Category Archives: Rant

New Phone On The Way

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Martin

So I’m finally getting a new phone, and taking the plunge and getting a smart phone, no less. I’m replacing my old LG Chocolate with an HTC Trophy, which as I am typing this, is currently riding shotgun with some anonymous FedEx driver, getting ready for glorious times ahead with Marty. Continue reading →

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Technnoyances

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Martin

A list of four things in the world of tech that I find annoying, submitted for your approval in no particular order. Continue reading →

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The Underwhelming iPad

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Martin

The endless hype turned out to be a double-edged sword for Apple however; it raised expectations too high. When the curtains were pulled off the new iPad yesterday at Apple’s keynote, it was immediately (and largely) criticized by many. And in my opinion, rightfully so. The device isn’t ambitious enough, the cost is too high, and in the end, it just doesn’t fit in well with all the other gadgets people already enjoy using. Here’s everything that I think is wrong with the iPad, and why it is already destined for failure. Continue reading →

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