Laptop buying guide: seeking out the best deals, brands and features
With all this talk of deflation I can't help but think the laptop market is a prime example. Moore's law dictates that the the number of transistors that can be inexpensively placed on a transistor doubles every 2 years. What does that mean for you and me? Well, between the moribund...
What will happen to online ad spending in 2009?
Online ad spending is a $24B industry. It's predicted to grow by 75% over the next 5 years. It's no wonder with the shift in media to the Web. But is this business recession proof? I think not. Any industry is impacted especially when consumers dramatically slow spending. The...
Sony PS3 ‘Home’ beta early impressions: watch yourself slack at the mall with other virtual slackers
As for the value of walking around aimlessly, disco dancing in a plaza with strangers, or waiting in virtual lines, well that's something you can assess.
Chris Anderson on the “Freemium” business model
I had the opportunity to hear Chris Anderson speak today. He is the author of the book and concept, "The Long Tail". He spoke about his latest analysis of evolving business models.
In his new exploration, he looks at how one can build a business offering basic services for free...
Holiday gift idea: the best non-Apple MP3 players
For those that love music, an MP3 player is a perfect gift idea, and like a lot of electronics have dropped in price significantly this year. Most people think of the iPod and iTunes when it comes to music, movies, podcasts and Internet radio. It's true, that Apple is...
BlackBerry Storm Early Impressions – RIM Gets in the Touchscreen Game with Strong Player
I'm a diehard BlackBerry fan, no doubt. I'm only on my second (the BlackBerry 8700 running on the AT&T network), but anxious to get the...
Holiday Gift Idea: For the Person Who Needs Directions, But Never Asks
There is just no excuse these days to be lost. Maps are everywhere. In cell phones, on the Internet and even on some MP3 players. But the best in my view are still the dedicated systems from companies such as Garmin and Magellan.
I've done a lot of testing, being...
Adobe in Government: Have Keyboard, Will Blog
For those of you keeping up with my entries on this blog, wondering what I actually do in my "day" job, you can check out my musings on a newly kicked off blog, "Adobe in Government".
Black Friday Shopping Tip: Use the Web to Find the Best Deals
Thanksgiving is nearing, and that means retailers are ramping for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. With the economy in shambles, it's not a good time to be in the retail industry – or just about any other business for that matter.
If you're looking...
An Everyday Guide to Enjoying High Quality, Internet Radio Part 3 – The Best Internet Music Stations and Services 2008
We've almost finished our Internet radio adventure. I hope you're enjoying it so far.
To recap, in part 1 I introduced the basics, things you need to know to get started enjoying streaming, high quality music wherever you are. Last week, I rolled up my sleeves and tested 3 top...
