IdoNotes (and sleep)

I chose a quick commentary on comparing the BlackBerry Q10 versus the BlackBerry Z10 to get back into the IdoNotes podcast swing. I ran the BlackBerry devices for about two months each to get a feel for what I liked and did not like. The decision was obvious just a week into using one of them.

See more updates and hands-on with the BlackBerry 10 devices on BlackBerry Today.

See the video for the whole story and make sure you subscribe to the IdoNotes podcasts and Spiked Studio channels on YouTube,.

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On Tuesday, August 20th, 2013   by Chris Miller        

You can also watch the video in full HD on YouTube.

I had the chance to review the Plantronics Calisto P420 Speakerphone and was impressed with the quality it offered.  It is a simple plug-and-play device that was instantly seen by Skype and Sametime as an audio choice. watch the review for my other thoughts on the ease and call quality.

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On Tuesday, December 20th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

You can also watch the video in full HD on YouTube.

In this episode I do a an overview and walkthrough the installation of the HP StorageWorks (Data Vault) X310.  The server comes with:

• 1TB hard drive
• 2GB of RAM
• Dual core processor
• Windows Home Server installed
• 3 open bays
• 4 USB ports for external drives
• 1 external eSATA port

The setup took only a few minutes to walk through and it must be initially performed on a Windows workstation.  It has automatic backup ability of machines on your network, including Mac.

I turned off the automatic backups as I used a Windows VM for the install and then hooked it up as public access on the network to store and stream video and music.  It also has the ability and options to be a iTunes Server.

It has been extremely quiet and performing great over the wired network (no wireless included).  At this point I will start adding more drives and increasing the storage for the studio.

If you are looking to expand your home network, I would look into the HP StorageWorks (Data Vault) X310.

Thanks to Carl for pointing it out and the supplir for getting it sent over.  The links above are Amazon affiliate links.

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On Monday, December 5th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

Don't forget you can watch this in HD on YouTube, just click through!

I had the opportunity to open and review a BlackBerry Bold 9930 in this first of two parts. I have some thoughts on the sizing of the device, the touch and keyboard, the lack of international power adaptors like other previous BlackBerry devices I have owned and all the specs that are listed.

This episode covers everything up to activation, which we will cover in part 2.

But if you want to see more on BlackBerry tips, applications and news you should be subscribed to BlackBerry Today!

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On Tuesday, September 27th, 2011   by Chris Miller        

I have the pleasure of getting my hands on a Plantronics Voyager Pro UC version 2 to work with.  This one adds a bunch of capabilities I talk about in the video.

If this works as good as the first and also adds function, I will be switching over to this full time while on the road.

Disclosure: The links to the Plantronics Voyager Pro UC v2 are Amazon affiliate links.

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On Wednesday, August 24th, 2011   by Chris Miller