TechFan #200 – 200

Tim, David, and Owen discuss VR and AR technology, Owen’s new job, racism and the effects of the internet, our 200th episode, and an

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An iBook Odyssey

Guy does the unthinkable. He replaces his iBook hard drive without losing his soul. A couple layers of skin maybe and some time in purgatory for extremely foul language, but the soul is intact!

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Seven things I hate about you – an open letter to the computing industry

There are some things about the industry that just drive me nuts. I’m not going to whine about how come there little rubber feet from my iBook came off so easily, or complain that Bill Gates just doesn’t play nicely. No, what bothers me are things that could be fixed relatively easily, or exist purely for the benefit of the manufacturers and retailers, or don’t seem to have any obvious advantages to anyone.

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Apple’s Education Conundrum

In the world of computer commoditization and consistency Apple Computer has long been the exception to the rule. However, a chasm is on the horizon and some quick decisions need to be made to avoid the fall.

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Time to upgrade: iBook or PowerBook?

When SoundTrack came upon the scene, I was mesmerized by it’s simplicity and power. Unfortunately it was less than impressed with my Pismo. As in, it wouldn’t load, much less play. GarageBand came around after not too long and satisfied my meager song making abilities, but the seed was planted. I needed something better.

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Skating the Ragged Edge

It is probably inevitable that all of us who are the consumers of the new millennium are destined to live on the cutting edge of our technology. In other words, we want the latest and greatest of whatever there is to be had in the way of computers, laptops, iPods, Video gear, gadgets and toys, etc… al.

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