Comments for The Nifty Tech Blog http://www.niftytechblog.com Finding the best tech for everyone. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:11:25 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on WordPress by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/02/14/wordpress/#comment-974 Doc Coleman Fri, 11 May 2012 01:11:25 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1059#comment-974 Hi, GeekOrbit! You do have a point, having too many plugins, or poorly written plugins, will slow down your site. And you can build the same kind of functionality directly into your site, if you know enough php. But not everyone has those kind of skills, or wants to put that kind of effort into maintaining and improving their site. Wordpress' strength is letting users put up a site fast, customize it to their needs, and then go ahead and concentrate on managing their content. While there are some functions that probably should have been built into the basic system, Wordpress keeps adding new functions into the base system with each release. Let's face it, for free, open source software, you're still getting great value. Doc Hi, GeekOrbit!

You do have a point, having too many plugins, or poorly written plugins, will slow down your site. And you can build the same kind of functionality directly into your site, if you know enough php. But not everyone has those kind of skills, or wants to put that kind of effort into maintaining and improving their site. WordPress’ strength is letting users put up a site fast, customize it to their needs, and then go ahead and concentrate on managing their content. While there are some functions that probably should have been built into the basic system, WordPress keeps adding new functions into the base system with each release. Let’s face it, for free, open source software, you’re still getting great value.

Doc

]]> Comment on WordPress by GeekOrbit http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/02/14/wordpress/#comment-970 GeekOrbit Wed, 09 May 2012 22:22:14 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1059#comment-970 Hi Doc, Do you feel that the site gets slower with a curtain number of plugins installed? I'm a huge believer of the end-to-end development principle and the way Wordpress works (basic functionality, each plugin a building block to add things that sometimes should've been there in the first place) doesn't always sit well with me. Hi Doc,

Do you feel that the site gets slower with a curtain number of plugins installed? I’m a huge believer of the end-to-end development principle and the way WordPress works (basic functionality, each plugin a building block to add things that sometimes should’ve been there in the first place) doesn’t always sit well with me.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-968 Doc Coleman Tue, 08 May 2012 01:45:35 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-968 Now that is an interesting question. I don't honestly know. GPS works by receiving signals from satellites and triangulating your position based on the relative signal strength and the time it takes for the signal to get to your phone. Locations Services is supposed to work the same way, by receiving signals from cell towers giving their position and a time stamp. Theoretically, this should not require any data transactions, as the phone has no need to send anything out, only to receive generic signals from cell towers and satellites. Then again, it is always possible that in order to improve accuracy, the phone might send a signal to local cell towers to confirm position. But that would require cooperation from the cellular services, and a certain intelligence in the individual cell towers. It would be much simpler to use no data and just use the strength of the signals coming in from the satellites and cell towers. But honestly, I don't know. Doc Now that is an interesting question. I don’t honestly know. GPS works by receiving signals from satellites and triangulating your position based on the relative signal strength and the time it takes for the signal to get to your phone. Locations Services is supposed to work the same way, by receiving signals from cell towers giving their position and a time stamp. Theoretically, this should not require any data transactions, as the phone has no need to send anything out, only to receive generic signals from cell towers and satellites. Then again, it is always possible that in order to improve accuracy, the phone might send a signal to local cell towers to confirm position. But that would require cooperation from the cellular services, and a certain intelligence in the individual cell towers. It would be much simpler to use no data and just use the strength of the signals coming in from the satellites and cell towers.

But honestly, I don’t know.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-967 Doc Coleman Tue, 08 May 2012 01:14:37 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-967 Good point, Sarah. I had mentioned in the review that Nike+ GPS takes advantage of Location Services, so it hadn't occurred to me that someone would try to use it with Location Services off. But you are right, if you are having problems with Nike+ tracking, you should make sure that Locations Services are on before your next run. Doc Good point, Sarah. I had mentioned in the review that Nike+ GPS takes advantage of Location Services, so it hadn’t occurred to me that someone would try to use it with Location Services off. But you are right, if you are having problems with Nike+ tracking, you should make sure that Locations Services are on before your next run.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Sarah W http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-966 Sarah W Mon, 07 May 2012 06:20:26 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-966 So MY question, is do you have any idea how much data is used? I have an iPhone 4. I'm not sure how the GPS works on my phone actually works. I couldn't get a map unless the location services were set up to allow the app access, so does it use more one way or the other? So MY question, is do you have any idea how much data is used? I have an iPhone 4. I’m not sure how the GPS works on my phone actually works. I couldn’t get a map unless the location services were set up to allow the app access, so does it use more one way or the other?

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Sarah W http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-965 Sarah W Mon, 07 May 2012 06:17:30 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-965 I have an iphone 4 and am liking this app more than the Nike Sportsband. I could never get the thing calibrated! The first time I got an actual map on my app was when I turned on the location services in the settings. It doesn't work unless this is specifically on. Hope that helps! I have an iphone 4 and am liking this app more than the Nike Sportsband. I could never get the thing calibrated! The first time I got an actual map on my app was when I turned on the location services in the settings. It doesn’t work unless this is specifically on. Hope that helps!

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-959 Doc Coleman Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:02:39 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-959 Glad to hear it. I hope your next H1 serves you much better. Doc Glad to hear it. I hope your next H1 serves you much better.

Doc

]]> Comment on Waze by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/06/waze/#comment-958 Doc Coleman Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:01:48 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=829#comment-958 Actually, they don't record everything you do on your phone. You are forgetting that if you want to help improve Waze by editing the maps and improving Waze's ability to properly depict the roads, you have to go to Waze.com. The section on meta-data that you mention refers to the web site. Waze isn't capable of tracking the other activity on your phone, and you can't visit web pages from within the Waze application. That is however the kind of data that most web analytics trackers can pick up through a typical desktop browser. This data is used to help make the service more useful and make features easier to find and use. I don't find this to be a need to panic, but your mileage may vary. As far as Waze sharing the information they gather with law enforcement, EVERYONE shares data with law enforcement. There are laws that compel the sharing of such information when it is available. While a company may value you as a customer, they are not likely to put their company on the line if you're under investigation for a crime. So let's try to avoid breaking the law, folks. But thanks for taking the time to read through the privacy policy. Be sure to point out if you find any other interesting clauses. Doc Actually, they don’t record everything you do on your phone. You are forgetting that if you want to help improve Waze by editing the maps and improving Waze’s ability to properly depict the roads, you have to go to Waze.com. The section on meta-data that you mention refers to the web site. Waze isn’t capable of tracking the other activity on your phone, and you can’t visit web pages from within the Waze application. That is however the kind of data that most web analytics trackers can pick up through a typical desktop browser. This data is used to help make the service more useful and make features easier to find and use. I don’t find this to be a need to panic, but your mileage may vary.

As far as Waze sharing the information they gather with law enforcement, EVERYONE shares data with law enforcement. There are laws that compel the sharing of such information when it is available. While a company may value you as a customer, they are not likely to put their company on the line if you’re under investigation for a crime.

So let’s try to avoid breaking the law, folks.

But thanks for taking the time to read through the privacy policy. Be sure to point out if you find any other interesting clauses.

Doc

]]> Comment on Waze by boat_bucket http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/06/waze/#comment-957 boat_bucket Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:39:24 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=829#comment-957 (From the waze.com privacy policy) "Meta-data that we collect Waze collects information about the use of the Services. For example, Waze may record the frequency and scope of your use of the Services, the duration of your sessions, the web pages that you visit, information that you read, content that you use or create, advertisements that you view or click on, your communications with other users and third parties, the Internet protocol (IP) address and the name of the domain that serve you to access the Services, and the geographic location of the computer system that you are using to log-in. Such data is usually automatically collected and stored in log files of the Services' computer servers." They record everything you do on your phone!!! Also... "If Waze reasonably believes that you have breached the Terms of Use, or abused your rights to use the Services, or performed any act or omission that Waze reasonably believes to be violating any applicable law, rules, or regulations. Waze may share your information in these cases, with law enforcement agencies and other competent authorities and with any third party as may be required to handle any result of your wrongdoing;" AND "If Waze is required, or reasonably believes that it is required by law to share or disclose your information; "... it will do so (From the waze.com privacy policy)

“Meta-data that we collect

Waze collects information about the use of the Services. For example, Waze may record the frequency and scope of your use of the Services, the duration of your sessions, the web pages that you visit, information that you read, content that you use or create, advertisements that you view or click on, your communications with other users and third parties, the Internet protocol (IP) address and the name of the domain that serve you to access the Services, and the geographic location of the computer system that you are using to log-in. Such data is usually automatically collected and stored in log files of the Services’ computer servers.”

They record everything you do on your phone!!!

Also…

“If Waze reasonably believes that you have breached the Terms of Use, or abused your rights to use the Services, or performed any act or omission that Waze reasonably believes to be violating any applicable law, rules, or regulations. Waze may share your information in these cases, with law enforcement agencies and other competent authorities and with any third party as may be required to handle any result of your wrongdoing;”

AND

“If Waze is required, or reasonably believes that it is required by law to share or disclose your information; “… it will do so

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Russell http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-955 Russell Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:31:42 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-955 Thank you Don, I found my receipt and returned it to Drum Power where I bought it from. They told me that Zoom was good with guarantee claims and that there is a 2 yr Guarantee on my Zoom H1. Wooo Hoo! So in a week or 2 I'll have a new or repaired H1 and be ready to record again. Thank you Don,
I found my receipt and returned it to Drum Power where I bought it from. They told me that Zoom was good with guarantee claims and that there is a 2 yr Guarantee on my Zoom H1. Wooo Hoo! So in a week or 2 I’ll have a new or repaired H1 and be ready to record again.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-954 Doc Coleman Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:46:49 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-954 That is an interesting question. GPS <em>should</em> work anywhere in the world, since it is dependent upon detecting signals from satellites instead of any part of the local infrastructure. Of course, it is always possible that the local authorities might require that service providers disable GPS, but that seems like a rather unusual extreme. Many people will turn off GPS in order to preserve their battery life. Another possibility if GPS is not working for you, is that you are in an area where there is no current GPS satellite coverage. I don't know if the orbital paths of the satellites are publicly available, but it is generally accepted that there should be GPS coverage in most parts of the world. Doc That is an interesting question. GPS should work anywhere in the world, since it is dependent upon detecting signals from satellites instead of any part of the local infrastructure. Of course, it is always possible that the local authorities might require that service providers disable GPS, but that seems like a rather unusual extreme.

