I’ve already seen some question what it would be used for. That’s okay, because I’m wondering the same thing. However, it is beautiful. I’ll find a use for it. I could see it being incredibly easier to travel with than my laptop. Today was a good day for Apple enthusiasts.
This week we’re going to have (most likely) a new Apple device announced alongside likely updates of some of it’s current offerings. It really shows how much the Apple brand has become ingrained in our culture, when every announcement they have brings this much fanfare. You never see this much anticipation before an announcement by HP, Dell or any of the other leading tech brands.
The new product is likely to be the long awaited tablet computer. From all accounts, it certainly looks interesting. What really excites me is the potential for controlling every electronic device in my house from the tablet. Other reports I’ve read suggest it will be offered with 3G service from Verizon and/or AT&T.
Speaking of Verizon and AT&T, I’m also reading that the later’s iPhone exclusivity could be ending soon. What’s interesting is that it may be AT&T who is making the change. Tired of being beaten up over their shoddy voice and data service, they could be looking to share the iPhone load with some other carriers. Perhaps they should just more heavily invest in their infrastructure, seeing as how the iPhone has been such an economic boon to the company.
At least Apple is still creating new and innovative products for us to enjoy. I look forward to Wednesday’s announcements.
One of the worst kept secrets in the tech world is the possible (definite) announcement of an Apple tablet device. The details are all over the map, but this picture sums it all up.
Amazon MP3 sent out a tweet on Monday offering Aziz Ansari’s new comedy album a day early, and for only $3.99. Since I’ve liked him in shows like Scrubs and Parks & Recreation, I decided I would give it a try. I’m very glad I did.
He covers several topics from domestic goods to his younger cousins to Kanye West. I particularly loved his story about how he messes with his 14 year old cousin on Facebook. This will end up on heavy rotation, along with my John Pinette and Lewis Black albums. I highly recommend it.
Amidst all of the hullabaloo about Alabama, I forgot to mention that there is now an official Kevin Smith iPhone app. It’s actually quite entertaining, but is really just geared to the Kevin Smith fans. Entertainment Weekly recently listed it as #3 in their “Must” list. You can download it for $.99 in the iTunes App Store.
I love Vampire Weekend’s new album, Contra. I was able to get in on Amazon MP3′s $3.99 special on Monday. I would have paid more than that for this album. Of course, many will compare it to Paul Simon’s Graceland. However it is it’s own distinct album. Rolling Stone had a great review of Contra.
To celebrate the release, they performed some of the new songs in Los Angeles. My favorite song is Giving Up The Gun, and they performed it at the Music Box in L.A.
Since November, Alabama has been on the cover of SI 3 times. Here is a gallery of the covers.
There has been some talk about Alabama’s championship having lost some of its luster because Colt McCoy was injured. Mack Brown said as much. Many of the national commentators have also suggested it. I completely disagree. Of course I’m biased. I’ve been a Tide fan my entire life. My dad grew up in Tuscaloosa, so I come by it naturally.
Injuries are a part of football. They happen to even the best teams and players. Asking “what if?” is an exercise in futility. Alabama played good, physical football and won the game. I have great respect for Texas and Colt McCoy, but on January 7, they weren’t as physical as Alabama. That is why they lost the game.
This championship will be just as sweet as all the others.
Finally, after a 17 year wait, ‘Bama wins another National Championship. Despite what anyone says in reference to the McCoy injury, the Tide earned this one. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was exhilarating. I’d say Nick Saban is a bargain right about now.
Next year should be interesting, because, despite losing some key players, most of the core is back. I look to see them right back in the thick of the championship hunt.
