, Miro 2.0
Posted on: February 10, 2009
Posted in: Video
Posted by: Cali Lewis
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Mophie announced the Juice Pack Air that looks more like an iPhone case than what it is…a battery pack. It’s the best looking battery pack I’ve seen so far, and will sell for $80 in the spring.
The LaCinema Black Max is an HD Media Server with many features, such as an HDTV tuner, upscaling capabilities, and with it you can access your videos from either Macs or PCs on your network.
Miro 2.0 is now out. Miro does a fantastic job with downloaded video. If you haven’t tried it out before, now’s the time!
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February 11th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Miro 2.0 Awesome! I will definitely be using this!
February 11th, 2009 at 9:29 am
The PDF for the LaCinema Black Max indicates that it is Mac compatible with UPnP Media Server. That refers to a Universal Plug n Play Media Server software application, yes?
For Mac this is typically the VLC player by VideoLan, yes?
Do I understand it correctly to mean then that having the VLC player installed on the Mac enables the Black Max in some way to perform properly?
The system requirements on the PDF indicate XP or Vista are the supported OS, so that seems to indicate that XP or Vista is required for the initial install.
I’m a bit confused as to the actual install and setup process. I’m clear on what the Black Max feature set is and it’s application – just not totally clear on the way it integrates into the Mac side of things.
Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bill
February 11th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Downloaded Miro–very cool! I’m a big Hulu fan and now have an app that makes it even more useful on my terms and schedule!
February 11th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
hey Cali,
Regarding the Mophie Air… Have you seen the InCase iPhone battery pack? I picked one up at the NYC Apple Store (5th Ave) before Expo, and it looks just like what the Mophie Air will, when it comes out.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TU799?mco=MjUyNjc
Mophie may get points for being the first on the market with such a battery pack, but the Air looks like they are copying something that’s been available for months…
Loren
February 12th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Umm…I realize it’s geek”brief”.tv, but what the heck is the rush? You’re talking so fast you can’t be understood on just one video play. (Or, could be just me…I can only hear so fast.) :D
Anyways, cut yourself some slack before you pass out.
Cheers!
February 13th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Miro is so cool… but each HD video is 500Mb plus… It needs so long time to watch one video, therefore, it may not be used as the same which youtube does :)
February 13th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
@garry1bowie as seen on geekbrief tv http://tinyurl.com/b5ckkg
February 14th, 2009 at 8:11 am
miro 2.0 is now out, see the story on geekbrief.tv: http://tinyurl.com/b5ckkg
February 15th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Hey all,
How do you hook the Miro up to a tv?
Would you use it with a mac mini? Or is it better to just use a AppleTv+Boxee?
Thanks
February 17th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I’m in the market for a new DVR for my wife. When you mentioned the LaCinema Black MAX – I tried tracking down some details. Found a U.S. reseller for the 500 GB model. They couldn’t answer my questions and referred me to LaCie. Their U.S. division starts out by saying that this product was designed for Europe – and they don’t know much about it.
I want to find a DVR that supports standard definition, analog, NTSC, cable television. It would be nice if it also supported over-the-air HDTV. Any suggestions?
February 21st, 2009 at 11:10 am
Beware Loren’s words!
True, Incase was the first to make a real protective case that doubles as a battery extender.
However, the case adds enormous amounts of bulk to your iPhone (roughly doubles thickness and weight) and yet fails to really perform in truly doubling my battery life. But the biggest problem with the Incase PowerSlider is that it not a single person has been able to get their iPhone to sync properly with the case even though it is an advertised feature.
I have gotten three replacement Powersliders and am shipping my last one back today for a refund. I suppose I’ll be waiting to hear what people think of the Mophie JuicePack Air. Too bad, because InCase has a solid history of great products, but their PowerSlider is an absolute dud. Perhaps they shouldn’t have rushed to be first, eh Loren?
BUYER BEWARE!
February 21st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
mophie 3g air.. what a minute!!! looking at its depth spec .75inches.. same as mophie 3g! its the same thickness as the old one.. just better form?! what is your take Cali?! im debating whether to sell my incase powerslider and replace it with theAir to be alil thinner.. not sure :(
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 am
LaCie sales department has informed me that the LaCinema Black Max is not designed for the United States market and is not supported in that region. He would not confirm whether this device would work with U.S. broadcast frequencies or analog or digital signals provided by cable systems.
December 24th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.
December 25th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Perhaps you should write on the subject more often
December 26th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I have hard time reading your site with firefox, you should update your blog
December 26th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
great post :) I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more :D