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2009-07-14T04:46:28Z

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2009-07-12T09:55:58Z

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Compared to Bing, Google offers up less Barack Obama news, but lots of sponsored links.

2009-06-01T14:41:37Z

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Compared to Bing, Google offers up less Barack Obama news, but lots of sponsored links.

Google news search for Nokia N97: There is less useful information easily available than Bing, but more paid placements.

2009-06-02T01:23:23Z

Joe Wilcox
Google news search for Nokia N97: There is less useful information easily available than Bing, but more paid placements.

Google image search for Nokia N97 is a shocking contrast to Bing. Not a single one of these images is the smartphone.

2009-06-01T14:14:52Z

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Google image search for Nokia N97 is a shocking contrast to Bing. Not a single one of these images is the smartphone.

By comparison, Google search is cluttered and confusing. The options menu isn't on by default. Nokia N97 results aren't as relevant as Bing.

2009-06-01T14:11:46Z

Joe Wilcox
By comparison, Google search is cluttered and confusing. The options menu isn't on by default. Nokia N97 results aren't as relevant as Bing.

Bing news search for Barack Obama: Results are conveniently and colorfully organized, placing most immediate news and video content high.

2009-06-01T14:40:31Z

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Bing news search for Barack Obama: Results are conveniently and colorfully organized, placing most immediate news and video content high.

Starting June 1, 2009, Windows Live Search redirected to Bing.com.

2009-06-01T14:05:25Z

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Starting June 1, 2009, Windows Live Search redirected to Bing.com.

To the right of some search results, Bing pops up a box with information and links from the site.

2009-06-01T14:42:06Z

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To the right of some search results, Bing pops up a box with information and links from the site.

Bing news search reveals important information about the Nokia N97 imminently shipping.

2009-06-01T14:16:05Z

Joe Wilcox
Bing news search reveals important information about the Nokia N97 imminently shipping.

Bing's presentation is surprisingly easy and images are mostly accurate.

2009-06-01T14:12:47Z

Joe Wilcox
Bing's presentation is surprisingly easy and images are mostly accurate.

Bing search for Nokia N97 smartphone: The search results are surprisingly relevant, with helpful subcategories for refining search.

2009-06-01T14:09:21Z

Joe Wilcox
Bing search for Nokia N97 smartphone: The search results are surprisingly relevant, with helpful subcategories for refining search.

My wife took this picture using the Nokia N96, at Fashion Valley mall, in San Diego, on May 5. it has been cropped.

2009-05-06T11:30:11Z

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My wife took this picture using the Nokia N96, at Fashion Valley mall, in San Diego, on May 5. it has been cropped.

The view from my balcony.

2009-03-07T11:49:47Z

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The view from my balcony.

Self-portrait taken with Sigma DP1

2009-05-06T11:28:32Z

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Self-portrait taken with Sigma DP1

The phone was supposed to be black, but instead I was shipped to newer quartz color instead. Hey, I'm not complaining.

2009-01-29T12:31:57Z

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The phone was supposed to be black, but instead I was shipped to newer quartz color instead. Hey, I'm not complaining.

I love iPhone 3G because of the applications. But I want to create rather than consume content. The Nokia N96 has 5MP camera and shoots near DVD-quality at 30 fps.

2009-01-29T12:31:50Z

Joe Wilcox
I love iPhone 3G because of the applications. But I want to create rather than consume content. The Nokia N96 has 5MP camera and shoots near DVD-quality at 30 fps.

The phone is simply beautiful, which is somewhat diminished by the Nikon D90 I used to take this photo. For some reason the camera opted for ISO 1600.

2009-01-29T12:31:56Z

Joe Wilcox
The phone is simply beautiful, which is somewhat diminished by the Nikon D90 I used to take this photo. For some reason the camera opted for ISO 1600.

It's obligatory to do these unboxing sets. How could I not? I got the phone on Dec. 4, 2008.

2009-01-29T12:33:04Z

Joe Wilcox
It's obligatory to do these unboxing sets. How could I not? I got the phone on Dec. 4, 2008.

