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Written by Duke Carico
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Saturday, 02 February 2008 |
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Just some quick observations here as to who the winner might be in this merger . . . . . Microsoft! They finally have some web standards to run with. They couldn't build anything better so they bought them! Hey, I am not knocking them for it! The IE browser was purchased to compete with a company called Netscape and we all know how that one turned out! - Yahoo Search and MSN Live Search - Yahoo was born by being a search engine to catalog the web! Microsoft has been trying unsuccessfully for years to be better! Now it should finally happen
- Yahoo Mail and HotMail! Hotmail should have either been abandoned or redone a long time ago! Yahoo supports IMAP Standards, and has one of the best web based interfaces of any web based email! (even Google's) I expect hotmail to slowly fade away while Microsoft pushes the much more robust Yahoo mail.
- Yahoo Go and Windows Mobile: Yahoo has a pretty cool mobile interface, and Microsoft has a mobile OS! I am hoping to see some really cool things here!
- Yahoo Messenger and MSN- These guys have played nice together for a while now! I don't expect anything to change really other than at some point way out there, they might be combined into one service. No rush however.
As far as blogging goes, MSN has live spaces and Yahoo has Yahoo 360. Neither of these have really ever caught on. I have never looked at 360, but livespaces has an easy to use interface, and even though the pieces are there, its never really been popular or had the standards or add ons like WordPress and TypePad. My suggestion to Microsoft: Buy WordPress, or better yet, Incorporate WP into your servers and offer it! Its Open Source after all! Social Networking. I believe you guys have talked about trying it, but so far its been no go. Again, FaceBook is only growing larger! It might be time to buy it! Flickr Seems to be a popular place on the web and there are lots of little goodies for it as far as mobile apps, and widgets for other sites . . . With all Microsoft is getting in this deal, I would say 44 bilion is a bargain!
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Garmin to enter the Cell Phone Market |
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Technology
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Written by Duke Carico
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Thursday, 31 January 2008 |
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You know, the trend here lately has been for cell phone makers to include GPS capability! I mean it only makes sense. But since GPS makers like Garmin are only looking to expand their product line, it really makes sense for them to become a player in the cell phone market as well! Introducing the Garmin Nuviphone! 
As far as specs, I can't tell you a lot right now, other than it will feature a 3.5 touch screen, internet browser, HSDPA support preloaded maps of North America, eastern and western Europe, millions of PIOs, turn by turn spoken directionsand Google local search capability. Look for availability quarter 3 of this year. Don't take my word for it, head on over to Garmin's site and see how good they hype it!
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Ledger: Who really cares? |
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Written by duke@dukecarico.com
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Monday, 28 January 2008 |
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For days I have watched the news channels cover Heath Ledger's death as if it were a World Leader's passing. Now I am not saying that it isn't tragic. Certainly it is! But as someone with a son in Iraq, I am also certain that it is no more tragic than anyone who dies serving America in the middle east. Come on news channels! Is this Hollywood heart-throb worth 24 hour coverage while the men and women in service aren't worth a mention? And even though we all know the surge is working, people are still dieing. And good news is still news-worthy. How about some stories about the good in the war on terror? And how about some coverage of the struggles yet to overcome? I really don't care that the maid called Ashley before she called 911. I hate that he died but I hate even more how you are turning him into a fallen hero. He is not worthy. Please focus your efforts on the ones that are! Posted via a Palm Treo 680
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 January 2008 )
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Palm to close retail outlets |
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Treo
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Written by Duke Carico
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
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In another cost-cutting move by the cash-strapped smartphone maker, Palm Inc. is shutting down the line of retail stores that it has operated since 2002. More recently, the company made an expanded push in 2004 through 2006 to open many new stores, including one in New York City's Rockefeller Center.
The shutdown affects all 30 Palm locations nationwide, including airport kiosks. The company did not specify a timeline, but rumors state that the stores will be closed by the end of January, one week away.
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Technology
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Written by Duke Carico
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
 I have been fired up about this little $400 puppy making its Debut at the Walmart! In fact, I posted this a few days ago in excited anticipation. But I just learned that it has been delayed a few days to make some necessary tweaks. Comparing this against the Eee PC, certainly gives the consumer some wonderful options! And the fact that this is supposed to appear in Walmarts across the USA probably means that the World will see a very affordable alternative to Windows units! If all you need is email and web, this is certainly a great way to get there without breaking the bank! I am betting this segment of the market heats up! Low end processors, mature Open Source Operating Systems and effecient manufacturing processes should mean affordable computing for everyone! Add the fact that this is a lightweight, portable laptop with a camera and suddenly these units appear at starbucks everywhere. Go ahead and grab an extra shot of espresso! You can afford it! You just saved a bunch of money by switching to ubuntu!
