Archive for 'Technology'

New music discovery: Rdio

Rdio is an impressive site.  It does many things that others do (Pandora, Last.fm, grooveshark, etc) but does so in a clean, fast, and full service package.  You can read a full review here. Trust me, if you like music, sign up for Rdio, download the desktop add, link it to your iTunes/Windows Media Player [...]

That said…the iPad has potential

The iPad reminds me of the original iPhone release. Neat but was so fundamentally broken that it should not have been releases and did not deserve the high price. The baby non 3g iPad however is an interesting option for people who do not have a kindle but WANT one. The Kindle DX is around [...]

Even I will not get the iPad (but maybe the iPad 3G)

(Update: maybe there is some hope for the iPad 3G…still has to use the awful ATT service but at least it can grab some non-wifi data) Sigh.  So as feared Apple has released a giant iPhone called the iPad.  Super.  That’s really all you need know.  It’s a giant iPhone, running nearly the same exact [...]

Buy These Now #2: Coolslice Holiday Camera Roundup

You have attractive people in your life and you yourself may look attractive at times.  In order to capture all of this attractiveness one needs a solid camera.  No need to read a ton of reviews or ask your friend who minored in photography at a small liberal arts college in the northeast.  Just buy [...]

Buy This Now #310: Dell Vostro V13 Laptop

Fact: the Dell Vostro V13 sounds more like a diesel engine component than a sleek, inexpensive, ultraportable laptop. Fact: despite its name, the Dell Vostro V13 is a sleek, inexpensive, ultraportable laptop that should top your gift lists You’re looking for a netbook or ultraportable?  This is the one to get.  13.3″ screen, full size [...]

StereoMood…tuning your emotions

Pretty simple and slick, go to StereoMood and click a word describing the mood you’re in.  Just sexy?  Click “sexy.”  Just woke up?  Click “waking up.”  And so on and so forth.  StereoMood will then compile a nice little playlist right in your browser based on your “mood tag.” favorite song found so far: You’ve [...]

Turkey Day Google Wave Invites

Leave a comment saying what you’re thankful for and your email address and I’ll send you an invite to the Google Wave service (8 invites left).  I’ll maybe even send a few Google Voice invites if they are really good things to be thankful for. Gobble.

Apple Black Friday Deals aren’t half bad…

Wanna pick up a svelte new Apple product for that loved one  (ed note: yourself)? • $100 off MacBook Pros • $100 off iMacs • $20 off iPod touches • $20 off iPod nanos • $20 off Apple TV Check it out…

Gift Guide: e-book readers (via Engadget)

Your loved one loves to read but which e-book reader should you buy?  Here you go.

Windows 7

If you purchased a PC in the last 2 years, go buy Windows 7. You’re welcome.