The contents surprised me. Buried beneath was a car charger!

2009-01-29T12:31:55Z

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The contents surprised me. Buried beneath was a car charger!

This is the N96-3, which supports U.S. 3G frequencies.

2009-01-29T12:31:20Z

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This is the N96-3, which supports U.S. 3G frequencies.

Who says a dumb phone can't be smart?

2009-01-29T12:31:18Z

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Who says a dumb phone can't be smart?

Near identical view of Christmas tree at Las American outlet, south of San Diego.

2009-01-28T14:55:34Z

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Near identical view of Christmas tree at Las American outlet, south of San Diego.

She sees the world differently than we do.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

Joe Wilcox
She sees the world differently than we do.

This image gives perspective on how much detail the Sigma DP1 captures. This photo was taken without flash.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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This image gives perspective on how much detail the Sigma DP1 captures. This photo was taken without flash.

This is the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.1 white-balance corrected photo. Bluer tone draws out the color of my daughter's eyes. I prefer the more yellowish original.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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This is the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.1 white-balance corrected photo. Bluer tone draws out the color of my daughter's eyes. I prefer the more yellowish original.

Surely they're fake, yet beautiful.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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Surely they're fake, yet beautiful.

The full face is a crop of this crop, where I used flash.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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The full face is a crop of this crop, where I used flash.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, this is one noisy clock.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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Tick-tock, tick-tock, this is one noisy clock.

Shipping screwup meant I got coal for Christmas. My present won't come until December 26. Earliest.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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Shipping screwup meant I got coal for Christmas. My present won't come until December 26. Earliest.

I gave my wife a Kit-Kat clock for Christmas. This is a close crop taken with the Sigma DP1.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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I gave my wife a Kit-Kat clock for Christmas. This is a close crop taken with the Sigma DP1.

My wife made this little creature for my daughter from a baby's sock. This is a close crop of the previous picture.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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My wife made this little creature for my daughter from a baby's sock. This is a close crop of the previous picture.

My wife made a good choice.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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My wife made a good choice.

The Sigma DP1 is an amazingly good camera for capturing great portraits. I took just this one picture. This isn't the best of a bunch. Typically, I can confidently shoot one or two pictures ...

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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The Sigma DP1 is an amazingly good camera for capturing great portraits. I took just this one picture. This isn't the best of a bunch. Typically, I can confidently shoot one or two pictures ...

The Christmas tree at Las Americas outlet, south of San Diego.

2009-01-28T14:51:23Z

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The Christmas tree at Las Americas outlet, south of San Diego.

Las Americas Christmas tree was the finest I saw at any San Diego mall in 2008.

2009-01-28T14:55:33Z

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Las Americas Christmas tree was the finest I saw at any San Diego mall in 2008.

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2008-12-11T15:00:58Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:10Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:59Z

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2008-12-11T14:59:54Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:07Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:50Z

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2008-12-11T15:02:08Z

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2008-12-11T14:59:49Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:50Z

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2008-12-11T14:59:49Z

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2008-12-11T15:02:08Z

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2008-12-11T15:01:10Z

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Gas below two bucks? Few months back it was over $4/gal at the same station.

2008-11-23T08:57:59Z

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Gas below two bucks? Few months back it was over $4/gal at the same station.

My 14 year-old going on 20 is dressed for church. Photo taken with iPhone 3G on Nov. 11, 2008.

2008-11-23T08:09:35Z

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My 14 year-old going on 20 is dressed for church. Photo taken with iPhone 3G on Nov. 11, 2008.

This image is ISO 1600. Whoa.

2008-11-12T03:12:57Z

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This image is ISO 1600. Whoa.

This kind of bicycle is often used for racing. Have you seen movie "Breaking Away"?

2008-11-12T03:13:17Z

Joe Wilcox
This kind of bicycle is often used for racing. Have you seen movie "Breaking Away"?

The Masi Speciale Fixed comes with one brake, for the front.