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Newsflash
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Written by Duke Carico
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 |
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Thats right Boys and Girls! YouTube has re-worked their mobile site and now videos play within the Palm OS! No special software to install or anything like that! Just head over to http://m.youtube.com and click on something, give it a chance to buffer and enjoy! I can't believe it! When I saw the news, I figured it meant that it would work with some mobiles. Certainly not Palm OS mobiles since Java is required and and we all know how much Blazier supports Java! But it launched Kinoma player and the next thing I know, I am watching Video streamed to my Palm! Tell the World! Shout it from the mountain tops! I have watched three videos now . . One did time out, but I relaunched it and it worked!
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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Written by duke@dukecarico.com
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 |
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I have had a lot going on here lately. So much in fact, that I am feeling like I am running on emtpy. I think I need a vacation. Or just to maybe talk to God about making work weeks two days long and weekends five days long. That would surely help.
Posted via a Palm Treo 680
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Balancing Lust with Sense! |
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Treo
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Written by Duke Carico
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Wednesday, 23 January 2008 |
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Palm Solo has posted some brief thoughts around Gadget Lust! And this got me to thinking . . . I have had Gadget lust in the past! Most of the time, it has had to do with a PDA phone of some sort . . . . . But for the most part, once I buy something, I tend to stick with it! For example, the Palm OS. I have owned many Palm devices and resisted to upgrade to the latest and greatest as soon as a new one appeared! I have been comfortable with the OS and both its pluses and its limitations! These devices have been beneficial in many ways! They have saved me time and effort by being more than a phone! Google Maps, Email, messaging, calendar, Weather, the web, movies, radio and music, all in the Palm of my hand! But lately, I have been exeriencing this "Gadget Lust" in a big way! A co-worker recently picked up an HTC Touch and looking at the beautiful screen, the killer WM06 graphics and the very cool touch flow interface has made me very aware of how archaic my Palm is! I have been shopping, and have been pondering hard taking the plunge in a big way to grab the HTC TyTN II. In fact, I have been spending a little bit of time on Ebay, just trying to get a feel for what is out there and what I might expect. This is a very large decision. Because this type of lust is going to lead to other accessories that moving to another Palm device wouldn't bring! For example, all the applications I am currently using for my Palm Treo, will no longer work on a WM device. All the chargers and cases, will be next to worthless to me. I will need these things for this device so that is an added cost. And because its an HTC device that isn't sold at the local AT&T store, this means I buy unlocked, and though I get to skip the two year, its a lot of $$$$$ up front! So here is how I am shaking out! I am trying to justify this plunge by looking at what this device will give me that I currently don't have in my current device. | Feature | TyTN II
| Treo 680
| | WiFi | X | | | HSDPA | X | | | GPS | X | | Java support | X | | | Camera | X | | Today Screen
| X | | Larger Screen
| X | | | QWERTY | X | | | Touch Flow | X | |
So you would think that this might mean "what are you waiting for?" Well, there is this other side of me. The side that says, be frugal, be sensible! And even though my eyes have really been wondering these last few months, and that TyTN is certainly a device I lust for, the Treo is paid for, is comfortable, I know what to expect . . . Did I mention, its paid for? I mean, right now, it gets me up in the morning, its how I manage my email, its my entertainment device when I am killing time with movies and music, and its how I get weather, podcasts and newsfeeds. So what I am trying to say here is that I am about ready to leave the Palm Platform totally! When that will be is not yet determined, but I am very close. And if I were leaving today, it would certainly be for the HTC TyTN. So I haven't taken the plunge yet, but I am certainly about to!
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Written by Duke Carico
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Sunday, 20 January 2008 |
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This cat never stops. Its like the Energizer Bunny! This is typical of this cat for every waking moment.
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Google's Android looks promising |
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Technology
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Written by Duke Carico
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Sunday, 20 January 2008 |
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Amazing what you find just killing time on YouTube! If you are wondering what the gPhone might look like, this will give you a pretty good hint! Looks like some powerful stuff for sure! That web history graphical stuff is just awesome! This OS could change the mobile world in many ways!
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 January 2008 )
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I found this one over at EverythingTreo! If your wondering what Cell Service is, in a particular area, go to http://antennasearch.com and type in the address. It will come back showing you what is available within a 4 mile radius. It breaks it down into 100′ towers, 200′ towers and towers with multiple antennas, along with who owns them! When looking for a particular carrier, this could be very valuable information . . |
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About Me |
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I am a middle aged guy who finds much pleasure in today's technology. Once upon a time I kept a blog about mobile tech, a web site that featured my bike rides, and then a personal site where I shared photos and videos, basically of Family. After a time, I decided it made much more sense to combine all those sites into one. But what to call it? Well, not very creatively, this site became "just duke". Just stuff I am interested in and try to follow. By day I work for a large chemical company, and by night I play bass in a Christian Rock band. But every day I check out the web sites following the trends around mobile devices. When I have time, I enjoy designing Templates for Joomla and Wordpress. You can download those here on this site! Just click on "Just Templates on the left. |
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