http://funwithgadgets.net Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:47:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With HTC's upcoming crop of Androids, you'll be able to separate people into two distinct groups: those who spring for the brainier, better-specced Desire, and those who get bowled over by the beautiful, yet lesser-specced Legend. The Desire (or Nexus One) is the final word in the Androidsphere—it's a mark of ... http://funwithgadgets.net/general/htc-legend-review-frankly-it-feels-expensive-android/ "We use the epub format: It is the most popular open book format in the world." That's how Steve Jobs announced the iPad. And wow, that sounds like all the ebooks you own will just work on anything. Um, no. The idea of an open ebook format that works on any ... http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/giz-explains-how-youre-gonna-get-screwed-by-ebook-formats-giz-explains/ The core of any long-standing technology company is research and development. Here's how Apple, Microsoft and Sony's last decade of spending stack up. Note that the first graph shows research and development as a percentage of revenue (to scale the spending by company, since revenues differ so greatly). This next graphic ... http://funwithgadgets.net/general/research-and-development-apple-vs-microsoft-vs-sony-graphs/ If you're anxious about switching from a PC to a Mac, consider this: There are a multitude of ways you can virtualize Windows within OS X, and they all work uniquely well. Here's how to choose the right one. There are three major virtualization products for Mac, and at their core, ... http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/how-to-run-windows-in-os-x-the-right-way-how-to/ We just finished watching Google's live announcement of the launch of the Google App Marketplace. Keep reading for information on what they're offering users and developers. Oh, and know that the Marketplace is live today. Updating. The event is called "Google Campfire One" and it's all about how easy it will ... http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/the-google-app-marketplace-doing-it-all-in-the-cloud-google/ Here's the story: I'm in love with the Wacom Intuos 4 Wireless tablet. Free from cables, it's the best graphics tablet experience I've ever had. Smoother Than the Smoothest Thing The Wacom Intuos 4 was quite a leap from the Intuos 3. It doubled the pressure sensitive levels, and it added multifunction ... http://funwithgadgets.net/cool/wacom-intuos-4-wireless-review-the-joy-of-freedom-review/ The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sony's gearing up to take on Apple this year, with the long-awaited PSP phone and a netbook/eBook reader/PSP hybrid to fight the iPad. And just in the nick of time for our Sony tough love fest, We Miss Sony! There aren't extensive details available yet—including ... http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/sonys-mythical-pspad-a-combination-of-the-ipad-and-playstation-rumor/ With over six million views in six days, OK Go's video for "This Too Shall Pass" is the latest in their unprecedented string of runaway YouTube hits. Lead singer Damian Kulash shared OK Go's video philosophy—and history—with Gizmodo. Q: At this point, OK Go may have the best track record ... http://funwithgadgets.net/general/qa-ok-gos-lead-singer-tells-us-secrets-of-the-bands-geeky-videos-interviews/ Apple aired its first iPad ad during the Oscars last night, but it felt like something was missing, didn't it? It was a voiceover. So I went ahead and added one for them. You're welcome, Apple! Originally posted here No related posts. http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/the-first-ipad-ad-brutally-honest-edition-humor/ It's official, Valve's digital distribution service Steam is coming to Mac, and bringing Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and the Half-Life series (along with Source) with it this April. But there's more. Apparently, through Steam Play, gamers will be able to play supported titles (anything built on ... http://funwithgadgets.net/apple/steam-comes-to-mac-offers-cross-platform-gaming-free-of-charge-steam/