Geeky Dave's Corner

Choosing a smartphone part 3

2010-06-01T04:17:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Smartphone, Part 3: Android vs. iPhone

In our third part of the “Choosing a Smartphone” series, we’re going to take on the 300lb gorilla that is the iPhone. I fully expect that our readers will get a little hot under the collar about this one.
In our first post, we incurred the ire of the Windows Loyal, our last post made the Palmaniacs get their torches and pitchforks, and this time, we’re going to anger quite possibly everyone! We’ll call the iPhone platform a Smartphone OS, which offends many. For the iPhone loyal–and I don’t want to spoil the surprise ending, but–we’re going to say that Android is a viable alternative to the iPhone. Shocking, I know, but this is an Android blog.

We’re going to structure this post a little different, too. We’ll cover iPhone OS 3.1.3, but there are essentially two classes of devices running it: iPhone 3GS’s and iPod Touch 3rd Gen’s, and other outdated hardware. Apple’s hardware is at least as important as the OS, because their older hardware provides a distinctly different experience from new hardware. Then there’s a third variable, the ever-present “what’s next” factor with Apple. By taking a look at each situation, we’ll try to cover iPhone vs. Android buying decisions pretty comprehensively. Also, for the sake of space, I won’t cover individual apps on either platform in detail, but will focus on the core OS. Let’s start with an overview of iPhone OS 3.

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Choosing a smartphone part 2

2010-06-01T04:14:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Smartphone, Part 2: Android vs. Palm WebOS – Updated

In our second in a series of articles helping you choose a smartphone OS, we’re going to take a look at Android versus Palm’s WebOS, which by every metric is soundly bringing up the rear in the smartphone OS race. Still, it has a lot of features that not only show Android’s possible future, but also its room for improvement.

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choosing a smartphone part 1

2010-06-01T04:09:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Smartphone, Part 1: Android vs. Windows Phone 7

The last few weeks have brought us a flurry of information about different smartphone OS’s. At this blog, we prefer Android, and the past weeks’ news has only made us more proud of our favorite OS. However, there has been a lot of talk about Windows Phone 7, and Palm is trying to expand by bringing its devices to Verizon. Of course, there’s the ever-present iPhone OS, and its next update is looming. Blackberry . . . also still makes phones. In this series of articles, we’ll take an honest look at how Android stacks up to the competition. I think you’ll find that whatever your needs, there’s a Droid for that!

To get started, let’s talk about Microsoft’s big play in the mobile space: Windows Phone 7 Series.

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my latest gadget....Sprint's HTC Hero

2009-12-28T20:40:00.000-08:00

phonescoop.com review of Sprint's HTC Hero...

Merry Christmas to all!

2009-12-24T22:12:00.001-08:00

Every Nuclear Explosion on Earth since 1945...

2009-12-08T09:58:00.000-08:00

Everyone's got a notion of how the last century went, in terms of nuclear explosions. There was Hiroshima, then Nagasaki. There were some nuclear tests out in the desert, and the ocean. But would you believe there've been over 2000? Read more...

Microsoft reminds 2000 and XP SP2 users: The end is near...

2009-12-07T16:19:00.000-08:00

Microsoft reminds 2000 and XP SP2 users: The end is nigh

Microsoft has a message for people still running XP: if you haven’t got service pack 3 by next July, you’re on your own.

The firm is reminding users that support for both XP Service Pack 2 and Windows 2000 ends on 13 July 2010. While the systems will, of course, continue to work, anyone who needs any assistance dealing with problems with them will have to hope Google provides the answer. That’s not really much of an issue for home users, but should be taken as a sign for businesses that it’s time to sort things out. Read more...

Apple Strikes Deal to Buy Lala

2009-12-04T20:48:00.000-08:00

Apple Strikes Deal to Buy the Music Start-Up Lala

By BRAD STONE
Published: December 4, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — In the most recent sign that Apple is looking at alternative ways for people to store and play their digital music, the company has agreed to buy Lala, a four-year-old start-up based in Palo Alto, Calif., a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. Read more...

Complicated Apple-Verizon deal unlikely

2009-12-04T05:57:00.000-08:00

Given the dissatisfaction of iPhone users with AT&T, and the fact that Verizon has a much better network, it has been hoped that Apple would strike a deal with Verizon. One analyst is saying no.

