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Haha now there's a creative mind
This news is BIG, ex used to work for Ingram, solid company
*maniacal laugh. maniacal laugh."
NTEK
It'd be nice but I'm not anticipating any big news until the vegas "debut" in a week or so. I can wait, it is inevitable, a cluster **** of NTEK PR bombs on it's way
hmm volume 2.1 mil in first 20 min...
Only ones flipping out are holiday flippers hee hee. Sell us your shares
Yes everybody add add add
Buy the dips as this thing drops in the opening hours as mm's and shorts take this down w/o a nice juicy pr. The "o crap" day is coming for them and the longs will be rewarded in "short order" hee hee.
Twitter: "@nanotechent: Friday, December 13th, at JVC KENWOOD to Milan, it will be possible to observe for the first time the new JVC... http://t.co/3aN21QRGVZ"
Can't read Italian.
Not pumping, I don't lie either. Did u bother contacting ntek yourself? Until then relax and take solace in your own due diligence.
Yep will wait and see. Not interested in a holiday bloodbath to get out now. I'm hoping we don't look back and regret not getting out now. That'd be bad.
Can pigs fly?
I'm thinking shorts and mms are in full control here until the volume comes. Just a matter if time
Not counting on it but it would be nice , be even nicer to get to my break even level so I can get out of this position ASAP.
Had my buys set for sub resistance levels. Happy to see we held today. Will be ready for next weeks dips if we get no more news in 2013. Gonna be pissed if we get news before market opens Monday and I can't get in around 01. Time to sit back and enjoy a nice bowl of Virginia backy...
Anyone posting information contrary is just making it up and has no technical background about video compression and codecs. My one and only post allowed.
That about sums it up.
Full quote from David Foley:
YES, both NP-1 and NP-H1 will support HEVC. We already have HEVC running in software (Cortex A15 CPU only) and will soon have it running in CPU/GPU mode.
The Tegra 4 does not have HEVC in hardware because it was not ratified before the chip went into production. That does not mean it can't run, it just isn't part of the core processor. The Tegra is very powerful, with a Quad Core A15 and 72 GPU's fully capable of decoding HEVC at 2160p30.
No one can deploy on HEVC at this time because they still haven't solidified the licensing issues, however expect to see HEVC in the first half of 2014 on the Nuvola product line along with many other devices as it rolls out.
We are also working on VP9 implementation. VP9 is currently working in CPU only and will soon work in CPU/GPU.
Anyone posting information contrary is just making it up and has no technical background about video compression and codecs.
12:50PM response from David Foley: Is this true? No, that’s bull****, we already have HEVC running on both.
I cut and pasted this question for DF:
NP-1 and NP-H1 will not run h.265 streaming Native 4k. They would have to upgrade their chipsets to the Tegra 5 or the Snapdragon 805...
The response:
I think I'm going with David's word on this one. Disagree? What are your tech credentials again?
Netflix 4k requires 15mgbs NTEK only 6mgbs
While Hunt recently promised that 4K streaming will only require speeds of around 15 Mbps, that’s still well above what the average American routinely receives. And besides the need for speed, many are skeptical about what 4K content will actually look like at the other side of the pipe at the high compression rates it will take to make 4K streaming a reality.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/netflix-brings-4k-heat-announces-uhd-streaming-begin-january/
I wonder how long it will be before Netflix reaches out to NTEK? SONY? ROKU?
It's incredible to me that this companies are this far behind NTEK in their ability to stream 4K content to the average household.
Stick the CIAO red housing on the NP-1, slap a Netflix logo on it. Reach an agreement with NTEK to provide a Netflix channel "Netflix 4K provided by UltraFlix"?
It's not going to be too long before the general public realizes that 4K can
a) be had affordably
b) and the Nuvola NP-1 is the ONLY device out there that is providing 4K content that works on ANY 4k TV at a fraction of the bandwidth other companies can "provide".
NTEK is positioning itself in the market very favorably, tons of leverage. It's just going to get better as time goes by.
Only one penny stock can make me feel all warm and fuzzy at this time of year....
NTEK!!!!!
what's up w/ pre market ask? doesn't matter this early right? .379?
Hope you're right, I'll be waiting
Guys I'm psyched about this news but where's the source for the 50k units? Tks
I don't know if da Sabres become a legit hockey team before this stock does I'm def out
This could complicate things....
um, no:
NetFlix interview 3 days ago, 1-2 years away
Dec 16, 2013
"Because of the challenges involved in upgrading broadcast technologies and the fact that it isn't anticipated within the Blu-ray disc standard," Netflix has an opportunity, Hunt explained. "Clearly we have much work to do with the compression and decode capability, but we expect to be delivering 4K within a year or two with at least some movies and then over time become an important source of 4K."
http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2013/12/16/363834-4k-content-starts-snowball.htm
...come to papa...
NETFLIX (12/16/13): "Clearly we have much work to do with the compression and decode capability, but we expect to be delivering 4K within a year or two with at least some movies and then over time become an important source of 4K."
