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nook shipping early 9 days early

I just got a email saying that my nook shipped today.  This is 9 days early.  I might have it before the weekend is over.

Filed under  //   ereader   nook  

Like I thought NBC would solve it's problem with Conan by cutting a big check.

I thought NBC would pay Conan to go away and let Leno take over the Tonight Show again.  I did not think that Conan would let the Tonight Show get pushed back 30 minutes and stay on as if nothing happened. NBC has too much invested in Leno to let him be the one let go.  Now the big question does Leno regain his late night audience or is small shadow of it's former self?  Does Conan go to one of the other networks for a late night show?  I think he might choose to go to a cable network.  Does Letterman and Ferguson at CBS come out the big winners?  Or could ABC create the one two show punch after nightline or move nightline to after Kimmel and Conan?

Filed under  //   Conan   Leno   late night tv   the Tonight Show  

I just ordered a nook from Barnes & Noble

I just ordered a nook from Barnes and Noble.  It should be here soon.  I now need to pick out a cover for it.  What book should I order first for it?

Filed under  //   Barnes & Noble   ereader   nook  

Got Windows 7 running but trouble with monitor resolution

I got windows 7 up and running but the monitor resolution won't go to the full 1920 x 1080 without stretching past the sides.  I have set it to 1680 x 1050 and this fits with the taskbar being fully visible.

I will need to find out why the acer monitor which is recognized does not go up to the full resolution.

Filed under  //   compaq   monitor   windows 7  

Bought new computer from Staples

I got the $299 compaq desktop that is on sale at Staples this week.  I now have a windows 7 computer.  It will replace my 4 year old desktop celeron.  I now have a dual core desktop.  I think this will help with video transcoding.  I am thinking about doing some stuff for youtube and a couple of websites I am starting.  Part of my new year's resolutions were to blog more regularly and start a podcast.

Filed under  //   compaq   desktop   new computer   windows 7  

Looks like Apple will answer our questions next week

It looks like whatever Apple has been cooking up will be revealed next week.  Will they call it a tablet or give it a new name?  What will the need be that they say the tablet will answer.
I think we will get a peek at least at iPhone OS 4, if not released because the new device requires it.  I am thinking of getting a new phone I guess I need to wait until next Wednesday.
Latest rumors put the tablet's price at $1000 does this mean the macbook goes away.  I thought it would come in between the top of the line touch and the mackbook which would be $700.

Filed under  //   Apple   tablet  

Mic working on HP mini running Jolicloud

I guess the last update for Jolicloud sorta fixed the mic issue I was having.  This is on an HP mini 1000. I just have to set the input source to Line In once I start up.  This is done from volume control ==> options, then properties if it is not shown. I now have to see if a bluetooth headset works.

Filed under  //   HP mini   Jolicloud   Microphone  

Iphone upgrade eligible in June

It looks like I will eligible for an iphone upgrade just in time for the new iphone that comes out every year.  With video coming to the Palm Pre
that is starting to look interesting especially with the everything data plans.  Some of the Android phones look interesting also.  So many choices?

Filed under  //   cell   iphone  

I played with Google Wave today.

We tested out Google Wave at Broadway Brewery tonight. It seems like a virtual whiteboard.
Otherwise wondering about the use for it.

Filed under  //   Broadway Brewery   Gary   Google Wave