Analyst Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros thinks that it is more likely that the iPhone will be carried by T-Mobile or Sprint in 2010 than by Verizon, something that would disappoint many current and potential iPhone users. Shaw says one major stumbling block is that both Apple and Verizon have grown their businesses through close control of their customers and that this shared trait may keep the two apart. After all, both parties cannot really control a shared customer. Read more...

27-inch Quad Core iMacs well worth the wait...

2009-12-01T06:26:00.000-08:00

27-inch Core i5 iMac (with Core i7 option)

Top-of-the-line iMac takes the crown as fastest stock Mac model ever

by James Galbraith, Macworld.com

When Apple announced new iMacs last month, it included a major step forward amid the subtle-but-welcome refinements in most of the models: the first ever iMac to offer a quad-core processor. The new high-end 27-inch iMacs are the first to use Intel’s Core i5 and Core i7 quad-core processors, and they were not available at the time of the announcement. But finally, the wait is over, and the Core i5 and Core i7 27-inch iMacs have arrived—and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. more...

Canon Vixia HF20 at Best Buy for $499

2009-11-24T05:58:00.000-08:00

Check out the deal Best Buy has for the Canon Vixia HF20 at $499.

iPhone Users Guide for OS 3.1 Software

2009-11-20T12:23:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the iPhone Users Guide that so many people have inquired about that can't find.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPhone_User_Guide.pdf

I finally gave in....to the iPhone

2009-07-22T04:21:00.000-07:00

After going thru a ton of different phones from Verizon, such as Blackberries and Windows Mobile, I finally decided to try out an iPhone 3GS on AT&T. I know, I know...everyone has warned me about AT&T service but I took the plunge anyway. I just couldn't get anything done with the current crop of smartphones.

As for AT&T service, it's been only 3 weeks but I haven't had a drop call, as for service it's been good, no complaints. I do miss MMS something Verizon has had for a long time but the experience with the iPhone as compared to all others is a huge leap forward. I can't find the right words but it's like I am so much more productive, I can actually use the browser and have a pleasant experience and I can open documents and actually READ THEM!

I will be headed out to the Outerbanks of North Carolina...we'll see how this baby performs on this 11 hour journey with GPS navigation with AT&T and Navigon and phone calls thruout the journey, not to mention some browsing on the beach!!!

LG env Touch sync to PC

2009-06-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

LG Outlook Sync Program Installation

LG Outlook Sync is a utility to synchronize your MS Outlook data with your LG devices. The current LG Outlook Sync supports enV 3(VX9200) and enV Touch(VX11000) only. LG Outlook Sync does not support old LG devices. *

Currently LG Outlook Sync can synchronize your contact and calendar information only. Please note that by the limitation of device not all the field in the contact and calendar information will be synchronized.

Follow the steps below to install.

Step 1: Install LG USB Modem driver before installing the LG Outlook Sync. Download LG USB Modem Driver

Step 2: Close the MS Outlook if it is already running.1

Step 3: Download and run the LG Outlook Sync.msi

Step 4: Press [Next] button to go to next step.

Step 5: The install program will process remaining install process automatically.2

Notes
1) You can not install LG Outlook Sync when Microsoft Outlook is running.
2) If the previous version of LG Outlook Sync is installed already, installation process will automatically uninstall previous version.

Requirements - Make Sure:

You have Administrator privilege in your PC.

Microsoft Outlook is installed.

Your PC supports USB port and USB cable for LG device to connect your device to PC.

Your PC has LG USB Modem Driver installed so that PC recognizes your device.

Before using the LG Outlook Sync, please make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

1. Hardware
CPU: Pentium II or higher
Memory: 64MB or Higher
Video Display: Minimum 800x600 Resolution, 16 bit Color
Hard disk: Minimum 10MB of available space

2. Software
Operating System : Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Supported Microsoft Outlook: MS Outlook2002, MS Outlook2003, MS Outlook2007
Microsoft Outlook Express is not supported.
Before you start the program, the user handset device must be connected via a USB cable.

* Please note that the number of contacts and calendar events that can be stored in the device is limited and is different between devices. So in some cases not all the calendar and contact information will be synchronized. Please refer to the User Manual which comes with your device to check how many contacts and calendar event can be saved in your device.

