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Show Notes – 10/17/09 – Episode 41

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Jordan in Show Notes

Episode 41 – 10/17/09

Hosted by Jordan Drake and Jake Brown

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In This Episode:

Tech News:

• Does Google keep your data even after you delete your account? Source Gawker
  
• Microsoft to Sidekick customers – “we lost your data” Source Mashable – Update “We’ve recovered most of the data”
  
• Use your iPhone to unlock and start your car remotely? Source USA Today
• Google wants to start selling E-Books? Source ArsTechnica
  

Tech review – Flip Mino HD version 2:

We’ve been reviewing products from Flip Video since the start of our program – and the latest product from this company (now owned by Cisco) is the best yet. Like it’s version 1 predecessor, the Mino HD sports a swelvt form factor, an easy to use interface, great home HD quality footage, built in software for editing and producing home videos, and the ability to have a customized paint job when you order. The latest update to the camera double it’s capacity from 4 to 8gb (allowing now for 2 hours of footage to be taken) includes a larger screen on the backside (now 2in), has a HDMI output and comes in a sexy brushed aluminum casing (although you can still customize it when buying). While the version one is still available at the cheaper $200 price point – this Flip comes in at a still affordable $230. Jake and Jordan talk about how the Flip fits into their tech lifestyle (as they carry around video capable iPhones).

The future of tech with Jake Brown:

Jake describes a few of his thoughts on what the future of tech holds – always an interesting segment:-)

TOP 5  Websites we visit every day – Jordan and Jake:

Jordan’s list

1. Digg.com – User generated news and items of interest
2. Consumerist.com – Carrying the web banner for consumer rights
3. Uncrate.com – Daily serving of gadgetry and high-end toys
4. Macrumors.com - Mac news and rumors
5. Lifehacker.com – Improving productivity – hacking life

Jake’s list

1. Hulu.com – TV and Movies streamed legally for free
2. ArsTechnica.com – Intelligent tech news
3. Gizmodo.com – Gadget news and reviews
4. Macrumors.com - Mac news and rumors
5. Lifehacker.com – Improving productivity – hacking life

Tech discussion – Google Wave:

Google has a new and exclusive (invite only) message system called Google Wave, Jake has been using it for the past few days and explains this new form of web communication. In the end, it’s really cool, but wait a while before it becomes a prominent station on the web. Check out this video – Google wave explained in 2 minutes.

Tech review – Joby GorillaPod:

Jake wraps up the show to review the GorillaPod SLR. This super cool tripod is designed to attach your camera to virtually anything to take unusual photo and videos. (you have to see it to understand). At $39.95 is this unique tripod worth the money?

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Tags: flip mino, google, google wave, gorillapod, iphone, joby