Tuesday, September 09, 2003

KaZaA now has a plus version ($29.95) that promises no advertisements (it does not mention anything about being spyware free which tells you a lot).  The free version is getting 3 m downloads a week.  I wonder how many convert to the for-fee version? 4:23:17 PM    Comment_ Trackback []

This is something Scoble would love.  A tablet PC hooked up as a GPS navigation system for a car.  I have a friend that did something like this with his laptop, Microsoft's Streets and Trips, and a GPS USB unit ($169).  The benefit is exceedingly detailed maps on a much larger screen than dedicated models.  Another upside is cost since the tablet is multi-use (you can also plan your trip while at your desk).  The downside is a lack of audio guided navigation on the good dedicated systems (correct me if I am wrong). 1:25:57 PM    Comment_ Trackback []

Yuk.  When I get the high-definition (HD) cablebox on Friday I won't be able to use my TiVo.  No solution in sight yet.  As far as I can see, there isn't a full TiVo-like solution for HD using a PC yet either (ie. an ATI all-in-wonder Radeon 9800 card and an AMD box with 120 Gb of memory).   The DishPVR 921 looks great (see at right), but it isn't pricing yet. 12:58:37 PM    Comment_ Trackback []

Web 2.0 is alive and well.  VodooPad is a WikiWiki for the desktop.  Nice.  Let me refine the Web 2.0 concept.  Web 2.0 is based on desktop software that allows individuals to create n x n dynamic personal websites that run locally. 12:31:31 PM    Comment_ Trackback []