ebooks

So I finally was able to handle a Nook at my local Barnes and Noble. For the longest time their information desk had non-functional mockups and kiosks showing off the features. Screen was impeccable. The small color LCD seemed functional. I had handled a Sony ebook reader recently and the main screen while usable didn't seem as clear, may have been just an issue with the display unit I was using.
I saw a mention about Nook's speed being an issue. Switching pages seemed fine but switching to a different book did seem to take a long time. Enough so to be 'annoying' but hopefully it will be something a software update can address.
I've never actually handled Amazon's Kindle but see more and more of them on the subway. The people I know who have one they seem to really like them.
Of course the big news is the supposed Apple tablet that may be introduced late in January. Some rumors place it as the 'Kindle killer', etc. We shall see.

crowded

crowded, originally uploaded by xpressbus.

Have to thank a cashier at the Toys-R-Us near Times Square. My friend was buying some presents for her niece and when about to pay the cashier pointed out a 3 for 2 sale on some of the items she was about to buy. Allowed her to go back and pick up an extra item. Definitely good customer service.

Boeing’s 787 Is as Innovative Inside as Outside | Autopia | Wired.com

Boeing’s 787 Is as Innovative Inside as Outside | Autopia | Wired.com

Now if only the upper class shots that are shown to promote new plane designs were actually coach class seating.

787 Second Flight

Second Boeing 787 DreamLiner Takes Hour-Long Test Flight

Totally missed the 2nd test flight. A shortened flight due to a problem.

Boeing's Big Flight - Forbes.com

Boeing's Big Flight - Forbes.com

Took a while, hopefully the test program will go smoothly and we'll see the 787 in service soon.

chill in the air...

Not quite officially winter yet but it feels like it. I wonder how the next few months will be.

still that winter feeling...

My friends across the country are experiencing the chill as a major winter storm has hit a good part of the US. Even my friends in sunny LA are getting hit with their own weather.

that winter feeling...

Aside from the snow that fell the other day, temperatures have dropped a bit. Supposed to warm up tomorrow (and rain) but afterwards get really chilly. Definitely getting a taste of winter in New York City.

maybe snow...

I think it'll only happen in the areas outside of New York City but the forecasters are saying there might be some snowfall when the storm starts later today.