RPadholic smartguy brought up an interesting conversation starter yesterday: how often do you change PCs? Some of my friends get new machines every year. Others have had the same system for more than five years. It’s really all over the place with the people I know and I’m sure it’s the same for you guys.
Coffee Talk #188: Has Technology Ever Gotten You Out of a Jam?
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Last night I was at Ralph’s buying some groceries and the Motorola Droid X helped me save $5. You see, I love taking advantage of promotions. Ralph’s currently has this deal that lets you save $5 for buying 10 participating items. I diligently found sale items that were eligible for the promotion. Getting an additional $5 off items that are already on sale is awesome. As I was walking out the grocery, I noticed that two of the items didn’t register for the promotion and I didn’t get my $5 savings.
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Coffee Talk #187: The Limbo Length Argument
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My friends were arguing about Limbo for Xbox Live over the weekend. They all agreed that it’s a clever game with a fantastic art style, but they differed on whether it’s worth 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15). I haven’t played the game yet, so I was a curious and impartial observer (like Switzerland…but without the chocolate and yodeling). It was a fun argument to watch because both sides were sure they were right. One argued that it’s a unique experience that’s so different from anything else on Xbox Live. The other argued that it was simply too expensive for a three-hour game with low replay value.
Filed under Coffee Talk , PC Gaming , Today's Specials , Videogames
30 June 2010
“Xbox Arcade” Games Easy Ports for Windows Phone 7
As many of you know, I’ve been anxious for details on how Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 will interact with Xbox 360. Although Apple’s iOS is extremely popular and Google’s Android is growing at a crazy pace, Windows Phone 7 has a chance to stand out by positioning itself as …
30 June 2010
Motorola Pokes Fun at AT&T and Apple in Droid X Advertisement
I love it when giant companies take jabs at each other. The latest case of corporate amusement comes from Motorola, which deftly hit AT&T and Apple with a single blow. With one bit of text a clever copywriter took a shot at AT&T’s shoddy network and Apple’s iPhone 4 reception issues. …
30 June 2010
PSA: Free WiFi at Starbucks Starts Tomorrow
Here’s a friendly reminder that starting July 1, unlimited WiFi access at Starbucks coffeehouses in America and Canada will be free. Previously, customers were limited to two free hours that required some goofy login. The new scheme is unlimited and only requires one click to get things going.
While I’m not …
30 June 2010
Coffee Talk #168: Your Console and Electronics Updating Patterns
Yesterday I updated the software for my HTC Evo 4G and PlayStation 3. Both had updates that were released yesterday. I was actually surprised that I updated so soon. Usually I wait a few days to see if there are any bugs or annoying quirks caused by the new software. For various reasons (okay, it was cloudy…and updating firmware makes me happy), I jumped the gun and didn’t following my usual updating pattern.
29 June 2010
Bloomberg Says the iPhone Will Hit Verizon in January 2011
In the latest string of iPhone-headed-to-Verizon rumors, Bloomberg has cited two sources that claim Apple’s wildly popular super phone is headed for America’s largest mobile network. Here’s the quote:
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the …
29 June 2010
Xtra Normal Takes on the Apple iPhone 4 vs. HTC Evo 4G
Here are a pair of Xtra Normal videos that poke fun at iPhone 4 and Evo 4G fanboys (and fangirls). They’re pretty hilarious and I recommend checking them out. Some of the language is NSFW, so be careful.
29 June 2010
Hulu Plus Available on iPhone and iPad, Consoles Coming Soon
Hulu has revealed details on its “Hulu Plus” premium service, which soft launched today for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The service costs $9.99 per month and includes hundreds of popular televisions shows, as well as a broad selection of movies. The teaser site for Hulu Plus says that it’s …
28 June 2010
Apple Sells 1.7-Million iPhone 4 Units in Three Days
As expected, Apple’s iPhone 4 has conquered the world. The company issued a press release that revealed that 1.7-million iPhone 4 units were sold between its launch on June 24 and Saturday June 26. Apple CEO His Royal Worshipfulness High Commander Steve Jobs said:
This is the most successful product launch …
28 June 2010
Samsung On All Four Major American Carriers with the Galaxy S
Samsung has hit a rare grand slam by getting variations of its Galaxy S Google Android phone on all four major American mobile carriers. In addition to the Sprint Epic 4G and T-Mobile Vibrant that I wrote about earlier today, the Galaxy S is hitting AT&T as the Captivate and …
28 June 2010
T-Mobile Differentiates Samsung Vibrant with Avatar and The Sims
Last week T-Mobile unveiled the initial specs on the Samsung Vibrant, its variant of the Google Android Samsung Galaxy S phone. While it’s not the most interesting take on the Galaxy S (see Sprint’s Epic 4G, for better hardware), T-Mo is trying to differentiate the Vibrant through value-added features including …
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