Many people will turn off GPS in order to preserve their battery life. Another possibility if GPS is not working for you, is that you are in an area where there is no current GPS satellite coverage. I don’t know if the orbital paths of the satellites are publicly available, but it is generally accepted that there should be GPS coverage in most parts of the world.

Doc

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-953 Doc Coleman Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:25:39 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-953 I am not a representative of Sampson Tech, I am just a reviewer. That said, I am pretty sure that if you check the warranty information that came with your H1, you will find contact information for any warranty issues. Some manufacturers do prefer that you go through the retailer where you purchased your product, but they should still have a contact for warranty issues. Doc I am not a representative of Sampson Tech, I am just a reviewer. That said, I am pretty sure that if you check the warranty information that came with your H1, you will find contact information for any warranty issues. Some manufacturers do prefer that you go through the retailer where you purchased your product, but they should still have a contact for warranty issues.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by samir http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-951 samir Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:59:58 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-951 does the gps work in all countries? does the gps work in all countries?

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Russell http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-947 Russell Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:42:35 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-947 My Zoom H1 worked fine the first 4 times now it won't turn on. My old H2 still works but its big and bulky in my pocket. I wish I could remember where I bought it so I could return it. Or can I return it to manufacturer? My Zoom H1 worked fine the first 4 times now it won’t turn on. My old H2 still works but its big and bulky in my pocket.
I wish I could remember where I bought it so I could return it. Or can I return it to manufacturer?

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Roku 2 XS Review | TrendSurfer http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-935 Roku 2 XS Review | TrendSurfer Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:26 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-935 [...] Video, Crackle, Pandora, and much more. Includes built-in wireless, and works with virtually any TV. In this video, I review the Roku 2 XS Streaming Player. This player provides plenty of entertainmen...eos&app=youtube_gdata&showsearch=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" [...] [...] Video, Crackle, Pandora, and much more. Includes built-in wireless, and works with virtually any TV. In this video, I review the Roku 2 XS Streaming Player. This player provides plenty of entertainmen…eos&app=youtube_gdata&showsearch=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" [...]

]]> Comment on OmniFocus by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/04/26/omnifocus/#comment-934 Doc Coleman Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:12:17 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/04/26/omnifocus/#comment-934 We tried using just a single license, but found that we had too many issues with being able to only access the database from one machine at a time. In the end, we upgraded to the family license and things have gone much smoother for us since then. Doc We tried using just a single license, but found that we had too many issues with being able to only access the database from one machine at a time. In the end, we upgraded to the family license and things have gone much smoother for us since then.

Doc

]]> Comment on OmniFocus by Isaiah http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/04/26/omnifocus/#comment-933 Isaiah Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:21:49 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/04/26/omnifocus/#comment-933 Wondeing if you use a family license or juts work off the same license. I am using the system myself but want to integrate my wife much like you are describing. We have an Imac, each a i phone, and 1 Ipad. Wondeing if you use a family license or juts work off the same license. I am using the system myself but want to integrate my wife much like you are describing. We have an Imac, each a i phone, and 1 Ipad.

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-916 Doc Coleman Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:58:38 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-916 Actually, this review has been in the works for a lot longer than two years, and pre-dated the most recent version of the Apple TV. And it is important to remember that there are an awful lot of folks out there who have TVs that are older than two years and don't have Smart TV features built in. For those people, it is a lot more economical to look at buying a $100 add-on box to gain these features on their existing TVs, instead of paying hundreds or thousands of dollars to buy a new TV. If you've got the available income to be able to afford to buy the latest and greatest TV, more power to you. Let me remind you that The Nifty Tech Blog is a user-supported venue. We do not have corporate sponsors and we do not receive any reimbursement from manufacturers for doing these reviews, and every product that we review is something that we have purchased ourselves with our own money. If you've like to support our work, there is a tip jar at the top of the right hand column, and any donations you make will go towards hosting of the blog, and towards acquiring new tech to review. The other aspect to consider is that your Smart TV will stop being useful when technology changes and you want to get new services that aren't already built in. At that point, you'll need to replace your entire TV. While Apple doesn't guarantee to upgrade the Apple TV software and firmware, if they do create a new version with new features that are not available on your current Apple TV, you're only paying $100 to replace it, not a thousand or more for a new TV. So, while the Apple TV may be worthless to you, it isn't worthless to everyone. I hope you find other review that are more to your liking! Actually, this review has been in the works for a lot longer than two years, and pre-dated the most recent version of the Apple TV.

And it is important to remember that there are an awful lot of folks out there who have TVs that are older than two years and don’t have Smart TV features built in. For those people, it is a lot more economical to look at buying a $100 add-on box to gain these features on their existing TVs, instead of paying hundreds or thousands of dollars to buy a new TV. If you’ve got the available income to be able to afford to buy the latest and greatest TV, more power to you. Let me remind you that The Nifty Tech Blog is a user-supported venue. We do not have corporate sponsors and we do not receive any reimbursement from manufacturers for doing these reviews, and every product that we review is something that we have purchased ourselves with our own money. If you’ve like to support our work, there is a tip jar at the top of the right hand column, and any donations you make will go towards hosting of the blog, and towards acquiring new tech to review.

The other aspect to consider is that your Smart TV will stop being useful when technology changes and you want to get new services that aren’t already built in. At that point, you’ll need to replace your entire TV. While Apple doesn’t guarantee to upgrade the Apple TV software and firmware, if they do create a new version with new features that are not available on your current Apple TV, you’re only paying $100 to replace it, not a thousand or more for a new TV.

So, while the Apple TV may be worthless to you, it isn’t worthless to everyone.

I hope you find other review that are more to your liking!

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Sony KDL46EX640 http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-913 Sony KDL46EX640 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:57:18 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-913 I never understood the loor behind these. This is no different from a TV with built in internet apps. Honestly..Apple people just seem to go gung-hoe about every single thing that launches. I mean seriously, it was a good review man I'm not trying to give you hate. But I just dont understand the point in these things... Pretty much any tv created in the past 2 years has BUILT IN everything this thing has: Youtube, Netflix, buy/stream movies, watch youtube, go on the internet, etc. Kind of worthless. I never understood the loor behind these. This is no different from a TV with built in internet apps. Honestly..Apple people just seem to go gung-hoe about every single thing that launches.

I mean seriously, it was a good review man I’m not trying to give you hate. But I just dont understand the point in these things…

Pretty much any tv created in the past 2 years has BUILT IN everything this thing has: Youtube, Netflix, buy/stream movies, watch youtube, go on the internet, etc.

Kind of worthless.

]]> Comment on WordPress by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/02/14/wordpress/#comment-888 Doc Coleman Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:19:26 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1059#comment-888 I am glad you liked the review. We have a number of reviews planned for Wordpress plugins. I think you'll find them very interesting. While I don't have a stand-out photo plug in quite yet, I have been working some with NextGEN Gallery. That is the plugin that is responsible for the changing backgrounds over at <a href='http://www.doccoleman.com' rel="nofollow">www.DocColeman.com</a>. I'm still looking over some of the other capabilities it has. I will let you know what I find. Doc I am glad you liked the review. We have a number of reviews planned for WordPress plugins. I think you’ll find them very interesting.

While I don’t have a stand-out photo plug in quite yet, I have been working some with NextGEN Gallery. That is the plugin that is responsible for the changing backgrounds over at http://www.DocColeman.com. I’m still looking over some of the other capabilities it has. I will let you know what I find.

Doc

]]> Comment on WordPress by Amanda http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/02/14/wordpress/#comment-887 Amanda Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:34:20 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1059#comment-887 Thanks for the wordpress review. I'm currently using one for my for-family baby-blog. I'd love a recommendation on a plugin/add on for a better way to organize photos there. I upload most via my wordpress app on my smartphone, then have to add each individually to an album when I get the time. I also have them on subpages, but I'm not sure that's the best way to manage them. Thanks for the wordpress review. I’m currently using one for my for-family baby-blog.

I’d love a recommendation on a plugin/add on for a better way to organize photos there. I upload most via my wordpress app on my smartphone, then have to add each individually to an album when I get the time. I also have them on subpages, but I’m not sure that’s the best way to manage them.

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-886 Doc Coleman Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:34:46 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-886 Glad you liked the review. While the Apple TV may not be for everyone, it does do a good job of allowing you to display content from the net or your computer up on your large screen TV. There are several areas where it could be improved, but what it does, it does well. Doc Glad you liked the review. While the Apple TV may not be for everyone, it does do a good job of allowing you to display content from the net or your computer up on your large screen TV. There are several areas where it could be improved, but what it does, it does well.

Doc

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Geek Revealed http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-878 Geek Revealed Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:41:35 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-878 Nice Review! After reading the post Now i am temted to buy one. Thanks for sharing! Nice Review! After reading the post Now i am temted to buy one.
Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-852 Doc Coleman Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:07:44 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-852 Hi, To me it sounds like there is some confusion between the Nike+ GPS app reviewed here, and the Nike+ iPod app that comes with most iPods and iPhones these days. While these are similar programs, they aren't the same. Nike + GPS uses GPS signals and the internal motion sensors of the iPhone to track your progress. Nike+ iPod uses an external sensor that goes into your shoe to track your progress. If you're using the Nike sensor in your shoe, you need to make sure that you are using the Nike+ iPod app. With that app, you won't need to carry your iPhone as long as your sensor is in your shoe while you are on the treadmill. If you're using the Nike+ GPS software, then you don't need the sensor, but you will need to have the iPhone on your person in order to track your progress. I hope that cleared things up. If not, have you tried the forums over at http://nikerunning.nike.com/ ? There you can get help from other users, and occasionally from Nike support. Doc Hi,

To me it sounds like there is some confusion between the Nike+ GPS app reviewed here, and the Nike+ iPod app that comes with most iPods and iPhones these days. While these are similar programs, they aren’t the same. Nike + GPS uses GPS signals and the internal motion sensors of the iPhone to track your progress. Nike+ iPod uses an external sensor that goes into your shoe to track your progress.

If you’re using the Nike sensor in your shoe, you need to make sure that you are using the Nike+ iPod app. With that app, you won’t need to carry your iPhone as long as your sensor is in your shoe while you are on the treadmill.

