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  1. THErealDVORAK
    THErealDVORAK: recommended newsletter for people who travel too much: http://tinyurl.com/5jqz8s about 4 hours ago reply
    1. ikepigott
      ikepigott: @THErealDVORAK - I dig Twitter quite a bit, but why is it that so many "Tweeple" are so rabid about justifying and evangelizing the service? 8 minutes later reply fix threading
    2. ikepigott
      ikepigott: @THErealDVORAK - services and products should have entusiasts, but Twitters Messianic users put the cult of Apple to shame. 12 minutes later reply fix threading
    3. truckertom
      truckertom: @therealdvorak http://zeevee.com/home looks very cool !!! I've been waiting for something like this to come along. about 2 hours later reply fix threading
    4. kbond
      kbond: @THErealDVORAK Just about to listen to this weeks TWIT. Did you guys talk about twitter again :) about 3 hours later reply fix threading
    5. WauloK
      WauloK: Funky Home-wide internet streaming/viewing box linked from @THErealDVORAK : http://zeevee.com/home about 3 hours later reply fix threading
    6. skippyservices
      skippyservices: @THErealDVORAK Looks like a modulator. i.e. takes the signal from the VGA and modulates it to a wideband radio frequency signal across cable about 3 hours later reply fix threading
  1. THErealDVORAK
    THErealDVORAK: Open question. Does anyone know anything about this? http://zeevee.com/home about 3 hours ago reply
    1. thecadillacman
      thecadillacman: @therealdvorak : I lknow they sponser a few rev3 programs. 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    2. gtrogue
      gtrogue: @THErealDVORAK looks like something similar to Leapfrog but works with a computer instead of a traditional TV source. 3 minutes later reply fix threading
    3. bdp
      bdp: @THErealDVORAK no idea about zeevee, but very scared by the $4 gap in the guy's teeth 4 minutes later reply fix threading
    4. gsbrickner
      gsbrickner: @THErealDVORAK Interesting product ZeeVee. I use AppleTV but some content is not supported. 5 minutes later reply fix threading
    5. iHadron
      iHadron: @THErealDVORAK Hadn't heard of this before but it sure does look like a $500 media extender. Doesn't look worth it. 6 minutes later reply fix threading
    6. phogtom
      phogtom: @THErealDVORAK Catchy cutline, but I don't know if I trust this guy's hairline...To answer you, though, no, I know nothing about ZV 6 minutes later reply fix threading
    7. Gundampilotspaz
      Gundampilotspaz: @THErealDVORAK No, but if it does Dvix it might make me trade in my AppleTV 7 minutes later reply fix threading
    8. Noblin
      Noblin: @THErealDVORAK Sounds great, but for 500 clams I'm not quite so sure. I do like the "Channel" idea. 7 minutes later reply fix threading
    9. tjefford
      tjefford: @therealdvorak It wouldnt be true HD coming from an internet sorucre, it would have buffering issues..it seems like a bad idea 8 minutes later reply fix threading
    10. maddox
      maddox: @THErealDVORAK 1. it looks like a lot of work. 2. Did they really hire a guy with teeth like that to be our first experience with their app? 8 minutes later reply fix threading
    11. noonebelievesme
      noonebelievesme: @THErealDVORAK Yeah caught it last week, just broadcasts your PC monitor over your existing coax to any TV in the house. Slick. 8 minutes later reply fix threading
    12. Gundampilotspaz
      Gundampilotspaz: @THErealDVORAK Wait... $500?! I'll stay with taking the time to convert to h.264... jeez. 9 minutes later reply fix threading
    13. roguescout
      roguescout: @THErealDVORAK So...uhm. It's OnTV or SelectTV on a wireless network? Still looking it over... 10 minutes later reply fix threading
    14. epstudios
      epstudios: @THErealDVORAK idk about the Zv but it sure looks awesome. Maybe a little pricey. But the remote has a screen on it and buttons 2 push. ... 11 minutes later reply fix threading
    15. filmboy
      filmboy: @THErealDVORAK They couldn't get someone with a full set of teeth for their intro video? 11 minutes later reply fix threading
    16. roguescout
      roguescout: @THErealDVORAK ohhh... more like a Veoh set top box. Huhhh? 11 minutes later reply fix threading
