Free iTunes: R.E.M. Around the Sun Redux – Album Sampler

In case you haven’t noticed it on iTunes yet, R.E.M. released a free sampler to their new album “Around the Sun Redux”. Thanks Apple – iTunes – R.E.M.!

27 September 2004 in iTunes No comments

MacAlly BTMouseJr

I have been waiting for over a year to get a portable bluetooth mouse. Yesterday I finally got one.

Although the Bluetake BT-500 has been out for a while, I have held up getting a bluetooth mouse – mainly because I like being able to go to a brick and mortar store and picking it up right away. And the BT-500 isn’t in stores anywhere near me. It just really confused me for the longest time that none of the bigger companies put out travel BT mice – and most of the BT Keyboards/Mice out there didn’t work with the Mac, came with a BT adapter (which I didn’t need), and were pretty expensive. Before the BT-500 came out – my only real choice was the Apple Wireless Mouse. But that wasn’t acceptable because 1 – its too big and 2 – 1 button. So now finally some of the peripheral companies have finally caught on to what I think is a better idea all along – I mean why do I want a stupid RF dongle plugged into my laptop when I have wireless stuff already built in?

So here were my choices:

24 September 2004 in Gadgets 3 comments

My new iPod

4G iPod When buying Sarah her new iBook, I decided to upgrade to a new iPod. I mainly wanted a bigger one so I picked up a 40 GB one. I have no where near that much music, but I like using the iPod as a portable hard drive for my PowerBook. I do like my new iPod but I am disappointed that it doesn’t come with a case and a remote (not that I ever used the remote). And although I think the click wheel is great – I am guessing that it is a cheaper to manufacture then the separate touch sensitive buttons. One thing I didn’t have to worry about the 3G iPod was getting junk behind the buttons – with the click wheel, I think this is a greater possibility now.

24 September 2004 in Gadgets No comments

Sarah’s New Toys

Well I have been working my butt off lately, and decided to take the money that I got for all the overtime that I have put in with Animart and buy Sarah a new iBook. 12 inch – 1GHz – 30GB HD – 256 RAM (for now) – Airport Extreme. Since I bought a new 4G 40GB iPod, Sarah also inherited my 3G 15GB iPod. Now you may ask, “Why didn’t you get something nicer then the low-end iBook?” Well Sarah isn’t anywhere near to being a gadget freak or geek as I am. She does bills, surfing, email, and some occasional simple gaming. So this is more than enough machine for her. Plus it looks kinda kewl next to my 12″ PowerBook, and can use the same cases that I have laying around.

24 September 2004 in Computers, Macintosh No comments

Free Music of the Week

Free Single of the Week

Spymob – German Test Drive

Free Discovery Download of the Week

Jackie Greene – I Don’t Care About My Baby

Be sure to keep an eye on my “Free from iTMS” iMix on iTunes for the latest free songs.

21 September 2004 in iTunes No comments

Free Music of the Week

Free Single of the Week

Masta Ace – Good Ol’ Love

Free Discovery Download of the Week

Milosh – Time Steals the Day

Be sure to keep an eye on my “Free from iTMS” iMix on iTunes for the latest free songs.

14 September 2004 in iTunes No comments

Free iTunes: Republican National Convention

In case you haven’t noticed it on iTunes yet, the 2004 Republican National Convention is available to download for free. Thanks Apple – iTunes – Audible!