Normally I write long reviews, but I broke that pattern with The Expendables. My reasoning for that shorter review was simply that there wasn’t much to say. Explosions, crazy stuff, fun, shitty dialog. I was able to maintain my favorite kind of relationship with media: pass judgment and get out.
This piece of hardware presents a similar opportunity, because it is unbelievably awesome with no downsides.
I’m a big believer in community. Part of that comes from getting older, I suppose – I like seeing that my city has grown and advanced rather than regressed in the ten-odd years I’ve lived here. Part of it comes from having a firm, ultra-leftist belief in social capital (bowling leagues are civilization!) and I guess the rest is that I just like people.
Let's Roll
Since all of these things are truths about who I am, they naturally compliment the rest of my life: a high-technology RPG played aggressively at everyone else’s expense, every day. I love the capabilities of the internet and social media. Not only do they make the whole world smaller, bringing the rest of the Earth into your living room; they also explode the community in which you live, allowing you to explore mysteries and wonderful accidents of providence in your own backyard. Continue Reading »
The G15 - Too Much and Not Enough
Logitech makes great products, and it is rare that I have a complaint about anything they take to market. I am currently on my 5th Logitech webcam, my third Logitech mouse, and my third Logitech keyboard. I have tried interface devices from many other manufacturers and no one seems to quite get it as right as Logitech does. Even though the configuration and management software gets a little goofy or overcooked now and then, the hardware itself is usually terrific.
The G15 was a surprise, because I didn’t really find it to be very good, very well made, or even very useful. The stuff that Logitech always does so right seemed to be missing from the entire equation. This keyboard feels cheap.
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You probably don’t need Google Buzz, but so what? Unlike most new social media applications, Buzz is not a train wreck from the get-go, it integrates well with other applications and platforms, and if you already use Google, you’ll find even more integration to satisfy your lifestream piping needs.
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The Modern Man's Guide To Everything
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