Dash Express: First Impressions of My New GPS

By Steven Jones on April 1, 2008 11:22 AM

GPS devices will bring the Internet to the car and my new Dash Express is leading the charge. My first 48 hours with the device were exactly what I had hoped for and it is clear this is a sign of good things to come.

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Why can't they invent this too?

By Steven Jones on December 28, 2007 11:04 AM

I just read about a new feature being introduced in some 2008 cars where the parent can hit one button ("time out" button?) and instantly mute all the A/V going on in the car and......

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Things I didn't know I'd love about the iPhone

By Steven Jones on July 2, 2007 9:31 PM

...now I'm a proud new iPhone owner. I don't intend to add to the noise by rehashing praise for the same mainstream features that made this device an icon even before it hit the shelves. Instead, I wanted to talk about the features that I found that really make this an even more compelling gadget for me, features that might be passed over in the typical iPhone review...

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Last Post: July 6, 2007 3:38 PM by Eric Brandt

First 40 hours with my new iPhone

By Steven Jones on July 2, 2007 10:37 AM

TechLore's resident gadget afficianado Steven Jones picked up a brand new iPhone on Friday, one of the first to get one of the most highly anticipated products ever to be released. What is it like as a new iPhone and AT&T subscriber? Come take a peek at an early adopters experience out of the gate in this Angry Jones/Joyful Jones look at the first 40 hours...  a must read for anyone thinking about taking the iPhone plunge.

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Last Post: July 3, 2007 1:21 PM by Steven Jones

Why I Want an iPhone

By Steven Jones on June 28, 2007 10:14 AM

I only have to wait one more day (if I'm lucky) to get my hands on the new iPhone. I am not above waiting in lines for the latest gadget and if ever there was a line for me to get in, this would be it. While I will most certainly document, in a future article here, my own first impressions and feedback on the iPhone I wanted to take some time up front to share what makes this particular phone so interesting to me. You will find plenty of reviews out on the Net for sure, but I was inspired to write this because I haven't seen some of this talked about so far!

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Last Post: July 2, 2007 12:02 AM by Steven Jones

Sprint EVDO Express Card Brings High-Speed Mobile Data to My MacBook Pro

By Steven Jones on March 5, 2007 11:11 AM

I have always suspected there was a mobile broadband solution in my future as I have been carrying my laptop all around the city for years, for both work and play. True that WiFi hotspots are becoming more common (I'm especially interested in seeing the fon community gain some traction), but my travels have been significantly restricted by the low availability of free wifi...

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Last Post: March 9, 2007 2:08 PM by xelanais

One Year With Segway - Reflections and Recollections

By Steven Jones on July 11, 2006 9:49 AM

Well, I've had the Segway i180 for a whole year and as it is mostly a solitary transport vehicle, I have had plenty of time to think about the practicality and pleasure of owning one. For all those who are interested, I will share the thoughts collected in my head over these past 12 months...

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Last Post: November 18, 2006 4:23 PM by Larry Dillon

The Low Tech/High Value Gadgets in My House

By Steven Jones on June 30, 2006 3:54 PM

I thought I would take a breather from the hectic world of early gadget adopting and reflect on some of the best low tech gear I have and, more importantly USE in my house. I doubt that any of the items discussed here will make anyone's "Top XX" list but sometimes we need to look past the flash and cool-ness of the high profile gadgets and pay attention to the ones that provide value every day.

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My New "Hot Pockets" Tactical 4.0 Scott eVest Gadget Jacket

By Steven Jones on April 12, 2006 9:40 AM

I had already discovered the Scott eVest clothing line years ago and got pulled in by the allure of more pockets that I could possibly want. I took that as a challenge... and lost. I never did find a reason to use every pocket but new respect was earned that day by Mr. eVest. I actually met Scott once and he seemed like a down-to-earth guy who was really focused on producing a new kind of clothing that...

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Last Post: April 17, 2006 11:32 AM by Jeff Block

Squids, Dance Mats, and Other Cool Things I Saw at CES 2006

By Steven Jones on February 3, 2006 10:18 AM

It took me awhile to sift through all the products and gear I took in at the show but I think I have finally narrowed down my list of "cool things" to this group of...

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First Impressions of Akimbo

By Steven Jones on January 30, 2006 11:35 AM

I had been keeping my eye on the Akimbo folks for the past year so when they dropped the price of their Internet DVR to below $100, I figured it was time to give it a shot. What follows is my initial take on this intriguing new product/service combo. I will surely follow up with additional impressions and feedback after I put some hours in. A quick intro for those not yet familiar with this product. Akimbo makes a...

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Back from CES, Pondering Big Thoughts

By Steven Jones on January 17, 2006 9:47 AM

I think I am finally recovered after the trip to Las Vegas for the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, although I was probably more mentally than physically exhausted. There was, of course, the usual flurry of...

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Last Post: January 23, 2006 8:33 AM by Jeff Block