Author Archives: Tom Long

Good Jobs

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Tom Long

Steve Jobs has long been one of the most creative minds in technology. Like most fans, I was thrilled that he was able to take the stage and make yesterday’s big announcement of the iPad 2. He really hit the … Continue reading →

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iPad 2 + Steve

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Tom Long

Steve comes back to present the killer new iPad 2. Here I am waiting for the G-Slate, when “boom” the iPad 2 comes and just turns my thinking upside down. Front-facing camera? check. Rear-facing camera? check. And yawn. Just catch … Continue reading →

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Amazon Versus Netflix

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tom Long

Are you an Amazon addict? You can admit it to me. I’m one, too. In fact, I’m a Prime member because I just can’t wait to see that smiley box on the front porch. Well, if quick delivery and stellar … Continue reading →

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XBMC Pipeline

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tom Long

XBMC, the little black dress that makes your HTPC look sexy, is laying the groundwork for future development. Their latest post details the nuts and bolts. But it is future features that keep those of us in the end-user category … Continue reading →

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Xoom Treated Unfairly

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Tom Long

Is anyone else getting miffed about people comparing the $800 Xoom to the $499 iPad? Is $800 too much? Probably. But a 32GB + 3G forever iPad is $729. The 32GB Xoom with 3G upgradeable to 4G is $800. So … Continue reading →

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