Slot car racing a 35 year old basement tradition at the Starks
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HP dv5t laptop review: The first place to look for value and performance
Worthy of the HP name. A home run. Some minor quibbles, but so much to like I highly recommend it.
Laptop buying guide: seeking out the best deals, brands and features
With all this talk of deflation I can’t help but think the laptop market is a prime example. Moore’s law dictates that the the number of transistors…
What will happen to online ad spending in 2009?
Online ad spending is a $24B industry. It’s predicted to grow by 75% over the next 5 years. It’s no wonder with the shift in…
Sony PS3 ‘Home’ beta early impressions: watch yourself slack at the mall with other virtual slackers
As for the value of walking around aimlessly, disco dancing in a plaza with strangers, or waiting in virtual lines, well that's something you can…
Chris Anderson on the “Freemium” business model
I had the opportunity to hear Chris Anderson speak today. He is the author of the book and concept, “The Long Tail”. He spoke about…
Holiday gift idea: the best non-Apple MP3 players
For those that love music, an MP3 player is a perfect gift idea, and like a lot of electronics have dropped in price significantly this…
Porsche Panamera Marks A First for Porsche, But Is the Timing Right?
When it comes to the daily mail, when I see a Porsche envelope or folder, I know I'm in for some high quality marketing shine...
Holiday Gift Idea: Two-for-one for the art and espresso connoisseur
About a week ago, I suggested the Nespresso (Holiday Gift Idea: Making Delicious Espresso the Easy Way with Nespresso) as a great gift for caffeine...
Holiday Gift Idea: Music in Every Room of Your House, Fa la la la la…
The cream of the whole house audio crop is Sonos. Yes it's more expensive than other systems, but it gives you everything. From internet radio,...