If you’re using the Nike+ GPS software, then you don’t need the sensor, but you will need to have the iPhone on your person in order to track your progress.

I hope that cleared things up. If not, have you tried the forums over at http://nikerunning.nike.com/ ? There you can get help from other users, and occasionally from Nike support.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by ozgur http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-851 ozgur Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:17:26 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-851 Hi , I just got new nike sensor , and i tried to use it treadmill at the gym , the thing i realize I must hold or wear iphone while running , first i put my phone on dock and it didnt work nike app , then i saw something pop up saying i have to hold or wear iphone , is it really only way to work this thing ? Hi ,

I just got new nike sensor , and i tried to use it treadmill at the gym , the thing i realize I must hold or wear iphone while running , first i put my phone on dock and it didnt work nike app , then i saw something pop up saying i have to hold or wear iphone , is it really only way to work this thing ?

]]> Comment on ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler by ThermaPAK, Laptop Cooling Heatshift Pad, for 17-Inch Laptops, Pink | Laptop Cooling Mat Reviews http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/07/05/thermapak-heatshift-laptop-cooler/#comment-850 ThermaPAK, Laptop Cooling Heatshift Pad, for 17-Inch Laptops, Pink | Laptop Cooling Mat Reviews Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:30:45 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/07/05/thermapak-heatshift-laptop-cooler/#comment-850 [...] using organic coolin... More >> ThermaPAK, Laptop Cooling Heatshift Pad, for 17-Inch Laptops, Pink Performs better than USB fan cooling devices Cools entire laptop, not just certain sectionsUses no ...Performs better than USB fan cooling devices Cools entire laptop, not just certain sectionsUses no [...] [...] using organic coolin… More >> ThermaPAK, Laptop Cooling Heatshift Pad, for 17-Inch Laptops, Pink Performs better than USB fan cooling devices Cools entire laptop, not just certain sectionsUses no …Performs better than USB fan cooling devices Cools entire laptop, not just certain sectionsUses no [...]

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-846 Doc Coleman Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:24:55 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-846 An hour and a half? Good grief! The new Apple TV doesn't have that kind of issue. However, if the problem with your previous rental experience is the fact that you've got lousy bandwidth, you may still have issues. When you rent a movie or TV show on the current Apple TV, it streams down from the internet. It will take a few moment to buffer part of the show before you can start playing, but you aren't locked into a download screen. You can browse around at other content. When the movie is ready to play, the Apple TV will tell you. However, if you do have issues with bandwidth, you may experience stutters and hangs while watching the show. This isn't Apple's fault. Interestingly enough, last week my wife and I were watching an episode of Dexter on the Apple TV that was streaming from the iTunes library on my server. We had problems with stutters and momentary hangs. About half way through, the show hung up altogether. My issue in this case was that my server that was sending the content to the Apple TV was overloaded, as it was also managing backups of at least three different computers simultaneously. Since we had bought the episode from the iTunes Store, we switched over to the streamed version. Never had a problem. It can be weird the way that works. I think you'll find the Apple TV to be much more versatile than the Video Connection Kit. Crossing my fingers and hoping you don't run into any more hour plus download times! At least with streaming video, you're OK if it takes that long, as long as the show doesn't play faster than it downloads. Doc An hour and a half? Good grief!

The new Apple TV doesn’t have that kind of issue. However, if the problem with your previous rental experience is the fact that you’ve got lousy bandwidth, you may still have issues. When you rent a movie or TV show on the current Apple TV, it streams down from the internet. It will take a few moment to buffer part of the show before you can start playing, but you aren’t locked into a download screen. You can browse around at other content. When the movie is ready to play, the Apple TV will tell you.

However, if you do have issues with bandwidth, you may experience stutters and hangs while watching the show. This isn’t Apple’s fault.

Interestingly enough, last week my wife and I were watching an episode of Dexter on the Apple TV that was streaming from the iTunes library on my server. We had problems with stutters and momentary hangs. About half way through, the show hung up altogether. My issue in this case was that my server that was sending the content to the Apple TV was overloaded, as it was also managing backups of at least three different computers simultaneously. Since we had bought the episode from the iTunes Store, we switched over to the streamed version. Never had a problem. It can be weird the way that works.

I think you’ll find the Apple TV to be much more versatile than the Video Connection Kit. Crossing my fingers and hoping you don’t run into any more hour plus download times! At least with streaming video, you’re OK if it takes that long, as long as the show doesn’t play faster than it downloads.

Doc

]]> Comment on Apple TV by BigJohn http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-845 BigJohn Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:24:38 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-845 I've been eyeing the Apple TV for a while, debating whether to get it or the Video Connection Kit. They're both the same price, and I think the Apple TV offers much more. I just had my first experience with renting a movie on iTunes, and the only bummer was that we had to wait for the entire movie to download before we could watch it. A spontaneous choice turned into a 1.5 hour wait for an HD download. I imagine the same is true through the Apple TV? For only $99 I think I'm going to get one to replace the TiVO I'm ditching this month. I’ve been eyeing the Apple TV for a while, debating whether to get it or the Video Connection Kit. They’re both the same price, and I think the Apple TV offers much more. I just had my first experience with renting a movie on iTunes, and the only bummer was that we had to wait for the entire movie to download before we could watch it. A spontaneous choice turned into a 1.5 hour wait for an HD download. I imagine the same is true through the Apple TV?

For only $99 I think I’m going to get one to replace the TiVO I’m ditching this month.

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-844 Doc Coleman Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:34:20 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-844 I understand that mirroring to the Apple TV is one of the new iPad functions, but I've never used it in mirror mode. I should try playing with that sometime after work this week. My family liked the Apple TV so much we have three. Two of the old ones, the ones with built in hard drives for syncing with iTunes, and one of the new pucks. One of the old ones had to be retired to make room for the puck. Or semi-retired. If we get a new TV for the bedroom, we'll move the old one to the guest room and put it back into service. Doc I understand that mirroring to the Apple TV is one of the new iPad functions, but I’ve never used it in mirror mode. I should try playing with that sometime after work this week.

My family liked the Apple TV so much we have three. Two of the old ones, the ones with built in hard drives for syncing with iTunes, and one of the new pucks. One of the old ones had to be retired to make room for the puck. Or semi-retired. If we get a new TV for the bedroom, we’ll move the old one to the guest room and put it back into service.

Doc

]]> Comment on Apple TV by Richard Green aka Mainframe http://www.niftytechblog.com/2012/01/17/apple-tv/#comment-843 Richard Green aka Mainframe Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:03:09 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1031#comment-843 I'm think of getting one for the Den TV. One - I could use a Netflix device (currently I'm using a Wii). Two - Since my wife has an iPad2 she could use it to mirror what's on it to the TV. I’m think of getting one for the Den TV. One – I could use a Netflix device (currently I’m using a Wii). Two – Since my wife has an iPad2 she could use it to mirror what’s on it to the TV.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-842 Doc Coleman Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:11:47 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-842 Mohammed, I'm not sure what I can tell you. I'm just a reviewer, I'm not tech support. But I will give it my best shot. I just don't know if you'll like what I have to say. Your ability to get a good GPS signal depends on several factors. One of those is line of sight from your position to the GPS satellite. If there is cloud cover, or even tree cover, it will degrade your ability to receive the GPS signals clearly. Another potential problem is local interference. If you are using your GPS receiver near a strong source of interference, such as a radio or TV tower, a power station, or even high power lines strung over the road you are running on, it may negatively effect your ability to get a clear GPS signal. The last problem is geographical location. While there are a lot of GPS satellites in orbit, they don't cover everywhere. Some countries don't like the idea of American satellites in their sky. Even if the satellites are above the horizon, they may not be close enough to your location to give you a good signal. In each case, they best you can do is try running in different locations to see if you get a more satisfactory signal in a new locations. The GPS in the iPhone is just a receiver. There isn't a lot you can do to improve the reception if you happen to live or exercise in an area that is a natural dead spot. Now, if you can compare with someone else's iPhone and determine that they get a good GPS signal and you don't, that may be an indicator that your device needs repair. I'm afraid I can't really help any more than that. I hope you can find a solution to your issue Doc Mohammed,

I’m not sure what I can tell you. I’m just a reviewer, I’m not tech support. But I will give it my best shot. I just don’t know if you’ll like what I have to say.

Your ability to get a good GPS signal depends on several factors. One of those is line of sight from your position to the GPS satellite. If there is cloud cover, or even tree cover, it will degrade your ability to receive the GPS signals clearly. Another potential problem is local interference. If you are using your GPS receiver near a strong source of interference, such as a radio or TV tower, a power station, or even high power lines strung over the road you are running on, it may negatively effect your ability to get a clear GPS signal. The last problem is geographical location. While there are a lot of GPS satellites in orbit, they don’t cover everywhere. Some countries don’t like the idea of American satellites in their sky. Even if the satellites are above the horizon, they may not be close enough to your location to give you a good signal.

In each case, they best you can do is try running in different locations to see if you get a more satisfactory signal in a new locations. The GPS in the iPhone is just a receiver. There isn’t a lot you can do to improve the reception if you happen to live or exercise in an area that is a natural dead spot. Now, if you can compare with someone else’s iPhone and determine that they get a good GPS signal and you don’t, that may be an indicator that your device needs repair.

