Apple TV and Knitting

This week Paul purchased and installed the Apple tv to our widescreen television. Since I'm out on a limb here with regard to what it really does, let me let Wikipedia explain it: "Apple TV is a digital media receiver developed and sold by Apple Inc. It is a small form factor network appliance designed to play digital content from iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Flickr, iCloud, MLB.tv, MBA League, NHL Game Center and any Mac OS X or Windows computer running iTunes on an enhanced-definition or high definition widescreen television." (Clear right??)

It's magic for me is allowing me to search for podcasts or videos relating to knitting. This weekend I've spent a certain amount of time checking out what's out there. I can say right now: 1) Apple tv is awesome, even I can operate it (after Paul took the time to give me a brief tutorial, but then I find if I'm motivated, it is possible for me to learn new tricks), 2) I will be entertained for years, 3) I can't knit and watch the videos because the videos are too distracting.

Here's a short video I found called The Last Knit. It is a nearly seven-minute long animated creation of Laura Neuvonen from Finland. The story highlights the problems with obsession. In fact, it shows how one can put their own life in peril if they are not willing to literally cut themself free. This animation has no dialogue, but instead wonderful sound effects to keep you interested. The video is great

Oh my I'm a bit worried this new toy, the Apple tv. It has the potential to negatively impact my knitting time, indeed, perhaps helping me manage my own knitting obsession!

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