Targus Backpack Update

My Targus backpack started losing zipper pulls recently. The rubber Targus-branded ones were breaking off.

Fortunately, REI has these sturdy Zipper Pulls, so I'm replacing the Targus ones as they go.

Two PCs to drool over

Dell has a new thin notebook, the XPS M1330. Looks a bit sleeker than the typical boxy shape of the Inspiron line. Not that I'm complaining, I think my Inspiron 9400 is pretty damn cool.

Ironically it looks like Sony, who has always been the leader in sleek notebooks, has copy-catted Apple with a silver boxy design.

And then there's OQO. All I can say is.... OOOOOOOQO.

iPhone Aftermath

From CNNMoney.com:

It's now hard to imagine that the next iPod won't have the iPhone's gorgeous touchscreen features, the better to watch movies with. Conversely, the iPhone would be vastly improved with the iPod's supersized storage and easier access to iTunes. And while Apple engineers are at it, why not use the same basic motherboard, screen, and interface for both devices -- with touchscreen on the front and a trackwheel on the back, perhaps?

Here's an interesting observation: Optional Features

Not every iPod listener wants cell phone service. Not every iPhone user requires music. Some of us need only 5 gigabytes, while some of us won't be happy until we get our hands on 500 gigabytes. Some might even like the whole thing encased in zirconia.

In theory, there's nothing stopping your local Apple Store from selling you the feature set you need at a price that makes sense, just as so many Apple products have been sold in the soft pastel color of your choice.