I’m afraid I can’t really help any more than that. I hope you can find a solution to your issue

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Mohammed Faizal http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-836 Mohammed Faizal Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:59:31 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-836 since the day i bought this software ive never been able to connect to gps...wenever i try to connect it shows a error message weak gps singal althought i m standing middle of the road..plz help since the day i bought this software ive never been able to connect to gps…wenever i try to connect it shows a error message weak gps singal althought i m standing middle of the road..plz help

]]> Comment on AirPort Extreme by Apple Airport Extreme Base Station Review | Electronic Product Reviews http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-823 Apple Airport Extreme Base Station Review | Electronic Product Reviews Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:33:17 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-823 [...] When you first buy a computer and set it up in your home, you don't need much regarding connections ...age-644 aligncenter" title="Apple Airport Extreme Base Station" src="http://electronicproductreviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Apple-Airport-Extreme-Base-Station.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />A good wireless solution might be the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station. You'll have a blazingly fast and secure wireless network. This router enables you to easily hook up your backup system, printer, entertainment options and more on your wireless network. You are going to have reliable connections depending on the simultaneous use of 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz bands. You can have your friends access only the internet along with the other stuff on your network. As many as fifty connections can be made at the same time. You can create a shared drive by means of hooking up a USB hard drive to the router. The Apple Airport Extreme transmits multiple avenues of information making use of multiple-input multiple output technology and is compatible with the Wireless-N specifications. The effect is a faster data transfer over the 802.11g wireless standard plus features a much broader range. PCs Macs, iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches all function with this specific router. Because the router utilizes both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz ranges at the same time, the units will always have ideal range and speed. The connection to the band range is done automatically by the router so there are no modifications made by the user. It has printing capabilities which are wireless, and also do not even require a wired connection to the computer. All you need is to link the printer to the Airport Extreme, and start printing as soon as you add it to the printer list on your Mac or PC. This technology permits any individual on your network to print to a core location. If it is competent at sharing, you can connect virtually any USB device to the router so that any person can access it on your network. You can attach a hard drive, printer or multiple printers or hard drives. When you first started, you were one simple person with one computer. You could not accomplish much except search websites and not much else. You may have never had a wireless network setup or even had a router. You slowly learned and expanded your total operation, and now you have a whole network connected to your Apple Airport Extreme Base Station that works better than you hoped. [...] [...] When you first buy a computer and set it up in your home, you don't need much regarding connections …age-644 aligncenter" title="Apple Airport Extreme Base Station" src="http://electronicproductreviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Apple-Airport-Extreme-Base-Station.jpg&quot; alt="" width="300" height="300" />A good wireless solution might be the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station. You'll have a blazingly fast and secure wireless network. This router enables you to easily hook up your backup system, printer, entertainment options and more on your wireless network. You are going to have reliable connections depending on the simultaneous use of 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz bands. You can have your friends access only the internet along with the other stuff on your network. As many as fifty connections can be made at the same time. You can create a shared drive by means of hooking up a USB hard drive to the router. The Apple Airport Extreme transmits multiple avenues of information making use of multiple-input multiple output technology and is compatible with the Wireless-N specifications. The effect is a faster data transfer over the 802.11g wireless standard plus features a much broader range. PCs Macs, iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches all function with this specific router. Because the router utilizes both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz ranges at the same time, the units will always have ideal range and speed. The connection to the band range is done automatically by the router so there are no modifications made by the user. It has printing capabilities which are wireless, and also do not even require a wired connection to the computer. All you need is to link the printer to the Airport Extreme, and start printing as soon as you add it to the printer list on your Mac or PC. This technology permits any individual on your network to print to a core location. If it is competent at sharing, you can connect virtually any USB device to the router so that any person can access it on your network. You can attach a hard drive, printer or multiple printers or hard drives. When you first started, you were one simple person with one computer. You could not accomplish much except search websites and not much else. You may have never had a wireless network setup or even had a router. You slowly learned and expanded your total operation, and now you have a whole network connected to your Apple Airport Extreme Base Station that works better than you hoped. [...]

]]> Comment on AirPort Extreme by Airport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Reviews | RegEdit Cleaner http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-808 Airport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Reviews | RegEdit Cleaner Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:06:19 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-808 [...] List Price: $ 179.00 Price: $ 174.00 Related How I Make My Computer Faster ProductsAirport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Package Content - AirPort Extreme Base Station, Printed documentat...057AVXJA%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJE4PO2FPUWR5SXPQ%26tag%3Dinfo0ab-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0057AVXJA" rel="nofollow"> Package Content - AirPort Extreme Base Station, Printed documentation, Power cordFeaturesConnect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Base Station, then set it up with the AirPort Utility, available as downloadAirPort Extreme works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allows all devices on the network to use band automatically.Set cialis online up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors and enable the guest networking featureHave several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem.And up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.Connect a compatible printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and printer is instantly available to all the computers (Mac and PC)In minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos without wires.The latest 802.11n wireless technology is up to five times the Wi-Fi performanceYour guests can use the Internet but can't access other parts of your private network The AirPort Extreme Base Station from Apple is a compact Internet router with powerful wireless capabilities. The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers via the draft 802.11n wireless protocol. It also features three standard 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The router is also fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. A USB port is present for printer and hard disk sharing. The router also features a firewall to protect you fr [...] [...] List Price: $ 179.00 Price: $ 174.00 Related How I Make My Computer Faster ProductsAirport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Package Content – AirPort Extreme Base Station, Printed documentat…057AVXJA%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJE4PO2FPUWR5SXPQ%26tag%3Dinfo0ab-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0057AVXJA" rel="nofollow"> Package Content – AirPort Extreme Base Station, Printed documentation, Power cordFeaturesConnect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Base Station, then set it up with the AirPort Utility, available as downloadAirPort Extreme works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allows all devices on the network to use band automatically.Set cialis online up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors and enable the guest networking featureHave several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem.And up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.Connect a compatible printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and printer is instantly available to all the computers (Mac and PC)In minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos without wires.The latest 802.11n wireless technology is up to five times the Wi-Fi performanceYour guests can use the Internet but can't access other parts of your private network The AirPort Extreme Base Station from Apple is a compact Internet router with powerful wireless capabilities. The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers via the draft 802.11n wireless protocol. It also features three standard 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The router is also fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. A USB port is present for printer and hard disk sharing. The router also features a firewall to protect you fr [...]

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @PauleyP: Actress, NoH8 Activist, Civil Right’s Champion, and Captain of #TeamInsomnia by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/22/followfriday-pauleyp-actress-noh8-activist-civil-rights-champion-and-captain-of-teaminsomnia/#comment-796 Doc Coleman Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:54:06 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=927#comment-796 Don't we all? Doc Don’t we all?

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @PauleyP: Actress, NoH8 Activist, Civil Right’s Champion, and Captain of #TeamInsomnia by samantha http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/22/followfriday-pauleyp-actress-noh8-activist-civil-rights-champion-and-captain-of-teaminsomnia/#comment-795 samantha Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:30:32 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=927#comment-795 I LOVE NCIS ABBY SCIUTO I LOVE NCIS ABBY SCIUTO

]]> Comment on EEE Pad Transformer by Asus ET2203T EEE Top All-In-One PC Core 2 Duo (T6600) 2.2GHz | pcallinone.org http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/09/26/eee-pad-transformer/#comment-792 Asus ET2203T EEE Top All-In-One PC Core 2 Duo (T6600) 2.2GHz | pcallinone.org Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:15:50 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=962#comment-792 [...] settings. The Eee Top ET2203 comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse and a 1 year warranty.Asus ET2203T EEE Top All-In-One PC Core 2 Duo (T6600) 2.2GHz 4096MB 500GB 21.6 inch Touch Screen TFT...deals-21%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002P3KMNA" [...] [...] settings. The Eee Top ET2203 comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse and a 1 year warranty.Asus ET2203T EEE Top All-In-One PC Core 2 Duo (T6600) 2.2GHz 4096MB 500GB 21.6 inch Touch Screen TFT…deals-21%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002P3KMNA" [...]

]]> Comment on AirPort Extreme by Airport Extreme 802.11N (5th Gen) Base Station Review Online http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-778 Airport Extreme 802.11N (5th Gen) Base Station Review Online Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:01:44 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/07/19/airport-extreme/#comment-778 [...] the utilizing the alternate way above. perhaps it will definitely be of some help to you overly.I had initially acquired this Airport Extreme (5th Gen) to substitute an earlier Netgear WPN824 wi-f...the Netgear for the Airport. My primary indicator that there might be some problems with my intended [...] [...] the utilizing the alternate way above. perhaps it will definitely be of some help to you overly.I had initially acquired this Airport Extreme (5th Gen) to substitute an earlier Netgear WPN824 wi-f…the Netgear for the Airport. My primary indicator that there might be some problems with my intended [...]

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @NaNoWriMo: The official voice of National Novel Writing Month! by Rob Benwell http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/10/28/followfriday-nanowrimo-the-official-voice-of-national-novel-writing-month/#comment-777 Rob Benwell Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:31:55 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=1006#comment-777 Happy NaNoWriMo! This is one way to motivate novel writers to write and share their fantastic ideas. Happy NaNoWriMo! This is one way to motivate novel writers to write and share their fantastic ideas.

]]> Comment on Rest Well, Steve Jobs by Geek Revealed http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/10/05/rest-well-steve-jobs/#comment-758 Geek Revealed Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:17:37 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=999#comment-758 He was the Legend of the Century. His sad demise is a great loss to the whole world. May his soul rest in peace. He was the Legend of the Century. His sad demise is a great loss to the whole world. May his soul rest in peace.

]]> Comment on Rest Well, Steve Jobs by Robert Benwell http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/10/05/rest-well-steve-jobs/#comment-754 Robert Benwell Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:26:30 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=999#comment-754 All I can say is he's the "MAN". All of his works will be remembered. His the true Legend All I can say is he’s the “MAN”. All of his works will be remembered. His the true Legend

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-750 Doc Coleman Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:04:15 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-750 Thanks a lot, Carl! We really try hard with every review to be as complete as we can be. We may not have the first reviews on new products, but when we do a review, you know we've lived with a product for a while and we've tried to identify any hidden issues it may have. I was very lucky to have a friend who is a professional sound engineer to help me out with this review. I could talk to you all day about ease of use of a recording system like the H1, and it still wouldn't be a complete review without some mention of the quality of the recording. John Taylor Williams has the background ( and the trained ears) that I lacked to address the quality of the H1 with authority. We are very grateful to John and hope we'll be able to work with him on future reviews. A number of folks have told us that they have ordered H1s based on this review, and we are happy to report that without exception they have all been very happy with the purchase. I hope you have a similar experience with yours. We look forward to hearing from you again! Doc Thanks a lot, Carl! We really try hard with every review to be as complete as we can be. We may not have the first reviews on new products, but when we do a review, you know we’ve lived with a product for a while and we’ve tried to identify any hidden issues it may have. I was very lucky to have a friend who is a professional sound engineer to help me out with this review. I could talk to you all day about ease of use of a recording system like the H1, and it still wouldn’t be a complete review without some mention of the quality of the recording. John Taylor Williams has the background ( and the trained ears) that I lacked to address the quality of the H1 with authority. We are very grateful to John and hope we’ll be able to work with him on future reviews.
A number of folks have told us that they have ordered H1s based on this review, and we are happy to report that without exception they have all been very happy with the purchase. I hope you have a similar experience with yours.
We look forward to hearing from you again!

