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Display Name: Marcbicycle
Member Since: 4/18/08

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I use Facetime regularly as I travel overseas quite a bit.

Maybe a better title would have been "hyped tech that I don't like."


The Fizzled Five: Overhyped Technology
9/12/12 6:14 AM

I don't think the author deserves all the "advertisement" hate. The article was a simple description of how the author solves this problem. I'm sure anyone who is interested and doesn't have an iPhone can easily find an alternative. It gave me a good idea, and now I can search out my own alternative apps and storage ideas. So... thanks for the good idea.


Want To Go Paperless? Use Your iPhone to Scan Important Documents!
9/6/12 7:20 AM

Every time I bought something that was "good enough" or "almost as good as..." I didn't like it and ended up buying the real deal eventually anyway. Buy the best and cry once.


Matching What You Want vs. What You Really Need
8/8/12 6:05 AM

Sorry, but that's MINI, not Mini. Those of us lucky enough to be driving the real (original) Mini will appreciate not being confused with the fake-Mini (BMW) lot.

Ahem.


A Test Drive of Mini's
Mini Connected System

7/25/12 6:15 AM

I didn't know about the camera shutter button. Much more convenient, so thanks!


5 Built-In iPhone Features You Might Not Know About
2/28/12 5:53 AM

Avoid the DODOcase. After hearing wonderful things about the DODOcase, we got one for my wife's iPad. We were shocked at the shoddy workmanship: the spine was glued incorrectly and was coming apart. The cover was warped and didn't close correctly. Even worse was their abysmal customer "service." After long emails back and forth, they agreed to take it back. After paying the return postage, we're still waiting for a refund after six months.


A Selection of iPad Cases for the Moleskine Lover
2/14/12 7:13 AM

Very, very well done. It looks completely professional and provides a wonderful, clean look.


Before & After: Bachelor Pad Drab to Penthouse Fab
2/14/12 7:04 AM

Really? $69 is expensive? Any time I've talked myself into buying something that's "almost as good as..." I was sorry I did and ended up getting the good stuff eventually anyway. What's that old quote about price/quality? Something like "buy the best, ony cry once."


The Unexpected Affordable Apple Wireless Keyboard Alternative
2/14/12 6:27 AM

Over 25 million iPad users is a lot of "Kool Aid Drinkers." Do you even think before you write nonsense like that?


Reader Survey: How Often Do You Use Your iPad?
2/14/12 6:12 AM

Please (please) just buy a rake and spare everyone in your neighborhood the noise, not to mention waste of energy.


Upgrade Your Blower and Learn to Love Leaves
10/25/11 6:09 AM

@Edboy1: Yes, please send along photos and a how-to.


Never Ending Task: Your Gadget Wishlist
7/24/11 8:42 AM

You forgot one piece of advice: don't ask a woman for her approval of your choices. She won't understand.


Back To Prehistoric Times: The Man Cave
6/12/11 7:37 AM

Minimalism, at least at the start and end of each day. Working for a Japanese company instilled the practice of cleaning my desk of everything, every day, before leaving. It's so nice to have a fresh start every day.


Minimal Workspace or Desk Full of Inspiration?
4/26/11 6:34 AM

If it continues as a trend of clean, simple design, and higher-quality materials as mentioned above, bring it on.


Sony Jumps on the Retro Bandwagon
4/3/11 7:23 AM

"divvy up *there* desktop workspace?" Ouch.


Final Frame: Divide & Conquer Your Desktop With Divvy
3/29/11 7:06 AM

All good, but the shelves are pure genius. This is an idea I'm sure to steal eventually. Thanks.


The DIY Gods of Spanish Harlem
2/23/11 5:31 AM

I had to laugh when I read the entry. I went a similar post-grammy rant, and a younger friend asked if I wanted those kids to get off my lawn, too.


A Question is the Answer: Record Player Collectibles
2/16/11 9:35 AM

I've had an iPad since the initial release and have never needed a stylus. Is this a solution without a problem?


MORE/REAL Stylus Cap Converts Pen For iPad Input
2/16/11 9:32 AM

The horror. As if Car & Driver had an article about "how to make your BMW 7-series behave like a K-car station wagon." Please stop.


Apps to Make OS X Behave Like a PC
1/4/11 6:43 AM

I think I'm missing something. Why can't I just use my everyday laptop? Why do I need to buy a new computer?


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Will You Be Buying a Netbook to Use Airplane Wi-Fi?
9/24/09 5:55 AM