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How To: iPhone Band

How To: iPhone Band

Here's an update to the post about the iPhone Band.  Josh posted an update listing out the apps used (all links open iTunes): Guitars: (Electric and Bass) Pocket Guitar ($.99) Piano #1: Virtuoso Piano Lite (Free) or Virtuoso Piano Piano #2: Pianist ($3.99) Drums:...

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Extending the Life of an Aging Computer

My main computer that I use for all my day to day work is pushing 3 years old, and it's really starting to show it's age. I realize that 3 years doesn't sound like that long, but it's the longest I've used a computer since the 386 I built my freshmen year of college....

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Should I Buy That Gadget?

Should I Buy That Gadget?

Have you ever asked your self that question?  I know I have.  In fact I keep asking myself about it every time I see a netbook.  Here's a little flow chart to help with the decision: (Click to see full size.) Source: Scordit.com

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TomTom GPS for iPhone

TomTom GPS for iPhone

I love my TomTom GPS unit.  I've had it for 3 or 4 years now and it's been great, the software is easy to use and the directions easy to follow.  For someone who seems to have trouble navigating from point A to point B this has been a lifesaver.  One problem.  We only...

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Stanza, My Kindle’s Best Friend

Stanza, My Kindle’s Best Friend

So I finally did it, I got a Kindle.  A used one mind you, but that doesn't bother me.  I've only had it a few hours now, so I'm sure that I will still learn lots of little things about it.  But the first big hurdle I came to was getting documents I already have on to...

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New Site: Gdgt.com

New Site: Gdgt.com

I don't know about you, but I love gadgets.  And a great new site launched this week just for all of us who share that love of shiny, electronic toys.  It's from Peter Rojas and Ryan Block, two of the masterminds behind engadget and gizmodo, so they know something...

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iPhone 3.0: Initial Thoughts

iPhone 3.0: Initial Thoughts

Well, I've been using the new iPhone 3.0 software for almost 12 hours now.  Here are some of my initial thoughts: Search:  I think the way they implemented this by having it be to the left of the main screen is interesting.  Although I found myself swiping into...

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Record High Quality Audio at a Reasonable Price

I often have people ask me how to make good sounding recordings of their youth bands, sermons, or voice overs for videos without spending a fortune on gear. Before I found out about the Shure X2u, I'd recommend a cool mic like the blue snoflake or snowball.  The Shure...

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Microsoft Project Natal

I can't say I've always been the biggest X-box fan (OK don't hate me), but this looks pretty cool.  I wonder if they will ever really come out with it.  I'm still waiting for a Microsoft Surface to show up somewhere.

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New Bigger Kindle Coming

New Bigger Kindle Coming

Amazon announced today the Kindle DX.  It's a larger version of their existing ebook reading.  The larger screen is suppose to make reading Newspapers and Magazines easier.  In addition to the larger screen, it has native PDF support and storage for up to 3500 books. ...

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