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Palm Not Worried About Competition

Palm Not Worried About Competition - The Channel Wire - IT Channel News And Views by CRN and VARBusiness. I am beginning to think that the alleged competition between the new Palm Pre and the BlackBerry Storm and the new iPhone 3GS isn't really the question. There will always be a market for each, and there will always be fans of each. I am beginning to think that the compromises required by the choice of just one handheld demands that each be used for its own purposes. Of course, every lawyer's needs are different, and I will likely be carrying both the Pre and the iPod Touch for some time. I am using a Centro for cell phone stuff right now, and will upgrade to the Pre when the Verizon network gets it. I held a Pre in my hot little hands at the local Best Buy, and it is actually thinner and smaller than the Centro, but with a large screen. Perfect for phone and email and web. Which one do you choose?

Microsoft Unveils Win 7 Pricing, Upgrade Program - Prices So High They're Insane!!!

Microsoft Unveils Win 7 Pricing, Upgrade Program - News and Analysis by PC Magazine. Remember the TV car commercial with the guy screaming and waving his arms? Microsoft is sounding like that guy. Except that Microsoft has a bait and switch ploy. Install a free copy of the Release Candidate for Windows 7, and Microsoft won't start annoying you to death until next year. Then, unless you buy a new copy, it will shut down your system every couple of hours. Windows 7 is a better OS; however, will I upgrade each of my XP machines at a price of $219.99 per unit? I don't think so. Like many other lawyers, I will likely wait until I replace a machine, and buy a new one with an OEM version of Windows 7 next year or the year after. We lawyers are notorious for being slow to spend on new technology; even those of us ahead of the curve. $220 per computer to update an OS that works fine already? I don't think so.

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta - Have They Seen The Light?

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Home. Finally, Microsoft has seen the light. The Beta of Security Essentials (the new name for the all inclusive security suite that protects against viruses and spam and spyware, and updates itself automatically, and operates in the background) is up, and you will want to be in the first 75,000 to download and install it. It has replaced several freeware security programs in my house and office, and looks fast and efficient. Why replace free software that is competent? Why, because Microsoft has made it free, of course. Microsoft is finally making the OS secure; which, of course, should have been what it was when you bought it. I guess I AM a PC, after all. I don't eat quiche, I don't do yoga, I'm not cool, I'm not rich, I'm not thin, etc. But, all you cool Apple people; don't get too smug. There are some viruses and spam and spyware out there for you too.

Bluetooth Disappointment - It Won't Work With TruPhone

A2DP - Bluetooth for the iPod touch explained | TouchMyApps. When I downloaded iPod Touch OS 3.0, I was happy that it finally would support bluetooth wireless audio. A2DP functionality meant that my Jabra headset, and my Sony Erickson stereo earbuds would allow me to listen to the audio output of the Touch without wires. However, when I tried to use the bluetooth access to make a Wifi call with TruPhone, I discovered that the audio is only outgoing. There is no mike support for audio coming back from the microphone built in to the wireless devices. I don't know why audio in isn't supported; but, it makes the bluetooth much less useful. Perhaps Touch 3.2?

Maturity Is The Ability To Wait For What You Want

Wireless Tech - Report: Verizon to Sell Palm Pre in Six Months. I am willing to bet that there aren't many Verizon customers who are defecting to third place Sprint to get a Palm Pre. I am also willing to bet that there are millions of happy Verizon customers who will be buying Palm Pres when they become available in January. It is a safe bet that the Pre, or an enhanced version of the Pre, will be available at Verizon in January. The Wall Street Journal has reported it, and they don't usually make wild, unsubstantiated allegations. Sprint has lost 4 million subscribers recently, because of poor service, billing issues, and other matters that have been reported often. I am practicing what my Mom taught me. Patience is a badge of maturity. I will wait for what I want, which is a Verizon Wireless Pre.

Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys - Court Reporter Schools

Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys - Court Reporter Schools. This is a pretty good list of iPhone apps for attorneys, at the Court Reporter School website. Some of them aren't usable by Touch owners; but, many of them are. This is worth a look, if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Until the Palm Pre gets through its bug period, and moves from Sprint to Verizon Wireless, and gets more apps, this is the way to go.

I Love The Smell Of Newsprint In The Morning

Slashdot News Story | The Newspaper Isn't Dead Yet. As long as the Kindle DX (you know the great big one) costs $489, and you have to pay money to download subscriptions to newspapers, this author postulates that the newspaper isn't dead yet. I agree. I love smelling the newspaper in the morning; especially on Sunday, when the heft and weight of it gives a tactile response to my senses. Next to a hot cup of coffee, it is a rite of passage from slumbering old man to fresh, energized and knowledgable young man. Modern offset presses have lessened one of the other tactile sensations of the old newspapers I grew up with; smearing printer's ink. Oh, well, all progress isn't bad. I will continue subscribing to my local paper; after all, who wants to be responsible for putting the paper boy out of business?

I Love Efax - But Why Do I Feel Like I Just Chatted With A Computer?

Welcome to the future. On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog, or a human being even. This is a real online chat I just had with an Efax rep (at least I think he is human) while trying to cancel two of my three Efax numbers. I love that I get two months free service; but, I am wondering whether I was really talking to a human being. I report. You decide:

Happy Fathers' Day

I am always correcting the kids' grammar; so, consider this my Fathers' Day present. Fathers is the plural of Father. Plural possessives put the apostrophe AFTER the plural form. Children, let's do it correctly. (let's is a contraction of let us; adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs). A card is sufficient; but, please don't do what LuAnn did when you buy it. :-)

Futurelawyer: Listening To Tunes In The Pool

Futurelawyer: Listening To Tunes In The Pool. Today was the first day I got a chance to try out the Amphibx Waterproof Armband. Father's Day weekend is a great time to chill in the pool, listening to favorite tunes. While I floated in the Florida sun, I had the kids working on the deck and cleaning the pine needles. How great is it when they are big enough to do real work. :-) It is pretty hot in Florida this weekend, so I will be going inside later; but, the Amphibx armband works great, especially with the waterproof ear buds. Slip slidin' away, in the sun and fun. Cautionary note: never give your credit card to She Who Must Be Obeyed while lying in the pool sipping bourbon and water. I now have a new BBQ, which means we are grilling dinner; thank God she likes to cook.