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Helpful Documents:

LG Outlook Sync Getting Started
LG Outlook Sync Option
Backup and Restore
LG Outlook Sync Result Report
Uninstalling LG Outlook Sync

LG env Touch

2009-06-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

I am enjoying the verizon connect plan for the whole family. I had previosly activated my i760, since then, I put it back in the old phone box. Now I decided to try out the LG env Touch, yes I know, not a smartphone but with remosync syncing my corporate emails, calendar, contacts and tasks from Outlook for $9 a month...it's better than paying te $29.99...well lets see how it works out in the next few months...

Back to Windows Mobile

2009-04-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Okay, after a couple of months with the blackberry storm I've decided to return to the Windows Mobile world.

I know some may ask why?

The answer is quite simple...just like I grew tired of the Palm UI, I have grown tired of the storm's UI or lack of one.

I dusted off a samsung i760, turned on wifi and discontinued feeding Verizon $30 data plan. Put a data block on the line and upgraded the OS to WM 6.1, installed AIM for Windows Mobile, followed by the leaked WM 6.5 Facebook app PPCGeeks Facebook, Iconsoft PhonEX and Spb Mobile Shell.

To my surprise, Windows Mobile has come along way, everything is working together. It seems that Microsoft finally has seen the light and they seem on the right track with WM 6.5 and the soon to be released WM 7.

Now about Verizon...the WM phones to get are the Samsung Omnia, HTC Touch Diamond or the HTC Touch Pro but you will have to pay Verizon another $30 monthly for the priviledge of using data, even thou, the phones have built-in WIFI...but that is Verizon...one day they too, will see the light, just like Microsoft.

ZyXEL P2910 Docsis 3.0 Multimedia Terminal

2009-04-19T05:49:00.000-07:00

ZyXEL Communications Corp. has entered the Docsis 3.0 fray with an embedded multimedia terminal adapter (E-MTA) that combines a baseline wideband modem with VoIP support and home networking features.

The P2910, just certified by CableLabs , is based on a Texas Instruments Inc. Puma 5 chipset that can bond up to four downstream and four upstream channels, giving it the ability to produce downstream bursts of up to 160 Mbit/s. ZyXEL's E-MTA also packs in two VoIP lines, a four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, and 802.11n WiFI. ZyXEL plans to sell the feature-rich P2910 directly to North American MSOs.

ZyXEL P2910 Docsis 3.0 Multimedia Terminal

Time Warner releases Tivo Tuning Adapter

2009-01-17T03:49:00.000-08:00

Well the day finally came and Time Warner has released the Tivo Tuning Adapter. I am happy to report this thing really works out of the box. It is a Cisco STA1520. I now receive all the channels I pay for, isn't that great?

Have an HD Tivo with cablecard? Head down to your local Time Warner office and pick one up.

Blackberry Storm

2008-11-21T11:34:00.001-08:00

Well today is Blackberry Storm day and the lines at Verizon stores are long. So I ordered my Storm online for overnight delivery.

TiVo here I come!

2008-10-04T09:38:00.001-07:00

Well after several years with Sony's DHG-HDD500 I sold them and purchased a Tivo Series 3 DVR....now....I wait for the SDV tuning adapter...so I can watch the channels I pay for...

Blackberry Curve 8330 for Verizon

2008-07-04T09:34:00.000-07:00

Well I just couldn't resist... I had to try out the new BB Curve for Verizon and well it shines...it's not an iphone....but it still put my Treo 700p to shame...no more reboots....heck...email galore...but true HTML browsing is not on this baby...waiting for the THUNDER!

Toshiba throws in the towel on HD-DVD

2008-02-16T06:05:00.000-08:00

Well the fat lady sung...news from the far off lands of Japan are reporting that Toshiba is terminating production of all HD-DVD players and writing off it's loses...so...another paperweight to the basement land of forgotten electronics...

Ahh....HD-DVD...got it right the first time...but content always wins...

2008-01-10T07:38:00.000-08:00

Many have asked why a geek like me would go with HD-DVD instead of Blu-ray.

My decision was based solely on hardware features and the DVD Consortium that put together HD-DVD made it more future proof with internet access from the get go.

Something, Sony is just starting to incorporate into their players but with one very big fine print...the new Blu-Ray profile 2 which makes ethernet mandatory on the player wouldn’t be fully compatible with players that were profile 1 and 1.1.

So...now with Blu-Ray winning the studios over...I wait...for profile 2 players...

