• Gadgets

    Three Things the Palm Pre Does Better Than the iPhone 3GS

    By Posted on 6.10.2009 42 Comments

    Can you believe that only two or three years ago, the trope of cellphones used in America being so far inferior to what was available in Korea or even Europe was pounded to the point of cliché? Now, it’s on its head: the complete opposite is true. And for that, a lot of thanks goes to Apple. No doubt about that. But the Pre and especially its webOS software is so interesting because it’s the first phone to actually build on the trail blazed by the iPhone in some truly key areas of functionality. And what’s more American than some good ol’ fashioned competition begetting forward-looking innovation that elevates the playing field for all?

    6.12.2009 at 12:56pm - Comment by SpeedGun

    Well I do think the Palm Pre is a very nice phone and has certainly raised the bar in many areas. One nice feature is its keyboard which attracts business people. But I think the iPhone still beats it with it simplistic yet functional design and its many features. Also the app store adds more functionality to the iPhone then the Palm Pre has right now. Video games and many other apps make the iPhone much more functional then the Palm Pre.

  • Adobe AIR

    By Posted on 11.9.2008 Comments

    AIR’s programming tools let developers create snazzy desktop applications that connect to the Web. Because these apps aren’t confined to a browser window, they have more capabilities than ordinary online services. For instance, an eBay program runs in the background, so you can automatically receive auction updates without having to hit “refresh page.” And they can save files to your hard drive for offline viewing. adobe.com

    5.18.2009 at 11:57am - Comment by SpeedGun

    yep same here

  • Microsoft Photosynth Video

    By Posted on 10.28.2008 Comments

    5.18.2009 at 11:52am - Comment by SpeedGun

    ive heard about this its pretty cool

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    Gallery: the New Yankee Stadium

    By Posted on 4.16.2009 2 Comments

    5.18.2009 at 11:37am - Comment by SpeedGun

    Why all the big screens



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