phyllostachys 76: Minute Tech 61 Show Transcript

61 - What is Knitting?

Good morning, this is Alex Landefeld with episode 61 of the Minute Tech podcast -

coming to you for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

On this tech podcast about the broader meanings of technology, we'll mention:

- Axiotron Releases the Modbook Tablet Mac;
- Minute Tech guest Carol Burrows on "What is Knitting?"
- and, My Single New Year's Resolution.

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Minute Tech podcast is brought to you by:

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And:

Ravelings by Carol. Pittsburgh-region classes in needle-craft - encompassing crochet, embroidery, knitting, & tatting, as well as an associated lace collection. For more information, contact Carol at carolb207-[at]-alltel-[dot]-net.

Tech News:

Not since the time that Gene Roddenberry showed us Jean Luc Picard brandishing a small tablet computing device in his Captain's Ready Room onboard the Starship Enterprise has a tablet device been so eagerly awaited and sought after. Aside from Apple's purported (or reported) movie download service, which is expected to be announced at MacWorld 2008 in a few weeks, fans are eagerly seeking either the expected Mac tablet and/or the expected Flash-RAM based Macbook computer. Either would be an excellent addition to Apple's lineup...and the two may be combined in one product.

Leading up to this, however, website MyiTablet.com reports that manufacturer Axiotron is planning on demoing their "Modbook", which is a rebuilt Macbook Pro with a Wacomscreen digitizer to create a workable tablet. At $2290, this platform is design for the graphics professional who will work on his or her artwork directly onscreen. The Modbook was released for purchased as of December 31st, 2007 within the US and Canadian markets. Interestingly, the Modbook adds a built-in GPS device to the standard Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro platform.
MyiTablet.com's story

Tech Question: What is Knitting?

Minute Tech guest Carol Burrows, on "What is Knitting?" , takes us on a tour of a world she's infinitely familiar with. Do you have a world you're infinitely familiar with? drop me a line at minutetech@gmail.com.


Podcasting - Blogging News:

For the new year I will be embarking upon a wonderful journey of learning and self-discovery as I take on more fully the world of web-design and social media. Follow me as I try to sip from the fire-hose of information provided by web peers such as Justin Kownacki, Anna Farmery, Jeremiah Owyang, Dawn Papuga, Chris Brogan, Christopher S. Penn, Karen O'Brien, Laura Athavale, a.k.a., Pistachio, my wife Jenn, Abu Noaman and so many more. My sole New Year's Resolution is simply to produce 300+ more podcasts.

Can I do this? Can I keep up the pace? Can I learn to streamline the workflow? Can I work with you and others to continually learn, continually improve, and continually seek to be humble in the face of the infinite? Stick around and see. :-)

That's all for today on Minute Tech podcast.
you can reach me at minutetech@gmail.com -
and my blog is at minutetech.blogspot.com

"Move with the motion of the planet - move with Taiji"

- Axiotron Releases the Modbook Tablet Mac;
- Minute Tech guest Carol Burrows on "What is Knitting?"
- and, My Single New Year's Resolution.

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