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Netflix on the new XBOX 360 Live – disappointing so far

On a scale from 1 to 10, the Netflix / Xbox experience is slathered in weaksauce.
I have an Xbox 360. When I heard about the new Xbox Live experience (new UI, new architecture, more features, more customization, etc.) I thought it sounded really cool. I’ve always thought it was a neat product, but [...]

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There and back again: a Geek’s holiday – iPhone vs. Google Phone G1

On a scale from 1 to 10, the G1 was just not as good as the iPhone. 
I’ve had an iPhone for more that a year and a half.  I waited in line at an AT&T store the at the mall in Capitola in Santa Cruz, CA in June of 2007 to get the first iPhone. [...]

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The Website Is Down – Web Dude vs. Sales Guy reviewed

On a scale of 1 to 10, this video is fu#%$ng awesome.
My buddy Kurt turned me onto this video when I was down in Phoenix for a meeting.  I’ve since watched it 6 times, emailed it to seventeen people, dugg it, and enjoyed it immensely.   The gist of the video is a call between [...]

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The Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 – a review

On a scale of 1 to 10, the MS Desktop 6000 is pretty cool, barring some serious performance issues.
This wireless laser Desktop 6000 v 3.0 mouse and keyboard have some pretty cool features.  I’ll start with the mouse, and then my impressions, and then the keyboard, and my further impressions.
The mouse is well shaped, comfortable, [...]

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Crankjam – a social network for rock climbers

On a scale of 1 to 10, Crankjam seems creepy and weird.
Wait, hold on.  Let me explain.
While on Facebook, I saw an advertisement related to rock climbing.  I like rock climbing.  So I said to myself: “Why don’t you check that out.”  The ad suggested that the advertisers in question were seeking Beta testers to [...]

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The New Chrome Browser from Google – my review

 
On a scale from 1 to 10, I am mildly impressed.  I just saw that Chrome was live and available for download, so I gave it a test run.  
I’m going to keep this pretty short, as Walt Mossberg already did a wonderful review of Chrome for the Wall Street Journal, but I’d like to share [...]

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Suunto Core Wristop Computer – a review

On a scale of 1 to 10, this watch is orange.     And it’s bitchin’.
I bought a Suunto Core watch, in orange.  I like climbing, and being in the mountains, so a watch with an altimeter makes at least some sense, which helps me justify the purchase of this rather expensive watch wristop computer.
Suunto is probably [...]

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Blippr tackles micro reviews – micro keeps getting bigger

On a scale of 1 to 10, I think Blippr is pretty cool.
Blippr is a review service; you write short-form reviews of all kinds of things (books, movies, etc.)  In an oxymoronic set of circumstances that only the Internet can enable, “micro” services are becoming huge.  Twitter started a couple of years ago, and has [...]

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12seconds.tv launches in alpha

My Review: I am not issuing a review score due to conflict of interest.
Let me disclaim in no uncertain terms that this site was started by some very close friends of mine, and I am personally involved as well.  I mean for this post to be informational.  I want both of my readers to [...]

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Dallas Airport: Keep your laptop in your bag

My Review: 10
I’m at the airport in Dallas, Texas.  Ordinarily I would find that depressing, but I have two reasons to celebrate.  1.) I am on my way to Cozumel, Mexico for a scuba vacation.  And 2.) they have the coolest x-ray machine of all time:

According to the security lady, this is one of only [...]

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