Journal

Conclusion of the U-verse Saga

Sam — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:52:42 +0000

A few months ago, a friend sent word to me, "Enough with the U-verse on your blog." Although I'm inclined to agree, I hope you'll indulge me for another update.

HD, Oh My

Sam — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:00:49 +0000

The issue with HDMI is that it's easy (for yours truly, at least) to have more HDMI gadgets than inputs included on typical a/v receivers. IOGEAR makes an inexpensive 4-port HDMI switch, and I installed one in my home theater this weekend. [Read the full article for more.]

AT&T U-verse Television

Sam — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:00:28 +0000

U-verse, like most modern digital TV services, requires a set top box for each TV. One quirk about U-verse is that, no matter how many set top boxes or TV’s you have, you can only tune four different channels at the same time. [Read the full article for more.]

AT&T U-Verse Initial Impressions

Sam — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:48:35 +0000

Nearly four months have elapsed since I posted Part 1 of my review of AT&T U-verse, and I can say that I am a satisfied customer of the service. In this review I’ll detail my overall impressions with the service. [Read the full article for more.]

Take Back the Beep

Sam — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:26:37 +0000

You call someone who doesn't answer their cell phone. After their voice mail greeting, you have to endure an inane list of options before you get to leave a message. ("If you'd like to leave your callback number, press 5 now." Who ever has left a callback number?) [Read the full article for more.]

AT&T U-verse, Part 1

Sam — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:00:26 +0000

U-verse is AT&T's answer to the all-inclusive packages offered by cable companies, like Comcast, that include television, telephone and Internet for a single, bundled price. Read the article for details on what U-verse is as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the service.

Scenes from the Great Recession

Sam — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:20:47 +0000

Click here to see some thought-provoking pictures that reflect the state of things today. Do you think these pictures are representative, or is it mostly hype? Let's hear your story.

Minimizing Wrap Rage

Sam — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:00:55 +0000

This week's gadget review is for the Zibra Open It! It isn't the coolest gadget in the world, but it can save your sanity and, just possibly, a trip to the ER. Read the full article for more information.

The shuffle: the iPod No One Wants

Sam — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:48:08 +0000

Sooner or later it was bound to happen: Apple has finally "jumped the shark" with the introduction of its new iPod shuffle. Introducing the iPod that no one may want. (Read the full article for more.)

Apple Announces Incredible New iPod pepto

Sam — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:26:29 +0000

Apple® today introduced the all-new iPod® pepto, the smallest music player ever manufactured, and the world's first music player designed for internal consumption