ARTICLES BY Clinton Stark

Clint writes about Silicon Valley, film, California wine (Stark Sips), theater (ATCA member) and tech (including his trusty Droid and Canon EOS 60D). A would-be NHLer if it weren't for the clarinet, he tries in vain to direct Loni on Stark Insider TV. He's held executive marketing roles at Cisco, EMC and Salesforce.com, and is active with start-ups across the valley. Clint's story...
Summer Blockbusters
by on 05.15.12

X1 Carbon’s quality is top notch. There’s that killer world-beating keyboard (MacBook Pro, a close second), and that redhead track pointer tempts with its on-keyboard convenience. Oh, ThinkPad how I miss you!

In the Valley
by on 05.15.12

Although the MacBook Pro is the smallest volume play in terms of units shipped (“only” 4 million Macs shipped last quarter vs. 35 million for the iPhone) and sales only grew 6%, the product is an important part of the Apple ecosystem.

Tech Stocks
by on 05.11.12

Some predict the stock will go through the roof, before “burning” investors. Others say it will be a solid, long-term play.

Dressed to Kill
by on 05.10.12

About that Zin grape. In a word: robust. It’s planted in about 10% of the vineyards here, and is widely regarded as California’s grape.

On Location
by on 05.10.12 VIDEO

Drugs! B&E! Murder! Ahhh… wow, okay. This really is slightly different then filming at Opera San Jose, Berkeley Rep, or at A.C.T. We go inside the remarkable Shakespeare program at San Quentin.

Finally!
by on 05.09.12

Here’s how to download and install the amazing Flipboard app for Android.

Mobile News
by on 05.08.12

Many buyers have complained that while large screens are great for surfing and watching movies, they can make it awkward to use the phone with one hand.

Engage the Stage
by on 05.07.12

Why are sports writers and political pundits able to stir up active online debate whereas their counterparts in theater cannot?

Canon DSLR
by on 05.07.12

Can super processing save the super moon?

For the people
by on 05.07.12

Ben & Jerry’s performed a marketing mix analysis and determined that for every $1 it spends on Facebook, the company receives $3 in return.