Monthly Archive: July 2012

Final Cut Fix: Music From The internet

Today I’m offering a fix I have for music from the internet or Youtube that sounds funny and out of sync in Final Cut Pro 7 and other programs.  What likely is making the music sound weird is some sort of protection or corruption on the file that sets something off as it reaches the final cut sequence.This is an easy fix whether it’s...

Google Nexus 7- Why This Droid is a Serious ipad Competitor

Google unsurprisingly released a tablet this week called the Nexus 7 (for 7 inches) under their own brand and running their latest Android OS version, Jellybean. The tablet itself looks fantastic for the price of only $200. It’s the same price range as Amazon’s kindle fire, and Barnes and Noble’s Nook Tablet, but the hardware is far superior which should make it the leading...

Adobe CS6, Buy or Rent?

Adobe just released the latest iteration of their creative suite, and with that has come questions of whether to buy the whole suite, or subscribe to their reasonably cheap creative suite service. I put together a small guide to help those considering this question. Buy it You plan on using it for at least three years. You only need certain software, and not the...

What is the Future of the Classic ipod?

The Classic ipod, barely changed since its’ inception at the turn of the century, has sold hundreds of millions and still sells well. But how long can it sell like this? The thing that has saved the classic ipod, Apple’s only non-touch ipod with a screen from extinction is most definately its’ loyal following. Some people like the larger form factor, while others like...

Sony MDR-ZX100 Headphone Review

$20 is certainly in the low range for headphones, but the Sony MDR-ZX100s are so fantastic that I had to write about them. Sound Quality The sound quality is as nice as some $50 and even $60 headphones I’ve used. The bass is nice, and the sound is crisp, clear, and loud enough to drown out just about any outside noise. Comfort Another place...