Archos 605 Update – Much better!

Got a replacement for the buggy 605. The new one works much better now. Still has some oddities, like an unbelievably slow charge time (over 9 hours). I’ve updated the article and added more photos. Read the updated article here:

Tamiya Panther Update – Construction (with photos)

Tamiya Panther construction is underway! Check out the updated post with photos here.

Archos 605 Wifi (160gb) – Updated with photos.

I’ve rewritten this article because I decided that the 605 I had originally purchased was defective. I have since received a replacement that is very much improved. (more…)

Cowon Q5W Teardown & Hard Drive Upgrade

There’s already a good, in-depth review on gadgetaholic.com of Cowon’s new, wi-fi enabled, super-PMP (personal/portable media player), the Cowon Q5W, but I’m going to attempt to answer a burning question of current and would-be Q5W owners: “How can I get more storage than 60gb?” (more…)

The Commodore 64 Lives!

CNN.com has a feature on the Commodore 64, the computer that ruled the 1980’s, and introduced people like me to computers for the first time. (more…)