Maureen Dowd lays out the drama shaping up between Al and Hillary -- with Bill playing both sides. Quite the ménage. Should be an entertaing run-up to '08.
Original post at the NY Times which requires registration
Friday, May 26, 2006
Enter Ozone Woman
Help Me Get A G5
SuperOyster: Monetizing the Waiting List
Wine Lovers Now Have A Web 2.0 Site
SmackBook Pro
Forget the Dock and keyboard shortcuts. Smack your laptop into submission and knock the next application into view.
Apple Laptops: Good, Cheap, Fast -- pick three
That's right -- you can have it all. Even Windows, if you're so inclined. For less money and a better experience.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
MacBook Man
Yeah, yeah, I get the parody -- but it completely fails without the black MacBook. Nobody look fearsome in white (with the possible exception of Gandalf, but he didn't lower himself to sword-wielding).
Best comment so far: "Dude, you know how you have a daughter? And you were worried about how someday a boy would show up on your doorstep, trying to date her? PROBLEM SOLVED!"
BSOD in this case stands for Blue Screen of Debt
Rent-to-own computers for low-income techies (more accurately, low and variable income)? Hmmm. Wonder what the margin is on that. Similar to check advance loans, I'd imagine. Coming soon to a Microsoft dealer near you.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Digismart - Miniature Projection Technology
Now this would be cool in an iPod, iPhone and/or MacBook.
"Australia-based Digislide... has created a tiny projector (for power point, movies, whatever) that can be built into a cell phone or laptop computer. They are signing licensing deals now and expect to see it in consumer electronics products soon. It’s tiny, silent and totally cool." -TechCrunch
Friday, May 19, 2006
Snakes On A Plane: Early Auditions
"Imagine Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, and a few others trying out for the picture. Now imagine that their auditions were on tape. And now click the link (oh, it's got some explicit language - be warned)." -Gavin Shearer
Thursday, May 18, 2006
MyVu LCD goggles for iPod reviewed
Not sure why the product literature shows this guy, apparently watching Bassmaster or Bill Dance Outdoors, but would someone please send me a pair of these? Thanks.
Engadget Review
Hands on with Apple's new MacBook with Windows
Interesting review from a self-described "biplatform" PC World columnist:
"The black MacBook isn’t the most feature-rich model in Apple’s new Intel-based laptop line, but it’s probably the coolest…which makes it one of the coolest laptops on the market, period."
"I don’t think businessfolks who trade in a 12-inch PowerBook for a black MacBook will feel like they’re slumming, even if the MacBook is a mere 'consumer model.'"
7 ways to let your geek flag fly
History of Console Prices
Thinking about the high cost of the PlayStation 3? Check this chart of inflation-adjusted console prices and decide for yourself if it's out of line.
Confused columnist on Apple's 17" MacBook Pro: 'you can get a couple of decent Dells' for that price
US$2,799 vs. US$4,008. Wonder what the similar comparison would be for the new MacBooks.
And we all shine on
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Introducing the superfast, blogging, podcasting, do-everything-out-of-the-box MacBook
If you know me, you know I ordered one of these first thing this morning. Yes, I paid $150 extra for the black one. I think of it the same way I think of the leather upgrade for my car -- every once in awhile you have to do something nice for yourself. Considering how often I'll be using the thing, I might as we look as cool as possible doing it. (Boy, that's a dangerous policy. Maybe I should rethink that. Nah.)
BTW, J. had to get one just like it. Mine better show up first. ;-)
Monday, May 15, 2006
The anti-Christian bias in our society has reached absurd proportions
You won't see the liberal media reporting this! (Thanks, Jason. You heathen.)
Longer version from godlessgeeks (gotta love those Silicon Valley wackos)
Source: World Pantheism Movement (Pantheism. Nature's Way.)
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Web 2.0 audience apparently composed entirely of Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Web 2.0 users live "20 minutes into the future." Hahahaha. More like 20 months.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
The Perfect Mark
A great read from the New Yorker on "how a Massachusetts psychotherapist fell for a Nigerian e-mail scam." Even after being convicted of fraud and other crimes, he still believed he was dealing with legitimate people who needed his help in moving their money. Are people really this naive? After being convicted? Good grief.
Tracking Plane Flight on Internet
Ever wonder how that new Internet access on the plane works? Wonder no longer. Oh, and the ability to track the plane in flight that this blogger is so enthused about? Hardly precise, as it just shows when the plane's Internet access has been handed off to the next continent.
Adobe aims to ease AJAX programming
This sounds promising -- Adobe AJAX for Mortals, brought to you buy the programmers formerly known as Macromedia.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Report: Ionic air purifiers create -- cough, cough -- smog
In case you didn't already get the word from Consumer Reports, you've now been warned. Stay away from the ionic breeze -- it's a killa.
The Combimouse
Insanely great or grossly retarded? Okay, the name is a bit retarded (not that I can think of anything better), but would this new spin on computer input be truly functional or just awkward? I have to say that the idea of not having to take my hands off the keyboard to move the pointer has great appeal, but then, wouldn't a regular keyboard with an integrated trackpad or track ball provide that same convenience (less the supposed improved ergonomics) without the avant styling? Anyone ready to try one of these thing?
The Computer Bed: making telecommuting even easier
Kicking Appliance Butt
Props to the Samurai Appliance Repair Man at Fixitnow.com for able assistance in repairing my clothes washer. The self-described "Grand Master of Appliantology" in New London, NH, provides a wealth of how-to knowledge, spiced with wacky humor, for the low, low price of free. His schematics, step-by-step instructions and expert tips are so helpful, in fact, that I'm seriously considering a modest contribution to the United Samurai Beer Fund. Or a mention on my blog.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Yahoo Introduces New Technology Section
Looks like they've actually got something of value going on, at least for the non-techie. Plus, lots of Web 2.0 styling. (Is it just me, or do the "today's top features" boxes look like little iPod nanos?)
Yahoo! Tech