2008-01-02T06:15:00.000-08:00

Well 2008 started me off with Windows Mobile 6 and the verizon xv6800 pda phone. All I can say...wow...look how far we've come!

Technology keeps advancing....look at the iphone (too bad it's AT&T only--but thats only for 2 more years)...anyways...this baby rocks!

Gadgets make me smile...now if only we could get them to work the way we want them to...hmm the great developers at xda-developers.com have the goodies...headover...and join the revolution!

Treo 700p

2007-09-10T12:44:00.000-07:00

I know...I said I was a converted berry berry fan...however, I missed all my Treo applications...so I'm back on the Treo...but upgraded from the Treo 650 to the 700p...ahh...I'm in geek heaven again!

iTunes 7.4.1 released, disables ringtone trick

2007-09-08T15:31:00.000-07:00

Apple in it's infinite wisdom to please shareholders...in making a profit that is...has released iTunes 7.4.1 which appears to serve no purpose other than disabling the trick that allowed files renamed with an .m4r extension to be used as ringtones without separate purchase under iTunes 7.4 (released earlier this week).

Meanwhile, iToner -- a tool for transferring ringtones to the iPhone without hacking or jailbreaking -- has been updated (version 1.0.1) to resolve an issue where ringtones transferred by it were deleted by synchronization with iTunes 7.4.

So...if you want the ability to rename files for use as ringtones for the iphone...don't upgrade your iTunes software, stay on 7.4.

Albany Times Union newspaper still rules!

2007-09-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

Sometimes...when I read the news online at http://www.timesunion.com/ and I want more in depth information, I revert to the old fashion way of reading the news....the newspaper...and today's three iphone articles: Boomer takes baby steps with iPhone , iPhone clicks with a Gen Xer and Our reporters compare iPhone features...actually...the Albany Times Union newspaper always provides a refreshing look at technology....it's a keeper!

Netgear SC101 400gb Storage Central back from the dead!

2007-08-23T12:55:00.000-07:00

You would think I would have learned my lesson about buying netgear products from my experience with the MP101 but here I go again.

After 2 years in the basement bin an old paperweight comes back to life...that's right...I could never get this storage central to work...that is...until netgear released some new beta firmware (did I say beta?)...yup...something is something...the paperweight ---opps...the SC101 is storing music, photos and videos for the kids...and believe me kids these days do need their own data storage!

Yamaha RX-V4600 foundation and empire!

2007-08-10T05:20:00.000-07:00

The very foundation of any home entertainment system is the audio. My receiver of choice is the Yamaha RX-V4600 combined with a Carver Magnetic Field Amplifier AV-64. I thought alot about this combination maybe in need of an upgrade but the more I listen to other receivers the more I am still amazed at the sound and built quality of this receiver and amplifier...HDMI inputs...HD radio is superb!!! and well...dolby digital audio...blows your socks off!

It is the foundation of my home entertainment system...they are a one-two knockout punch...it's a keeper!

ViaTalk to the rescue!

2007-08-09T17:56:00.000-07:00

It wasn't long after SunRocket closed down that I was able to port my phone number to ViaTalk all for the same $199 a year price plus 2 phone lines and 3 months free...here we go again...riding the digital phone bandwagon!

Blackberry 7130e with Verizon...email can be so easy!

2007-08-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

Okay...so my kids think the Samsung u740 is cool for text messages...but I just needed something better for emails...and thus...I'm a converted berry berry fan...yes...I got the 7130e and immediately put the iphone theme on it...upgraded the OS...heck..installed some free apps...and yes..it has no camera...no music...but it does two things very well..email and phone quality is excellent. My phone of choice...until the 8130e from Verizon comes along...yes...another blackberry!

SunRocket where art thou?

2007-08-05T10:17:00.000-07:00

At $199 a year --$17 a month for unlimited U.S. digital phone service...SunRocket rescued me from Verizon's $59 a month phone bill...I rode this train to the end...but all good things must come to an end...and so did SunRocket...closing it's doors and declaring bankruptcy...RIP

Gefen EXT-HDMI-142 more HDMI switching!

2007-07-15T17:42:00.000-07:00

Now I needed to send the signal from the HDX-501 to two sources instead of one, my tv and receiver. I had the receiver connected directly via digital optical from my HD-DVD. Now I wanted to experience digital audio via HDMI. I needed a reliable switch and everyone recommends gefen, so I purchased the Gefen EXT-HDMI-142 (1 HDMI input and two HDMI outputs). Expensive...but worth every penny $299.

