Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
After Apple generously replaced my ailing 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with the new unibody 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, I went from 4GB down to 2GB RAM. Even though the new MBP has a faster bus speed and better hard drive, I felt the shortage of RAM when using Final Cut, Photoshop ...
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008
AKA: Yet another reason to love Apple, Inc.
After experiencing months of crippling trouble with the video card in my 2.4GHz MacBook Pro laptop (resulting in multiple logic board replacements, LCD screen replacements, etc.), I was generously given a replacement laptop from Apple. Yes, a full replacement. Stunning level of ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
When I signed up for Verizon FiOS a few months ago, I got the 15/2mbps service. I was told that Verizon was going to be increasing all its d/u speeds in retaliation to Comcast's announcement of upcoming 60mbps service in select areas. Rumor had it that my 15/2 ...
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Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
The very day the Apple TV was available in Apple stores, I picked one up. I reviewed it, even made a video about it (which wound up on some big websites). I loved the Apple TV madly. There were a few flaws - like no on/off switch, heat ...
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
After learning that Verizon's FiOS service was made available in my neighborhood, I scheduled installation of the 15/2mbps service. The excitement was nearly unbearable!
Pre-pre InstallationOn June 13th, the first Verizon tech showed up to run a line from the sidewalk to the garage. The house is less than 3 ...
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