Eggy's Car Fund

This is just to let everyone know that I currently have a vehicle that is disabled. It's a 2005 Chevy Impala that just needs some TLC that I can't afford at the moment. The car needs some tires, brakes, and a battery. I've been trying to get it up and running since May but there has been some problems along the way.

I'm not here to beg for money, but if find it in your heart to help a poor soul out, then by all means please contribute to this cause of mine. Any amount will help get this car up and running again!

Thanks in advance!

iPad!?!

Yesterday, Apple announced a new type of tablet computer that they are calling the iPad. The iPad from initial looks is nothing more than an oversized iPhone/iPod Touch.  After watching Steve Jobs’ keynote speech, I began to realize, “WTF Apple?"

It never amazes me anymore that Apple would do something like this. While I will give Apple credit that netbooks aren’t the best laptops, but they aren’t meant to do everything a normal laptop can. A netbook is for those who want a cheap portable computer that does basic tasks such as internet, email, and office documentation for the most part. A netbook was never meant to replace laptops.

A big thing with Apple’s iPad is its integration with all things iPhone/iPod Touch. The iPad can do everything that the iPod and iPhone can do just on a bigger screen (3G capabilities will come at a later date to the iPad). The other thing that Apple will have to address quickly is the fact that there are no ports for anything except power/expansion cable port (think iPod / iPhone data cable). The iPad has no USB ports, no card reader slots, no disc drive, and no expansion. Yes, Apple has done it again, users can’t upgrade or replace RAM, the battery, or anything else that a normal laptop user can replace. To top it all off, the iPod come with 3 storage options that are all internal. There is a 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB flavor ($499, $599, & $699 respectively). This means that once a user purchases an iPad, they are stuck with the storage space they have. This problem is made worse with the no ports that I mentioned above. The final hurdle I see with the iPad is the fact that it will not multi-task applications unless they are Apple’s applications. This means no fast switching between apps. With Windows, Linux, Unix, and even Mac OSX you can run multiple applications at once without any problems.

Even with all of these ‘features’ and issues, there will be millions of Apple faithful that will purchase the iPad no matter the outcome. They will buy it and then a couple months later be irate because Steve Jobs has announced an upgrade to the device (remember the iPhone launch). Apple is here to stay, but how loyal will their customers be?

It’s Here (Officially)

Yesterday marked the release of Windows 7 to the public. While Windows 7 has been out to OEMs and other major system builders yesterday was the day one could walk into a retail store and pick it up.

After playing with the beta and the RC versions, I was hoping that the final RTM version(Release to Manufacturing) would live up to the hype that the developmental stages did. Much to my surprise it has lived up to the expectations that I was hoping.

The only downside to Windows 7 out of the gate for me was the upgrade install I did to my laptop. It took about 3 hours to complete the upgrade on my laptop which is not ancient at all (Core 2 Duo @ 2.26Ghz, 4GB of RAM, 500GB HDD). While a clean install on my desktop only took about 25 minutes. Other than the Upgrade method, Windows 7 has lived to its hype.

Pretty much all of the features available in the beta and RC have survived and made it to the RTM version. Though one change has been made at the labeling method that Microsoft happened to plan. Business is now once again Professional.

I’ll post more thoughts later, when I’m done going through the inner guts that is Windows 7 Ultimate.

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Windows 7 Is Near!

As most of you know by now, Microsoft is ready to sweep Windows Vista under the carpet just like they did Windows ME. October 22nd marks the retail release of Windows 7 (yes, with all the editions just like Vista...). While I've been playing with the release candidate (RC) for a while, I would like to say that I'm hoping that Windows 7 will be the solution that Windows XP. I'll keep everyone posted breaking news regarding Windows 7!

What’s Going On With the World

This is just going to be a quick rant about some current events that have taken place over the last couple of days.

Rant #1: Disney purchases Marvel

     Why? Why the hell did this one happen? No good can come from Disney owning Marvel comics and the respective characters. I don’t want to see Mickey Mouse and the Incredible Hulk ever in the same scene. How could Marvel be bought for $4 billion? I think that after Iron Man 2 is out in theaters in May, it might be my last Superhero film for the rest of my life!

Rant #2: A.D.V Films is out of business (http://www.advfilms.com/)

     I’ve just heard of this one and it shocked me completely. The current state of the economy is really hitting companies harder than one would have ever imagined. When Geneon went under people thought that the anime industry in the United States wouldn’t survive but it did. Now with another major player in the U.S anime industry down, the road ahead for anime in the U.S looks extremely bleak!

What A Weekend + Update Time

     As many of you have heard in the media recently, 4 big names have passed away recently. Ed McMahon (age), Farrah Fawcett (cancer), Michael Jackson (heart related), & Billy Mays (heart related). The Grim Reaper has taken many this past week with 2 being complete shockers. The one that really shocked me though was Billy Mays as he seemed healthy as an ox. Everyone mentioned may they RIP in peace, and Billy I really wish that you would have taken on Vince because we all know you would have kicked his ass!

On a lighter note, Firefox users, today marks the release of Firefox 3.5. So if you haven’t already make the upgrade today. IE users, switch and make everyone’s life easier!

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It's Alive Again

Back in March, the nation's 2nd largest electronics retailer went under. Everyone though Circuit City was out after the liquidation of all of its merchandise and closed all of there stores. Well Circuit City's website is back up and running again. It seems that Systemax has bought the Circuit City name and has relaunched the said website above on May 19th, but Systemax bought the rights on May 13th for roughly $14 million.

It seems that Systemax is looking to snatch up any failing electronics retailers (such as CompUSA and TigerDirect). If this keeps up, who knows, maybe Fry's will be next on the list if they are starting to strugle.

Let's see how long this lasts after millions of people were outraged by the "low" prices that the original Circuit City had during their original closing. Personally, when CompUSA went under, I continued on with my life with either NewEgg or BestBuy. When CompUSA was bought by Systemax it couldn't convince me to think about where I go to get my electronics. Only time will tell if the consumers trust can be regained! Though something tells me that this may take a while to regain that trust.