Posted by Max in Tech
on Aug 26th, 2008 | 0 comments
So we purchased a Nikon D40X in the fall of last year. Great camera, has been taking fabulous shots with it ever since. Truth be told, the camera is a little over my head but I’m working on learning the abundant features. Got it in a combo deal with two lenses, a bag, some odds and ends. Quite a nice bit of kit and all for a reasonable price. But not so fast…Took the camera with us to England during the Great Vacation of ‘08 and was taking pictures like a tourist. Wait, I was a tourist. No matter. Went to Stonehenge (quite impressive, by the way) and was taking a couple of shots...
Posted by Max in Tech
on Aug 24th, 2008 | 0 comments
One thing which I was looking forward to while away was the release of the iPhone 3G. I carefully watched the first release, heard rave reviews and decided I would let my Verizon contract expire with the intent to move to AT&T and purchase an iPhone.
I didn’t take that move lightly. I have been with Verizon for the better part of eight years and have few, if any, complaints. I’ve enjoyed a wide selection of phones, most recently the Palm Treo 700p. A solid, utilitarian phone but nothing to write home about. Additionally, Verizon is considered one of the most powerful networks, both...
Posted by Max in School, Tech
on Apr 17th, 2008 | 0 comments
Yeah, so I’m in back in school, learning about XHTML, CSS, design and development of websites, so most of my disposable time is being soaked up with school. I have to tell you I’m really enjoying being a full-time student and, right now, wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. It has been a pretty interesting journey thus far and I’m learning a ton about all the elements of development and design. The most stunning discovery has to be the transition of development and design away from XHTML and more toward CSS. I’m currently taking a class on XHTML specifically, but in...