Opinions about tech and the industry's direction. Commentary en mike@brandywinenewmedia.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.7</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/index.shtml Copyright 2007. Brandywine New Media. <br><a href="http://www.brandywinenewmedia.com"><img src="http://www.horriblescope.com/images/BNMLogo.gif" /> <br> All rights reserved.| Tue, 24 Mar 2008 14:17:00 GMT The mainstream media isn't talking about it, but a closer look around the Web tells you that Mitsubishi has been one of the most despised brands of consumer electronics, just years after having been an enthusiasts top pick. Tue, 24 Mar 2008 14:17:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/the-awful-truth-about-mit.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/the-awful-truth-about-mit.shtml With the launch of Windows Vista most PC users have the burning question: should I rush to upgrade? Here's a closer look at the plusses and minuses to making a jump into Microsoft's first new operating system in five years. Tue, 29 Jan 2007 22:32:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/windows-vista-is-it-time-.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/windows-vista-is-it-time-.shtml DirecTV's pending deal with Major League Baseball for exclusivity on the Extra Innings package brings together two of the more wildly incompetent management groups that can be found anywhere in business. Sat, 26 Jan 2007 14:21:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/directv-apparently-run-by.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/directv-apparently-run-by.shtml Remember when consumer electronics companies created thrilling, life changing products? So why aren't they anymore? What happened to the passion, the excitement of visionary new products? Sat, 12 Jan 2007 19:12:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/the-vision-thing-why-do-s.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/the-vision-thing-why-do-s.shtml Once again Apple has pushed the barriers of design and user interface and created a device that, like their Macintosh computers and iPods, just works and does so elegantly. Wed, 09 Jan 2007 21:06:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/acworld-2007-apples-iphon.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/acworld-2007-apples-iphon.shtml After a couple of years with not much more than hype, this year's Consumer Electronics Show might just be a real watershed as consumer electronics is on the verge of major changes — again. Sun, 06 Jan 2007 17:08:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/ces-2007-harbinger-of-cha.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/ces-2007-harbinger-of-cha.shtml Sure, A Tigers' pitcher, Joel Zumaya, missed the American League Championship Series after injuring himself playing Guitar Hero. But compared with other off the field issues with players, maybe the kid deserves a parade. Wed, 19 Dec 2006 15:36:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/pitchers-injury-reminds-u.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/pitchers-injury-reminds-u.shtml It's time for consumers to lash out at companies selling half-finished, half-baked gaming software — often titles protected by sweetheart monopoly deals, and you can help make it happen. Sat, 15 Dec 2006 17:44:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/game-companies-deserve-ba.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/game-companies-deserve-ba.shtml Don't know whether to pick HD-DVD or Blu-Ray? Simple. Don't bother with either and you'll be happier in the long run. Wed, 05 Dec 2006 18:45:00 GMT http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/be-smart-sit-out-hddisc-w.shtml http://www.tektruth.com/moxie/commentary/be-smart-sit-out-hddisc-w.shtml