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Apple the predator

techPublished September 13, 2009 at 10:22 pm 1 Comment

Michael Mace posted an excellent article questioning if Apple is too powerful.  With the recent announcement of the iPod Nano and it’s new camera functionality, many wondered why Apple is doing incremental upgrades vs. revolutionary ones they are known for.  It seems Apple wants a piece of the cheap camcorder market, or the Flip market. 
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Why I go to Giz

techPublished December 17, 2008 at 11:43 am No Comments

I love how Gizmodo reports tech news.  They add a bit of flare and sharp wit that is refreshing from the usual drab that is found on countless other sites, including mine!  Here is an example of their work: Huge Hole Found on Earth’s Magnetic Field, Run Around In Panic Now … The news here
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Chillin at Hamilton Pool with the flip

family techPublished September 1, 2008 at 7:07 pm No Comments

We finally made our way to the infamous Hamilton Pool.  I had the opportunity to use the flip and to keep it simple, I only used the tools provided from the camera.  Here is the final product: Not bad though the music provided was cheesy.  That will have to be fixed on later videos.  Also
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50 Mpixel sensor hits the scene, my 5D weeps quietly

tech toysPublished July 15, 2008 at 9:26 am No Comments

I know you cannot tell but I do enjoy photography when given the opportunity to pursue my creative interest. Unfortunately there are only so many photos I am allowed to display of my children and family, people who rightfully consume all of my free time for which I am more than willing to give. Though
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$20 Ubuntu? Not that bad of an idea

tech ubuntuPublished July 11, 2008 at 11:34 am No Comments

Worst-ahem-BestBuy has started to sell my favorite distro, and what I am using right now, Ubuntu for $20. To be clear, this is the same distro that can be downloaded for free. It is odd to see something like this during this day and age with the wide availability of broadband access. I mean 15
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