New Gadgets
This has been a busy summer for me in the gadget department. Most are work related, but others are not. Here is a quick summary of new gadgets I’ve had the chance to play with and some of my initial thoughts.
iPhone
The iPhone has been one of my favorite gadgets of all time. The combination iPod, phone and PDA has been a boon to my productivity, scheduling and overall information organization. I can’t overstate how much the iPhone has lived up to it’s promise, however much of that is probably due to the fact that I live in a 100% Apple ecology.
Mac Air
The newest addition to the Apple laptop line has replaced my aging G4 17″ PowerBook. Since I use a Mac Pro as my primary workstation, the Air makes a perfect companion laptop. Combined with the iPhone and MobileMe, now all of my important documents, calendars, email, bookmarks and contacts are all fully push/synced between all of my devices. In fact, I’m typing this blog entry on my Mac Air right now on some snatched WiFi at my favorite lunch spot. Solid construction, adequate performance and ultra portability round out my thoughts on this gadget.
Sony PS3
I haven’t had much of a chance to play with this new gadget yet, but am looking forward to spending some quality time with hit once the snow starts to fly. So far, I love the interface, which is the best of the 3 major systems (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) in my opinion. More on this as I get to use it more this winter.
Wii Fitness Board (Wii Fit)
I, along with a few of my friends, have had a BLAST with this latest Nintendo gadget. From tracking my weight (*ahem*) loss to playing ever increasingly difficult balance and strength games, the Wii Fit has provided many hours of fun with my butt NOT on the couch.
Rock Band II
I just received this for my XBOX 360 this week, and can’t wait to tear up some new tracks! I love the drums, and can play most of the original Rock Band cuts on the HARD level. I’m looking forward to learning new tracks and online playing with my friends.
Sony 46″ LCD Bravia “W” Series
This TV has delivered great 1080p performance for gaming and BluRay movies. While I’m not sure if 46″ is where I will stay, I’m very happy with the gadget and the price.
That’s about it! I’m sure I will post more game and gadget reviews through the winter as I get to spend more time with them. Anyone else have experience with this set of gadgets?
