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What Will They Call the Apple Tablet?

January 20th, 2010
I am even starting to doubt that Apple will announce anything remotely resembling a Tablet Computing device next week. I far more so expect to see a touchpanel equipped iMac. But if they do let loose with what half of the tech/gadget community has been t… more »
Tags: apple, convertible, ipad, islate, itablet, legal, microsoft, os x, patent law, tabletpc, umpc, umpcportal.com, windows 7

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Technical Journal

January 5th, 2010
I'd rather be at CES. Really. If there were one thing that I could be doing, I would rather be in Las Vegas, getting no sleep, living on corn dogs, and covering the latest in tech product development. But alas, such is not my lot. So, the question is, wh… more »
Tags: apple, bayonettta, darkstalkers, evernote, gmail, google calendar, igoogle, macbookpro, palm pre, ps3, windows mobile, winmo htc touchpro

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When a Mobile OS is Complete

October 31st, 2009
Much ado is made about the numerous apps available on Apple's App Store. Some 25000 and increasing last time I looked (which was admittedly some time ago). I am a Windows Mobile user and also own a Palm Pre. But I spent my time with an iPhone. Some 18 -… more »
Tags: apple, at&t, blackberry, iphone, microsoft, palm pre, rim, sprint, windows mobile 6.1

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The iPhone is Not a Gaming Platform

September 10th, 2009
Convergence. I have only succumbed to this global trend on an occasions or two. I finally capitulated to not carrying both a phone and a PDA, and just went with a smartphone(s). But in general, I prefer a dedicated device that does its specific function… more »
Tags: 360, app store, apple, gaming, iphone, ipod touch, itunes, mobile computing, mp3 player, pmp, portable devices, ps3, psp, xbox

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Customer Service - Chronicles: MSI X340 and MSI, Day Three

August 19th, 2009
I have yet to hear back from MSI and my queries in response to their rejection of my RMA request. It is pretty ridiculous. As of mow I am writing them off, and standing by my negative recommendation of the MSI X340, and any product from MSI. Turns ou… more »
Tags: 4810t, acer, apple, aspire, itunes, laptop, msi x340, poor customer service, sata, timeline, usb

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Smartphone Sales Are Not Increasing - Because iPhone Sales Don't Count

August 7th, 2009
It is all over the blogosphere and the web in general. Smartphone sales are increasing. That must mean everyone wants one. I am not so sure that is the case because I am not so sure that you can count all of the sales of the iPhone and Palm Pre. If I had… more »
Tags: apple, blackberry, cellular phones, htc, iphone, nokia, plam pre, smartphone, sprint, verizon, windows mobile

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Not Gonna Buy It...this year...

April 16th, 2009
The times have definitely changed. I am in the process of (hopefully) getting rid of five computers and 2 game systems. I will likely have as much to write about the things I am not buying this year as the things that I am. And so, let’s get that topic s… more »
Tags: amazon, apple, intel, iphone, kindle, mid

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Daily Playlist

March 6th, 2009
Movie: The Watchmen Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 7, Disc 2 Album: Mercury Falling, Sting Inner Rockstar: 50 Cent Karaoke Song: Save You, Simple Plan OnLine Game: N/A OffLine Game: Star Wars - Empire at War (PC) System: MacBook Pro (earl… more »
Tags: apple, imac, mac mini, macbook pro, nfs, shift, wwdc

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