Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Motorola v400: Took It Back

Tuesday, September 14th, 2004

Since my vintage Treo 180 has been a bit sketchy lately - randomly shutting itself off or freezing up - I decided it was time to get myself a more modern phone that wouldn't fail me, at least not as much. That phone was not ...

Mobile Dreams

Tuesday, July 27th, 2004

Apple strikes cell phone music deal | CNET News.com Outstanding move: Apple Computer and Motorola announced a deal Monday that will let customers of the iTunes music store transfer songs onto the next generation of MP3-enabled phones from the handset maker. Now that is a cool idea. ...

Cool practical application of noise-cancelling headphones

Thursday, April 29th, 2004

I have set up an audio iChat with Yingwen during the Giants game and am using my Sennheiser PXC 250 noise cancelling headphones. The audio is quite clear, even with all the screaming and clapping going on. She can hear me and I can hear her with no trouble. Pure ...

Blogging in Mudville

Wednesday, April 28th, 2004

SBC Park a hot spot for fans lugging laptops / Giants' ball yard now outfitted with Wi-Fi Humm baby. It's baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Wi-Fi. Our department at work is having a team offsite party at the Giants game Thursday afternoon! I'm of course bringing my ...

Gadget Roundup

Monday, April 26th, 2004

Father's day is coming: Brighthand RumorMill: palmOne Preparing Treo 610 Rumored Treo successor expected to finally get Bluetooth support. My 270 wants to retire soon. Sonnet PodFreq | Photo Gallery Looks like someone has finally figured out how to make a higher-quality iPod FM transmitter than the chaff ...