Should I upgrade to Vista?

This highly readable USA today article was sent to me by my brother. Good timing.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2007-01-24-vista_x.htm


This link has a video...but the bottom line for them is if your happy with XP sp2 there is no compelling reason to upgrade….unless you're buying anew computer then they say "go for it!"


http://reviews.cnet.com/Windows_Vista_Ultimate/4505-3672_7-32013603.html?tag=nl.e404



Jim :-)

The NEW office is coming!

We all use MS Office...well here is a preview of the new tool bars and things.

It is a video from C/NET>

http://news.com.com/1606-12994-6152990.html?tag=nl.e433

I hope you like this preview.

Jim :-)

Rental Car Technology!

Here is an article about the high tech rental car technologies that exist! GPS/ On-Star/ automatic toll payment etc.

Jim :-)

Business travel tips

Here are business traveler tips from PC magazine. They offer practical advice for road warriors.

Article 1

Article 2


Jim :-)

drum roll please... the iPhone!

This is now on my top ten list of "things I really really want that I can't convince my wife to let me have". If I had this phone I'd be (as my son would say) "kickin' it like tae bo".



Here are some quick facts: Cingular only, out in June, 2 Megapixel camera, patented touch screen that is supposed to be great, web browsing that is just like computer web browsing with touch screen zoom, turn it sideways for widescreen videos, integrates well with google maps and more.

For the full browse...click here!

FREE on-line file converter

OK...I know i am a nerd and all, but this really excited me.

This web site claims to be able to convert any file you have into another format for you on-line for free.

That's what I'm talking about!

It is still in BETA so may not be 100% yet but this can be an occasional life saver.

Try it out!

http://www.zamzar.com/

Jim :-)

the NEXT blackberry-- the 8800

This may be coming between Feb. and April of this year. I can not be sure of the exact date but I am sure that this is a nice looking phone with some cool new features.

http://www.itechnews.net/2006/09/24/blackberry-8800/

Jim :-)

Wi Fi Airport Guide

Here is a link to a Web site that tell you the locations and costs of wi-fi hot spots in 100s of airports.

http://www.travelpost.com/airport-wireless-internet.aspx

I hope you find this helpful!

Jim :-)

Windows Vista -- a peek

Hi All,

It'll be here soon and we won't be able to avoid it. Windows Vista is the operating system that will replace XP. Here is a short peek at the software in a very readable form.

http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/november-december-2006/tech-watch.html

Happy '07!

Jim :-)