Tag Archives: iPod

Instant Wi-Fi

If you travel a lot, you’ve probably encountered a hotel, convention center, or remote office that supplies an Ethernet jack rather than Wi-Fi. That’s generally not a problem. Most notebook computers can handle both types of Internet connections. Sometimes, however, … Continue reading

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Be a Slacker

You may have tried some Internet radio services and decided they aren’t worth the trouble. That’s what I thought until I encountered Slacker. At CES, I spoke with a Slacker representative at the RIM (Research in Motion) booth. I learned … Continue reading

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Triple Threat

Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch devices are rapidly becoming the premiere portable platform for casual games. The hardware is capable of supporting relatively fast 3-D graphics, and the iTunes store lets you easily browse, purchase, and download more than 10,000 … Continue reading

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Is There a Doc in the House?

You could hardly turn a corner at CES without seeing some sort of iPod docking station. One model stood out from the others for its practical design. The Philips DCP951 Docking Entertainment System is a portable DVD player that can … Continue reading

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