So I finally installed my new car stereo and wrote a review of it. The review is a bit long, but I tried to cover everything a geek like me would want to know before purchasing. Leave some feedback for me by commenting on this blog post. Here is the review.
Geek Tags: geek, USB, MP3, MP3s, stereo, car+stereo, reviews
This is funny – from a geek in Boston. “You had me at hello” – and it’s not what you think.
http://www.bostongeek.com/?p=158
The Truth Machine by James Halperin – I can’t recommend this book enough. I have read it a few times (and so has my wife) and it is simply great. It’s about a guy that invents a machine that can detect truth/lies 100% of the time and about the effect it has on the world. There are some elements of deceit, corporate spying, and software/hardware development in it. It’s not too long and is an easy read. HIGHLY recommended.
Geek Tags: geek, book, books, bookreview, reviews
I’m really amazed at how much free, legal music is available on the net. I have been listening to almost 100% free, legal music for the past few months and have found MANY groups/artists that I really like. What amazes me even more is how many of the MP3s are not tagged correctly. Usually I download MP3s off the net in batches – many times from 3hive.com. When I go to play the songs (sometimes a week or two later), I have no idea who the artist is when the MP3s are not tagged. How does that help sell albums for the artist? It doesn’t. For example, I have this MP3 I have had for a few months and it is named aces_160.mp3 but I have no idea where I got it or who the musician is. Oh well.
So, a hint to musicians:
TAG YOUR DOWNLOADABLE MP3s!