ive always wanted a futuristic looking wrist mounted computer system, like the ones you see in futuristic films. now with small touch screen android phones like the ZTE blade and samsung apollo/galaxy 3 i think it might be possible.
the dimensions are about right to fit as a touch screen computer on a wrist: 55mm wide, 12mm thick.
but i want it to be funtional for every day use, not just a gimmick. I was wondering if anyone knew any way to link 2 phones together so that text messages sent to my HTC desire HD will appear on the screen of my wrist mounted phone, like on the sony liveview? and incoming calls will appear on the wrist phone?
i would be able to tether my wrist phone to my desire HD by wifi to use the 3g, (i only want to use 1 sim card, the one in my desire hd) but i cant think of anyway to do what the sony liveview did and display caller ID, emails and text messages from the desire to the wrist? any ideas?
EDIT: ive just found this. this summarises exactly what i want to do with a phone, with pictures.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/general-dynamics-gd300-is-the-pip-boy-that-runs-android/
does anyone think it is possible? and anyone know a way to link it to my desire HD so texts, phone calls and emails show up on the wrist phone as well?
Why not just get a Android cell phone watch?
Or a smart watch which connects via bluetooth
ive not seen any, can you name some or link to them? ive been looking, but not found any. the only one ive seen was the sony liveview.
ive seen some watches that have limited intergration, with a little 4mm high 8 character scroller behind the watch hands, but i really want something full blown ridiculous and actually useful.
Lol ever seen Grandma's boy?
Sorry I don't mean to b rude but that just sounds super-nerdy. Someone had to say it.
Bling_Diggity said:
Lol ever seen Grandma's boy?
Sorry I don't mean to b rude but that just sounds super-nerdy. Someone had to say it.
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Unfortunately i'd have to say i agree... where i live in the UK it would just be a painted target for someone to rob you
It would be super nerdy but that's why I think it would be awesome. I live in the uk too, and I know I could get robbed but still. I just think it would be awesome, in a very nerdy way.
Generally I am very nerdy, I wear t shirts of games merchandise, have pac man as my ring tone, have an xbox in every ripon of my house.... I have a spartan helmet from halo as my belt buckle.
in still gonna do it, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to link the phones.
U can use the Google voice app to link sms.
Thank you bling, very helpful.
Now I just need a way to link caller id.
I should just be able to put my google if on the watch phone and pick up my emails in either my main phone or the watch?
Just sellotape your regular Android phone to your arm.
Job done.
Yes. I have my google account on both my n1 and g-slate and whenever i get an email it pops up on both.
yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
Why is this so 'new'?
It think it's already possible.
Some tape, a nice phone. voila!
It would be nice, but a normal phone of these days would have a too big screen for my taste.
I've a bluetooth-watch, its freakin' awesome!
Wrist cancer? Thats like saying when your phone is in your pocket youll get thigh cancer or hand cancer when yur holding it.... Highly unlikley
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yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
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I don't think its a new concept, just that previously it wouldn't be possible due to the high price of touchscreen phones.
Now that I can get an android handset for 50 quid I think its a viable idea.
I was gonna use one of those exercise arm band cases to hold it on my wrist rather than tape, but same idea.
I wish the nokia x6 ran android, that phone has the perfect dimensions for my wrist.
At the moment it looks like it might be the zte blade aka san francisco, or the samsung galaxy 3. Both are slim and light and cheap to buy.
Also saw the motorola flip out earlier for 50 quid, but I think its too big.
Fossil Meta watch. $200.
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yay looking forward to the wrist cancer this will cause
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i am wondering about future
what about an android implant under my skin
genkiz said:
i am wondering about future
what about an android implant under my skin
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Ya lyk thats gona b cool man
My wrist-mounted HTC with redirected optics
Apparently I have to wait ten posts to post a link..........
I have a youtube video of this subject
I will go post around for a moment to burn out the 10 posts :good:
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I just saw this for the iphone 4 and wonder if the sgs had anything similar? i would kill for such a thing (and I do not want Sprint, so no Epic 4g).
