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Sony Digital Reader Touch

Sony Digital Reader Touch

Very happy with this Sony Reader,

I’ve been on the fence about getting a digital reader for a while now. With three main contenders (Amazon’s Kindle, B&N’s upcoming Nook, and Sony’s Reader), I was a bit overwhelmed by which one to choose. I finally decided to get the Sony PRS600 mostly because I was able to physically hold and play with it at the SonyStyle store. The Kindle simply wasn’t aesthetically pleasing (reminds me of a 1980’s Radio Shack device) and the Nook isn’t available yet. Well since I’ve never owned the other Readers, I will just comment on why I love the PRS600.

First of all, the hardware is slick – it just looks and feels very well designed and manufactured. I bought the silver version and got a black cover to compliment it. Secondly, Sony finally got it right this time by matching the quality of the software with their hardware. The Sony Reader software and store interface is streamlined, elegant, and just works; it is very similar to iTunes in fact. Other things I really like – the screen is very legible, I love double-tapping on a word and having the dictionary definitions pop up, and I love swiping the screen with the stylus or my finger to turn the page. Note-taking is very simple, and I like drawing in the notes section (like an etch-a-sketch but with a stylus, fun!) I also like having access to the free Google classics which are optimized for the Sony Reader.

So, if you’re still debating about the PRS600, I can tell you that it is a very well engineered and crafted device with streamlined software and a very good online bookstore to support it.  More Information…

HP Touchsmart

HP Touchsmart PC

Wonder Computer!! HIGHLY RECOMMNED,

I bought this computer two weeks ago from [...], and I got it for a great price. Let me preface, I am a HUGE fan of the iMac and love all of Apple’s products, but this computer folks is REALLY a good value. I got mine for $750 with Windows 7, and it is super easy to set up, very accesible, well designed, and runs really quick. The touch screen is not gimmicky because it works quite well! The slimline keyboard that it comes with is very nice, even the mouse is sturdy. The webcam function is SO much fun and my girlfriend and I enjoy talking to her family in Poland on it via Skype. It has some really fun things to do on it We love pictures and taking videos of our kids and such, and this computer makes everything so easy and fun, we went and got her the HP DV7 laptop to go with it! HP is back on top!! More Information…

Canon CanoScan 8800F

Canon CanoScan 8800F

Over the years I have been continually disappointed by every scanner I have used. They were slow. The software was a hassle. The sheet size of the output never matched the input — I mean who needs an 8.5 x 11.41 sheet anyway! Now my life has changed. I might be more willing to part with a bodily organ or two than my new CanoScan 8800. As an architect I needed a way to easily convert pen and ink sketches into electronic documents. The ease of using the CanoScan allows me to treat pen and paper as an essential computer-based drawing tool. Previous scanners were too cumbersome to dash off a quick hand sketch and email to contractor in the field. Not now. It’s almost as easy as passing it to the next desk. JPGs, PDFs – easy. Black and white, color, grayscale – easy. No surprises. Works right every time.