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The Apple tablet: Will we really need one?

Thursday, January 21, 2010

I’m as interested as anyone in seeing the tablet-type product Apple is expected to introduce on Jan. 27. But there is one thing I am especially curious to find out: Will people feel they really need an Apple tablet?
Apple will not be the first computer maker to introduce a tablet. Indeed, the iPod was not [...]

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Wii to stream Netflix movies. Why do I still have cable?

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Soon, owners of the Nintendo Wii will be able to stream movies from Netflix to play on their TV. So when you get tired of the boy or girl beating you at Wii tennis, you can go to your Netflix que and instantly watch a movie about tennis. (Anybody remember Chad Lowe’s star turn in [...]

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Pardon the self promotion

Friday, January 8, 2010

One of my goals for 2010 is to do a better job as a spokesperson for myself. Over the years, I’ve built relationships with a number of media outlets. Hence, I’m frequently a guest on radio shows and TV news programs as an informed source on personal technology issues.
It’s fun to do and I’m always [...]

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The five items that caught my eye from CES 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Monitoring the Consumer Electronics Show from your desktop can be as exhausting as covering the massive event live. Well, not really — there’s a lot less walking. But if one wanted, you could spend all day reading the breathless coverage from sites like Engadget, Gizmodo and the major newspapers that staff the annual gadget fest.
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Six gadget deals that caught my eye at Best Buy

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A brief tour Monday of the local Best Buy uncovered several fine deals if you are still searching for gadget-themed holiday treats. Here are six that caught my eye:

Nike Flight Sport headphones, $25. How good do these sound? I have no idea but I’m sure they are no worse than what ships with an [...]

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