The Place To Be

Lots Have Changed

2009-02-11T16:02:00.001-08:00

We're been away...well, that's not quite true. Neglected "The Place To Be" is more like it. Anyway, we're back to spew our opinion(ated)s on just about everything we can think of. And in this recession, we'll talk a bit about having fun and yet not try to break a bank doing it. So, we'll share with you a lot of our bargain bin tips (hopefully you'll do the same) and maybe we'll just get

Mobile Convergence

2008-06-06T14:04:00.000-07:00

First, I want to apologize for not updating for the last 10 days. Work, families, alignment of the stars. You get it. Mobile Convergence. Is the time here yet? What do I mean by it? As a kid about eleven or so, I was really caught up in technology. In the 80s, there wasn’t really much to speak up in that respect. The kind I'm talking about are ones that did not exist at that time. Some still

Wii Fit Pre-Orders Have Started Arriving

2008-05-23T09:55:00.000-07:00

Orders for the Norte Americano version of Wii Fit has started arriving from Amazon.com, and just in time for the holiday weekend in the United States! The balance board is a bit sturdier than I remembered, which is a good sign. I’ll post more photos (videos if possible. I think I’m coming down with a sore throat) of the opening in a few hours. In the mean time, this is what the box

Watching movies - the Netflix way

2008-05-22T21:03:00.001-07:00

Tired of waiting for your Netflix DVDs in the mail? The wait is over. Netflix has the new "Watch Instantly" feature now that allows you to watch unlimited hours of movies and TV series on the Netflix website. This feature is basically free, since anyone with a Netflix account can use it, regardless of the type of plan the user has. Just this past weekend, I watched the whole first season of "

Batman: Gotham Knight (Anime DVD) - July 8, 2008 Release

2008-05-22T14:10:00.000-07:00

The different artistic styles between Japanese and American animation, to put it mildly, is like day and night. Anime offers a realism one typically finds in movies. And often, the storylines are geared towards a more matured audience. It’s not to say that American cartoons don’t have an audience. Just ask Pixar and Disney. In recent years, the two styles have been much closer. How about

Java One 2008: “Java + You”

2008-05-17T00:42:00.000-07:00

You might have already known this, Java is omni-present in an average person’s life, from desktop, web, mobile devices, to a simple pen. This trend seems to be accelerating due to the rise of Web 2.0, and people’s appetite to be connected to each other 24/7. The web is moving closer and closer into our lives, and Java is the technology that enables this. Innovation becomes easy when using Java

Mobility Tip: Listen to NBA Games On the Road

2008-05-15T21:02:00.000-07:00

Don’t want to miss an NBA game on the road? No problem. You can sign up for a free account with NBA.com’s All Access account which will give you the NBA Audio League Pass. With it, you can listen to all the current playoff games left. Just in time for the playoffs. I recently switched programming on my Dish Network and lost TNT (trying to save a few bucks. I didn’t know that was going to

The Wii Fit is finally here

2008-05-13T23:22:00.000-07:00

In general, Wii Fit was not granted the initial "wow" factor afforded Wii Sports based on the initial reviews and hands-on experiences. Nonetheless, the reviews are still very good. Here are some main points to know about Wii Fit before making the $90 plunge: It comes with the wireless balance board. Batteries included (don't hear that too often). Games including an exercise program that

Gamers - One Mind, One Body

2008-05-03T17:05:00.000-07:00

Since Pong and the early days of the Atari 2600, gaming has changed dramatically. What hasn't changed is the hours millions spent sitting in front of the tube (or plasma or LCD) each day trying to get to the next level or to simply trying to get a drop on your enemies before they blow you into pieces. So, how is this good for the body and mind? A majority of the gamers are boys or young men

Not Another iPhone Review

2008-04-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

This is not just another iPhone review. I want to go over the usability of the iPhone so you can have a better idea if the iPhone is right for you. And I want to help you determine if this is the right time to get it. I got the 16GB model a month ago. I'm glad I didn't wait. And I know that a new iPhone is just around the corner but when you need it, you need it. Plus, I am in the middle of

Starcraft II: New Video Footages

2008-04-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here is an excellent piece of Starcraft 2 video review on IGN: http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/850126/starcraft-2/videos/starcraft2preview.html. It has about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay that showcases the new units and unit-abilities in the upcoming blockbuster game from Blizzard Entertainment.