You’ve heard the buzz about Apple’s new iPad. But have you heard the sophomoric snickers about its name? So what is so funny about the iPad’s name? This Mad TV skit came out a few years ago when the iPad was just twinkle in Steve Job’s eye and explains the iTampon gag. It still remains to be seen if the iPad will be an iDud. … [Read more...] about Why iPad is a Funny Name
For e-Readers you Gotta Give Love to Get Love
It’s good to see that the e-book industry is doing what the e-music industry learned the hard way - than in the digital age you gottta “give love to get love.” Well, this is probably a timeless universal truth, but in an Internet connected world it’s truer than ever. Over half of the e-books on the Kindle (Amazon.com’s e-reader) best seller list are available at no … [Read more...] about For e-Readers you Gotta Give Love to Get Love
Thumbs-up for Gazelle
Thumbs-up for Gazelle from my “Got Gadgets, Get Cash” post on 1/3/2010. I promised to follow-up and the verdict is “this is for real.” After sending in an old phone and laptop, I got several emails from Gazelle keeping me posted on the progress. About a week later a check arrived just as promised. So Gazelle does what it says, and it doesn’t get much better than … [Read more...] about Thumbs-up for Gazelle
Going Green with Your PC
Did you know that going green with your PC can save you some green? By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC … [Read more...] about Going Green with Your PC
The CES and You
Why should you care about the CES (Consumer Electronics Show, for those who do not speak geek)? You’re probably wondering how a gathering of a bunch of nerds impacts your life. Well, if you use a mobile device, watch TV, read publications, download music, and are reading this blog, there’s a chance you will feel the influence of the CES. This week over 100,000 of the tech … [Read more...] about The CES and You