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/...r-iphone-4-into-the-droid-it-a/#disqus_thread
http://www.boxwave.com/products/keyboardbuddycase/apple-iphone-4-keyboard-buddy-case_3968.htm
It's pretty much an elegant bluetooth keyboard built into a case.
Seen it too
Would love to have the same for the SGS with enhanced battery included !
Doesn't the Galaxy S have problem with bluetooth keyboards?
This would be amazing!
The only thing missing on my SGS, manufacture's are you listening ?
no they are not......they are born deaf......we say "froyo" and they here "yo yo".....dumb samsung....if they had their customers happy....galaxy s would have sold some 10 times more...
Jayanth.M.P said:
no they are not......they are born deaf......we say "froyo" and they here "yo yo".....dumb samsung....if they had their customers happy....galaxy s would have sold some 10 times more...
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actually not likely. Many custommers (like me) don't like the "thinkness" added with a flip keyboard.
Anyway, the Galaxy S Pro will most likely have a flip KB, this will cover this area of the market.
you could just get a bluetooth keyboard for around 20 dollars, and then i guess tape it on or something....
i have a mini bluetooth keyboard.
no problems having it work. but i just don't need a physical keyboard right now.
would be a lot cheaper too.
i really would like this...
That would be beyond awesome. But I have my doubts that it will happen... Still, it might even be possible to attach it via USB to the Galaxy S, which would be even more awesome.
There are several out there you could easily make your own flip case and use one of them.
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/portable-usb-bluetooth-keyboard.html
One way to do it i guess is get a flip case and sticking the mini keyboard on it.
I am actually get one and i'll see how it works out ( the keyboard not the flip case.... yet . )
Next Galaxy S
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Doesn't the Galaxy S have problem with bluetooth keyboards?
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It seems that the next Galaxy S i9000 or maybe a i10,000 any way, will have 8mp camera, flash, and a slide out keyboard! "nice to have a bigger screen, 5 incher!
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It seems that the next Galaxy S i9000 or maybe a i10,000 any way, will have 8mp camera, flash, and a slide out keyboard! "nice to have a bigger screen, 5 incher!
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i haven't heard anything about a slide out keyboard on it where did you read that? the screen shot and the whole thing about it i read had nothing about a keyboard
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i haven't heard anything about a slide out keyboard on it where did you read that? the screen shot and the whole thing about it i read had nothing about a keyboard
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I think he's just being sarcastic.
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i really would like this...
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only thing I found was this, but it requires a minimum 200$ order
Nice case Thanks..
There are something similar, a phone case with bluetooth keyboard slot.
I think some people still like the feeling of pressing on a real buttons more.
I mounted a slide out qwerty keyboard to my Galaxy S. There are few photos, but the forum engine does not allow me to post a link directly.
The url: sites.google.com slash site slash galaxykeyboard
Hey fenyvessy, that was brilliant, thanks!
I'm getting one too. Although I've ordered one of these cheap cases too, so to make it easily removable.
In my opinion one of the coolest accessories out there for Android. Has anyone paired it with the HTC Inspire? I have heard of problems on some devices
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In my opinion one of the coolest accessories out there for Android. Has anyone paired it with the HTC Inspire? I have heard of problems on some devices
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WTF is Liveview? LOL... I went to the Sony store the other day because I have a gift card and can't find anything to buy... I gotta say Sony makes some of the most useless [email protected] in the electronics industry, how are they still in business?
A "Dash" priced at $250 ... which literally sits on the night stand and accesses facebook, twitter, and is an alarm clock. Why would someone buy this when they can buy an entire netbook for $200 ?!?! For the Sony name?
I'm assuming Liveview must be equally worthless given the stagnant nature of this thread?
