Palm Pre Reviews

The reviews are starting to come in on the Palm Pre. Reviews from Engadget, Gizmodo, Walt Mossberg, and David Pogue.  All the reviews seem positive for the most part. I don’t think I’ll be swayed to leave my iPhone though.  I hate Sprint more than any other cellphone carrier I’ve ever had.




Flickr Hit Hard By Yahoo Layoffs

It’s always difficult to hear about layoffs, especially in times like these.  Flickr has always been a great site to look at, and be involved in. I hope it continues to be so.


Backblaze

I tried the beat. Simple, straight-forward setup. Not much needed to do afterward. The problem is I have a lot of data already on Mozy, so no compelling reason to switch.


Blockbuster–R.I.P.?

I went into a Blockbuster a couple of weeks ago in the hopes of a blu-ray disc. Wow, the prices for renting two discs pretty much equaled my monthly Netflix rental fee.

Netflix FTW!


BYOC - Bring Your Own Currency

Printing their own money? This is getting scary.


Gottschalks is Gone

We’ve been to a Gottschalks - the one in Santa Cruz - but have never bought anything from them. Nonetheless it is sad to hear of places closing.


Warehouse Deals by Amazon?

Anyone ever buy anything from Warehouse Deals by Amazon? I just purchased a sound bar for our TV, hoping it gives it a little more umph! The best deal was through Warehouse Deals, and since I could use my Amazon gift cards and purchases are backed by the 30-day return policy, I thought why not.


Goodbye Genentech & Your DNA

Acquisitions are always tough.


15 online photo editors compared

I’ve used Picnik and Photoshop.com.  Both get the job done.  I may need to try the others though.


30+ Websites to Visit When You're Laid Off

I hope to not use these sites, at least not for the stated purpose in the article.


Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew instant coffee

Instant coffee from Starbucks?


Umbrella Today?

Great site.  The answer lately has been YES here in the Bay Area.


15 Companies That Might Not Survive 2009

Some interesting names: Blockbuster, Rite Aid, Chrysler, and Krispy Kreme. (via Steven)