Why I Want The Apple iPad

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Okay, it’s been a while since the Apple iPad announcement and most of the noise has died down awaiting the retail release next month. I have had some time to take-in the hoopla and come to a resounding conclusion. I want the iPad!

Let me be clear, I wasn’t too hyped about this product when first announced because I’m not a huge book or non-tech news reader (shame). Most of the reading I do is either technical jargon or my daily consumption of technology media, which for all intents and purposes, is better suited for viewing on a computer. So yes, I was ready to write off the iPod until I heard a few interesting takes on possible uses for this device.

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LinkDump 02.15.10

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Here are a few tech stories that peeked my interest this week. Enjoy!

  • Penguin United Crossfire V2 Dissected, It’s a Go!
    Fellow editor at Techpedition has received a review unit of the second version of Penguin United’s Wii Crossfire and has given it rave reviews. Apparently the massive issues that the first version faced has been fix and is now the pistol peripheral of choice on the Wii.
  • Google Buzz
    Google has released their own social networking platform, which has caused a bit of an uproar over privacy concerns. My main problem with this is that it’s yet another social network to learn. That being said, it has a distinct advantage being integrated with Google. We’ll see where this one goes.
  • Microsoft Disables XBOX Originals Support On XBOX Live
    Microsoft finally kills support for all XBOX original games on XBOX Live. Supposedly this move should allow Microsoft to add new features and extend the system. Let’s hope for awesome updates in the future.

Tech Tip: Browser Wars, Get Chromed Out

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LinkDump 02.06.10

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Wii style Genesis goodness, Lego Harry Potter, Engadget has no comment, and the ‘REAL’ avatar trailer looks awesome. Enjoy!

  • Zone Sega Equals Genesis Wii
    Yep, the Sega Genesis licensing, ahem whoring, continues. Zone 40 has gotten their hands on the license, and to much surprise, has made something pretty special. Nintendo Wii style wireless controls, built in ROMs and cartridge support. Me wants.
  • Lego Harry Potter Game In May
    Seems Harry Potter is going to get some Lego love. These Lego games have become really popular lately. From Lego Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman, to Rock Band. Seems these family friendly games are on the rise.
  • Engadget Says, No Comment
    Arguably one of the biggest downfalls of the internets is its anonymity. While this is great in some cases, the fact that anyone can say anything with little to no retribution, makes it a somewhat hostile place. Well, Engadget is saying that their tired of it by temporarily killing their comment system. This is surprising because Engadget’s comments are a very important part of their ecosystem. I don’t see them doing this for long, but it goes to show how internet flaming can frustrate the producers of content.
  • The Last Airbender Super Bowl Spot
    After seeing this leaked Super Bowl trailer of The Last Airbender, I have to say that I’m completely on board with M. Night Shyamalan and his vision. This movie just went on the must see list.

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LinkDump 01.31.10

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Another week of links. OnLive Dissected, the REAL Avatar has posters, and Apple tries to change the way we compute. Enjoy!

  • OnLive Dissected, Fears May Be Correct
    Seems that well respected PC journalist Ryan Shrout has gotten a chance to give the much anticipated OnLive cloud gaming service a test run. And for the most part, seems it does well, but… As suspected, fast twitch games like shooters seems to suffer. Who didn’t see that coming?
  • The Last Airbender (The Real Avatar) Movie Posters
    Some posters for the upcoming live-action movie adaption of the much beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender have finally cropped up on the net. I was more than skeptical about this project upon first hearing about it, and even more skeptical when I hard that M. Night Shyamalan was directing. Judging from his past work, this didn’t exactly seems like his cup of tea. But, after hearing about his passion for the property, and seeing the first trailer along with these posters, I have to say it looks promising. Can’t wait to see more!
  • Apple iPad Debuted, Industry Yawns
    Apple finally had their much awaited event this week, and according to the masses, the announcement was to be one of biblical proportions. Well, the iPad was shown and since has been met with much criticism and dismay. I’m still on the fence about this one. If the industry is ready to receive a tablet, this may the be device.

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