Taking A Break From Netflix

Netflix MailerThis week I decided to suspend my Netflix membership after continuously using the service since 2005.  I’ve been mulling over this for the past several months but finally decided it’s time to try something new.  It’s a combination of several factors that has led to this decision. First, my lifestyle and job have changed and I have less free time to devote to watching movies. Second, rentals from other sources such as AppleTV, Amazon Unbox (via my TiVo HD) and services like Red Box or Blockbuster Express offer additional options. Third, and perhaps most significantly, a growing delay in the ability to rent popular titles.
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MPU 021: Interviews from the Macworld 2010 Show Floor

MPU LogoMac Power Users Episode 021: Interviews from the Macworld Show Floor is posted. This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what’s new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

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MPU 020: Live From Macworld 2010

MPU LogoMac Power Users Episode 020: Live from Macworld 2010 is posted. This is a different type of show for the Mac Power Users. Katie and David had the honor of podcasting live from the Main Stage of Macworld 2010. This podcast was recorded as a live show on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The two discuss what’s new from their favorite products and vendors, discuss the impact of the iPad and discuss the future of Macworld. We also take questions from the audience. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

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Drobo Spirit of Macworld Contest

I’m a little late blogging this, but I am privileged to judge the Drobo “Spirit of Macworld” Video Contest. You can win one of two new Drobo S units by making a 60 second or less video clip that captures the “Spirit of Macworld.”

You can find all the info here: http://www.drobo.com/mw2010/

Judges for the contest are:

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Review: Virgin Mobile Broadband To Go

Virgin Mobile Brodband CardIn my last post, I looked at pay as you go broadband options and decided that for my needs, the Virgin Mobile Broadband to go solution was the best value. I wanted to give you an update on my experiences and why I ultimately decided to return the device. Continue reading Review: Virgin Mobile Broadband To Go

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MPU 019: 1Password

MPU LogoMac Power Users Episode 019: 1Password is posted. In this episode Katie and David talk about one of their favorite programs, 1Password. This application does more than just auto-fill passwords. The hosts talk about all of the features of version 3 and how they use the application to stay safe and organized. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

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