Learning the ropes

Last night after eating dinner, mowing down some dried out high spots and doing a quick attempt at this month’s BB challenge I wanted to work on familiarizing myself more with the capabilities of my new 3D tv.  After registering the set with LG I dug into the multitude of features, settings and applications available.   I played around with various features including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, YouTube and more.

I also played around with the 2D to 3D on the fly conversion while watching some Boardwalk Empire but only saw a subtle difference.  I need to try it on one of my videos, who wouldn’t want Duf in 3D? 🙂

However the coolest thing I discovered was the LG remote tv app for my Iphone.  It allows me to turn my phone into a smart remote, using it to navigate the screens, enter text and move the onscreen mouse with ease, MUCH easier than trying to use to conventional remote control. You can also stream whatever video is on the tv to your phone if the need arises, pretty cool.

The picture on the LED tv is so sharp and bright.  It’s a pure visual orgasm.

My right knee is really annoying me.  I will be fine one second and limping the next.  This morning I woke up and all of a sudden had pain in the knee. 45 minutes later, whatever was getting pinched had moved elsewhere and I was able to walk normally again.  With the Tough Mudder less than a month away this is not a good thing.  I have a feeling I may once again have an elephant sized right knee by the time it’s over.