Brian’s Techspertise

What do you hope to get out of Podcamp NH this weekend? #PCNH

My #1 takeaway for podcamp is a better understanding of the video
accessories I need for podcasts or video shows similar to NomX3. I am
looking for microphones, tripods and possibly lighting, but I don't
know exactly what I need yet.

I definitely want to give Battledecks a try partly because I think it
will be a little scary...but fun too.

Finally, I have accumulated a bunch of lessons learned relating to
creating multimedia slideshows and entry-level audio/video editing.
In meeting and talking with fellow attendees, it would be nice to
share a few tips. Lots of people will be giving of their time and
expertise. Contributing too would make the experience that more
valuable for me.

What do you want to get out of Podcamp NH?

Augmented Reality Business Card --- Very #Cool Stuff

Really Cool Wedding Slideshow...I want to learn how to do this!!!

Save the Fonts...Hilarious video especially if you do a lot of writing.

Voice Chat + Facebook = Great Customer Service Opportunity A few thoughts...

As a consumer, I much prefer to interact with companies online especially if it allows me to multitask.  I have chatted with Comcast and Cisco online before, and it was a much better experience than if I had to tie up my phone line.

I don't know how much it costs to set up online interaction (voice or text chat), but I would think setting it up on FB would be cost-efficient and a great way to initiate conversations with customers and prospects.

What do you think?

Wholly Scrap! Coolest Store Name

via whollyscrap.com

I drive by this store in North Hampton, NH frequently. I just think it has a cool name for what it is.

My thoughts on "The Good Enough Revolution" from @wired http://bit.ly/UtfnH

 The article focused on the the less-is-more movement but failed on
what I think is another major reason why it is happening. People want
products that just work -- consistently and without hassle. That is
is also a crucial problem with complex gadgets. When more can go
wrong, it usually does.

 My experience with my Vista 64 laptop is what stirred me to comment on
this article. Recently, I started a project to digitize old family
video tapes and mini DVs. As it turns out Microsoft XP is a lot
better at recognizing analog devices like VCRs than Microsoft Vista.
The 64-bit Vista version is even worse. That should not be. It has
been extremely frustrating to deal with this problem. I would gladly
purchase a stripped down OS, if it did what it promised (Yes I am
excited to see what Google Chrome can do)

 Capps' article focuses on the current economy, cost and ease-of-use as
the driving factors behind the trend. For me, it is not so much the
complexity as I am tired of being let down by technology companies.
If buying a low-end model means getting something reliable, I am in.

 In a way, you could look at the low-end trend by companies not as just
a response to customer behavior but as a recognition that making good
products is really hard and that moving quantity can make more
business sense than moving quality.

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Photo restoration hobby

       

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