Compal MID: The Un-Geek Review
Yes, this is my first video blog ever. It literally took me about 3 hours to record just the intro and I finally just said "forget it; I don't care how lame I look!"
The purpose of these videos is to provide the less-geeky folks a review of some really cool technology, starting with a MID (Mobile Internet Device). Since I am only about 50% geek, I will not be taking these gadgets apart, replacing the motherboard or spitting out a bunch of acronyms that I don't understand. Rather, I will talk more about features and usage models; and answer the question of "how will this piece of technology make my life easier". Enjoy.
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Comments
Apr 07 | Ray Hartjen said:
Dude, love your openness and honesty. Good job. Are you sure you're only 50% tech geek?
Apr 07 | Patrick Moorhead said:
You did a great job on the video. On the Compal MID, I like how you can move the icons around with touch. The device itself reminds me a little of My Archos 7.
By the way, I didn't recognize you without the glasses! :) Take care.
Apr 07 | Michael Brito said:
Thanks Ray but yes, about 50% geek, 50% cool. hehe..
Thanks Patrick, I am actually playing around with the BenQ right now. Love it. It reminds me of the iPhone and is blazing fast.
Apr 07 | Josh Bancroft said:
"50% geek, 50% cool" implies that they're mutually exclusive. That geeks aren't cool. I represent that remark. ;-)
Apr 07 | Michael Brito said:
Josh -- you "represent" that remark or "resent" that remark. If the former, we are quite similar. : )
Apr 07 | Alison Wesley said:
It's good to set expectations low, but you under-estimate the power of speaking like a real person. I found this really interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and "un-geek guy" wisdom.
Apr 07 | technolso said:
Excellent video. I have heard of MIDS for quite some time and you break it down quite well. It's just like an iPhone w/o the phone, right? Do you need a service plan?
Apr 09 | mquintana@gmail.com said:
engadget did a review of the Ben-Q MID a last year sometime. Have you had a chance to play with it yet?
Apr 10 | Michael Brito said:
@mquintana
Well, I am glad you asked. The BenQ review is currently in production. :) And, it's my fav, no doubt.
Thanks for the comment.
Apr 15 | Maria Enokian said:
wow :D awesome, sleek!!! linux i think we can add doom one in there, is terminal in there as a program?