Category: Gear

Is it ever ethical to take a photo of someone without their knowledge? When I was in Philadelphia, some of the best images were of the people. A large city has such diversity, and each individual has a unique story. Pointing a large Nikon at them just seems wrong, even at a distance with zoom lens. Would using a stealth camera be any better? Or perhaps its a matter of intent – photojournalism is OK (think Dorothea Lange’s images during the Depression), security surveillance is distasteful, but seems to have become a necessity in this day and age.

The IPod is now all the rage, with many imitators now coming on the market.  In our constant quest to see who can come up with the best gadgets, my colleagues and I have been discussing these various options for portable audio, and which makes the most sense for our particular preferences and situations.  I … Read More “In Pursuit of Portable Audio” »

Last night Laura and I were at the mall in a shopping frenzy when I spotted a Robosapien.  This was the first time I had seen one of these things up close and personal, and I even got to try it out with its nifty remote.  It was pretty cool, but I wasn’t sure I … Read More “I, Robot, Part II” »

Being a gadget freak has it drawbacks, especially if you’re a male.  So now I’m carrying around a Palm Tungsten C (bulky), a cell phone (also bulky until I get a new one), sunglasses in a case, bifocals in a case, a wallet, a tape memo recorder (I don’t believe in digital) and various writing … Read More “A Place for My Stuff” »

I found a great website – www.engadget.com.  It contains reviews and descriptions of just about any gadget imaginable, including some I’ve never heard of. Laura decided we needed tunes for the car.  We stocked up on some of her favorite hits of the ’80s.  Speaking of gadgets, I’d love to get some iPod-like device for … Read More “He who dies with the most toys…” »