Author Archives: John

iThank.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by John

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner … Continue reading →

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One Bad Apple.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by John

In an era where a new smartphone makes a debut once a week (or so it seems) Apple’s latest (and according to the blogosphere / social networking sites, etc.) ‘underwhelming’ release warrants a much closer review. For example; the company … Continue reading →

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A Parallel Universe.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by John

On a day when all eyes (well, those that pay attention to this space anyway) are / will be on Apple’s latest and greatest products making their debut; Microsoft’s Zune is yet another (failed) product that’s being put out to … Continue reading →

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I’m Your ‘Ice Cream Man…’

Posted on October 3, 2011 by John

Google’s latest Android OS (Ice Cream Sandwich) seems to have been inadvertently (and/or perhaps it seems that way) leaked into the public purview via an unsuspecting eBay sale / purchase. Long story short, the non-tech-geek / average consumer (end-user) who … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch-up (Forever?)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by John

The upcoming week looks to clearly belong to Apple… (indeed, this is the idiot savant stating the obvious)… Meanwhile… back in Redmond… Microsoft can’t win for losing at this juncture (okay, hyperbole aside their current lot / woes are essentially … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Dumb!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by John

Verizon has sued the FCC (in America) yet again… which should not come as a surprise. This is a company (like others within this space) that charges any given consumer roughly $400.00 for an early-termination fee (should they decide that … Continue reading →

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Three’s Magical.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by John

Amazon’s newest Kindle (Fire) is still David vs. Goliath (when it comes right down to it) however, with the price; browser (which is genuinely unique) and robust content (via Amazon itself of course) this offering looks to have (at least) … Continue reading →

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And, They’re Off!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by John

With the official launch (at least announcement date) set, the frenzy around Apple (and the legions of fans; prognosticators and pundits) has (in all probability) kicked into overdrive… Now, after the dust and smoke clears, let’s see how many of … Continue reading →

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The Telephone Call.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by John

As the backlash (due to consumer complaints in America and the EU) rising cost structures (from inflationary pressures and the less than desirable nature-of-the-beast) that is working in said environment and competition from other destinations become greater and greater factors; … Continue reading →

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Leaving No Stone Unturned.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by John

Apple & Samsung’s tit-for-tat litigation is akin to a Pop World Tour (as far as the far-flung places that are being covered) with the exception that it’s anything but a form of ‘entertainment’ for the parties involved: it is a … Continue reading →

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