2008-11-12T03:13:08Z

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The Masi Speciale Fixed comes with one brake, for the front.

On a fixed gear bike, the peddles are always in motion while the wheels are spinning.

2008-11-12T03:12:44Z

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On a fixed gear bike, the peddles are always in motion while the wheels are spinning.

The Masi Speciale Fixed has a classic look. I love it.

2008-11-12T03:12:24Z

Joe Wilcox
The Masi Speciale Fixed has a classic look. I love it.

This another close crop. Of the seat.

2008-11-12T03:12:34Z

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This another close crop. Of the seat.

The new bicycle is fixed gear. There is no derailleur.

2008-11-12T03:12:13Z

Joe Wilcox
The new bicycle is fixed gear. There is no derailleur.

This is a close crop. I used a Nikon D90 and Nikon 18-200mm lens to shoot these pics.

2008-11-12T03:12:03Z

Joe Wilcox
This is a close crop. I used a Nikon D90 and Nikon 18-200mm lens to shoot these pics.

The bike's geometry makes for road as well as track riding.

2008-11-12T03:13:28Z

Joe Wilcox
The bike's geometry makes for road as well as track riding.

On Oct. 10, 2008, I got my first new bicycle in about 15 years. I haven't ridden for years.

2008-11-12T03:11:48Z

Joe Wilcox
On Oct. 10, 2008, I got my first new bicycle in about 15 years. I haven't ridden for years.

My neighborhood has wide streets, generous bike lanes and flat to slightly sloping throughways.

2008-11-12T03:13:36Z

Joe Wilcox
My neighborhood has wide streets, generous bike lanes and flat to slightly sloping throughways.

My once anti-Obama friend is now a fan. He is making buttons calling on people to "pray for Obama."

2008-11-09T08:33:14Z

Joe Wilcox
My once anti-Obama friend is now a fan. He is making buttons calling on people to "pray for Obama."

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2008-11-23T08:09:17Z

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2008-11-23T08:09:17Z

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This unibody is for MacBook Pro.

2008-10-15T15:06:00Z

Joe Wilcox
This unibody is for MacBook Pro.

The unibody is surprisingly strong and beautiful.

2008-10-15T15:05:50Z

Joe Wilcox
The unibody is surprisingly strong and beautiful.

Apple has a new manufacturing process for notebooks. The main enclosure, or "unibody" starts out as a 2.5-pound aluminum block.

2008-10-15T15:06:11Z

Joe Wilcox
Apple has a new manufacturing process for notebooks. The main enclosure, or "unibody" starts out as a 2.5-pound aluminum block.

The highly tactile keyboard inherits from MacBook Air.

2008-10-15T14:10:42Z

Joe Wilcox
The highly tactile keyboard inherits from MacBook Air.

The Nikon D90 shoots beautifully at higher ISOs, much better than the D200.

2008-10-15T15:02:55Z

Joe Wilcox
The Nikon D90 shoots beautifully at higher ISOs, much better than the D200.

I took this entire set with the Nikon D90.

2008-10-15T14:50:35Z

Joe Wilcox
I took this entire set with the Nikon D90.

I used automatic settings to save time. While I generally like the camera, contrast tends to be washed out.

2008-10-15T15:01:42Z

Joe Wilcox
I used automatic settings to save time. While I generally like the camera, contrast tends to be washed out.

Apple swapped out DVI for the new DisplayPort.

2008-10-15T14:59:28Z

Joe Wilcox
Apple swapped out DVI for the new DisplayPort.

Apple moved the battery indictor from the bottom to the side.

2008-10-15T14:58:46Z

Joe Wilcox
Apple moved the battery indictor from the bottom to the side.

The MacBook Pro's ports are all on one side.

2008-10-15T14:58:09Z

Joe Wilcox
The MacBook Pro's ports are all on one side.

The new MacBook Pro inherits design elements from the MacBook Air and iMac.

2008-10-15T14:52:19Z

Joe Wilcox
The new MacBook Pro inherits design elements from the MacBook Air and iMac.

