Techie Joint

Do you read WIRED, http://www.japaninc.net/, or PC World, well then this is for all you techies out there... ENJOY!

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Tekserve Presents:

Description
The popular MAKE magazine brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Filled with all sorts of exciting projects that help readers make the most of their technology at home and away from home, MAKE has become an essential subscription for the digital tinkerer. Bre Pettis, the familiar face behind MAKE Magazine's weekly video podcasts, will be on-hand in Tekserve's main space to demonstrate how to get started building electronic projects, from simply picking up a screwdriver, to easy starter projects, to what not-to-do. This promises to be an exciting event that will leave you with the basics and confidence to take apart your own electronics and finally make that talking robot you've always dreamed about!

Who Should Attend
Those who want to build electronics

Location
TekserveSeminar Room119 West 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10011

Instructor
Bre Pettis
Bre is the guy behind MAKE Magazine's popular weekly video podcasts.

To RSVP, click here.

OH, WAIT, I almost forgot that they're having a Leopard release party on Thursday. Aren't you lucky you tuned in to The Collective? Ha, ha!

Friday October 26 at 6pm: Leopard Release Party at TekserveJoin us at Tekserve on Friday, October 26th from 6pm-10pm as we celebrate the release of "Leopard," the newest and most impressive Mac OS X version yet. Be one of the first to get a copy of Mac OS X Leopard and partake in the fun-filled festivities we have lined up. Here is a taste of what to expect on the 26th at Tekserve:

- Free plush Leopard for all attendees

- Complimentary Tekserve tote bag with all Leopard purchases - limit one per person

- iPod nano raffle every 30 minutes along with other cool stuff

- Costume contest: The best Leopard-themed costume winner gets an iPod touch

- A presentation by Mike Daisey, master storyteller and monologist

- Live Jazz Music & refreshments

- A great time with fellow Mac users

To register for this event, please visit tekserve.com/seminars.

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Thinking About Getting an Ipod? Now is the time.

Apple released so many new Ipods last week that it's hard to keep track of them all. I will review everything except the shuffle which is the same as the previous one but with a new brushed metal finish.  This article is focused on the Ipod Classic, Ipod Nano and the Ipod Touch.


Let's start with what everyone wants to know about. The Ipod Touch, available later this month, it is essentially the iPhone without the phone. This new Ipod contains the usual Calendar, Clock and other small apps. But now, with this Ipod, you have the ability to browse the web at any Wifi hotspot, which is awesome and very useful. Sure other products can do it but nothing ever has done it as beautifully as this. And of course you have the smooth touch screen interface, and, you can shop the Itunes store right on the phone or watch you tube videos. It's available in 8- and 16-gigabyte models, for $300 and $400.

Ipod Classic now has a brushed metal finish and comes in a HUGE 80 or 160 GB drive version. This is good for audiophiles who have a CD Collection of 40,000 Songs that they want want to back up. Some may think the Ipod touch is nice, but the hard drive space is hardly hold much in comparison.

The Ipod Nano now has the ability to play video on on it's 2.5 inch screen. But it's a little wider now, which makes it stand out a bit from its brethren.

So here's the run down: Whether you like tiny size of the Shuffle or Nano, high storage of the iPod Classic, or the touch screen wireless Internet features of the Ipod Touch, there is one to satisfy everyone's need.