Monthly Archives: January 2007

Ribbon Worthy

Posted on January 21, 2007 by David English

I had read about the new ribbon interface in Microsoft Office 2007, but didn’t have a chance to try it until my meeting with Microsoft at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). At first glance, I felt lost. Like a complete … Continue reading →

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Creature Comforts

Posted on January 20, 2007 by David English

You know you’re getting older when the high-end gadget that inspires your techno-lust at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a massage chair rather than a large screen TV or cutting-edge audio system. The Inada chairs aren’t ordinary massage chairs. … Continue reading →

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Ear Full

Posted on January 20, 2007 by David English

I’m a big fan of Shure’s E500 earphones. They’re the best in-ear audio solution I’ve experienced so far. To be fair, they won’t sound as good as a similar priced set of traditional headphones (such as the Sennheiser HD 600), … Continue reading →

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Pinstripe Skype

Posted on January 19, 2007 by David English

Lost among all the cool new gadgets at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was a nifty Skype-compatible accessory from Polycom. You might wonder why Polycom would be releasing a consumer product. The company is best known for its business-oriented … Continue reading →

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