"a year or two with at least SOME MOVIES..."
SOME MOVIES? When? "a year or two", lol.
lol. NTEK = Awesomeness. 4K Studios! UltraFlix!
So, SONY buying &/or having or using NTEK
product in the Nuvola NP-1 is actually a cost effective
strategy at this point.
Yeah!!!!!!! NTEK!
the main issue Netflix faces in bringing 4K streaming to the masses is a lack of high-resolution material
If SONY "needs" NTEK's 4k streaming technology that would be quite the story and would place David Foley into the tech genius category if they are unable to figure their own well-known 4K streaming issues out. Do you think they'd pay to stick their name on an NP-1?
Marani Brands Executes Global Branding Agreement With Zodiac Brands of New York
Marani Brands Executes Global Branding Agreement With Zodiac Brands of New York
TUSTIN, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 18, 2013) - Marani Brands (OTC Pink: MRIB) executes global branding agreement with Zodiac Brands of New York.
Zodiac Brands founder Santiago Ramos will personally head up the branding of Marani Vodka Spirit globally. Zodiac will expose Marani in events with other major brands from HBO to Molton Brown, Vogue and Mercedes Fashion Week. The branding process will start on New Year's Eve in New York's Time Square. A list of actors and Companies that Zodiac's founder Santiago Ramos has been working with for over 10 years is:
Cavage Shoes • Classique Dresses • Dautore • David Meister • Humanity for All • Guastavo Cadile • Kiki Riki • Lucidez Brasil • M2M damoreJon • Monica Di Creddo • EOS New York (watches) • The Lab of Denim USA • LRG • Marc Jacobs • Michael Kors • Money Clothing • Rock-Republic • Royal Addiction • Sevens For All Mankind • Sheiki Jeans • Traverniti So Jeans • True Religion • Laguna Beach Jeans • Willey Knox • Vis-A-Vis cosmetics • Ami James Apperal • JShoes • Drifter • Cloutier Collections • Coogie Australia (clothing company) • Square One (clothing company) • Miskeen Originals (clothing company) • Salt of the Earth (clothing, accessories, lotions, soaps) • EOS New York (watches)
50 Cent • Beyoncé • Britney Spears • Brittany Murphy • Sarah Jessica Parker • Nene Leek • Brooke Shields • Carmen Electra • Christina Aguilera • Daddy Yankee • Dave Navarro • Deborah Cox • Eva Longoria • Jennifer Lopez • Jonas Brothers • Justin Timberlake • Katy Perry • Kelly Clarkson • Kim Kardashian • Lindsay Lohan • Mario Lopez • Zac Efron • Queen Latifah • Ricky Martin • Tyra Banks • Vanessa Williams • Vin Diesel
About Marani Brands, Inc.
Marani Brands, Inc. develops, positions, markets and distributes fine wine and spirit products in the United States. Its signature product "Marani Vodka Spirit," is an ultra-premium vodka manufactured exclusively for Marani in Armenia. It is made from late-harvest Armenian winter wheat, distilled three times, filtered twenty-five times and then, through a proprietary process, is aged in oak barrels lined with honey and skimmed dried milk to give it its unique taste. Marani Vodka Spirit was awarded the Gold Medal in the prestigious International Spirit Competition, held in San Francisco, California, in both 2004 and 2007 and the coveted Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2008 and 2009. Please enjoy Marani brands responsibly and in moderation.
For more information on Marani Brands: http://www.maranispirit.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. This forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, including, among others, presently known physical data concerning size and character of reservoirs and economic recoverability. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Marani Brands 'control, which could result in expectations not be realized or otherwise materially affect the financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. Additional information regarding these and other risks are contained in Marani Brands' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
For more information, press only:
Marani Brands, Inc.
(800) 734-9619
info@maranispirit.com
Nope he's just playing the game like a pro. Know what he is and it won't bother you.
THIS:
In a couple of weeks the BIG BOX stores that didn't know NTEK existed this Christmas, will have seen our products in full operation with no EQUAL OR SUPERIOR competitors.
Hmmm.. wonder which PR bomb drops next for NTEK?
NP-1 IS SHIPPING. Verified TODAY 4:56 PM. Don't just take my word for it, verify yourself with NTEK tomorrow during business. I smell a HUGE PR brewing..
lol, ok.
I don't know what to tell you dude, they're shipping NOW, period. In order to ship, they would of had to receive the product. So...it's here....and they're shipping. Just contact yourself to confirm, they seem to always get back by the end of business if you email in the morning. NTEK!
....ok, super.
Go NTEK!
email response from NTEK: "...some NP-1's have already shipped..".
