Episode #138
Which of the Logitech Harmony remotes you would suggest? I have been down the “Pronto” road, and didn’t enjoy the experience!
Stuart, Tura Beach, NSW
Well it’s all based on features and how much you want to spend, but my favorite is the color 880. The 1000 is pricey and big and much more than I need, but if you have a very fancy home entertainment system it really gets the job done.
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Air Date: January 23, 2008
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Stuart, Tura Beach, NSW
- Paul, Sydney, NSW
- Ethel, Brisbane, QLD
Yewell's Jewels
- GCompriswindowslinux
GCompris is an educational software suite comprising of numerous activities for children aged 2 to 10. Some of the activities are game orientated, but nonetheless still educational. Currently GCompris offers in excess of 80 activities and more are being developed. GCompris is free software, that means that you can adapt it to your own needs, improve it and, most importantly, share it with children everywhere.
Sean's Shinies
- APC Universal Notebook Battery 70
$135
Extra runtime on a notebook is a tricky proposition — getting an extra battery is always a possibility, but it typically means shutting your computer down long enough to swap batteries. The Universal Notebook Battery is set up as an add-on, allowing you to add extra runtime to your machine simply by plugging your power adapter into the APC battery, then plugging it into your notebook’s power port. The Universal Notebook Battery 70 comes with adapter plugs for a number of different types of notebooks — check the APC site for a full compatibility list.
Shiny
- adds runtime to your notebook
- modular connectors for multiple notebooks
- sits under your notebook
Dull
- something else to carry around
- no support for MacbookUniversal Notebook Battery 70
APC
Kate’s Tips
- MISSILE GAME 3D
Your mission is to steer your missile through the dangerous tunnels without crashing!