DTS NEO:X Review

UPDATE: DTS:X will likely use DTS NEO:X instructions as a basis for 11 discrete channels.

Then use extra location data for object located sounds in the extra speakers. 

DTS NEO:X 11.1 Heights Review

Upmixing solutions in the past left a lot to be desired, leaving many purists to stick with discrete channels versus extrapolated or matrixed channels.    Can DTS NEO:X satisfy the purists?   I wanted to review NEO:X because there isn't much out there about it.  Let us find out.

NEO:X I believe has a max input of 7.1 @ 32-bit @ 48khz designed to run on SHARC.  The performance of the setup is based on horse-power in processing intermixed signals.  A good 11.1 system can output 32 different modes taking in up to 7.1 and putting out between 2.1 and 11.1. NEO:X is primarily an upmixer but it is more than that with the ability to matrix 11 channels from 7.1.  The matrix ability is excellent in terms of sending directional sound, but I have not heard it be discrete despite DTS claims.

DTS NEO:X puts out excellent upmixing ability is in addition to the its 11.1 directional matrix ability.

Rolex President Quickset vs Double Quickset 180 vs 182 and 1182

The Rolex president

from it's inception has always been very expensive.  A halo flagship designed to appeal to the "men who change the world."

For whatever reasons Steel Sport Rolex' just took off in terms of used value vs the Gold Rolex models (aside from rare ones).  The low residuals mean buying a modern solid Gold Rolex is not terribly expensive.  Someone once calculated the melt weight of a Rolex President is approximately 1/3 to 2/3rds the total cost depending on the market which means there is a lot of value in the President line.  Let's look at two that posses great value:

180*** Single Quick-set Rolex President vs 182 Double Quickset Rolex President

The Single Quickset Rolex President ran until the late 80s.  The difference between the single and double quickset don't seem to be great, since the day and date are both instant changers (e.g. they don't do the slow "9pm -3am date change" the date and day flip instantly simultaneously.  The advantage of the double quickset seems to be in setting vs a completely different movement but I will check into this. 

Both Rolex President models feature Sapphire Crystal and similar case dimensions.  1182 has solid presidential bracelet which should be reliable and less prone to stretching vs early Rolex Presidents.

Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Notes

Pros

1. Very Nice Movement 
2. Keeps Excellent time in multiple locations 
3. Useful trizone computation, quick hour jump, and 24 hour home zone 
4. Light and easy to wear
5. Reliable Functionality 

Cons

• Better bracelets available from other manufactures 
• Dials and bezels subject to discoloration 
• Bracelets subject to stretching, popping open (you can get an AD to tighten them down) 

Conclusion

• You can trade out bezel inserts
• You may want to just buy it new for 2k more.  

Google Glass App Steals Passwords

It's been noted that some "crafty" individuals have stolen passwords with google glass "applications."  I wonder what google and the government is "stealing", I mean parsing....

Lot's of individuals I work with have google glass, I never see any of them use it. 

Basel 2014 Breitling Preview

Super Ocean Chronograph Blacksteel /1000

From BreitlingSource.com

Chronomat GMT 44 Patrouille Suisse

TF-701T Infinity Arrives

The TF-701T is the upgrade to the TF-700t continuing the line of the TF201.  It comes with a new Tegra 4, nearly 2k display, and 2GB DDR3.  Rumors are that the stuttering is gone but that it isn't as fast or polished as an iPad Air.  Some forum members suggest it has docking issues that the TF700 didn't because of the new connector which also precludes the use of the TF201 / TF700 Keyboard. 

At $400 it seems to be a good bang per buck.  With super high resolutions there will be some GPU bottleneck issues in 3D.

• Cnet Review 701t
• Asus 701t

IP Fragmentation PS4 Link Connection

If your PS4 link is slow make sure your router supports IP Fragmentation.  You can check this by running an Internet Connection Test from Vita Settings.  If it doesn't tell you there's an issue with an asterisk than your router supports IP Fragmentation.

It is I think perhaps a big jump in the playability of the PS4 Link over a router and network vs the direct connect.

Once your network connection is looking good make sure you disable direct connect as it doesn't roam well between the two.