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New PDA/Phone
I’ve upgraded to a Palm Centro with Sprint, thus moving into the 21st century, or so my kids and wife tell me. One would think someone as involved with computers as I am would be OK with phone devices, but I’ve resisted anything that does more than dial, and provide me with a single type…
Draining Batteries to Keep Them Conditioned
Back in my earlier days in electronics, as the glaciers receded, the NiCad battery was a new, great, and often expensive thing. We were taught to frequently let the battery drain and then recharge, as the cycle helped condition the battery. I get asked this question frequently regarding modern cell-phone batteries, and I admit my…
Trends in Display Design
MSNBC has an interesting story here.
Viewsonic Announces New e-Readers
… and gizmag has the story. I’m particularly interested in such readers since my company Energion Publications offers a number of ebooks in formats that could be read. No indication is given of a release in the United States.
Amazon Promotional Code: Computers
Amazon.com has a promotion code that appears good for a laptop computer. I’m posting this here despite not being acquainted with the brand, because it looks like good features for the price. Clicking on the link to follow applies the code: Save 15.0% on select products from CHUWI with promo code 15R8KCCA, through 6/30 while…
HP Deskjet 6988 with Ubuntu
Since I always like to check for other people who have used particular hardware items before I buy, I thought I’d write a short post about this printer. First, the print is beautiful and the printer is extremely easy to use. The one complaint I found in some reviews is quite accurate: It shakes, rattles,…