Apple also launched a new MacBook Pro, similarly designed to the MacBook.

2008-10-15T14:49:24Z

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Apple also launched a new MacBook Pro, similarly designed to the MacBook.

Apple redesigned bottomside access.

2008-10-15T14:11:46Z

Joe Wilcox
Apple redesigned bottomside access.

Swapping hard drives is now much easier.

2008-10-15T14:12:55Z

Joe Wilcox
Swapping hard drives is now much easier.

On Oct. 14, 2008, I attended Apple's launch of new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks.

2008-10-15T14:04:56Z

Joe Wilcox
On Oct. 14, 2008, I attended Apple's launch of new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks.

The notebook is surprising thin, but exceptionally tough.

2008-10-15T14:13:52Z

Joe Wilcox
The notebook is surprising thin, but exceptionally tough.

The new aluminum MacBook has fresh design. It beats the hell out of the older white and black MacBooks.

2008-10-15T14:06:17Z

Joe Wilcox
The new aluminum MacBook has fresh design. It beats the hell out of the older white and black MacBooks.

The new MacBook features NVIDIA 9400M graphics, with combined GPU and chipset.

2008-10-15T14:07:29Z

Joe Wilcox
The new MacBook features NVIDIA 9400M graphics, with combined GPU and chipset.

The screen is made of glass, as can be seen by the amount of reflected light.

2008-10-15T14:08:25Z

Joe Wilcox
The screen is made of glass, as can be seen by the amount of reflected light.

The MacBook's LED backlit display is surprising crisp.

2008-10-15T14:09:39Z

Joe Wilcox
The MacBook's LED backlit display is surprising crisp.

This is a close crop of the previous picture.

2008-10-15T14:12:22Z

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This is a close crop of the previous picture.

I typically only shoot RAW, but went JPEG for this shoot so that processing could be done faster. I was at the event for my employer, eWEEK, which wanted to do a photo slideshow.

2008-10-15T14:57:28Z

Joe Wilcox
I typically only shoot RAW, but went JPEG for this shoot so that processing could be done faster. I was at the event for my employer, eWEEK, which wanted to do a photo slideshow.

The new trackpad is made of glass.

2008-10-15T14:49:53Z

Joe Wilcox
The new trackpad is made of glass.

This MacBook ro is hooked up the new Cinema Display.

2008-10-15T14:54:43Z

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This MacBook ro is hooked up the new Cinema Display.

Apple also introduced the 24-inch Cinema Display.

2008-10-15T14:14:48Z

Joe Wilcox
Apple also introduced the 24-inch Cinema Display.

The new Cinema Display is Apple's first LED backlit monitor.

2008-10-15T14:47:20Z

Joe Wilcox
The new Cinema Display is Apple's first LED backlit monitor.

24-inch Cinema Display also comes with Webcam, microphone and speakers.

2008-10-15T14:48:27Z

Joe Wilcox
24-inch Cinema Display also comes with Webcam, microphone and speakers.

We were in Washington for vacation, but attended a peace festival.

2008-08-19T13:28:28Z

Joe Wilcox
We were in Washington for vacation, but attended a peace festival.

My friend was there with a friend's daughter.

2008-08-19T13:29:47Z

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My friend was there with a friend's daughter.

I bumped into one of my best friends from my 20s. We hadn't seen each other in 19 years.

2008-08-19T13:29:15Z

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I bumped into one of my best friends from my 20s. We hadn't seen each other in 19 years.

Back in San Diego, one of my daughter's friends visited from Maryland. She left us for two days to visit her grandmother in Los Angeles.

2008-08-20T02:17:47Z

Joe Wilcox
Back in San Diego, one of my daughter's friends visited from Maryland. She left us for two days to visit her grandmother in Los Angeles.

These pictures were taken outside the Amtrak station in San Diego. I couldn't have captured the moment if not for iPhone.

2008-08-19T13:34:59Z

Joe Wilcox
These pictures were taken outside the Amtrak station in San Diego. I couldn't have captured the moment if not for iPhone.