Dan's Toys http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/ Dan's Toy's -all the electronics that I can get my hands on... thoughts and reviews en-us 2004-09-20T22:16:07-08:00 Blog Systems http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000263.html Well I am once again looking at some blogging systems. I am happy with the one I am using now but would like to be able to get my mobog more integrated into the layout and honestly I do... Misc. gshocker 2004-09-20T22:16:07-08:00 Doom 3 http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000262.html Well I finally got to try out this game that everyone has been talking about. I must admit the graphics and effects are pretty cool. It is also kind of freaky when all the bad guys start popping out... General Computer gshocker 2004-09-19T15:29:34-08:00 Refreshed? http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000261.html Well this was certainly a surprise. I was looking for a referb 12" powerbook and gave the local store a call. I was told that they did not sell referb units but they did have Refreshed units. I had... Mac gshocker 2004-09-18T13:36:14-08:00 One in every Home http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000260.html Just what every home needs, Your own defibrillator. Phillips has just gotten approval for this unit. It is quite an interesting idea as I am sure it will save some lives assuming there is someone around to use it... Misc. gshocker 2004-09-16T16:21:35-08:00 Music in you Sunglasses? http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000259.html Well everyone else is getting into the music business so why not Oakley. The new Thump glasses from Oakley feature an MP3 player built into them with headphones attached. This is something that I had seen images of during... Misc. gshocker 2004-09-16T08:31:46-08:00 iPod in the car http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000256.html My search for a way to play my iPod in the car has resulted in a new head unit. I tried the iTrip FM unit but while it worked well there are too many stations in San Diego and... iPod gshocker 2004-09-12T10:37:36-08:00 Airport Express http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000255.html Well I had a chance to try out an Airport Express today and I must say it is pretty cool. There are certainly a few issues with it but all in all it seems to work quite well. I... Mac gshocker 2004-09-08T00:40:44-08:00 Skype for Mac and PC http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000254.html Well I am going to have to give this service a try. Skype will let you make calls from PC to PC or from PC to regular phone. The call is encrypted so it is secure from end to... General Computer gshocker 2004-08-31T14:23:03-08:00 VOIP and handhelds http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000253.html Now this is pretty cool. Using your PocketPC as a phone in your house is cool. What is even better is that the article shows you how to setup to be able to use your pocketpc as a phone anywhere... Misc. gshocker 2004-08-31T14:16:29-08:00 Tungsten T3 http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000252.html Well there it is.. The Tungsten T3. So far it is a very nice unit. I was able to get all the things off my Treo and onto this quickly. I am now updating software with hi-res versions that... PDA gshocker 2004-08-25T22:24:22-08:00 Confusion and then... http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000251.html Well headed to the store after reading about many of the options last night. It looks like the handheld market is getting smaller. Sony was always one to have new handhelds every few months and now since they have pulled... PDA gshocker 2004-08-24T23:52:49-08:00 PDA or PDA phone http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000250.html Well now that I am not using ATT I have decided to sell my Treo 600 and get a stand alone unit that has bluetooth. Need to get rid of it soon since there could be a new model on... PDA gshocker 2004-08-24T09:34:28-08:00 V710 and Verizon http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000249.html Well I finally got frustrated with the ATT billing that I have switched to Verizon. ATT was giving me tons of problems trying to get switched to a plan that I wanted. I was on the third month of... Cell Phone gshocker 2004-08-23T12:31:43-08:00 Who would have thought http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000248.html I love Japanese cell phones but I am not sure having one as a non working toy is something that is of that much interest. It would be fun to play with for a few days but then what can... Cell Phone gshocker 2004-08-23T12:21:12-08:00 Back.. http://www.gshocker.com/toyblog/archives/000245.html Well after a long pause I am back.. New baby has been keeping me busy but I have been checking out all the latest gadgets that make me drool. There are so many new phones and other cool items out... Misc. gshocker 2004-08-13T09:31:04-08:00