Alex Kidman

Today, it’s all about data, data, data and waves. First up at Hydrapinion, I opined about the odd nature of Optus’ latest data promotion:

Hydrapinion: Half price data pricing makes half as much sense: “I mean, really, which sounds better to you — the ‘fake’ 4 to 8c per MB, or the actual 0.5-1c per MB?”

I’m not done with data analysis yet, though, as Internode’s announced changes to its broadband plans go under the analytical hammer at PC Authority:

How do Internode’s new mega-allowance plans stack up? “How do Internode’s new plans compare to Telstra’s recent drastic price drops? We crunch the numbers to assess the real value.”

And then finally at Geekspeak, I go over the basics of Google’s soon-to-be-defunct Wave product:

Geekspeak: Waving Goodbye: “Not every tech product is an instant hit, even when it’s backed by a big brand name.”

Now there’s a dated Rob Sitch reference.

Another day brings with it fresh articles. First up, at MacTheBlog, I’ve looked at Google’s Nexus One phone. Not in the flesh, you understand — I’m in the wrong country for that, for a start — but in a Mac/iPhone context:

MacTheBlog: A Nexus Point: “Naturally enough, if you’re really keen, you could try to buy one over eBay and hope against hope that you don’t end up being sent a brick wrapped in somebody else’s laughter…”

Meanwhile at CNET.com.au I’ve looked at a rather stylish Bluetooth Desk Set:

Jabra Go 6470: “It’s not cheap, but Jabra’s wireless Bluetooth desk set brings style and comfort to an otherwise business-centric product line.”

And a PC with a somewhat bizarre name, featuring weird plurals and allusions to stomach disorders:

Tigers Electronics Giada N10: “This is perhaps the most ocker computer ever built…”

No. No I didn’t. I’ll be more or less working through the festive season, with only a couple of significant days off. Such is the life of a busy freelancer. Sure beats being an unemployed freelancer, though.

The subject line’s original song is brought up in one of my articles currently live, though, at MacTheBlog:

MacTheBlog: Chrome: Not So Shiny? “How many large balls of twine are there out there, anyway?”

And, reliable as always, I’ve got new reviews up at CNET.com.au. Today, it’s printer day! (Also Monkey Day, but that’s not strictly relevant to the subject of these reviews)

HP Photosmart Plus B209: “The Photosmart Plus has a great touchscreen interface, but average printing quality at best.”

Lexmark Platinum Pro905: “Lexmark’s latest printer comes with a platinum card style price point, but it’s too slow for all but the most patient print users.”

Another day, another news story, this time at APCMag.com:

Grand Theft Google: drive the world’s cities: “Ever wanted to hoon around the world’s major cities without getting a ticket? Thanks to a new driving simulator and Google Maps, you can do exactly that.”

Wow. Sometimes the subject lines (drawn, most often, and as has been the case here, from whatever I’m listening to at the time) actually do relate to the stories within.

That’s undeniably the case with this news niblet, live at PC Authority:

Porn dethroned as the Internet’s main thrust: “Contrary to popular belief, Pornography isn’t what drives the Internet — or at least it’s not what drives Internet search. Also, strangely, Aussies can’t find Google using Google.”

While privacy advocates argue the pluses and minuses of Google’s Street View, I’ve taken a somewhat different approach to it, as can be seen from this piece, now live at APCMag.com:

Top 10 things NOT to do with Google Street View: “How to get arrested for stalking, spot who’s growing pot and then finally assaulted by that nice “girl” you met online — all from the comfort of your chair!”