http://www.radwin.org/jeske/ The weblog of David Jeske en-us 2009-03-13T10:56:09-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2009/03/apple_extends_its_closed_music_e.html I'm a huge fan of the original Apple Shuffle. The one with the USB plug built right into it, so I didn't have to carry (and lose) a custom charging and sync cable. I still own three of them, and... jeske 2009-03-13T10:56:09-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2009/02/kindleschmindle_give_me_an_ebook.html I own a PRS-500, PRS-505, and Kindle1. While the PRS-505 is my favorite hardware so far, all of these digital book devices are stillborn by the seriously tiny book selection. My unscientific estimate says that less than 1 in 10... jeske 2009-02-12T22:21:26-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2009/01/current_vista_security_is_ineffe.html Are you aware that every piece of software you install on your computer could be a security risk? Today's operating systems, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, and MacOS X allow client software nearly unfettered access to your data. This... Computers jeske 2009-01-18T12:28:02-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2008/09/warhammer_flaws.html Warhammer Online is a reasonable attempt, and over time it may even improve to the point of being a great MMO. However, currently, it falls short in a number of areas. Players who have enjoyed other fringe market MMOs such... jeske 2008-09-20T17:04:13-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2008/06/dissecting_emotionally_moving_da.html You might not know it from the stream of techie blog posts, but I'm a giant fan of the hit talent shows American Idol, and So you think you can dance. Take a peek underneath why Katee and Joshua's performance... Entertainment jeske 2008-06-27T11:34:30-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2008/05/age_of_conan.html Loading seems to be my theme for the week. I played some Age of Conan last night as well and it's plagued with lots of loading.. Starting with the 4+ hour install process. I'm not kidding. Two DVDs, 25.2GB on... Games jeske 2008-05-21T10:38:52-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2006/05/consumer_electronics_devices_mus.html You've probably heard the term 'Internet Radio'. However, chances are if you've listened to Internet Radio it was on a PC using software such as winamp, iTunes, or MusicMatch. However, when most of us listen to radio, it's through a... jeske 2006-05-11T13:04:01-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2006/03/naming_for_platform_success.html Proper naming is an important part of platform success. Consumers know what software will run on their PC because they know the name (Windows 98, 2k, XP, MacOS 9, X). We know what devices will talk to other devices... Communication jeske 2006-03-11T09:56:37-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2005/11/smartphones_flunking.html Spurred by an interest in j2me bluetooth development, I gave a few GSM smartphones a whirl. What I found surprised me. The 'smarter' the phone, the less I enjoyed it. The simple star of the bunch, the Sony Ericsson... jeske 2005-11-18T00:53:47-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2005/11/goodbye_wifi_hello_evdo.html Are you underwhelmed by the number of locations with solid WiFi access which you can actually use? Are you frustrated that the wifi signal strength at your coffee-shop hotspot is sub par? Have you spent time clicking through funky... jeske 2005-11-12T15:58:32-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2005/11/mtbz_heelys.html Have you seen kids zipping along on shoes that you could swear looked standard issue? The secret is a small wheel located in the back of the shoe, combined with a healthy amount of dexterity and balance. While shoes... jeske 2005-11-10T13:26:45-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2005/06/audiovox_smt_5600.html Every visit to Redmond is a journey to a funny land where in the future everything is better because everything is Microsoft. On a recent trip in June, I was introduced to the promise of Windows Mobile, and how... jeske 2005-06-12T23:15:19-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2004/04/cellphone_bloating.html I love small and slim cellphones. In fact, I've been using the same Nokia 8290 for over three years now, because I refuse to buy a phone that is thicker. Turns out most phones are putting on weight and size... jeske 2004-04-02T18:31:07-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2004/02/three_cheers_for_phone_number_po.html I've been a long-time Cingular subscriber in San Francisco, CA. I recently decided I wanted a Nokia 6610, and while the phone is supported on the Cingular network, they don't sell it. I dropped into the TMobile store to see... jeske 2004-02-23T01:21:17-08:00 http://www.radwin.org/jeske/2004/02/100_pure_java_id_rather_100_viab.html In the Feburary 2004 issue of Java Developer's Journal, Joe Ottinger makes a soft case for Java staying pure and against SWT. Whenever I see an article supporting the 100% pure Java mindset, I softly whisper to myself 'you just... jeske 2004-02-20T11:32:25-08:00