To answer your question, NO and even if the answer is YES, it's going to be a little tiny blip on the radar that will have no bearing on where this stock is heading for longs. As you obviously know - what makes NTEK different than other pinks is that we are not all waiting around to hear about the direction the company intends to take, with no idea how or when their ideas come to fruition. We are eagerly anticipating the rewards from plans that are already unfolding in front of our own eyes. Do you guys think this walkdown is due to tomorrow's news on DRF's sentencing? So stupid if you ask me. Anyways, added 10K more and approaching to a quarter of a million :)
The NP-1 IMO is a game changer at it's price point and UltraFlix will be huge as the one complaint from tech-reviewers on 4K tv is the lack-of-content. I don't think this will be lost at all on the technology reporters attending the 2014 CES in a few weeks. They know 4K tv is coming, I believe their tune will change when they see the NUVOLA devices in action.
CNET on 4K TV and the Seiki 50" 4K TV:
I do a lot of reading on CNET (amongst other online sites) when I purchase something because they do a decent job of providing "objective" info on stuff that I am interested in from time to time. I know they make money on advertisements, etc. so I take the articles with a grain of salt.
I saw someone post the following article here on the NTEK board: Why Ultra HD 4K TVs are still stupid
Article: January 28, 2013
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57566079-221/why-ultra-hd-4k-tvs-are-still-stupid/
Why Ultra HD 4K TVs are still stupid
The flood of TVs with higher resolution than 1080p is inevitable, but at typical TV sizes, quadruple the pixels makes no difference in picture quality and are not worth the extra price.
12. 4K TV is inevitable
When I first starting pointing out most people didn't need 1080p TVs (in the age of 720p flat panels), I knew -- and said at the time -- that 1080p was inevitable. I was just trying to save people some money. That's all I'm trying to do here. Nothing I say will have any effect on what the corporate giants decide to force on us mortals. I'm just trying to point out that increasing resolution in itself is not the improvement in picture quality it "appears" on paper. I'm trying to point out that even when these TVs come out, your money is better spent elsewhere. What I want is better, cheaper TVs and better picture quality for everyone. So thank you to everyone who made personal attacks against me for pointing out what should be obvious (that your favorite TV company is not your boyfriend).
Bottom line
Nothing I say will stop Ultra HD. Look no further than our own CES coverage for proof of that. TV manufactures are smelling margin like blood in the water. This is something they can do, now, and for a profit. So it's happening, whether it's necessary or not. Instead of improving aspects of the image that need fixing, we get 4K because it's easy to do, easy to sell, and easy to demo. Awesome.
So before you jump down my throat for being "anti-technology" or "anti-innovation," understand I just want better picture quality in the home, for less money, and Ultra HD 4K is not the best way to do it.
4K testing
I've divided my testing into two parts, with 4K and non-4K content, below. It's worth stressing that many of the problems I saw in non-4K content, for example in black level and uniformity, are visible with 4K sources as well.
The Seiki is the first 4K TV I've reviewed, and at this point actual 4K content is exceedingly rare. Aside from a few test patterns, I don't have any 4K video in my test arsenal. Seiki, to its credit, provided me a small server with three short 4K clips on it and a couple of high-resolution photos. Unfortunately, the video wasn't up to the standards I saw from Sony during another 4K hands-on, for example. Two of Seiki's clips, one the "Sintel" trailer and another a montage of clips from StockFootage.com, didn't look much better than HD to my eye, and in some cases looked softer and noisier.
The third and best was a short clip of scenes from Tokyo, with a highly detailed cityscape and a shot of pedestrians on one of the city's many bustling crosswalks. Even this shot, however, didn't seem to pop with the same detail I remembered from the Sony material, and I saw some softness and compression artifacts when I got what I considered close enough to appreciate the extra resolution of 4K. I'd wager that the same clip in 1080p would look almost as good, and compared with superb 1080p like the "Samsara" Blu-ray, it was disappointing.
Of course content is everything, and I'm sure the Seiki playing good 4K content can look extremely detailed, as long as you sit close enough to appreciate the difference. According to my favorite calculator on the subject, assuming 20/20 vision you have to sit 3 feet, 8 inches away to get the full benefit of 4K from a TV of this size. To get a 1 percent or higher improvement in visible resolution compared with a normal 50-inch 1080p set, you have to sit 7 feet, 3 inches or closer to the Seiki. Of course that range of possible perceived benefit assumes the best-case scenario, of superb 4K material without much movement.
I decided to do just that when I played BioShock Infinite at 4K resolution. The results were excellent. High-end PC gaming is the main reason I can see wanting to buy a 4K display like this. At about 4 feet, the closest I could hack it, the image was sumptuous, with an unreal sharpness to the graphics, like the clothing and textured straw hat of the guy getting a shoeshine on the Options page. I flipped back and forth between that and 1080p and the difference was obvious -- 4K looked much smoother and more detailed, while 1080p from this distance appeared with jagged edges and much less overall crispness. Yes, certain graphics tricks like anti-aliasing can help those issues, but it's tough to argue that from 4 feet, games that can take advantage of 4K resolution will look better than at 1080p.
I'd rather the slow climb up, but I'm long so it doesn't matter too much