Amazon reviews are mostly positive. Wast thinking about getting one myself.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Live-View-Ericsson-LiveView/dp/B004E2V4NM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298913703&sr=8-1
looks like an awesome product
$82 seems reasonable for the functions that it has
Apparently Sony is making a newer slimmer version so I am waiting for that, hopefully it isn't plagued by bugs like the first one is
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Apparently Sony is making a newer slimmer version so I am waiting for that, hopefully it isn't plagued by bugs like the first one is
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A quick Google search turned out no evidence of Sony making a slim version, do you have any sources? Interested in whether I should wait
Anybody make the plunge yet?
i buyed 2, one for my woman and one for me, we use with desire and sgt.
now we dont use it after 1 week.
it looses bt con every 30 to 45 min, then we have to turn off and on bt and lv to reconnect. also the plugin for calling is freaky slow.
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on one desire is insertcoin hd and the other is stock. the sgt i tryed with stock and overcome.
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Does anybody know if the clamps that come with the iControlpad fit the G2x? I'm considering buying it, and if the clamps don't fit, I may attempt to make my own.
I would say they would fit. The iControlPad is designed to work with several phones.
Look up SizeEasy.com and compare the G2x with the iPhone and see if there is much of a difference. I would think the biggest factor is length (top to bottom) for the brackets since they snap to the sides of the gamepad and hold the phone.
If you buy it I would recommend taking pictures and posting them up for other users.
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I would say they would fit. The iControlPad is designed to work with several phones.
Look up SizeEasy.com and compare the G2x with the iPhone and see if there is much of a difference. I would think the biggest factor is length (top to bottom) for the brackets since they snap to the sides of the gamepad and hold the phone.
If you buy it I would recommend taking pictures and posting them up for other users.
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Cool, thanks. I'll probally end up buying it and letting everyone know. It'll be about another week until I order it, since I lack funds at the moment. When I get the iControlPad I'll review it, complete with pictures.
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Cool, thanks. I'll probally end up buying it and letting everyone know. It'll be about another week until I order it, since I lack funds at the moment. When I get the iControlPad I'll review it, complete with pictures.
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Cool. Can't wait
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Hi all I was thinking to buy a Smartwatch and I saw the new Sony Smartwatch 2 but I think 200 € its so expensive and it doesn't worth it just because nfc and little improvements so I'm looking to pick that one ( the "old" one).
But before buying it I'll like to know some things:
1- Is it really that difficult to conect the charger, do you have any tricks or something to have it in full contact and avoid disconections?
2-I've read all the informational posts and so and I'm a little bit scared of the influence of direct sun to the screen. I live in catalonia (Spain) and the sun brights a lot here so, am I going to have big problems to see the information into the watch?
3-Is there any important thing that I should know before purchasing it? I mean for example my galaxy note 2 is affected by something called SDS and can die at any moment.
well if you arrived here thanks for reading the whole post and thanks in advance for the answers.
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Hi all I was thinking to buy a Smartwatch and I saw the new Sony Smartwatch 2 but I think 200 € its so expensive and it doesn't worth it just because nfc and little improvements so I'm looking to pick that one ( the "old" one).
But before buying it I'll like to know some things:
1- Is it really that difficult to conect the charger, do you have any tricks or something to have it in full contact and avoid disconections?
2-I've read all the informational posts and so and I'm a little bit scared of the influence of direct sun to the screen. I live in catalonia (Spain) and the sun brights a lot here so, am I going to have big problems to see the information into the watch?
3-Is there any important thing that I should know before purchasing it? I mean for example my galaxy note 2 is affected by something called SDS and can die at any moment.
well if you arrived here thanks for reading the whole post and thanks in advance for the answers.
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1.I've recently picked up an orginal smartwatch... can't believe how shoddy the charging system is. the clip doesn't have enough pressure to keep the charger connected so i have a zip tie which will slide right off, holds enough pressure to let it charge without issue
2. if you have to, you can shield it with your hand and see it just fine.