Doc

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Carl Kwan http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-747 Carl Kwan Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:50:57 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-747 Really appreciate the time and obvious effort that went into this review. The fact that you guys really put the H1 through its paces and even had a professional sound guy help out is just incredible. I wish all product reviews were like this. I ordered an H1 today thanks largely to this great review. Thanks again. You guys are awesome. Really appreciate the time and obvious effort that went into this review. The fact that you guys really put the H1 through its paces and even had a professional sound guy help out is just incredible. I wish all product reviews were like this. I ordered an H1 today thanks largely to this great review. Thanks again. You guys are awesome.

]]> Comment on EEE Pad Transformer by TechFan.org » Asus lets Eee Pad slide http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/09/26/eee-pad-transformer/#comment-736 TechFan.org » Asus lets Eee Pad slide Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:35:31 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=962#comment-736 [...] a kilo (960 grams), while the battery may last up to 8.5 hours.Suggested retail price is P26,999.After the successful launch of its Eee Pad Transformer, a tablet that comes with a keyboard dock, As...y hinged slide-out keyboard.Positioned as a productivity and entertainment device, the Eee Pad [...] [...] a kilo (960 grams), while the battery may last up to 8.5 hours.Suggested retail price is P26,999.After the successful launch of its Eee Pad Transformer, a tablet that comes with a keyboard dock, As…y hinged slide-out keyboard.Positioned as a productivity and entertainment device, the Eee Pad [...]

]]> Comment on EEE Pad Transformer by Geek Revealed http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/09/26/eee-pad-transformer/#comment-729 Geek Revealed Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:28:30 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=962#comment-729 Nice Review SCOTT, I just Loved reading it. Nice Review SCOTT, I just Loved reading it.

]]> Comment on Craptech: The Apple iPad Dock by Ipad Dock Apple | AppleEbooks.Net http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/01/17/craptech-the-apple-ipad-dock/#comment-724 Ipad Dock Apple | AppleEbooks.Net Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:30:56 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2011/01/17/craptech-the-apple-ipad-dock/#comment-724 [...] Ipad Dock Apple Apple I-Pad: All In One, All DetailsApple iPad has become one of the most talked abo...ince Steve Jobs launched it last Wednesday. The iPad is Apple's attempt to revolutionize the way we use Internet, computer games and electronic books. The iPad, which will hit the market in about two months from now, comes with a starting price of $499.Keeping the criticism aside, Apple iPad can easily be called the all-in-one device.This includes apps like:Safari: Safari browser on the large Touch screen on iPad allows users to see web pages one page at a time.Mail: In landscape, users get a split-screen view showing both an opened email and the messages in their inbox. To see the opened email by itself, turn iPad to portrait, and the email automatically rotates and fills the screen.Photos: The Photos app displays the photos in an album, as though they were in a stack. Users can flip through pictures, zoom in or out, or watch a slideshow. You can even use iPad as a beautiful digital photo frame while it's is docked or charging.Video: The large, high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching any kind of video—from HD movies and TV shows to podcasts and music videos.You Tube: The YouTube app organizes videos so they're easy to see and navigate.iPod: With the iPod app, all music can be browsed by album, song, artist, or genre with a simple click. You can listen to the music with the powerful built-in speakers or with wired or Bluetooth wireless headphones.iTunes: User can browse and buy music, TV shows, and podcasts from iTunes stores.App Store: iPad runs almost 140,000 apps from the App Store.iBook: The iBooks app is a great new way to read and buy books. User can download the free app from the App Store and buy everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore.Maps: To view maps with high-resolution satellite imagery, up close with street view, or with topography in a new terrain – view by using Google Services. Search for a nearby restaurant or landmark, and then get directions from your current location.Notes: In landscape view, user can see a note-taking page and a list of all his notes. iPad even circles the current note in red, so user can see where he is at a glance.Calendar: iPad makes it easy to stay on schedule by displaying day, week, month, or list views of calendar. User can see an overview of a whole month or the details of a single day.Contacts: The Contacts app on iPad makes finding names, numbers, and other important information quicker and easier than ever before.Home Screen: The Home Screen gives one-tap access to everything on iPad. Users can customize their Home Screen by adding their favorite apps and websites or using their own photos as the background.Spotlight Search: Spotlight Search allows users to search across iPad and all of its built-in apps, including Mail, Contacts, Calendar, iPod, and Notes. It even searches apps users've downloaded from the App Store. About the Author [...] [...] Ipad Dock Apple Apple I-Pad: All In One, All DetailsApple iPad has become one of the most talked abo…ince Steve Jobs launched it last Wednesday. The iPad is Apple's attempt to revolutionize the way we use Internet, computer games and electronic books. The iPad, which will hit the market in about two months from now, comes with a starting price of $499.Keeping the criticism aside, Apple iPad can easily be called the all-in-one device.This includes apps like:Safari: Safari browser on the large Touch screen on iPad allows users to see web pages one page at a time.Mail: In landscape, users get a split-screen view showing both an opened email and the messages in their inbox. To see the opened email by itself, turn iPad to portrait, and the email automatically rotates and fills the screen.Photos: The Photos app displays the photos in an album, as though they were in a stack. Users can flip through pictures, zoom in or out, or watch a slideshow. You can even use iPad as a beautiful digital photo frame while it's is docked or charging.Video: The large, high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching any kind of video—from HD movies and TV shows to podcasts and music videos.You Tube: The YouTube app organizes videos so they're easy to see and navigate.iPod: With the iPod app, all music can be browsed by album, song, artist, or genre with a simple click. You can listen to the music with the powerful built-in speakers or with wired or Bluetooth wireless headphones.iTunes: User can browse and buy music, TV shows, and podcasts from iTunes stores.App Store: iPad runs almost 140,000 apps from the App Store.iBook: The iBooks app is a great new way to read and buy books. User can download the free app from the App Store and buy everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore.Maps: To view maps with high-resolution satellite imagery, up close with street view, or with topography in a new terrain – view by using Google Services. Search for a nearby restaurant or landmark, and then get directions from your current location.Notes: In landscape view, user can see a note-taking page and a list of all his notes. iPad even circles the current note in red, so user can see where he is at a glance.Calendar: iPad makes it easy to stay on schedule by displaying day, week, month, or list views of calendar. User can see an overview of a whole month or the details of a single day.Contacts: The Contacts app on iPad makes finding names, numbers, and other important information quicker and easier than ever before.Home Screen: The Home Screen gives one-tap access to everything on iPad. Users can customize their Home Screen by adding their favorite apps and websites or using their own photos as the background.Spotlight Search: Spotlight Search allows users to search across iPad and all of its built-in apps, including Mail, Contacts, Calendar, iPod, and Notes. It even searches apps users've downloaded from the App Store. About the Author [...]

]]> Comment on EEE Pad Transformer by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/09/26/eee-pad-transformer/#comment-720 Scott Roche Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:36:27 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=962#comment-720 Thanks! Re: the dual cameras, I did say "in the model I would have gotten" which was the generation one iPad. Sam's club had them for a little less than the gen-two model and they only have one camera that I recall. I have run into instances where Flash would have been useful to a degree on my iPhone, but you're right, it is rare. Still the thought that they don't offer it when they could have bothers me. Finally, you're right. That is a concern, but I don't think Asus is going anywhere and honestly I think if I never got another update I'd be okay. Thanks! Re: the dual cameras, I did say “in the model I would have gotten” which was the generation one iPad. Sam’s club had them for a little less than the gen-two model and they only have one camera that I recall.

I have run into instances where Flash would have been useful to a degree on my iPhone, but you’re right, it is rare. Still the thought that they don’t offer it when they could have bothers me.

Finally, you’re right. That is a concern, but I don’t think Asus is going anywhere and honestly I think if I never got another update I’d be okay.

]]> Comment on EEE Pad Transformer by Wolfman-K http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/09/26/eee-pad-transformer/#comment-719 Wolfman-K Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:30:50 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=962#comment-719 Nice review Scott, one corrections, the iPad 2 does indeed have dual cameras, although most people would tell you that the camera's do in blow, they are there. Now having been one of the few Android users who migrated to an iPhone and iPad I have to say, the idea of no flash support makes even me grumble, but in all practicality I "almost" never run into a problem with it on either of my iOS devices. The web it seems has adapted to devices with a lack of flash. But in the end it's all about getting the most tech for your buck and the Asus certainly does have good reviews, and the price seems right. I just hope they sell enough to justify keeping it updated, that's always my fear with the "alternative" products. Nice review Scott, one corrections, the iPad 2 does indeed have dual cameras, although most people would tell you that the camera’s do in blow, they are there.

Now having been one of the few Android users who migrated to an iPhone and iPad I have to say, the idea of no flash support makes even me grumble, but in all practicality I “almost” never run into a problem with it on either of my iOS devices. The web it seems has adapted to devices with a lack of flash.

But in the end it’s all about getting the most tech for your buck and the Asus certainly does have good reviews, and the price seems right. I just hope they sell enough to justify keeping it updated, that’s always my fear with the “alternative” products.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-657 Doc Coleman Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:54:26 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-657 J. Lopez, I'm afraid I don't know what to tell you. Nike+ GPS is supposed to work with the iPhone 4 and compatable treadmills. It is even supposed to work when running on a regular treadmill. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with using them together. Have you tried the Nike+ forums for help? I can try to dig around and see if I can find something that fits your problem, but I doubt I'm likely to come up with something that you haven't already found. Sorry I can't help more. Doc J. Lopez,

I’m afraid I don’t know what to tell you. Nike+ GPS is supposed to work with the iPhone 4 and compatable treadmills. It is even supposed to work when running on a regular treadmill. Unfortunately, I don’t have any experience with using them together. Have you tried the Nike+ forums for help?

I can try to dig around and see if I can find something that fits your problem, but I doubt I’m likely to come up with something that you haven’t already found.

Sorry I can’t help more.
Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by J. Lopez http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-656 J. Lopez Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:55:25 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-656 I can't seem to get the iPhone 4 and Nike+ to work on a treadmill. After awhile it simply can't register the run. I'm using an arm band to hold the phone, but that should work as my arms are moving during the run... Don't know. Does the GPS have to be green to be accurate? LOST! I can’t seem to get the iPhone 4 and Nike+ to work on a treadmill. After awhile it simply can’t register the run. I’m using an arm band to hold the phone, but that should work as my arms are moving during the run… Don’t know. Does the GPS have to be green to be accurate? LOST!

