Dinky TV for PalmOS

Bob Russell · 06-23-2005, 02:23 PM

Just received the following note from Mike Browne from www.bigredshoes.com . They are producing shorts for watching on a Palm device, with weekly animated comedy feature that seem to include such topics as poking fun at celebrity interviews. They will cost $1.99 each. No indication of DRM constraints, and it seems like they may be simple mpeg4 encodings without burdensome restrictions.

I'm sending you this note to announce the launch of DinkyTV.com.
We offer 2-3 minute animated mini shows specifically designed for the Palm device. Here is the DinkyMovie line-up.
DinkyNews - a whacked news show with slick-haired announcers and super hot news babes

DinkyTV - misc. animated short films

DinkyStories - original children's stories

Check out this article on ConsumerElectronicsnet.com. There is a full description and a demo.

sUnShInE · 06-23-2005, 06:10 PM

Yet another silly marketplace idea. Have they heard of Kinoma and Google Video?

Bob Russell · 06-23-2005, 06:26 PM

Yeah, I think I agree with your point if I understand right. What you're saying is that there are a lot of other options out there to get some good video on a pda. That's very true. So I guess this is just one more!

They are banking, I think, on the fact that they are doing quality animation and you'll get hooked on it, so you won't mind the relatively low weekly cost. Remember that this is probably for those people that just want something cool and easy, so it might be just right. Eventually it will be marketed to regular cell phone users when phones can play the videos. You know... the ring tone crowd that doesn't do much else with their phone. Or for now, the pda users that go, "Wow, I didn't know you could do that!"

I'm not sure what Google Video gives you, though. Isn't that just a beta search engine, that provides screenshots?

And, believe it or not, Kinoma Player is actually what they recommend you use to watch the videos instead of the default free player.

StuBear · 06-23-2005, 09:43 PM

If you want good (usually

) quality animation to watch pass the time on your PDA then head over to Machinima.

The people here are doing amazing stuff - Check out Red Vs Blue, The Strangerhood, and A Great & Majestic Empire for some laughs.

Best of all they are free!

Stu

06-23-2005, 02:23 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Dinky TV for PalmOS Just received the following note from Mike Browne from www.bigredshoes.com . They are producing shorts for watching on a Palm device, with weekly animated comedy feature that seem to include such topics as poking fun at celebrity interviews. They will cost $1.99 each. No indication of DRM constraints, and it seems like they may be simple mpeg4 encodings without burdensome restrictions. I'm sending you this note to announce the launch of DinkyTV.com. We offer 2-3 minute animated mini shows specifically designed for the Palm device. Here is the DinkyMovie line-up. DinkyNews - a whacked news show with slick-haired announcers and super hot news babes DinkyTV - misc. animated short films DinkyStories - original children's stories Check out this article on ConsumerElectronicsnet.com. There is a full description and a demo.

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06-23-2005, 06:10 PM	#2
sUnShInE Drama Queen Posts: 784 Karma: 11712 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United States Device: Palm Tungsten T\|T3	Yet another silly marketplace idea. Have they heard of Kinoma and Google Video?

06-23-2005, 06:26 PM	#3
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Yeah, I think I agree with your point if I understand right. What you're saying is that there are a lot of other options out there to get some good video on a pda. That's very true. So I guess this is just one more! They are banking, I think, on the fact that they are doing quality animation and you'll get hooked on it, so you won't mind the relatively low weekly cost. Remember that this is probably for those people that just want something cool and easy, so it might be just right. Eventually it will be marketed to regular cell phone users when phones can play the videos. You know... the ring tone crowd that doesn't do much else with their phone. Or for now, the pda users that go, "Wow, I didn't know you could do that!" I'm not sure what Google Video gives you, though. Isn't that just a beta search engine, that provides screenshots? And, believe it or not, Kinoma Player is actually what they recommend you use to watch the videos instead of the default free player.

06-23-2005, 09:43 PM	#4
StuBear Member Posts: 23 Karma: 25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Osaka, JAPAN Device: Zaurus SL-C1000	If you want good (usually ) quality animation to watch pass the time on your PDA then head over to Machinima. The people here are doing amazing stuff - Check out Red Vs Blue, The Strangerhood, and A Great & Majestic Empire for some laughs. Best of all they are free! Stu

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