3. nothing that ive discovered so far. it's working like a charm, but I think i'll get the 2 when it comes out. the springloaded clip really kills the stylish look that the watch otherwise has.
thanks! that's enough for me to pick it
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aka_sirok said:
Hi all I was thinking to buy a Smartwatch and I saw the new Sony Smartwatch 2 but I think 200 € its so expensive and it doesn't worth it just because nfc and little improvements so I'm looking to pick that one ( the "old" one).
But before buying it I'll like to know some things:
1- Is it really that difficult to conect the charger, do you have any tricks or something to have it in full contact and avoid disconections?
2-I've read all the informational posts and so and I'm a little bit scared of the influence of direct sun to the screen. I live in catalonia (Spain) and the sun brights a lot here so, am I going to have big problems to see the information into the watch?
3-Is there any important thing that I should know before purchasing it? I mean for example my galaxy note 2 is affected by something called SDS and can die at any moment.
well if you arrived here thanks for reading the whole post and thanks in advance for the answers.
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I've a Galaxy Note II also. You need to disable all TTS services (samsung TTS and Google TTS) to get the notifications to work on applications like augmented smartwatch (recommended). It's an already known bug on samsung devices.
Send me a DM if you need to know more. Envíame un DM si necesitas saber más.
i think i did it without knowing it lol
but thanks for your help
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Just want to say... This thing is even more awesome than I even thought it would be!
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riso123 said:
Just want to say... This thing is even more awesome than I even thought it would be!
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Agreed its out of this world, have you tried catatonic in the vrse app? it will scare the living s**t out of you
Hmm, this is the first VR I have the chance to try, but I could be more satisfied with the sharpness, do you guys have the same?
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Hmm, this is the first VR I have the chance to try, but I could be more satisfied with the sharpness, do you guys have the same?
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You can make out the pixels in certain content, I noticed that streaming sometimes improves as the video progresses. You can certainly notice the difference between good quality content and not so good quality content.
I will tell you that its pretty damn good compared to most other VR that I've tried though.
Silly question but did you play with the focusing wheel at the top? also make sure its a tight fit and try moving the headset around on your head as it might not be sitting perfectly in front of your eyes.
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You can make out the pixels in certain content, I noticed that streaming sometimes improves as the video progresses. You can certainly notice the difference between good quality content and not so good quality content.
I will tell you that its pretty damn good compared to most other VR that I've tried though.
Silly question but did you play with the focusing wheel at the top? also make sure its a tight fit and try moving the headset around on your head as it might not be sitting perfectly in front of your eyes.
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I did try several contents, but its also the Userinterface which is not clear to my eyes.
And yes, I did try the wheel, but I dont mind silly questions, I'll try to move with my head!
was playing with this, the effect is amazing its just the resolution aint the best some of the content is just very bad , i tried the cinema and that was really amazing experience the seats next to you seem so real, i can only imagine when quality is like what we get with 1080p on tv screen then it would be something id probably watch movies on , this just seems the beginning , cant wait till it gets better
I have had a gear VR since the early developer edition for the Note 4. The new Gear VR supplied with the S7 is a great improvement. But I am afraid the resolution will always be a bit fuzzy, as essentially you are viewing the screen very close to your eyes and then magnified. You will see the pixels like you would if you used a magnifying glass against the screen. It's the limitations of the technology mostly and this is why I was hoping for a 4K screen on the S7 this time around as that would improve things a lot, as would some of the movies being shot in a higher resolution.
As a side note remember to wipe your phone screen as clean as possible before inserting into the VR and make sure that you do not touch the lenses as you do so. Any greasy smudge (or fibre from a cloth) will impair the viewing.
In my opinion, considering how relatively cheap the Gear VR is and how much content is available which continues to grow, it still is a fantastic experience overall. Samsung have got the ball rolling and we can only expect this technology to improve.
