Category Archives: Gadgets

I manually updated the Recon HQ software to version 1.1.7 and now I can upload tracks to HQ ONLINE. You can see my first run of the year here. It’s a pretty exciting run, all the way from the top … Continue reading →

The first time I heard about these ski goggles I was hooked. Integrated GPS? Heads Up Display? Ski goggles? I couldn’t help myself, I had to have them. Now I do. The goggles have gotten a lot of breathless press, … Continue reading →

I’ve been typing on IBM keyboards for a long time. Ever since the original IBM PC came out in 1981. That’s a long time and a lot of keystrokes. Millions, probably. IBM got out of the keyboard business a long … Continue reading →

One problem I have with my Kindle is my daughter keeps trying to steal it from me. That could get expensive really quick, she goes through even more books than I do. So I figured I would download some free … Continue reading →

I’m travelling next week (Supercomputing06 in Tampa) so I figured it was time to break out my new MP3 player. Sansa e200 8GB. Of course the first thing to do is update the firmware and this is where I hit … Continue reading →

ActiveSync didn’t magically start working this morning. In fact it got worse. This morning it wouldn’t sync at all because of a "critical server error" I dorked with it for a while and eventually got fed up and nuked the … Continue reading →

New phone was waiting for me when I got home from work. I quickly slapped my SIM card in and got it up and running. First impression is it’s really nice. Screen is bright and crisp, feels light but solid … Continue reading →

My new phone should be here tomorrow, UPS willing. I am so excited! I also just got a new MP3 player, so it is going to be a gadget-filled weekend…. I’ll post some mini-reviews next week.   And now that … Continue reading →

My trusty old cellphone had a chronic, lingering illness and finally passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. It is too light to be a doorstop, but I understand if I file it down on one end it might make … Continue reading →