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-650 Doc Coleman Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:28:14 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-650 Thanks for the compliment! We do accept guest posts and we are taking submissions for the blog. You can find out more about how to submit your stories and ideas at http://www.niftytechblog.com/submissions/. That is the same page that is linked to by the "Submissions" link in the navigation menu at the top of each page. Doc Thanks for the compliment!

We do accept guest posts and we are taking submissions for the blog. You can find out more about how to submit your stories and ideas at http://www.niftytechblog.com/submissions/. That is the same page that is linked to by the “Submissions” link in the navigation menu at the top of each page.

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Geek Revealed http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-645 Geek Revealed Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:52:01 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-645 Loved your blog design and the content as well. I would love to write for you. So, could you tell me that do you accept guest posts. Loved your blog design and the content as well. I would love to write for you.
So, could you tell me that do you accept guest posts.

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @Cmaaarrr: Infectious Diseases physician, gamer, podcast contributor, and libation enthusiast by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/17/followfriday-cmaaarrr-physician-gamer/#comment-628 Doc Coleman Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:53:04 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=805#comment-628 I'll be looking back fondly at those events from the future. :D Doc I’ll be looking back fondly at those events from the future. :D

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @Cmaaarrr: Infectious Diseases physician, gamer, podcast contributor, and libation enthusiast by Cmaaarrr http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/17/followfriday-cmaaarrr-physician-gamer/#comment-627 Cmaaarrr Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:42:46 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=805#comment-627 Many thanks for the kudos, sir! And with the excellent of time travel and blog posts, it was lovely to hoist a glass with you, and hopefully many more in the future. Many thanks for the kudos, sir!

And with the excellent of time travel and blog posts, it was lovely to hoist a glass with you, and hopefully many more in the future.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-625 Doc Coleman Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:13:31 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-625 Jo, I suspect what you're seeing is actually a calibration error. If you reset to the default calibration, it may not accurately track your path and may give you results that have your traveling much more or much less than you have really traveled. If you did a calibration run and then you got those off results, then odds are good you had some kind of GPS error during your calibration run. How to fix it: Your best bet is to do another calibration run. Find a place where you know the exact distance between two points. For most folks the easiest thing to do is find a track where a single lap around the innermost track is a quarter mile. You can calibrate on a quarter mile, but you're likely to get better results with a half mile or more, so go to the track, start your calibration run, and do two to four laps around the track. When you've finished your run, make sure to set the distance for the run to be the exact distance you've traveled. I hope this helps you! Doc Jo,

I suspect what you’re seeing is actually a calibration error. If you reset to the default calibration, it may not accurately track your path and may give you results that have your traveling much more or much less than you have really traveled. If you did a calibration run and then you got those off results, then odds are good you had some kind of GPS error during your calibration run.

How to fix it: Your best bet is to do another calibration run. Find a place where you know the exact distance between two points. For most folks the easiest thing to do is find a track where a single lap around the innermost track is a quarter mile. You can calibrate on a quarter mile, but you’re likely to get better results with a half mile or more, so go to the track, start your calibration run, and do two to four laps around the track. When you’ve finished your run, make sure to set the distance for the run to be the exact distance you’ve traveled.

I hope this helps you!
Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Jo http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-623 Jo Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:41:19 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-623 I've just reset my callibration & some runs come of with impossibly low average speeds (in the region of my fasted time for that run) What's gone wrong??? I’ve just reset my callibration & some runs come of with impossibly low average speeds (in the region of my fasted time for that run) What’s gone wrong???

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @ZombieTheology: Where the zombie apocalypse intersects Christian theology… Stories, novel excerpts, articles, and more! by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/01/followfriday-zombietheology-where-the-zombie-apocalypse-intersects-christian-theology-stories-novel-excerpts-articles-and-more/#comment-599 Doc Coleman Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:19:32 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=908#comment-599 Biblical reports of Jesus thirsting for brains are suspiciously... absent. Counter-proof, or cover up? You decide! Doc Biblical reports of Jesus thirsting for brains are suspiciously… absent.

Counter-proof, or cover up? You decide!

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @ZombieTheology: Where the zombie apocalypse intersects Christian theology… Stories, novel excerpts, articles, and more! by Arioch Morningstar http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/01/followfriday-zombietheology-where-the-zombie-apocalypse-intersects-christian-theology-stories-novel-excerpts-articles-and-more/#comment-589 Arioch Morningstar Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:38:12 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=908#comment-589 Thanks much, Scott! I too fall into the group of folks who enjoy exploring theology/philosophy relating to the walking dead. Do zombies have souls? How does one define a zombie? Was Jesus one? Looking forward to checking these folks out! Thanks much, Scott!

I too fall into the group of folks who enjoy exploring theology/philosophy relating to the walking dead. Do zombies have souls? How does one define a zombie? Was Jesus one?

Looking forward to checking these folks out!

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @V_Momma: Voice Artist, Writer, Podcaster. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/09/10/followfriday-v_momma-voice-artist-writer-podcaster/#comment-570 Doc Coleman Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:39:08 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/09/10/followfriday-v_momma-voice-artist-writer-podcaster/#comment-570 I should note that since I published this #FollowFriday, Veronica has changed her Twitter handle to <a href="http://twitter.com/vforvoice" rel="nofollow">@VforVoice</a> and someone else has claimed @V_Momma. Doc I should note that since I published this #FollowFriday, Veronica has changed her Twitter handle to @VforVoice and someone else has claimed @V_Momma.

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @WootShirt – Your daily dose of unique, interesting, and just bizzare t-shirts. by Dealzon http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/10/followfriday-wootshirt-your-daily-dose-of-unique-interesting-and-just-bizzare-t-shirts/#comment-513 Dealzon Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:12:41 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=785#comment-513 If there's one thing Woot is good at, its making you feel like you've accomplished something when you're full-on consumerism-it-up (uh, not a real phrase...) From "Quickest time to Woot (buy)" to all the nifty stats and the funny blurbs, they've really nailed down the model of "shut up and take my money." If there’s one thing Woot is good at, its making you feel like you’ve accomplished something when you’re full-on consumerism-it-up (uh, not a real phrase…) From “Quickest time to Woot (buy)” to all the nifty stats and the funny blurbs, they’ve really nailed down the model of “shut up and take my money.”

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-493 Doc Coleman Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:08:34 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-493 Glad you liked it, Jack! And glad to know you're reading the blog! Doc Glad you liked it, Jack! And glad to know you’re reading the blog!

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-492 Scott Roche Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:09:20 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-492 You're welcome! You’re welcome!

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-491 Scott Roche Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:09:02 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-491 Almost as awesome as you are. ;-) Almost as awesome as you are. ;-)

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Jack http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-490 Jack Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:43:06 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-490 What a kind and extremely accurate portrayal of a cool individual. Thanks so much for the post! Jack What a kind and extremely accurate portrayal of a cool individual. Thanks so much for the post!
Jack

]]> Comment on Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Jackie Smith http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/19/phoenix-rising-a-ministry-of-peculiar-occurrences-novel/#comment-486 Jackie Smith Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:55:12 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=898#comment-486 Yep.. pheonix rising.. one of my favorite :) btw, a great post. Always a pleasure reading here. Yep.. pheonix rising.. one of my favorite :) btw, a great post. Always a pleasure reading here.

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Jeffrey Hite http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-483 Jeffrey Hite Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:48:37 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-483 And did I say. Holy Hat Rack Hanna, thank you for the very, very high praise. You are awesome. And did I say. Holy Hat Rack Hanna, thank you for the very, very high praise. You are awesome.

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JAHite: Husband, father, IT professional, Writer, Co-editor Flying Island Press. Managing Editor for Flying Island’s Pirate Island. by Jeffrey Hite http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/15/followfriday-jahit/#comment-482 Jeffrey Hite Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:47:27 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=922#comment-482 If you want to see Scott's great short stories at GreatHites, here is the link http://greathites.blogspot.com/search/label/Scott%20Roche and for serise he wrote called the Magic Quadrant http://greathites.blogspot.com/search/label/Scott%20Roche%20Magic%20Quadrant If you want to see Scott’s great short stories at GreatHites, here is the link http://greathites.blogspot.com/search/label/Scott%20Roche and for serise he wrote called the Magic Quadrant http://greathites.blogspot.com/search/label/Scott%20Roche%20Magic%20Quadrant

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @steven_moffat: Writer, producer, and top dog of Doctor Who and Sherlock by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/08/followfriday-steven_moffat-writer-producer-and-top-dog-of-doctor-who-and-sherlock/#comment-477 Doc Coleman Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:38:35 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=918#comment-477 Oops! You're right, I completely forgot about Coupling! To be fair, I have only seen one or two episodes of that show, and not exactly in the correct order. I really need to find time to catch up on some of these excellent British shows. Thanks for the correction! Doc Oops! You’re right, I completely forgot about Coupling! To be fair, I have only seen one or two episodes of that show, and not exactly in the correct order. I really need to find time to catch up on some of these excellent British shows.

Thanks for the correction!

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @steven_moffat: Writer, producer, and top dog of Doctor Who and Sherlock by DDog http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/08/followfriday-steven_moffat-writer-producer-and-top-dog-of-doctor-who-and-sherlock/#comment-475 DDog Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:15:13 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=918#comment-475 Don't forget <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupling_(UK_TV_series)" rel="nofollow">Coupling</a>! Probably fewer people who read your blog for recs have heard of it, but it's so funny. One of his previous series, produced with his wife Sue Vertue and loosely inspired by their relationship (and two of the characters are named Steve and Susan), centered on six friends who hang out in a pub. It's available for streaming on Netflix. It's one of the funniest shows I've ever seen, and there is some meta-humor available for Doctor Who fans. Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Islett, Ben Miles, and Richard Coyle. Don’t forget Coupling! Probably fewer people who read your blog for recs have heard of it, but it’s so funny. One of his previous series, produced with his wife Sue Vertue and loosely inspired by their relationship (and two of the characters are named Steve and Susan), centered on six friends who hang out in a pub. It’s available for streaming on Netflix. It’s one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen, and there is some meta-humor available for Doctor Who fans. Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Islett, Ben Miles, and Richard Coyle.

