Comments for Zeke Weeks http://zekeweeks.com Web Analyst & Developer at Blazing Wheel Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:12:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Wikipedia SOPA/PIPA Blackout Tweets Reveal Humanity is Doomed by Tristan Kromer http://zekeweeks.com/2012/01/18/wikipedia-sopapipa-blackout-tweets-reveal-humanity-is-doomed/comment-page-1/#comment-2755 Tristan Kromer Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:12:59 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=2201#comment-2755 Were we really expecting something else? In fairness, while helping to rally interest in the SF street protests I spoke to dozens of people who were not aware of SOPA, didn't understand what was happening, and were very supportive of the strike and the protests. Even some publishers! Were we really expecting something else?

In fairness, while helping to rally interest in the SF street protests I spoke to dozens of people who were not aware of SOPA, didn’t understand what was happening, and were very supportive of the strike and the protests. Even some publishers!

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]]> Comment on High-end Android Phones Serve Everyone But the User by Zeke http://zekeweeks.com/2011/12/17/high-end-android-phones-serve-everyone-but-the-user/comment-page-1/#comment-2734 Zeke Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:10:47 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=2172#comment-2734 Yeah, the Nexus One is probably the closest thing to what I'm wishing for with the current smartphone generation. I'm a sucker for HTC's attention to detail in their designs, and they made a beautiful complement to Google's excellent software work. I am pretty likely to stick with Nexus devices because the software experience is <em>that</em> good – it just becomes a lot harder to justify now that iOS is starting to catch up to a lot of the stuff I've preferred about Android for a while. Yeah, the Nexus One is probably the closest thing to what I’m wishing for with the current smartphone generation. I’m a sucker for HTC’s attention to detail in their designs, and they made a beautiful complement to Google’s excellent software work. I am pretty likely to stick with Nexus devices because the software experience is that good – it just becomes a lot harder to justify now that iOS is starting to catch up to a lot of the stuff I’ve preferred about Android for a while.

]]> Comment on High-end Android Phones Serve Everyone But the User by Dirk Diggler http://zekeweeks.com/2011/12/17/high-end-android-phones-serve-everyone-but-the-user/comment-page-1/#comment-2733 Dirk Diggler Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:06:15 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=2172#comment-2733 I'm glad you're not saying that the iPhone is better than Android... with that disclaimer, I probably would concede that overall the iPhone might be a better choice for an average user. I do think that users who already use Gmail as their main email should seriously consider an Android phone, just for convenience, as Android does such a good job of integrating Gmail into the phone experience. Funny story, marginally related... I have a friend who asked me whether I liked iPhone or Android better, and I answered Android. She had an Android HTC Nexus One, brand new in box sitting around, but she eventually bought an iPhone 4S instead. --Within 2 weeks, she lost the thing and ended up activating the Nexus One (far from the latest/greatest Android) and seems pretty happy with it. I’m glad you’re not saying that the iPhone is better than Android… with that disclaimer, I probably would concede that overall the iPhone might be a better choice for an average user.
I do think that users who already use Gmail as their main email should seriously consider an Android phone, just for convenience, as Android does such a good job of integrating Gmail into the phone experience.

Funny story, marginally related…
I have a friend who asked me whether I liked iPhone or Android better, and I answered Android. She had an Android HTC Nexus One, brand new in box sitting around, but she eventually bought an iPhone 4S instead. –Within 2 weeks, she lost the thing and ended up activating the Nexus One (far from the latest/greatest Android) and seems pretty happy with it.

]]> Comment on For Nonny by A Day In Technology: 2011 | Zeke Weeks http://zekeweeks.com/2010/05/01/for-nonny/comment-page-1/#comment-2695 A Day In Technology: 2011 | Zeke Weeks Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:20:46 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=1267#comment-2695 [...] and have excellent sound. They were purchased last year with birthday money from my grandparents, one of whom passed away a couple of months later, and thus I’m reminded of her every time I put them [...] [...] and have excellent sound. They were purchased last year with birthday money from my grandparents, one of whom passed away a couple of months later, and thus I’m reminded of her every time I put them [...]

]]> Comment on Going the “turbo Honda” route with my new computer by A Day In Technology: 2011 | Zeke Weeks http://zekeweeks.com/2011/04/07/going-the-turbo-honda-route-with-my-new-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-2694 A Day In Technology: 2011 | Zeke Weeks Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:50:34 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=1723#comment-2694 [...] Apple MacBook Pro (13″) – I sized down to a 13″ this year and feel like it’s the ultimate portable that packs a serious multithreaded punch. [...] [...] Apple MacBook Pro (13″) – I sized down to a 13″ this year and feel like it’s the ultimate portable that packs a serious multithreaded punch. [...]

]]> Comment on My iPhone 4S reaction by Ellen Orleans http://zekeweeks.com/2011/10/04/my-iphone-4s-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-2652 Ellen Orleans Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:51:03 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/2011/10/04/my-iphone-4s-reaction/#comment-2652 My iPhone has made a huge difference in my daily life. It's ease of use and versatility are perfect for a non-techie like me. I'm still wowed by my G4 so I'll stick with it for a while. (I had my last cell phone for 9 years.) My iPhone has made a huge difference in my daily life. It’s ease of use and versatility are perfect for a non-techie like me. I’m still wowed by my G4 so I’ll stick with it for a while. (I had my last cell phone for 9 years.)

]]> Comment on I’m calling PSN’s bluff by Katya http://zekeweeks.com/2011/09/16/im-calling-psns-bluff/comment-page-1/#comment-2560 Katya Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:32:22 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=2062#comment-2560 Well done!! Well done!!

]]> Comment on This is my idea of “traveling light” on vacation. by denis408 http://zekeweeks.com/2011/07/08/this-is-my-idea-of-traveling-light-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-2380 denis408 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:14:34 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=1881#comment-2380 Love it.--Just the basics! On my last trip I brought: 1 chromebook, point-n-shoot camera, iphone, android phone, solar charger, USB AA battery charger, power strip, wife's android phone, kids' Nintendo DS & DSI, and an iPod. I suppose I could have just brought a USB hub, and charged the CR-48, and used the hub to charge just about everything else. But no matter how you slice it, it requires cords of one kind or another (at least this year it does) It can be a challenge to keep everything powered up. Then there is the question of no wifi... a whole other problem. In a way though, it's nice that there are places where wifi can't follow you. Love it.–Just the basics!
On my last trip I brought: 1 chromebook, point-n-shoot camera, iphone, android phone, solar charger, USB AA battery charger, power strip, wife’s android phone, kids’ Nintendo DS & DSI, and an iPod.
I suppose I could have just brought a USB hub, and charged the CR-48, and used the hub to charge just about everything else. But no matter how you slice it, it requires cords of one kind or another (at least this year it does)
It can be a challenge to keep everything powered up. Then there is the question of no wifi… a whole other problem. In a way though, it’s nice that there are places where wifi can’t follow you.

]]> Comment on Gallery: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico by John Sweeney http://zekeweeks.com/2011/07/14/gallery-old-san-juan-puerto-rico/comment-page-1/#comment-2317 John Sweeney Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:13:22 +0000 http://zekeweeks.com/?p=1894#comment-2317 These are great, Zeke! I love the streets and buildings, the colors and the history. These are great, Zeke! I love the streets and buildings, the colors and the history.

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