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I really can't imagine Opera Mobile comparing to Mobile Safari. For all the Opera Mobile hype, I couldn't believe how far behind the UI was when I recently played with it (though I'm sure it's a major advance compared to WAP, etc.). Really interested in Android, but not the G1. May pick up an iPhone and revisit Android at the end of the two year contract. Hope they both push everyone else. Just wish the G1 reviews would stop about all the 'potential' and instead review the phone. We all know Android can be great. We'll see if Moto, HTC, Sony, etc. screw it up.

Any problem using a couple component video cables as analog ICs? And before I get slammed, yes I've tried it. Just curious if there was any technical reason(s) to avoid?

Good article on updates here: Top 10 things you didn't know about the new MacBook

It looks like they may have the W5000-like non-adjustible wire band. Not good. Can't tell how much (and which direction) cups rotate. Here's hoping for a A900 solution.

2TB for $146 Iomega Value Series 2TB USB2 External HDD $146 - dealmac.com

Looks like first SlotMusic players were just announced. SanDisk's slotMusic albums and $20 Player now ready to be ignored - Engadget

1000s list & 1000x better than narrowly pop/rock focused: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

Well if accurate color matching was the highest concern there would be a lot more expensive CRTs in use and everyone would own a spider. Course that would make a lousy laptop.

What's a hoodoo? Google returns:

We know both political parties have support among artists, but do these Hank Williams Jr. lyrics even make sense (logically or structurally)? Does Hank consider McCain a "good-looking dish"? Did "ol' Hank" (assuming this is Jr., though he may be digging up dad) fix anything I should be aware of? Video The left wing liberal media have always been a real close knit family But most of the American people dont believe em anyway you see Stop and think it over Before you make your decision If they smell something wrong, they're gonna come down strong You know McCain-Palin tradition John and Sarah tell you just what they think. They're not gonna blink. And they don't have radical friends to whom their careers are linked John is his own man And Sarah fixed Alaska's broken condition They're gonna be just fine Were headed for good times You know McCain-Palin Tradition This old unions got problems That is plain to see The democrats bankrupted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Like 1-2-3 The bankers didn't want to make all those bad loans Bill Clinton said "you got to!" Now they wanna bail out what I'm talking about Is a democrat liberal hoodoo! To me and you John and Sarah tell you just what they think And they're not gonna blink They're gonna fix this country, cuz they're just like you and ol Hank I am very proud Of our country's name But no society is perfect And we have had our stains If I'm down at the coffee shop Somebody wants to start do give our flag friction I say please move on, were standing strong Thats an Old John McCain tradition John and Sarah tell you just what they think And they're not gonna blink They're gonna fix this country, cuz they're just like you and ol Hank If I'm down at the coffee shop Somebody wants to start do give our flag friction I say please move on, were standing strong Thats an Old Sarah Palin tradition Some are bound to tell you I'm preaching to the choir And that is very true, and we are going even higher Like a Mama bear in Idaho She'll protect your family's condition If you mess with her cubs, shes gonna take off the gloves, thats an American female tradition Ehi tell me Sarah why do you hunt John why do you fish How can you be so smart and savvy such a hey good-looking dish Yes John is his own man And Sarah fixed Alaska's broken condition Were gonna see the light, they're gonna get it right, its a McCain-Palin tradition

I guess I missed that in the event feeds (or was it glossed over?).

So is the "starting at $999" only the old MacBook? Apple Store (U.S.) - MacBook

Damn. Not to say I told you so, but now that the new MacBook has inherited many of the MacBook Pros advantages, Apple needs to separate the product lines. Thus no Firewire (for "serious graphics/ video users"). See now instead of the Pico, Duet users have to spend several hundred more for the "professional" laptop model. Grrrrrr. Wonder how many days Firewire has left after leaving iPods and now MacBooks? Still most of the other laptop upgrades announced today are a plus.

Apple - MacBook - Introducing the new 13-inch MacBook (Video)

Who's going to buy a 2.5TB version for their audio storage? LaCie intros 5big Network drive array to RAID junkies the world over - Engadget

More photos.

Well, is it worth writing home about?

Anyone try Brian Eno's Bloom? Just did. Very cool. IPhone Apps: Brian Eno's Bloom Raises the Bar for Musical iPhone Apps

Knockoffs of Reks sites (SwitchEasy) other models here - MyBat Apple iPhone 3G Fishbone Case - dealmac.com

And plenty of Word alternatives depending on likely sophistication of files. My choice is Google Docs & Spreadsheets, but Scrivener is great.

Apple schedules laptop event for Oct. 14; leaked photos abound - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

What do you guys think? First Impression Music's Ultimate Disc | Computer Audiophile (don't skip the PDF)

As I've mentioned in another post, I'm trying to assemble an inexpensive computer rig for a friend. I know it's unlikely anyone has heard all the components, but anyone got any very positive or exclusionary experience with: NuForce Icon & NuForce S-1 vintage DAC (likely Sonic Frontiers TransDAC/Assemblage DAC1) & Audioengine A2s So USB DAC/amp & speakers versus DAC & active monitors. Leaning towards the latter (already have the DAC which would connect optically to his iMac), but both setups would in the end be ~$500. Unfortunately, buying both and returning the items of one set isn't possible in this case. Any words of advice?

Contemplating replacing my SqueezeCenter/Squeezebox 3 x3/sometimes iPeng setup with an Airport Express x3/iTunes/Airfoil/Remote-iPhone app deal. Tired of scanning my library for new music and would be a plus to capture other audio streams (with Airfoil). The Squeezebox internet radio steaming is nice though. And the Remote app is just smoother than using iPeng (at least at this point and likely near future at least with laptops ... hunting for IPs...). On a MacBook and will likely stay on OS X as primary operating system so no problems using iTunes. Anyone else do this "downgrade"? Any comments?

Well downloaded yesterdays mentioned WunderRadio. I can vouch it's pretty cool. Listened to last nights debate commentary with it. Great to have lots of radio stations (nicely organized) on iPhone/touch. Icon could sure use some work though.