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Windows Weekly 96: The Quickening

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1176 days ago

The fact that Google has entered into the case against Microsoft over the bundling of Internet Explorer in Europe is somewhat interesting if not unsurprising after Mozilla did a while ago as well.  Apple can’t be too far behind since they have an interest in Safari. Paul has some rather scathing comments for the Safari 4 beta on Windows.  Safari 4 isn’t quite what people were expecting and actually seems to offer little in the user interface department that is really a step up.  In fact, the tab management has made things worse for...

Engadget Podcast 135 – 02.27.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1176 days ago

Initial impressions of the Kindle 2 screen were very positive, but Joshua seems to feel like the screen has some pretty obvious ghosting issues.  Another issue, that hasn’t really been discussed but is quite valid, is that with ebooks you can’t get a physical idea of how far you are through a book at a glance.  Disorienting. Apple has crept back into the new with the new MacBook Pro 17″, prospect of a Mac mini refresh and a MacBook Air defect.  The guys aren’t please about the non-swappable battery and are pessimistic...

gdgt weekly 027 – 02.26.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1177 days ago

After many weeks of talking about it, Ryan finally has the Kindle and presents his hands-on experiences here.  Ryan has traditionally been pretty keen on the Kindle where as Peter is not quite as enamored.  The consensus here is that the price point is just too high. Windows 7 is another big topic this week.  The big news is that it has been pushed to 2010 according to a comment made by Steve Ballmer.  With almost everyone, including the gdgt guys, liking it and feeling that it’s already pretty polished, that sounds like a long way away. ...

Diggnation | Episode 191 – Evolving Birds!

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1178 days ago

Kevin loves his gadgets.  He is talking about the Kindle 2 in the first story here and adds a whole bunch of features to it that it doesn’t actually have.  Oh, day-dreaming Kevin. Crazy story about a crazy girl.  People, be careful. If you have been wondering why Kevin has been slurring a bit for the past recent episodes he reveals it here, it’s the invisaligns. Kindle 2: First Hands On, 1-night Stand Man Wakes to Find Lover has Carved Name on Him, Amazing Bird Fishes Like A Human, HIV Mutates to Death With New Drug, iJustine + Digg...

MacBreak Weekly 129: Cry Of The Wild Woz

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1179 days ago

Leo and the MacBreak guys are talking about the rumors and recent pictures and video that depict an update to the Mac mini.  The mini has been long neglected and is definitely due for a refresh. The Safari 4 Beta has been released out of nowhere.  The opinions are generally pretty positive aside from some quibbles about the new handling of tabs in the title bar. iTunes is not doing well in making people happy.  Andy goes on a rant about account authentication and the new iTunes pass is very underwhelming and confusing. Kindle 2, Mac mini, Safari...

MacBreak Weekly 128: I Cannot Confirm Nor Deny

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1186 days ago

On this week’s edition, Frederick Van Johnson who was to become a show regular has revealed that he has been hired by Data Robotics, Inc. and due to Leo’s TWiT regulations will not be able to be on the show in the future. Palm has announced that the Pre will run Flash!  This is really big news considering how people have been clamoring Flash support in the iPhone since it’s launch.  Is it really necessary?  With native apps and native support for YouTube the iPhone seems to be capable of 95% of why anyone would want flash. The...

Windows Weekly 94: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1190 days ago

A lot of business talk on this episode. When will Microsoft announce the release date for Windows 7?  Many in businesses are still running XP and it seems like Microsoft wants to kind of skip past Vista, so why don’t the just let it out?  Feedback from the beta has been very good and it runs better than Vista so it’s seems like a great way to get individuals and businesses up to speed on the current release. Is there anyone in tech that doesn’t like the Kindle? Windows 7 Upgrade Program, Vista vs. 7, EU vs. Microsoft, Gmail,...

Engadget Podcast 133 – 02.13.2009: Pre-MWC edition

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1190 days ago

The Engadget guys always do a great job with show notes.  Check out all those details below. Joshua Topolsky loves himself some Palm.  I have never owned a Palm product, but the Palm Pre just may change that in 2010 with their plans to get it on multiple carriers.  That is if there are no serious problems with the release due to patent issues with Apple. You know it people. It’s the Engadget Podcast, back on the most terrifying Friday in February (or any month for that matter) — the 13th. This week you get to hear the dudes discuss...

gdgt weekly 025 – 02.12.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1191 days ago

The Kindle 2 looks like it improves on many of the issues that people had with the first one.  A better screen, better aesthetics and a more ergonomic design almost make it a must-buy if it wasn’t for the price point of $359.99.  Ouch. LCDs have really started to dominate the TV market.  The price has come down so much and the quality is good enough for the average consumer and this leads to mass-market appeal.  Plasma is slowly becoming a niche product as LCD becomes somewhat of a standard.  Great for Vizio, bad for Pioneer. Does anyone...

MacBreak Weekly 127: Is That A Kindle In Your Pocket?

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1193 days ago

Apple is to keep this multi-touch technology wrapped up for themselves.  They managed to get Google to agree to not use it in Android and as the release of the multi-touch equipped Palm Pre nears, there are mumurs of the possibility of litigation.  Apple was the first with the technology on a handheld device and really innovated with the iPhone, but much like the mouse, I believe these interface tools should be open. The prospect of semi-animated comics coming to iTunes is really cool.  This sounds like a great way to rejuvenate the comic book...

TWiT 181: I Am Not Spock

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1195 days ago

Bill Gates releasing mosquitoes into the audience at the TED conference is the craziest thing I have heard all week.  I understand that he wanted to make a point and raise awareness about malaria, but that is FAR from the best way to do it.  As John C Dvorak put it, “That was a dick move.” I have talked about it a lot in many posts recently, but the Kindle 2 is becoming more of a reality day by day.  Looks slick and really, really thin. The topic of print media dying has been a popular talking point for more than two years now. ...

Windows Weekly 93: Flip, The Bird

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1197 days ago

Leo and Paul start out this episode talking about what Microsoft is really getting out of the beta for Windows 7.  Paul has some problems with the default settings and Leo is a little bit more positive on everything. As everyone else, the guys are not too pleased with the way Microsoft is handling the versions of Windows 7 they are planning to release. Windows 7, netbooks, UAC issue overkill, Microsoft Fix It, new Kindle, Google Ocean, and more. Runtime – 1:32:42 Link (Windows Weekly)

Engadget Podcast 131 – 01.30.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1204 days ago

The guys are talking the issues that have risen between Apple and Palm as it applies to patents.  The special thing about the Engadget podcast in particular is that Nilay Patel holds a law degree so the insights here are a bit more in depth and on the mark (probably) than most other podcast discussions. The introduction of the second generation Kindle is quickly approaching.  If they get the industrial design right on this iteration I have a feeling that we could see the Kindle becoming the iPod of the electronic reader world. I hadn’t heard...

gdgt weekly 023 – 01.29.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech1205 days ago

The guys are talking about the almost imminent announcement of the second generation Kindle at Amazon’s February 9th press conference.  The design really is the thing that has kept me from picking up the first one. Oh, Microsft’s poor Zune, things are not going well.  With over $100m decline in revenue last year in the Zune department and the iPod still be the quintessential choice for portable media devices, the outlook for it isn’t too bright.  This is sad since the Zune is actually pretty good and marketplace competition...

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