So Apple finally released the software update for the Apple TV this week. It generated all kinds of excitement amongst the Apple nerd class. And yes, that kind of includes me.
When the movie rental thing was first announced — along with the Apple TV software update that would enable direct-download movie rentals, I was nonplussed. [...]
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14 Feb
Apple TV second look
15 Jan
Gasping for Air
Well, I won’t be buying one because I simply don’t need one right now. But she is a beauty.
Why is it that Apple has to be the one to make the best computers? Why isn’t there more competition in the computer and electronics design space?
11 Dec
Awww Yeah!
The iPhone has arrived in Alaska. And in my pocket.
Last Friday the Apple blogosphere noted a press release from AT&T indicating they were beginning their full takeover of Cellular One locations nationwide, a takeover that included bringing the iPhone to more regions in the country, including Alaska. The press release noted the iPhone would launch [...]
26 Nov
I did it. It’s done.
Well, I broke down and got one. The 16GB iPod Touch. I couldn’t take it any longer. Had to have it.
The question is whether I’ll bother to get an iPhone next year when they come to Alaska. Possibly. I would like to have the iPhone’s more integrated e-mail application as well as the built-in camera [...]
26 Nov
I did it. It's done.
Well, I broke down and got one. The 16GB iPod Touch. I couldn’t take it any longer. Had to have it.
The question is whether I’ll bother to get an iPhone next year when they come to Alaska. Possibly. I would like to have the iPhone’s more integrated e-mail application as well as the built-in [...]
26 Sep
Amazon MP3 store — good so far
Well, Amazon introduced their online MP3 store in beta this week. I just purchased my first album using the service. There are some pros and cons…
PROS
No DRM lock-down on downloaded tracks, allowing you to move the music where you want.
256KB stereo bitrate on the MP3 files, ensuring a very-near-CD sound quality (I use the [...]
