Category Archives: Gadgets

The Technology the Pro’s Use

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Bruce Keener

If you’d like to know what technology leading entrepreneurs, developers, writers, and researchers use, a site called The Setup (or usesthis) is a must read for you. I have already spent a couple of hours looking through the software and … Continue reading →

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The Kindle

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Bruce Keener

One thing that sold me on an iPad is its usefulness for reading. And, I’ve been pretty happy with it that regard. Up until I got a new Kindle a few days ago, I used my iPad for reading e-books, … Continue reading →

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Remember the Pocket PC?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Bruce Keener

I still have a Dell Axim x51v Pocket PC. There was a time when it and I were practically inseparable. Then came the iPod Touch, which became my PDA. (Then came the iPhone, which took over as my PDA, and … Continue reading →

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Android as a Life-Saver?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Bruce Keener

If you saw the movie Escape From New York, you probably recall that sensors on The President kept his staff aware of his vital signs, even when he was in remote location. And, some of the Star Trek series have … Continue reading →

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Android Is Really Growing Up

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Bruce Keener

I’ve wanted to tinker with an Android phone ever since they became available, but couldn’t justify the cost of adding another carrier and phone, especially with another year left on my iPhone contract. But fortunately my buddy Thomas R. Hall … Continue reading →

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If You Have an iPad, Does a Kindle Make Sense?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Bruce Keener

A month ago, I would have answered this question with a solid NO, because I found the reading experience on the iPad to be adequate for my needs. But, now that Amazon has reduced the price of its Kindle to … Continue reading →

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Collected iPhone Links

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Bruce Keener

If you upgraded your iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4 OS and dislike the new high-resolution but low contrast wallpapers, Marco has a wallpaper that you may like. Of course, the same wallpaper can be used on a new iPhone … Continue reading →

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iPad Initial Impressions

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Bruce Keener

Although I put off buying an iPad until recently, I’m glad that I finally bought one. Now I understand why there have been so many rave reviews of it and why over 3 million units have already sold. Although I … Continue reading →

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Updated Browsing Stats for Keener Living: iPad Ranks Third

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Bruce Keener

A month ago, I posted an article showing that the iPad was showing up in the browsing stats for Keener Living. Well, while still constituting a small percentage of the connections to this site, it is now the third most … Continue reading →

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iPhone and iPod Touch Tidbits (2010 June 16)

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Bruce Keener

I’ve been running the developer pre-release version of the iPhone 4 OS on my iPhone 32GS for about a week. For the most part, it has run very well, and I like its task switching feature. Of course, most of … Continue reading →

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