    17. brettmiller
      brettmiller: @THErealDVORAK i think @CaliLewis talked about it on one of the recent geekbriefs. 11 minutes later reply fix threading
    18. stnlss
      stnlss: @THErealDVORAK for $500(+ extras) I would just buy a cheap laptop and a bluetooth remote hook to my network and achieve the same thing 12 minutes later reply fix threading
    19. apratts
      apratts: @THErealDVORAK zvtv sounds interesting, but not sure about it. 12 minutes later reply fix threading
    20. TranquilChaos
      TranquilChaos: @THErealDVORAK (ZeeVee.com) Wouldn't it screw up with Comcast and other CABLE providers service? 12 minutes later reply fix threading
    21. gtrogue
      gtrogue: @THErealDVORAK For $500 I'd rather buy a Mac mini. Don't really see the usefulness. 15 minutes later reply fix threading
    22. pevans
      pevans: @THErealDVORAK interesting product. a question I can't find an answer to on their site is their "broadcast over inhouse wiring" 16 minutes later reply fix threading
    23. tpet
      tpet: @THErealDVORAK gizmodo did a nice detailed piece on the ZV a few weeks ago .. http://tinyurl.com/5484bg 16 minutes later reply fix threading
    24. pevans
      pevans: @THErealDVORAK the tech beyond the distribution isn't new, why I would be interested in how they are distributing the signal 17 minutes later reply fix threading
    25. tetfsu
      tetfsu: @THErealDVORAK I don't know about that zeevee box or not, but I would like to see a review of it on your blog. tweet if you post one 19 minutes later reply fix threading
    26. jmdarter
      jmdarter: @THErealDVORAK amazon is selling it exclusively starting June 30th, looks like a nice product...if it works... 19 minutes later reply fix threading
    27. pevans
      pevans: @THErealDVORAK found it its using the cable tv wiring in the house.. so its a converter box to specific cable channel with rf remote/mouse 22 minutes later reply fix threading
    28. RickSchultz
      RickSchultz: @THErealDVORAK Geeez, the announcer with the missing teeth sure is distracting... 23 minutes later reply fix threading
    29. ablemac
      ablemac: @THErealDVORAK - ZeeVee says 'control your mouse..150ft away', mouse wheel? responsive? 24 minutes later reply fix threading
    30. ablemac
      ablemac: @THErealDVORAK - ZeeVee: Nice menu, what's on it directly, and what requires a PC/Mac to view? 25 minutes later reply fix threading
    31. jmdarter
      jmdarter: is suprised @THErealDVORAK not only got my email (since he gets NO SPAM!) but also twittered about it...very cool! 27 minutes later reply fix threading
    32. ablemac
      ablemac: @THErealDVORAK - ZeeVee: Can I broadcast to a neighborhood? FCC limits? Could be lucrative. 27 minutes later reply fix threading
    33. Krewell
      Krewell: @THErealDVORAK The price point is too high. For $600 I can practically build a full HD MPC. 30 minutes later reply fix threading
    34. mitchbuehler
      mitchbuehler: @THErealDVORAK I don't know much more than you but at $500, it's totally not worth it sir 31 minutes later reply fix threading
    35. ttscha
      ttscha: @THErealDVORAK I think Tom Merrit said on buzz out loud he had preorder one. Reads most of known formats, and no monthly free. winner for me 33 minutes later reply fix threading
    36. MasterZap
      MasterZap: @THErealDVORAK Looks like a modulator (ATSC?), adding some HDMI/DVI input to your house antennae signal - and that's it. Big "whoop" there.. 36 minutes later reply fix threading
    37. scottgfx
      scottgfx: @THErealDVORAK Re:Zv Looks like the remote may control a weapons system. 39 minutes later reply fix threading
    38. pazaq
      pazaq: @THErealDVORAK ZVtv I'm not familiar with it. Your Dishnetwork PVR does the same sending out HDtv over coax SDtv is being unconverted. 41 minutes later reply fix threading
    39. kennedy808
      kennedy808: @THErealDVORAK I know the SlingCatcher is still vaporware at this point, but it seems to be more flexible. http://tinyurl.com/2lxv49 about 1 hour later reply fix threading
    40. Gibbo
      Gibbo: @THErealDVORAK Seems to have a few limitations but could be great down the track. about 1 hour later reply fix threading