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-466 Doc Coleman Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:23:39 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-466 Ellen, I listen to podcasts during my runs and I've never had an issue with it. Then again, I create playlists of podcasts and play that when using Nike+. You should have no problem selecting a playlist with podcasts in it from inside the app. The other way of listening to podcasts is to start the iPod on your device playing, then bring up Nike+ and select Now Playing as the music. Your iPod will continue to play through. In fact, you can switch over to the iPod if it is more convenient to change your audio track while on the run, then switch back to Nike+. Hope that helped you! Doc Ellen,

I listen to podcasts during my runs and I’ve never had an issue with it. Then again, I create playlists of podcasts and play that when using Nike+. You should have no problem selecting a playlist with podcasts in it from inside the app.

The other way of listening to podcasts is to start the iPod on your device playing, then bring up Nike+ and select Now Playing as the music. Your iPod will continue to play through. In fact, you can switch over to the iPod if it is more convenient to change your audio track while on the run, then switch back to Nike+.

Hope that helped you!

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Ellen J http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-463 Ellen J Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:28:34 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-463 I got an iPhone a couple days ago, and the Nike+GPS is one of my FAVORITE features that I've gotten so far! Love it, love it. The only problem I'm having is playing podcasts during my runs. I can't figure out how to get it to play anything other than music - do you have any tips? I got an iPhone a couple days ago, and the Nike+GPS is one of my FAVORITE features that I’ve gotten so far! Love it, love it. The only problem I’m having is playing podcasts during my runs. I can’t figure out how to get it to play anything other than music – do you have any tips?

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @ZombieTheology: Where the zombie apocalypse intersects Christian theology… Stories, novel excerpts, articles, and more! by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/01/followfriday-zombietheology-where-the-zombie-apocalypse-intersects-christian-theology-stories-novel-excerpts-articles-and-more/#comment-455 Scott Roche Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:00:06 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=908#comment-455 You're welcome, Dan! You’re welcome, Dan!

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @ZombieTheology: Where the zombie apocalypse intersects Christian theology… Stories, novel excerpts, articles, and more! by Dan (from Zombie Theology) http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/07/01/followfriday-zombietheology-where-the-zombie-apocalypse-intersects-christian-theology-stories-novel-excerpts-articles-and-more/#comment-454 Dan (from Zombie Theology) Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:26:41 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=908#comment-454 Scott Thank you so much for this write-up! When we first started this site I thought I was an oddity in my passion for both theology and the undead genre. I can't even begin to express how awesome it is that so many people, like yourself, have proven me wrong. We try not to force our beliefs through the site, but try to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and has fun with this great world that Mr. Romero has created for us! Again, thank you so much for the write-up and support of the site! As always we pray for your sanity and survival in these dark days… Dan Scott

Thank you so much for this write-up! When we first started this site I thought I was an oddity in my passion for both theology and the undead genre. I can’t even begin to express how awesome it is that so many people, like yourself, have proven me wrong.

We try not to force our beliefs through the site, but try to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and has fun with this great world that Mr. Romero has created for us! Again, thank you so much for the write-up and support of the site!

As always we pray for your sanity and survival in these dark days…

Dan

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @PCHaring: Writer, Podcaster, Violist, Voice Actor, and the most interesting Accountant I’ve found. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/24/followfriday-pcharing-writer-podcaster-violist-voice-actor-and-the-most-interesting-accountant-ive-found/#comment-448 Doc Coleman Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:06:57 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=902#comment-448 Thanks, Nuchtchas! Glad you liked the recommendation. Doc Thanks, Nuchtchas! Glad you liked the recommendation.

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @PCHaring: Writer, Podcaster, Violist, Voice Actor, and the most interesting Accountant I’ve found. by Nuchtchas http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/24/followfriday-pcharing-writer-podcaster-violist-voice-actor-and-the-most-interesting-accountant-ive-found/#comment-446 Nuchtchas Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:07:33 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=902#comment-446 Once again, you have hit the nail on the head, great follow friday recommendation :) I love me some PC Once again, you have hit the nail on the head, great follow friday recommendation :) I love me some PC

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-445 Doc Coleman Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:37:42 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-445 I had my H1, and I know that Scott Roche had his, and I saw you with yours. I guess it is possible that we didn't see many H1s because many of the folks doing recording had already gotten H2 or H4 models before the H1 came out. I didn't see as much recording going on this year as I saw last year. It could just be a wrong place, wrong time sort of thing. Hard to say. Doc I had my H1, and I know that Scott Roche had his, and I saw you with yours. I guess it is possible that we didn’t see many H1s because many of the folks doing recording had already gotten H2 or H4 models before the H1 came out. I didn’t see as much recording going on this year as I saw last year. It could just be a wrong place, wrong time sort of thing. Hard to say.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-444 Doc Coleman Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:33:20 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-444 Arioch, I don't know if it works with all iPod Touches, to be honest. It works with the Location Services built into the device, which may not include GPS. To be honest I'm not up on the iPod Touch. Since the iPod Touch doesn't have cellular connectivity, it would use positioning based on the Wi-Fi hotspots it can see and what (if any) geopositioning data is available for those networks. I would imagine that accuracy wouldn't be as good with the iPod Touch, but Nike does claim that it is compatible. I'm afraid that I did not have access to an iPod Touch for testing. Sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer. Doc Arioch,

I don’t know if it works with all iPod Touches, to be honest. It works with the Location Services built into the device, which may not include GPS. To be honest I’m not up on the iPod Touch. Since the iPod Touch doesn’t have cellular connectivity, it would use positioning based on the Wi-Fi hotspots it can see and what (if any) geopositioning data is available for those networks. I would imagine that accuracy wouldn’t be as good with the iPod Touch, but Nike does claim that it is compatible. I’m afraid that I did not have access to an iPod Touch for testing.

Sorry I can’t give you a more definitive answer.

Doc

]]> Comment on Nike+ GPS by Arioch Morningstar http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/14/nikeplusgps/#comment-443 Arioch Morningstar Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:05:14 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=525#comment-443 Does the app work with all iPod Touches? I didn't think the Touch had GPS. Is that a feature that was added to the newest generation? Does the app work with all iPod Touches? I didn’t think the Touch had GPS. Is that a feature that was added to the newest generation?

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Arioch Morningstar http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-442 Arioch Morningstar Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:57:54 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-442 Oddly enough, I didn't see any other H1s at B45. I saw lots of individual recorders, most being H2s or H4s. Did you see any H1s there? Oddly enough, I didn’t see any other H1s at B45. I saw lots of individual recorders, most being H2s or H4s. Did you see any H1s there?

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Word Herding by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/04/26/google-docs-word-herding/#comment-435 Scott Roche Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:02:25 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=704#comment-435 Awesome! Glad it helped. Awesome! Glad it helped.

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Word Herding by Arioch Morningstar http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/04/26/google-docs-word-herding/#comment-434 Arioch Morningstar Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:47 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=704#comment-434 Great write up Scott. Concise and highly education. Schooled me on a few features I was unaware of and I've been using it for 2-3 years. Great write up Scott. Concise and highly education. Schooled me on a few features I was unaware of and I’ve been using it for 2-3 years.

]]> Comment on Evernote by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/06/07/evernote/#comment-433 Doc Coleman Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:13:35 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/06/07/evernote/#comment-433 Interesting. Have you actually run into this 100,000 note restriction, Doug? My research didn't turn up anything about this. I'll admit that I haven't created quite that many notes yet. How did you find out about this limit? I'll agree that they shouldn't advertise it as unlimited if there is a finite limit and they don't intend to fix the problem. But if they are intending to fix the limit, I'll cut them some slack. Of course at this point I've not heard one way or the other. Still, something does need to be fixed. Thanks for telling me about this. Hopefully the Evernote folks will take notice and address the issue. Doc Interesting. Have you actually run into this 100,000 note restriction, Doug? My research didn’t turn up anything about this. I’ll admit that I haven’t created quite that many notes yet. How did you find out about this limit?

I’ll agree that they shouldn’t advertise it as unlimited if there is a finite limit and they don’t intend to fix the problem. But if they are intending to fix the limit, I’ll cut them some slack. Of course at this point I’ve not heard one way or the other. Still, something does need to be fixed.

Thanks for telling me about this. Hopefully the Evernote folks will take notice and address the issue.

Doc

]]> Comment on Evernote by Doug Lerner http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/06/07/evernote/#comment-432 Doug Lerner Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:22:58 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/06/07/evernote/#comment-432 It actually isn't true that you can add unlimited notes. Even though Evernote says so at https://www.evernote.com/about/premium/, Evernote support tells me that is a "typo". All accounts are restricted to an absolute maximum of 100,000 notes. Still a lot. But not by any means "unlimited." I requested they correct it, because it's false advertising, but they still haven't taken any action on it. The app itself is also wrong, because it tells you approximately how many text notes are remaining this month, and for me it lists like 470,000. But with the absolute cap of 100,000 that's just plain wrong. doug It actually isn’t true that you can add unlimited notes. Even though Evernote says so at https://www.evernote.com/about/premium/, Evernote support tells me that is a “typo”.

All accounts are restricted to an absolute maximum of 100,000 notes. Still a lot. But not by any means “unlimited.”

I requested they correct it, because it’s false advertising, but they still haven’t taken any action on it.

The app itself is also wrong, because it tells you approximately how many text notes are remaining this month, and for me it lists like 470,000. But with the absolute cap of 100,000 that’s just plain wrong.

doug

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @WootShirt – Your daily dose of unique, interesting, and just bizzare t-shirts. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/10/followfriday-wootshirt-your-daily-dose-of-unique-interesting-and-just-bizzare-t-shirts/#comment-426 Doc Coleman Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:43:38 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=785#comment-426 Hey, Mainframe! Yes, @ThinkGeek is a good one, not just for the stuff, but also for the geeky news and other things that they link to. Doc Hey, Mainframe!

Yes, @ThinkGeek is a good one, not just for the stuff, but also for the geeky news and other things that they link to.

