Archive for the 'scitech' Category

Do Vaio trip report

« 25 May 2004 | 18:16 | biznomics, scitech, sonystyle, 日本語 | No Comments »

台場のソニー・メディアージュで行われている 「Do Vaio」イベントへ見学しに行きましたので、簡単に報告致します。
会場に入ってから最初の印象：　「すいてるな。良かった。」：）

No more rise, just a fall

« 25 May 2004 | 18:12 | biznomics, media, music, scitech, sonystyle | No Comments »

It’s been making the rounds, and finally hit Gizmodo – this article on how Sony cemented the iPod’s supremacy.
The author – Jeremy Horwitz – apparently wrote a popular book on law school. Hmm…hmm indeedy. Been on my mind for a few months now.

Article flurry

« 10 May 2004 | 15:44 | America, diary, macnuttery, politics, scitech | 1 Comment »

Wow, I didn’t think I could’ve missed so much on the ‘net. Tons of catching up to do.

Microsoft Bloggers

« 28 April 2004 | 13:28 | Japan, scitech, worklife | No Comments »

Interesting entry on development of one of the most used computer applications (Word), with an extra on the Asia-sphere, particularly Japan. Continue on down to the comments for a peek into Microsoft’s culture, especially this comment.

Camera life

« 26 April 2004 | 0:53 | diary, geekery, scitech | No Comments »

There’s still a life for disposable cameras. Very cool idea. Tried similar tactics at parties with amusing success. How many years before RFIDs and WiFi combine to make real-time moving “windows” to random locations?

Accelerating Returns

« 23 April 2004 | 12:19 | biznomics, geekery, scitech | No Comments »

An old article published back in 2001, but Ray Kurzweil writes on the Law of Accelerating Returns.
Within a few decades, machine intelligence will surpass human intelligence, leading to The Singularity — technological change so rapid and profound it represents a rupture in the fabric of human history.
(Courtesy of The Weekly Read)
Interesting stuff; reminds me of [...]

Jay Samit on NYT

« 19 April 2004 | 20:41 | biznomics, macnuttery, scitech, sonystyle | No Comments »

Gen posts on Jay Samit’s NYT profile. He gives no comment — here’s my two cents :)
I wonder how many top managers actually own an iPod; i wonder if Samit has one of his own. I get the impression not.
I think Jobs is right. Removable media won’t pick up in the states; [...]

東京大学 iMac Power!

« 19 April 2004 | 16:04 | Japan, biznomics, education, macnuttery, scitech | No Comments »

Picked up this month’s MacPower, and opened up to a great picture of 1149 iMac’s at a computer lab in Tokyo University. Very impressive. Google images couldn’t find a pic yet, but someone will probably scan it in soon enough. Funny thing is, they’re all connected to a “Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite [...]

News bites

« 7 April 2004 | 13:03 | Japan, biznomics, geekery, scitech | No Comments »

Best returns for private equity in Japan? Starting to sound like we’ve hit bottom; or Guy is gearing up for a run down Pamplona?
Only three times as many PS2 users online than XBoxers. I would have thought higher; hm…
Cutting the landline – only 10% want to? Must be a combination of deadspots, [...]

Clie NX70N/V for sale

« 3 April 2004 | 15:49 | diary, geekery, scitech, tokyo life | No Comments »

English version, comes complete with original manuals, disks, etc. Looking to get 25,000yen, but negotiable. Reason for sale: I bought a TH55.
mromaine at va dot rosenet dot ne dot jp if you’re interested.
Anyone know of a good “Craig’s list” or ebay-Japan?
Update: Sold!