I mentioned I got the ViewSonic G Tablet a bit back. My initial review is here. I’m still digging it. It’s much improved now. Before, I thought the hardware was fine but the software was lacking. Well, nerds on the internet to the rescue. Following the instructions here, I rooted it. Installed clockworkmod to repartition […]

I got the G Tablet yesterday. Played with it off and on. A few quick hits: The screen is really nice. Hardware seems great. The proprietary software is ok. I’ll probably flash it with a more stock version of the android OS. Tap n go or whatever is weak. The kids love it. I got […]

Mike got a Xoom. I’m pretty fond of my G Tablet.

First of many posts from my android tablet.

For $200. And it has USB slots.

Glenn has an initial review of Amazon’s Kindle Fire. I’m sort of interested in one. I’ve said before I like my G Tablet but the Fire looks pretty handy.

Today, this blog is nine years old. As is tradition, I like to look at the numbers: 30,957 posts 2,240,456 words 132,767 comments 11,220 tweets (5 of which are non-blog posts) 11,888,139 page views 6,202,916 visits 9,932 average page views per day 4,260 average visits per day 3:16 the average time, in minutes, a reader […]

They have an app so you can report tips anonymously: To make our communities safer, ATF is launching a new way to collect your tips involving firearms or to provide leads to help us prevent crimes from happening. Using your phone, tablet or computer, you will be able to tell us instantly and anonymously about […]

$50 off a 10 inch Amazon Fire HD. I like my 7 inch but a 10 might be cool.

I was once walking through Costco pushing a loaded buggy that had a large box across the top that put it about head high. Some 20 something kid staring at his phone and walking is walking right toward me. I could have said “hey, moron, pay attention”. I didn’t. I just stopped. And watched the […]

I dunno, this doesn’t look any worse than the tabletops at most gun shows. I’m surprised they’ve not addressed it though since the NYPD seems to think guns have magical powers, they’d probably believe there was a danger.

That’s what Reuters is calling Surface, the new tablet from Microsoft. Windows 8 will be a touch friendly OS. But it’s not an iPad killer. People like their iPads and they will have them no matter what new gizmo comes out.

Got a keyboard for the G-Tablet. So far, I’m digging it.

I just bought and love my G-Tablet. So, it’s no surprise that ASUS comes out with their EeePad.

The wife got a Droid Incredible which she likes. It befuddles me because two weeks ago she couldn’t even answer my Droid when it rang and now she can’t live without hers. Kids are really into various games on our phones so I’ve been thinking about getting them an android tablet PC or maybe buying […]

Asked what essential apps to get for an iPad: Make sure to install Flash when you first get it otherwise about 80% of the websites you visit will have something you can’t view. You can install Flash from your PC pretty easily, just hook up your USB cord to the iPad and transfer the files […]

Stopped by Best Buy the other day for some office supplies. Had a opportunity to play with the iPad. It was slick. Fast, pretty, easy to handle. I was impressed. I’ll probably never buy one because it is 1) made by Apple and 2) while it’s neat, I have other things that are cheaper that […]

The rise of suburban survivalists: These people snapping up everything from water purification tablets to thermal blankets shatter the survivalist stereotype: they are mostly urban professionals with mortgages, SUVs, solid jobs and a twinge of embarrassment about their newfound hobby.

So, I head downtown to get fingerprinted so that I can do an NFA transfer. For those unfamiliar with Knoxville, our downtown sucks. It’s inconvenient to get to. Hard to find parking. When you find parking, it’s spendy. Etc. I avoid it, generally. But I had to go to the KCSO to get printed. Seems […]

Greetings East Tennessee! I’m Mike Hollihan, guest blogging for Say Uncle from all the way across the state in Memphis. Everything you’ve heard about the city — the crime, the funk, the grease, the crime — is all true.