Transformers movie opening day!!!

2007-07-04T16:02:00.000-07:00

Reminds me of the opening day for Star Wars...lines everywhere...awesome special effects...this is the summer blockbuster for 2007!

Toshiba HD-A2 720p high definition on a budget!

2007-07-01T06:38:00.000-07:00

Okay...I joined the HD-DVD camp not because it's better than Blu-ray...nope...all because of one thing only...PRICE!

Heck...same video & sound quality as Blu-ray but for one third the cost...$199 at my favorite geek place - retailer...Best Buy in Crossgates Mall!

Oh...did I mentioned...with 5 free HD-DVD movies!!! It's a keeper!

Apple releases the iPhone...no verizon...at&t only!

2007-06-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

Well today apple releases the iphone and nothing...and I mean nothing compares...apple once again destroys the competition...no cell or smartphone comes close to what apple has done with ma bell's phone.

Revolutionary? Yes....just like the iPod....the creative folks at apple did it again! Too bad verizon...the iphone is only for at&t...I will start preping the kids...we are going to AT&T...bye bye verizon...too bad I have to wait 1 year...until my family plan is over with verizon!

The BEAST gets Windows Vista Ultimate!

2007-04-03T05:18:00.000-07:00

Not satisfied with installing Windows Vista Enterprise on the BEAST, I decided to go all the way with Vista Ultimate on my HP Pavilion a465c home server...what an ordeal you say? Nope...upgraded the video to a AGP 8x radeon x700 Super 512MB DDR2 graphics Card , added a 500gb hard drive -- thats right...added...I kept the 160gb in it, added 2gb of 400mhz DIMM memory to bring it to 4gb of memory and the BEAST ate Ultimate like it was hungry...not a single problem...well there was on slight problem...I had to reopen the case...cause I left my small flashlight in it!

Windows Vista Enterprise upgrade two HP Pavilion's a1118x and a1228x

2007-03-17T04:06:00.000-07:00

Well. when Windows Vista came out I couldn't stop myself from the opportunity of upgrading my kids computers to the latest microsoft offering. Did they need new pcs? Nope! I knew I had a project on my hands. It was time to upgrade the hardware for vista. I successfully upgraded an HP pavilion a1228x and a pavilion a1118x to Windows Vista Enterprise. Ok...so I thought enterprise sounded cool! Heck...I even loaded up the new windows office student 2007 edition and yes itunes...music...photos...videos... kids these days...gosh do they accumulate alot of data! --their pc's are up and running....did I say... and faster!!!

These are the steps I took:

1- Increase memory on motherboard from 512mb to 2gb (low density memory)
2- ran the windows vista upgrade advisor
3- uninstalled all programs that the upgrade advisor deemed "not compatible" with the red X
4- the upgrade advisor will indicate that the radeon x200 is okay for vista (it will run slow but leave it be for now)
5- make sure the computer is directly connected to a BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION
6- Vista will stay connected to the internet thruout the installation downloading drivers for the a1228x before the full installation
7- Once Vista boots up (completed install) do a windows update
8- after windows update, reboot computer
9- disabled the internal radeon x200 graphics chip (disable in bios setup at boot time)
10- turn computer off
11- install a radeon x700 Super 512MB DDR2 graphics Card ($59 on ebay)
12- reboot computer
13- go to device manager for the new graphics found hardware and let windows update the device driver for the x700
14- Go to the ATI site and download the catalyst software for the x700 and new drivers
15- reboot and install your applications, restore the data, etc..
16- reboot one last time and you're good to go

D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 Merry Christmas!

2006-12-25T07:40:00.000-08:00

Surprise, surprise, surprise --- what do I find under my christmas tree none other than a media player that actually connects to my network and works! HDMI connectivity too!!

HP Pavilion a1228x at walmart for $299 for Labor Day weekend!

2006-09-02T04:43:00.000-07:00

Well, it's that time again...my son is entering middle school and it's time for a new pc...yeah he had the old slow poke hand me down from my daughter...he is very fluent on microsoft office -- yes I do start them early, don't I?

I found another great buy at walmart for Labor Day weekend...an HP pavilion a1228x with a 17" LCD monitor for the bargain price of $299... another outstanding computer buy!

