Category Archives: Technology

My Google Nexus 7 has arrived

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Joel

After months of waiting, my long-awaited, much desired, tablet has arrived. I’ve already said what I needed to say about the Nexus 7, and how I arrived at my decision over the Apple iPad, so let’s get to the unboxing! … Continue reading →

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Is my first tablet going to be the Nexus 7?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Joel

Alright, alright, I think we c.an agree that I’ve been waiting to get a tablet for a very long time. 1. I’ve looked at the various iterations of the Apple iPad for years. Heck, I had an iPod Touch (gen … Continue reading →

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My first 60 days with Android and the Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Joel

I’ve had the Galaxy S4 for two months now, and I’m certainly enjoying it as my primary cellphone. It is also my first Android phone, and my first 4G LTE phone (on the AT&T network.) Here are thoughts so far … Continue reading →

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Latest network speed test

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Joel

I still wish Youtube was more responsive. I’ve added Youtube’s constant buffering problems to the running list of “Banes of Joel’s Existence.”

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I pulled the trigger and paid Verizon $80 for a new Actiontec MI424wr router

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Joel

Two years of waiting and thinking. I wanted a new router that supported 802.11n speeds. It wasn’t important for years, as most of our devices ran on 802.11g. I do admit to buying a Wireless N adapter for the Tivo … Continue reading →

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Bought a new wall and car charger for my phone

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Joel

I think the title just about says it all, don’t you think? One of the benefits of my wife and I both using Samsung phones is that we can now share chargers. Of course, I’ve been “sharing” her stuff for … Continue reading →

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Unboxing and installing the Saris Bones RS bike rack

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Joel

The day before the Bike MS event, I still hadn’t taken the new bike rack out of the box. I was running out of time. I couldn’t leave it for Saturday morning to figure it out. What if I work … Continue reading →

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My first two weeks with Android

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Joel

The end of this week marks a whole two weeks forgoing Apple’s iOS ecosystem, and jumping feet first into the world of Android.  I had considered both the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4. I liked the build and … Continue reading →

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Goodbye iOS, hello Jelly Bean. I upgraded to the new Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joel

As per the norm, my technology purchases are very important to me. After two years, and only one iteration of the iPhone, I was ready to move on. Even though I had been initially interested in the upcoming Sony Xperia … Continue reading →

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Sony’s comeback trail? Check out the upcoming Sony Xperia Z phone and tablet

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joel

A year ago, I was very clear on what my next phone and tablet would be. I was very much set to get the iPhone 5 and my long-awaited for iPad 4 with Retina display. How the situation on the … Continue reading →

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