Archive for May, 2006
Rex Navarette then Impala
May 13th, 2006 | Published in Uncategorized
TechCrunch Reinvents Itself by Going Green
May 12th, 2006 | Published in Design
One of the sites I frequent, TechCrunch, has emerged with a redesign.
TechCrunch, founded on June 11, 2005, is a weblog dedicated to obsessively profiling and reviewing new web 2.0 products and companies. In addition to new companies, we will profile existing companies that are making an impact (commercial and/or cultural) on the web 2.0 space. TechCrunch is edited by Michael Arrington, who also writes a companion blog, CrunchNotes.
This time around, things seems to be quite green. Other notable features of the redesign would be that the main-content area got moved from the center, to the left. Following that, most of the ads were then flanked on the right, which used to be on the left and right sides of the main-content.
I don’t know what it is, but the green skin just reminds me too much of Technorati’s. Besides that, I think the font-size and line-height improves on usability from the last version. Although, I kind of am still used to the subtle, natural colors of the last one. Anyways, congrats to Michael and cre8d design/Rachel Cunliffe on the launch.
So Which Should Come First, the Laptop or the Desktop?
May 11th, 2006 | Published in Uncategorized
It’s been a great year for laptops I’d say. After sending ginormous ripples throughout the tech-world with Apple announcing that its going to be consuming some Intel baked goods, computer enthusiasts looked more closely at the practical idea of buying a Mac.
Well, let me clarify that last statement… more “PC” enthusiasts liked what they heard, that the simple Mac can do their bidding. Anyways, with second quarter almost to a close, I’ve been seeing a lot of deals especially on notebooks. Dell always have them but when you hear IBM/Lenovo have an annual sale to celebrate its first year, you just can’t help but to look at what they’re offering the T42 for 42%-off.
Enticing ain’t it. I mean, its a IBM/Lenovo Centrino laptop. The thing just oozes with great quality and build. But it’s still $1100+. Then again, its an “IBM”, or should I say “Lenovo” now. That, and Ronaldinho seems to like them.
Meanwhile, the Macbook is just sexay but expensive. Not to mention, the need to buy new software. Oh decisions, decisions… One question that keeps bouncing off in my head would be, “will I even use a laptop when I get home?” Granted, I can use it when I’m in the living room downstairs but that just takes away from loungin’ and relaxin’ with the roomies.
Blah. I shouldn’t even be thinking about this. I should be concentrating on getting a good deal on Hawaii tickets in August. Damn. Did I mention, saving up money for Japan (November) and P.I. (December) as well? When will we hit that lotto jackpot? One can hope I guess.
Happy Birthday JPH and J2!
May 6th, 2006 | Published in Uncategorized
Also, congrats to Ces and Jennvis for their 2-year Anniversary. Last but not least, congrats to Oscar DeLaHoya on a great comeback-fight against El Matador!
US Air Guitar Championships
May 4th, 2006 | Published in Entertainment
OMG?!?! That’s all I said after viewing Heather Champ’s post on the Flickr Blog about the photos of “air guitars”. Damn. Who woulda knew those late night rock-a-thon sessions can come to use.
Learn more about the US Air Guitar event over here. Rock on!
PS. Other one of those OMG-events was pointed out by a co-worker… Flip-Cup Tournament!
