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QR Codes – You’ve seen them before

April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

QR “Quick Response” codes have been around for a while and are starting to become mainstream.  To use them, all you need to do is to download a QR code reader to your smartphone. If you have an iPhone, Android, or Blackberry smartphone you’ll be good to go.  Go to the marketplace and search for the QR code reader.  Download the app to your phone and then you’ll be ready to explore and use QR codes.  I’m attaching one here that will take you to Marcus & Associates’ Sunday Open House posting.  Let me know what you think.

Marcus Sunday Open Houses

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Welcome to 2011!

January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As we finish the first week of 2011, I’d like to say that it’s been great so far! I’m still playing with my favorite Christmas gift – my new Xbox 360 with Kinect. The Kinect is better than the Wii and Playstation movement accessories. Why? As the Kinect marketing states, your body is the controller. That is very true. Also, the technology behind the Kinect seems so much more different than the other 2. I do have the other consoles too, and they’re good at what they do. One other thing, I’ve been playing some of the other popular Xbox games too and my thumbs are still pretty sore.

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End of the Sony Walkman

October 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Do you remember cassette tapes? The production of Sony Walkman Cassette players has ceased. I have fond memories of these devices, especially when I traveled. This was the precursor to the CD Walkman and the current mp3 players. The headphones were very bulky at first, and then became smaller as demand started to grow. The devices themselves started out quite bulky and then slimmed down quite a bit too. I also remember making my mixed-tapes from my record albums and listening to them on my walkman. What are your memories?

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Using the HTC EVO hotspot

July 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I’ve had my HTC EVO for just under 3 weeks, and you know what? The phone is HOT! One of the reasons I wanted this phone is to use its hotspot capability. I am using this feature rignt now as I’m adding this post. Of course, it’s not as fast as my wi-fi speed at home but this will work. I am truly mobile. My daughter used the iPad in the car and was able to watch youTube videos. Way Cool! This phone is the one to get. The Android system will continue to gain ground in the smartphone arena.

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I have the HTC EVO!

July 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Accolades go to Sprint for being first to bring us a 4G phone! Plus, delivery of the phone was insanely quick. I ordered the phone early Thursday morning and received it on Friday just after noon. As you know, I’m in Hawaii too so the phone came in quick. Activation went smoothly, connected to my Exchange Server and all my contacts and calendar appointments came in. Droid is here to stay. I’ll provide more updates as I continue to learn about my HTC EVO 4G phone.

See ya!

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I want the Sprint HTC EVO!

June 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Update 7/1/2010: I have ordered my HTC EVO online at sprint.com! I can’t wait for it to arrive!

Update 6/18/2010: Best Buy is accepting pre-orders on a White HTC EVO to be released on July 11, 2010. Best Buy will exclusively provide the White HTC EVO until August. Go to Best Buy now to pre-order yours now! I’m waiting until July 1, 2010, that’s when I’m able to upgrade my current Blackberry phone. I hope the phone will still be available for pre-orders!

Sprint released the 4G HTC EVO today. I’m not eligible to upgrade my phone until July 2010 so I have to wait just a little while longer. I really want the phone, can anyone tell me their thoughts on the phone which will make me go and get it now? Let me know, I love to get new breakthrough technology.

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HTC Evo to be released June 4, 2010

May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sprint HTC Evo 4GSprint has announced that the new HTC Evo 4G phone will be released on June 4, 2010. I’m excited about this for a number of reasons. The first is that this phone will provide users 4G access on their phone, and has the capability to become a mobile hotspot. What this means is that when you enable this option, you will be able to connect your wi-fi enabled device to your phone and access the internet. Your wi-fi enabled device may be your laptop, iPad, or even your Nintendo DS. Instead of subscribing to a plan for a mobile aircard for your laptop and a data plan for your 3G iPad, you can use your phone as a single point of connectivity. This phone also provides an HDMI output so you can display images to your flat screen TV, and also provides 2 cameras. There are some new fees for the 4G and hotspot access, but still seem reasonable for what this phone will offer. I’ll provide more updates as the release date gets closer and I’m able to get my hands on one.

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I enjoy my iPad!

April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Yes, I’m typing this out from my iPad. I’ve had it for just about a week and am finding many new ways to use it. It’s great for reading and responding to your email, surfing the web, watching movies, listening to music, viewing your photos, and playing games. Yes, this is the wi-fi only 64 GB version.

The iPad has created it’s own market. I believe that the best apps are yet to be created which will take full advantage of what the iPad has to offer. You can take it with you wherever you go. That’s the beauty of it.

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Google wants to provide a super-fast internet

March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Google wants to provide a super-fast internet in select communities.  I believe that Hawaii should be one of them.  In order to compete, Hawaii needs to gain 50K signatures in an online petition.  You can gain more information and sign up here at - http://hi-google.org/ and http://www.techhui.com

Jordon

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