Year end lists

It’s almost year’s end and the Best of 2003 lists are starting to come out. Time magazine lists the coolest inventions of 2003. Dean Kamen’s water purifier gets my vote. As if his awesome Segway wasn’t enough, he comes up with this excellent solution.

OK, so I’m not getting a TIVO for Christmas this year. I opted for a new digital camera (and printer) instead. Had I decided to get that TIVO, the Deal Database Forum would have been my first stop after getting it setup. They show all sorts of ways to hack a TIVO unit and have some good tips & tricks to get even more out of your unit.

Don’t fret too much about me missing out on TIVO. Comcast is offering some new DVR-type service soon. I’ll hold back to see what this is all about and if it proves to be lame, get a TIVO in the spring.

Oh yeah, Comcast just doubled my broadband speed. Thanks. Now it’s back at the level when I first got the service, before anyone even heard of cable modems in my area. I appreciate the speed boost nonetheless. Now if they would just lower the price, I would be all set.

Courtney Love wrote a great article on music and piracy for Salon. I have a new respect for her after she shares her insight into the business. Thanks.