Gizmodo is running a computer rig contest. Some pretty amazing multi-monitor rigs in the gallery (and some quite cheesy too.) The contest will be open for new entries until the end of Sunday.
Amazon’s New MP3 Store: DRM-Free Music
From Blue Note Records: “Wynton Marsalis’ moving new album From the Plantation to the Penitentiary, offers a clear-eyed and uncompromising look at the cracks in America’s facade of prosperity and happiness.”
I just downloaded Doin’ (Y)Our Thing, the third track on this album, from Amazon’s new MP3 store. It is very compelling music.
The file format is 256kbps VBR MP3, but I guess because it’s a long track (8:36), it cost $1.94. This track was not offered singly on iTunes, so I’m happy there’s more competition and another source for DRM-free music.
The Man Behind the Apple Aesthetic
As senior vice-president of design at Apple, Jonathan Ive is the man behind the design of the iMac, the iPod, and the iPhone.
Google Reader with Search
I don’t know what took them so long but it’s nice to finally have search capability on Google Reader.
On the other hand, looking at my stats, I wonder why nothing is interesting to me.
A Fluke 114
On a recent trip to Fry’s, I picked up a Fluke 114 Electrical TRMS Multimeter
The continuity beeper was especially helpful in rewiring the headlights on the Bavaria after a short circuit melted a large portion of the harness.
I replaced my aging analog Micronta Multitester 22-203B, which was, “custom mfd in Korea for Radio Shack, a division of the Tandy Corporation.” I probably bought it back in the late 70’s, when Tandy stores still sold leather supplies.
The only other significant thing about this old Radio Shack (now RadioShack) meter is it almost qualifies as a Googlewhack – Radio Shack 22-203B, finds only a single result.