Tag Archives: review

Review: HTC Desire

Posted on 18 June, 2010 by Sebastian

Update: I’m having some difficulty with my phone – see here for details.  Despite my avowed geekdom, I’ve never owned a smartphone. I’ve admired other peoples’ iPhones for years now, but the combination of high price and the draconian app … Continue reading →

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Amazon Marketplace: a necessary evil?

Posted on 5 April, 2010 by Sebastian

My wife and I are moving back to the UK soon, and we’re trying to get rid various things we no longer need. In particular, I’ve resorted to selling some excess books on Amazon Marketplace, a process about which I … Continue reading →

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In which I review the Akai MPD18 Pad Controller

Posted on 21 January, 2010 by Sebastian

I’m really into making music on my computer, using software like Propellerhead Reason and Apple Logic, but I’ve never been great at making drum beats. I have a MIDI keyboard, but it’s not great for tapping out rhythms, and dragging … Continue reading →

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