Category Archives: Reviews

11.6-inch MacBook Air Thoughts

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Adam Tow

Since the Apple Event announcing the new MacBook Airs, I’ve been using a loaner unit of the 11.6-inch Air. I won’t bore you with yet another standard review of the Air; instead, I’ll share some thoughts from the historical perspective … Continue reading →

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G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Movie Review

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Adam Tow

When I think back about my childhood in the eighties, several things stand out, including my introduction to Apple computers, Transformers and G.I. Joe. Growing up, I had a subscription to the monthly comic book and many G.I. Joe toys, … Continue reading →

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Steelcase Think Chair

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Adam Tow

My new Steelcase Think chair arrived yesterday. It’s replacing a Herman Miller Aeron chair that I picked up from a dot-com bust company several years ago. The Aeron has been heralded as a great task chair, but I never felt … Continue reading →

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Apple Wireless Keyboard Review and the Big Control Key

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Adam Tow

It’s been over a week with my new Apple Wireless Keyboard, and the experience up until now has been a mixed bag. First off, the positives. The design of the keyboard is remarkable; I love how it’s so thin and … Continue reading →

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PowerMac Quad G5

Posted on November 25, 2005 by Adam Tow

My PowerMac Quad G5 arrived less than a week ago. This review covers my experiences the past week that I have had the Quad. My installation checklist went as follows. As you will soon learn, this was not the way … Continue reading →

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Commando II

Posted on November 1, 2005 by Adam Tow

Earlier this week, I read the script to the never-filmed sequel to Commando starring Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Written in 1989 by Steven E. de Souza with revisions by Frank Darabont, Commando II racks yet another impressive body count for the … Continue reading →

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iPod Photo Connector Reviewed

Posted on March 31, 2005 by Adam Tow

There’s a review on the iPod Photo Connector out on Playlist. The skinny? While it downloads RAW images from digital cameras, it can’t (yet) display them. Plus, the transfer rates seem to be pretty slow (12 minutes for 250MB) and … Continue reading →

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EF Lens Work III

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Adam Tow

EF Lens Work III: The Eyes of EOS details the history and technology behind Canon’s EF lenses. Suitable for displaying on your coffee table, the book begins with several large, double-page spread images to whet your appetite and encourage you … Continue reading →

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