Netflix and the Playstation 3
Today I got my Netflix streaming disc for my Playstation 3. The disc allows my PS3 to connect to Netflix to retrieve movies and shows. It is nice to finally see the PS3 supporting Netflix. The disc is a little bit annoying, considering I do not need to use a disc when viewing Netflix content over the Xbox 360. I also found the navigation on the PS3 to be a little confusing. I think the 360’s navigation is more intuitive. The playback on the PS3 was very good, I sometimes run into buffering and streaming issues with the 360. Overall, I’m really tempted to part ways with the 360 and just use Playstation 3 as my media and video game system.

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The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3

I thought I would write about the 2 best video game systems on the market, the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. I own both systems and I am going to write about their similarities and their differences.

Both systems can be used as media players. Videos, music and photos can be stored and played on each system. The difference is the PS3 supports Blu-ray discs and the Xbox 360 does not. Blu-ray is the best video format available for videos. However the Xbox 360 has built in support for Netflix streaming. Netflix streaming is really an awesome feature. A Netflix streaming device will allow you to watch shows and movies that are made available online by Netflix.

Game play on both systems is pretty even. There are some games that are exclusive to each system. If you had to pick one system between the two, you would need to compare the game libraries for each system. As far as the controllers, I like the PS3’s controller a little bit more then I like the Xbox 360’s controller. The 360 controller can feel bulky and heavy after playing a game for an hour or two. The other nice feature about the PS3 controller is, it uses a rechargeable. The Xbox 360 controller requires 2 AA batteries. Online gaming is supported for each system.

I have a hard time picking which system is the better of the two. The PS3 has built in wireless network while the Xbox 360 has an additional adapter for $50. The PS3 also runs quieter than the 360. However, the PS3 doesn’t support Netflix streaming. There are rumors that eventually the PS3 will get Netflix streaming. If that happens, I would recommend going with the PS3. I personally got myself a 360 because I had friends that had one and at the time it was cheaper than the PS3. If you are debating about which system to get, I would factor in which system your friends have or might get in the future and if you would prefer to watch Blu-ray movies or Netflix streaming.

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iPhone

I’ve been an iPhone owner now for a few months now and I am extremely happy with it. My iPhone serves several functions for me. I have used it as an alarm clock, stop watch, task tracker, MP3 Player, GPS tracker, note taker, and I use it to check emails and browse the internet. It has also been extremely helpful for me at times. For example, when I’m book shopping I can compare prices with the Amazon.com iPhone app and the eBay app.

I also have a feeling that the iPhone could become the best office PDA.

Sometime in the near future, I would like to get into iPhone development. I have some ideas for iPhone apps. They will be free apps and will be used to build my technical skill set.

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