Apple iPod Video 30gb we join the iPod revolution!

2006-06-20T16:15:00.000-07:00

My teen daughter has the iPod bug! So I join the iPod revolution and purchased a white 30gb iPod video and installed itunes on her computer. It was so easy...she took care of everything...this was a no brainer...makes birthday presents easy....itune gift cards!

Netgear MP101 is it painkiller netgear?

2006-04-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

This digital music player can hold it's own with my Yamaha RX-V4600...but it has a mind of it's own...it works when it wants to... that's right...this little thing can test the patience of any geek...pain...pain...and more pain...but heck...it's been stable on my home network ever since I got a D-Link DSM-G600 rev B network storage server (NAS)...keeping my fingers crossed...definately looking for a replacement...if you find one of these...my advice...run the other way!

Palm Treo 650 with verizon crippling bluetooth!

2006-03-27T08:41:00.000-08:00

Oh, I love the idea of smartphones...if it only wouldn't reset when I need it the most...it needs a stable operating system...faster broadband access (EVDO)...more internal memory...and for verizon to stop crippling it's bluetooth...hmmm...if they did how would they make money off vcast to build their empire? --greed is good...sounds like the 700p....but I found a better email phone 7130e....or should I say...a very berry user experience?

Monoprice HDX-501 HDMI Switcher 5 more HDMI inputs!

2006-02-15T16:50:00.000-08:00

As my HDMI device collection increases so is my need for more HDMI inputs...monoprice HDX-501 is the answer and who can beat the price $60 it's a winner!

Sony DHG-HDD500 HD DVR the dawn of cablecard!

2006-02-06T19:03:00.000-08:00

This sony hd dvr replaced my time warner cable 8300HD DVR. It was the first time I was introduced to cablecards. I purchased two taking advantage of the closeout special at circuit city for $250 from $1000. It has performed flawlessly and dropped my cable bill by $18 because time warner charges $7.85 for the dvr and remote plus $9.95 for the priveliged of recording.

Another device with HDMI output...I foresee an hdmi switch in my future...

Netgear SC101 Storage Central a 400gb paperweight!

2005-10-15T06:11:00.000-07:00

Oh the joys and pitfuls of technology couldn't be any clearer than this netgear product. It has become a paperweight 7 days after purchase...the fastest product I have erver owned that just simply wasn't ready for prime time...this one gets relegated to the basement bin...of could have, should have, don't bother!

HP Pavilion a1118x at walmart for $299

2005-09-02T04:29:00.000-07:00

Okay... time for a new computer for my daughter...her old put together slow poke (yes I put it together with spare parts) no longer cuts muster...she is in middle school and she is very fluent with microsoft office -- yes I start them early!

Hmmm...walmart seems to have a good deal on an HP pavilion a1118x... it has everything even an 17" LCD monitor...a good buy for $299 just before Labor Day!

SunRocket digital phone service bye bye verizon!

2005-04-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

Let the digital phone age begin! It's the era of technology! Bye bye verizon landline at $59 a month, $708 a year -you are history...hello sunrocket at $199 a year PLUS 2 free phones --that my friends equates to about $17 a month...a monthly savings of $42 which is...let me see...$504 a year back in my pocket!!! Now that is SAVINGS!!

JVC HD-61Z786 the dawn of the replacement bulb?

2005-03-15T11:31:00.000-08:00

Oh my 61" HDTV is majestic...beautiful picture...at 720p high definition...but when the bulbs only last 2 years...well...you better have a replacement on hand...and once a new bulb is in place...the picture is magnificent!

HP Pavilion a465c at BJ's for $999 another Memorial Day special!

2004-05-30T05:05:00.000-07:00

For my home server I needed speed and power... I selected an HP pavilion a465c...a hyper threading (fancy word for emulating a dual cpu in hardware)... pentium 4 running at 3.0ghz with at 17" monitor and windows XP. It's the foundation of my home network, I call it simply the BEAST. With so many upgrade slot options, this one will be around for many years to come.

Pioneer CLD-D406 combination LaserDisc and DVD player

2004-02-13T07:29:00.000-08:00

To keep my LaserDisc collection and start enjoying DVD's I got the Pioneer combination LaserDisc and DVD player...such the joys of technology...constantly improving...what will the future bring for DVD players who knows...but it's great to ride this techno-train...every stop is breath taking!