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blah, I gotta wait for my Gear VR to come in
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I have had a gear VR since the early developer edition for the Note 4. The new Gear VR supplied with the S7 is a great improvement. But I am afraid the resolution will always be a bit fuzzy, as essentially you are viewing the screen very close to your eyes and then magnified. You will see the pixels like you would if you used a magnifying glass against the screen. It's the limitations of the technology mostly and this is why I was hoping for a 4K screen on the S7 this time around as that would improve things a lot, as would some of the movies being shot in a higher resolution.
As a side note remember to wipe your phone screen as clean as possible before inserting into the VR and make sure that you do not touch the lenses as you do so. Any greasy smudge (or fibre from a cloth) will impair the viewing.
In my opinion, considering how relatively cheap the Gear VR is and how much content is available which continues to grow, it still is a fantastic experience overall. Samsung have got the ball rolling and we can only expect this technology to improve.
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What is this great improvement that you speak of? I also have the developer edition for the S6. My Gear VR for the S7 is coming in tomorrow...
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What is this great improvement that you speak of? I also have the developer edition for the S6. My Gear VR for the S7 is coming in tomorrow...
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I don't know what the S6 developer edition is like. I am comparing the original Gear VR "developer edition" that was released with the Note 4, to the ones that are now shipping with the S7, so you personally may not see too much difference. But it's lighter, less bulky, has better ventilation, more comfortable padding, a micro usb port for charging on the go and is compatible with various galaxy phones now.
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Agreed its out of this world, have you tried catatonic in the vrse app? it will scare the living s**t out of you
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I'll give it a go when I can!
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I wish I could post the video of my wife using it for first time absolutely brilliant stuff. But she won't let me. Even used the word divorce. She was trying the Jurassic world demo and it was worth it just for that.
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I wish I could post the video of my wife using it for first time absolutely brilliant stuff. But she won't let me. Even used the word divorce. She was trying the Jurassic world demo and it was worth it just for that.
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Yeah, similar one here mate. My Mrs said, "oh boys with toys", but then she started using it and her face was a picture, huge cheesy smile
Just let my old man have a go and even he figured out how to play it and said it was literally like looking at the future.
The best way I can explain it is that is essentially like being literally in one of the lawnmower man simulations!
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Yeah, similar one here mate. My Mrs said, "oh boys with toys", but then she started using it and her face was a picture, huge cheesy smile
Just let my old man have a go and even he figured out how to play it and said it was literally like looking at the future.
The best way I can explain it is that is essentially like being literally in one of the lawnmower man simulations!
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Got to be honest I wasn't expecting much but very very surprised
Hmm...
its a pretty neat first impression but its too blurry for me to use at this point. unless there is some better content coming soon. cannot seem to find my 6 game bundle tho.. perhaps its not available until the "official" release... *shrug*
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Agreed its out of this world, have you tried catatonic in the vrse app? it will scare the living s**t out of you
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Where can I find that app?
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Agreed its out of this world, have you tried catatonic in the vrse app? it will scare the living s**t out of you
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Nevermind I found it
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Agreed its out of this world, have you tried catatonic in the vrse app? it will scare the living s**t out of you
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Okay I found the vrse app but when I open it nothing is shown. Just an open "world" and the vrse logo...
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You can make out the pixels in certain content, I noticed that streaming sometimes improves as the video progresses. You can certainly notice the difference between good quality content and not so good quality content.
I will tell you that its pretty damn good compared to most other VR that I've tried though.
Silly question but did you play with the focusing wheel at the top? also make sure its a tight fit and try moving the headset around on your head as it might not be sitting perfectly in front of your eyes.
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That's exactly what I thought. I was watching a 360 videoand the quality was crap. After a minute it looked great!
How do you view your own video and photos ?
It says to view your own photos and video they should be in the gallery which they are but oculus library is empty ?
Thanks
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I wish I could post the video of my wife using it for first time absolutely brilliant stuff. But she won't let me. Even used the word divorce. She was trying the Jurassic world demo and it was worth it just for that.
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I have a video of my mum watching catatonic and its hilarious! My wife refuses to watch it though.