May

31

2008

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My new Commute Buddy: Dash Express GPS

01:05AM by Wayne Lam

Living in LA means that you get to spend a significant amount of your time in a car stuck in traffic.  When I heard about the Dash Express GPS unit with its wireless connectivity and “true” traffic updates, I rejoiced.  Now, I finally get a chance to take this personal navigator out for a spin.  So far, I really enjoy its bright and responsive screen as well as a rather ergonomic design.  Granted I haven’t kept up with the state of art on GPS navigation systems on the market today, I don’t really need all those bells and whistles for the type of driving I do (mostly long commutes to work).  As a LA driver, I’m only interested in timely and relevant traffic info.  Check back in a couple of days to read my reviews of this GPS driving companion!

May

26

2008

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Nokia N95 NAM (North American Model) gets Firmware update in advance of 3G iPhone intro

01:07PM by Wayne Lam

North American Nokia N95 owners had been bemoaning the fact that they’ve been left out of the firmware updates but today, and a full week earlier than expected, Nokia has released firmware v20.2.011 for the N95-3.  Obviously, with the imminent release of the 3G iPhone, Nokia has plenty of motivation to stay competitive with a software update on their tried-and-true flagship N95.  Check back in a few hours when I post the results and impressions on the firmware update…

May

12

2008

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To the Bat Cycle!

07:25PM by Jim Frost

Ok, it’s not really a Bat Cycle in the Batman sense, but it’s certainly unusual.  This is the Uno, invented by Ben J. Poss Gulak.  It’s a gyrostabilized motorcycle with the wheels side-by-side.  It seems very much like the Segway, and it also operates by leaning, but there’s no question about which device is waaay cooler than the other.