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @WootShirt – Your daily dose of unique, interesting, and just bizzare t-shirts. by Richard Green aka Mainframe http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/10/followfriday-wootshirt-your-daily-dose-of-unique-interesting-and-just-bizzare-t-shirts/#comment-422 Richard Green aka Mainframe Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:13:11 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=785#comment-422 Thanks for the recommendation. As I do with all your Twitter recommends, I check to see if I'm already following. If not (like this one), then I happily click the follow button & check out a few of their tweets :) I think @ThinkGeek is another one of those cool Twitter accounts to follow because of the awesome geeky stuff they sell :) Thanks for the recommendation. As I do with all your Twitter recommends, I check to see if I’m already following. If not (like this one), then I happily click the follow button & check out a few of their tweets :)

I think @ThinkGeek is another one of those cool Twitter accounts to follow because of the awesome geeky stuff they sell :)

]]> Comment on Waze by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/06/waze/#comment-421 Doc Coleman Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:02:57 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=829#comment-421 I just realized that I left out one of the coolest things about Waze's method of collecting traffic info: They collect info on all roads traveled. Most traffic monitoring services only watch major roads. Secondary and tertiary roads are completely ignored because it is too expensive to set up cameras and monitor them. With Waze's method, you get information about backups and accidents wherever a Waze user encounters them, so you'll have a better chance of knowing if the secondary roads are snarled up worse than the main roads. You get a lot more depth of traffic info at no additional cost. Doc I just realized that I left out one of the coolest things about Waze’s method of collecting traffic info: They collect info on all roads traveled.

Most traffic monitoring services only watch major roads. Secondary and tertiary roads are completely ignored because it is too expensive to set up cameras and monitor them. With Waze’s method, you get information about backups and accidents wherever a Waze user encounters them, so you’ll have a better chance of knowing if the secondary roads are snarled up worse than the main roads. You get a lot more depth of traffic info at no additional cost.

Doc

]]> Comment on Waze by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/06/waze/#comment-414 Doc Coleman Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:33:33 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=829#comment-414 It does seem to work well with enough users. a very interesting take on GPS. Doc It does seem to work well with enough users. a very interesting take on GPS.

Doc

]]> Comment on Waze by Scott Roche http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/06/06/waze/#comment-406 Scott Roche Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:05:43 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=829#comment-406 What a cool idea! What a cool idea!

]]> Comment on ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder – A microphone shootout. by Nitai http://www.niftytechblog.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-394 Nitai Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:22:46 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/2010/11/22/zoom-h1-handy-recorder-a-microphone-shootout/#comment-394 Thanks for this answer. I could not understand why my H1 only showed 20 minutes of recording time after I had erased all the files. I followed your directions for formatting the disc and now I'm back up to 34 hours of recording space (mp3). Thanks for this answer. I could not understand why my H1 only showed 20 minutes of recording time after I had erased all the files. I followed your directions for formatting the disc and now I’m back up to 34 hours of recording space (mp3).

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Number Crunching by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/23/google-docs-number-crunching/#comment-366 Doc Coleman Mon, 23 May 2011 23:58:23 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=740#comment-366 The Fusion Tables sound pretty interesting, BigJohn. Does the overlaid data show up in the maps for the world to see, or on a special, separate document? Doc The Fusion Tables sound pretty interesting, BigJohn. Does the overlaid data show up in the maps for the world to see, or on a special, separate document?

Doc

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Number Crunching by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/23/google-docs-number-crunching/#comment-365 Doc Coleman Mon, 23 May 2011 23:50:01 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=740#comment-365 Thanks for your input! Google Docs is good for basic spreadsheet functions that need to be portable. The portability is the key factor. And most people really don't need the kind of in depth number crunching power that Excel and Numbers have. In fact, I have both Excel and Numbers, and I haven't been able to do a proper review on either because I don't have a need that would really test the capabilities of either one. If you've had that kind of heavy-duty spreadsheet useage, we could talk about a guest review. :D Doc Thanks for your input!

Google Docs is good for basic spreadsheet functions that need to be portable. The portability is the key factor. And most people really don’t need the kind of in depth number crunching power that Excel and Numbers have. In fact, I have both Excel and Numbers, and I haven’t been able to do a proper review on either because I don’t have a need that would really test the capabilities of either one.

If you’ve had that kind of heavy-duty spreadsheet useage, we could talk about a guest review. :D

Doc

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Number Crunching by BigJohn http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/23/google-docs-number-crunching/#comment-364 BigJohn Mon, 23 May 2011 21:40:20 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=740#comment-364 I've been using Google docs for a number of years; I used to keep a league's scores on a shareable spreadsheet that i published on my league's blog. No fuss, no muss, minimal work. Of late, I've been playing around with Google's Fusion Tables, which allow you to take Google doc spreadsheet data and overlay it onto Google's own maps. I haven't tried too many power calculations with Google Docs, so for most of my more complex spreadsheets I stick with Excel. But I'm all for the concept of the free Google docs and all they have to offer. That spreadsheet-to-form thing sounds really interesting. I have to try to see if I can use that! I’ve been using Google docs for a number of years; I used to keep a league’s scores on a shareable spreadsheet that i published on my league’s blog. No fuss, no muss, minimal work. Of late, I’ve been playing around with Google’s Fusion Tables, which allow you to take Google doc spreadsheet data and overlay it onto Google’s own maps.

I haven’t tried too many power calculations with Google Docs, so for most of my more complex spreadsheets I stick with Excel. But I’m all for the concept of the free Google docs and all they have to offer. That spreadsheet-to-form thing sounds really interesting. I have to try to see if I can use that!

]]> Comment on Google Docs: Number Crunching by Nuchtchas http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/23/google-docs-number-crunching/#comment-362 Nuchtchas Mon, 23 May 2011 14:52:10 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=740#comment-362 I love google spreadsheets and the forms are great, I use them all the time. I like the fact that you document is online and it can work as a living document that can be accessed from every computer. My most used spreadsheets are my time accounting sheets (Where I track hours spent on each client and how much to charge them) and a form on a website that users can use to ask for access to something. This way even if I am not on my computer I can give them access. If I wanted to get deep into spreadsheets i have to say I prefer numbers, it's like Excel on crack, there is so much more that can be done in there. I love google spreadsheets and the forms are great, I use them all the time. I like the fact that you document is online and it can work as a living document that can be accessed from every computer. My most used spreadsheets are my time accounting sheets (Where I track hours spent on each client and how much to charge them) and a form on a website that users can use to ask for access to something. This way even if I am not on my computer I can give them access.

If I wanted to get deep into spreadsheets i have to say I prefer numbers, it’s like Excel on crack, there is so much more that can be done in there.

]]> Comment on Tweakers by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/09/tweakers/#comment-182 Doc Coleman Wed, 11 May 2011 14:27:19 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=751#comment-182 For someone who travels as much as you do, these speakers are a very convenient. The Amazon price is about the best I’ve found for them. Feel free to use the link in the above article. I really need to get my Amazon Affiliate store moved over to the new site. Unfortunately, I’ve let it get a little out of date. Doc For someone who travels as much as you do, these speakers are a very convenient. The Amazon price is about the best I’ve found for them. Feel free to use the link in the above article. I really need to get my Amazon Affiliate store moved over to the new site. Unfortunately, I’ve let it get a little out of date.

Doc

]]> Comment on Tweakers by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/09/tweakers/#comment-180 Doc Coleman Wed, 11 May 2011 14:21:49 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=751#comment-180 So far the only potential downsides I've found for them are the retracting mechanism can sometimes be finicky, and the fact that the rechargeable batteries are built in and will eventually wear out. Other than that, they are very cool. Thanks for reading! Doc So far the only potential downsides I’ve found for them are the retracting mechanism can sometimes be finicky, and the fact that the rechargeable batteries are built in and will eventually wear out. Other than that, they are very cool.

Thanks for reading!

Doc

]]> Comment on Tweakers by Nuchtchas http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/09/tweakers/#comment-178 Nuchtchas Tue, 10 May 2011 01:51:08 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=751#comment-178 I've been wanting to try these for a while, or rather buy them for myself. I have tried them, once. A co-worker of mine had a pair a while ago, they were quoted to me as much more expensive then. They do offer some great sound and are small enough to carry in my case. I might buy them now that price has come down I’ve been wanting to try these for a while, or rather buy them for myself. I have tried them, once. A co-worker of mine had a pair a while ago, they were quoted to me as much more expensive then. They do offer some great sound and are small enough to carry in my case. I might buy them now that price has come down

]]> Comment on Tweakers by Ms. Moran http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/05/09/tweakers/#comment-177 Ms. Moran Tue, 10 May 2011 01:29:33 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=751#comment-177 I've owned a set for about a year and LOVE them. Sound is much better than bigger speakers and they have a cool factor. I’ve owned a set for about a year and LOVE them. Sound is much better than bigger speakers and they have a cool factor.

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @mplested: Author, podcaster, and silly bugger by #FollowFriday – @JRMurdock: Reader, YA writer, computer programmer. — The Nifty Tech Blog http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/03/11/followfriday-mplested-author-podcaster-and-silly-bugger/#comment-176 #FollowFriday – @JRMurdock: Reader, YA writer, computer programmer. — The Nifty Tech Blog Fri, 06 May 2011 14:03:17 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=506#comment-176 [...] and no small amount of silliness. It’s also worth noting that he’s partnered up with Mike Plested and they have a book coming out in the future. So, it wouldn’t hurt you to follow them [...] [...] and no small amount of silliness. It’s also worth noting that he’s partnered up with Mike Plested and they have a book coming out in the future. So, it wouldn’t hurt you to follow them [...]

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JRDSkinner: Writer, Adventurer, Man of Science. by Doc Coleman http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/04/22/followfriday-jrdskinner-writer-adventurer-man-of-science/#comment-162 Doc Coleman Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:16:53 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=694#comment-162 Thanks for the endorsement! Always nice to hear that someone agrees with our picks. I hope you like this week's #FollowFriday picks as well! Doc Thanks for the endorsement! Always nice to hear that someone agrees with our picks. I hope you like this week’s #FollowFriday picks as well!

Doc

]]> Comment on #FollowFriday – @JRDSkinner: Writer, Adventurer, Man of Science. by Nuchtchas http://www.niftytechblog.com/2011/04/22/followfriday-jrdskinner-writer-adventurer-man-of-science/#comment-157 Nuchtchas Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:04:04 +0000 http://testtube.theshrinkingmanproject.com/?p=694#comment-157 JRD is a great guy to follow, so DITTO. He is great with conversation and he's pretty nifty supporter to other creative types so that's a win win. His Podcast is loads of fun and well worth a listen, trust me. JRD is a great guy to follow, so DITTO. He is great with conversation and he’s pretty nifty supporter to other creative types so that’s a win win. His Podcast is loads of fun and well worth a listen, trust me.

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