    41. digitalkitty
      digitalkitty: Ha... @therealdvorak doesnt just hate everything new, he "destests brunch." I love this man. He talks about it on twit 142 http://twit.tv/ about 1 hour later reply fix threading
    42. mtaylor
      mtaylor: @THErealDVORAK I looked at the videos and read the Amazon page. Odd and intersting. 'LocalCasting' Cable Channel on unused one on c about 1 hour later reply fix threading
    43. scottgfx
      scottgfx: @THErealDVORAK Re:Zv An analog VGA to ATSC converter and an 8VSB or QAM modulator in a little box? about 1 hour later reply fix threading
    44. caranicas
      caranicas: @THErealDVORAK The ZvBox could have some potential but at 499.99 it couldnt be more over priced about 2 hours later reply fix threading
    45. cchilds
      cchilds: @THErealDVORAK I would be suspicious of ZeeVee or any company whose pitchman is missing front teeth. (Like the guy in their frontpage video) about 2 hours later reply fix threading
  1. rstudd
    rstudd: @therealdvorak maybe you can use it for next episode? or a post on your blog (a little late for TWIT this week) about 1 hour ago reply fix threading
    1. THErealDVORAK
      THErealDVORAK: @rstudd curiously I think falling prices will make things better once the pros get involved @brucemlloyd sigh. Well, we try 33 minutes later reply fix threading
  1. leahey
    leahey: Any group that encourages you to hug others is, inherently, a cult. about 13 hours ago reply
    1. THErealDVORAK
      THErealDVORAK: @leahey just trying snurl..no opinion yet @hhopper I think someone blogged it on DU :) @dpace322 agh, unaware about 7 hours later reply fix threading
  1. THErealDVORAK
    THErealDVORAK: doing TWIT right now...any ideas for topics?? about 7 hours ago reply
    1. donmateo
      donmateo: @THErealDVORAK How about twitter? You guys NEVER talk about twitter... 1 minute later reply fix threading
    2. lukewestra
      lukewestra: @therealdvorak - its a couple weeks old, but what about the red scarlet? 1 minute later reply fix threading
    3. danieltien
      danieltien: @THErealDVORAK Don't forget to plug dvorak.org/blog and the Veronica Star Trek suit 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    4. josephlew1s
      josephlew1s: @THErealDVORAK Yes, lack of loyality for free web applications. An example could be people dumping Twitter for FriendFeed 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    5. Courbs
      Courbs: @THErealDVORAK Nine Inch Nail's completely free album The Slip! www.nin.com 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    6. lunasdudes
      lunasdudes: @THErealDVORAK How bout the Blockbuster, Circuit City deal? 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    7. MrsCRW
      MrsCRW: @THErealDVORAK meetered band width, STILL a bad idea! 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    8. thegame87
      thegame87: @THErealDVORAK the iPhone being picked up by Vodaphone and coming to Oz! or the Bioshock Movie? 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    9. deanpence
      deanpence: @THErealDVORAK Gillmor Gang's encounter with a troll (4/29), Twitter's lack of track filtering, and how blocking is not censorship. 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    10. pamon
      pamon: @THErealDVORAK how about your internet experience on your korea trip 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    11. deadrich
      deadrich: @THErealDVORAK Here's a topic... who needs more attention? Slutsky or Calcanis? 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    12. AlexCSchaefer
      AlexCSchaefer: @THErealDVORAK iPhone 3rd party application desires. 2 minutes later reply fix threading
    13. nigeleccles
      nigeleccles: @THErealDVORAK you have moved up to 12th on Twitterholic - soon you will crush them! 3 minutes later reply fix threading
    14. evanhindra
      evanhindra: @THErealDVORAK Google turned into a Spam Machine? New iPhone 2.0 firmware indicated 3G toggle on/off function? 3 minutes later reply fix threading
    15. jamesorlowski
      jamesorlowski: @THErealDVORAK Windows XP Service Pack 3 is out. 3 minutes later reply fix threading
    16. ErIog