I've had many emails asking me about the pack I use on my travels, I'm a bit of a pack tart, but this is the one that has the most storage and padding.
Plus, its done almost 20k miles with me last year alone, not bad and is always accepted as hand luggage (even on a tiny Aegean Airplane, notice the backpack in the picture)
Its amazing what I can fit in this thing... great bag.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The CES was amazing, as usual, I didn't have time to write.
OK, anyone who knows me, knows I can be a bit of a dick. I don't mean to be, I try hard not to be, I just am. As such, I do things that only a dick would do. Like, spend the whole of the CES promising to write all about it so the odd reader could find out what I was up to, if anyone cared.
Thing is, I was too busy walking, talking and finding gadgets that I don't want to write about. Not because they're not great, they're just not for sale on GlowGadgets.com yet :o)
I mean, I'm not a Total Dick!
One thing that would have helped me keep up with the whole blogging thing would have been a team of writers and background staff. This would have been most helpful.
But one guy, trying to find stuff to put in my shop, doesnt stand a chance against the Hoards of Bloggers that fell upon the CES in their hundreds (mostly from the same company)
Note to self: Get a Press Pass next year, and never pay for anything else again.
The other thing that would have helped would have been the special Blogging rooms that had been set up for Professional Bloggers. Rooms that have WiFi, Faxes, Telephones, FOOD and Drink. Comfy chairs no doubt too.
I did see one guy from a well known publication (Hi Scott!) who was at the conference for the first time and had bright red cheeks, full of sweat and a full backback. I don't know if he was trying to get as many interviews down before he typed them up in the bloggers room, or he was just tired out from carrying round all those Freebies.
I estimated that I walked 20 miles a day there. I do five miles in 2 hours at a slow pace, so it has to be 20, easy. My feet have just stopped throbbing a week later.
Heck, I've only just recovered, though I do seem to have a mild case of Narcolepsy and even today can't seem to keep my eyes open.
The flight is 11 hours back to front, not including the 8 hour time difference, the transfers and waiting round. Jetlag is not to be sniffed at, people that joke about it really have no idea what they are on about.
Still, I'm home now, I've got some great products on the way and my product line is changing a little, for the better. You'll see...
Coming up next, the bag I took.
Thing is, I was too busy walking, talking and finding gadgets that I don't want to write about. Not because they're not great, they're just not for sale on GlowGadgets.com yet :o)
I mean, I'm not a Total Dick!
One thing that would have helped me keep up with the whole blogging thing would have been a team of writers and background staff. This would have been most helpful.
But one guy, trying to find stuff to put in my shop, doesnt stand a chance against the Hoards of Bloggers that fell upon the CES in their hundreds (mostly from the same company)
Note to self: Get a Press Pass next year, and never pay for anything else again.
The other thing that would have helped would have been the special Blogging rooms that had been set up for Professional Bloggers. Rooms that have WiFi, Faxes, Telephones, FOOD and Drink. Comfy chairs no doubt too.
I did see one guy from a well known publication (Hi Scott!) who was at the conference for the first time and had bright red cheeks, full of sweat and a full backback. I don't know if he was trying to get as many interviews down before he typed them up in the bloggers room, or he was just tired out from carrying round all those Freebies.
I estimated that I walked 20 miles a day there. I do five miles in 2 hours at a slow pace, so it has to be 20, easy. My feet have just stopped throbbing a week later.
Heck, I've only just recovered, though I do seem to have a mild case of Narcolepsy and even today can't seem to keep my eyes open.
The flight is 11 hours back to front, not including the 8 hour time difference, the transfers and waiting round. Jetlag is not to be sniffed at, people that joke about it really have no idea what they are on about.
Still, I'm home now, I've got some great products on the way and my product line is changing a little, for the better. You'll see...
Coming up next, the bag I took.
Lucky, got the darn thing out... Phew (Jawbone BT Headset)
Thank goodness for that, I really couldn't be doing with using the other method of attachment again.
It was fiddly, but the piece of metal was finally coaxed out of its hole.
Bluetooth Headsets - Can't live with em, can't make em last!
Who the hell is responsible for making bluetooth headsets?
I've gone through 4 of them in the last 12 months, all exept the one that just vanished have broken within days.
The culprit, the Ear loop.
Nothing wrong with the headset, works perfectly, only thing is I can't attach it to my head unless I use Duct tape & a six inch nail.
The first to go was the Siemens, lastest me the longest (a month) but when the ear loop went (bit of plastic clippy round thing attached to a rubber hook), there was nothing I could do but retire it to a drawer.
Then there was the Jabra, cute thing, rubber ear loop (that slipped into a hole that kind of rotated), took it out of my pocket and the loop had snapped. So much for the rubber, it was encased a very fragile metal.
Third was the Plantronics (Looked like a torpedo, about the same size too), got it from Vodafone for Free and it was the most comfortable and worked like a dream, for two days. Never seen it since.
Finally, while at the CES in Vegas and I see a Jawbone stand offering a Free Jawbone headset if you can give in your old one. Only to happy to oblige, I borrowed a claw hammer and popped the Jabra off the side of my head after peeling away the duct tape. Result, nice new, noise cancelling Headset, for Free.
Over the moon.
To be fair, even though it was given to me, and it is a very cool BT headset.
It bloody well broke today (after 11 days).
For heavens sake, the earloop has snapped and flush with the body of the headset.
So now I have to try and poke the snapped bit of metal out of the hole and use one of the other spare earloops (thanks Jawbone, at least You thought of that, spare earloops & shaped earpieces)
What am I supposed to do, walk round with the sodding thing on my ear all the time to protect it, is it not safe in my pocket, why are these things so fragile?
Where am I supposed to keep it? Hung round my neck?
Bah.
Someone has got to have had similar problems, or is it just me?
Maybe I such a complete dick that I shouldn't be allowed within a hundred yards of a Blue tooth earpiece. I should get a restraining order slapped on my head "No BT Headset is safe near this idiot"
OK, I'm gonna try and fix it...
Saturday, January 12, 2008
3rd Space fps gaming vest - CES 2008
get pounded on your oown terms. real feedback when shot or hurt.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Panasonic 150 inch Plasma + 1" thick 50 HD Televisions - CES 2008
Panasonic really know how to do Plasma TV's, now that 50 inch is tasty, 1 inch thick, groovy.
But whats this round the corner?
OMG, its HUGE, I'd never get that in my House, never mind on the wall.
But whats this round the corner?
OMG, its HUGE, I'd never get that in my House, never mind on the wall.
Will the real Chris Taylor please stand up!
There I am, trying to figure out some complicated game, no clue what to do, shoving the guy to me aside complaining that I am too thick to play this bloody thing.
When I hear a voice exclaim "Not another Chris Taylor"
I said "I am aware of several Chris Taylors, one is a Comedy Writer, one is a Gay Porn star (I'm told), one is a Game Designer and the other is some knob end from the UK, which one are you?"
He said I had to guess (his show badge was reversed), "erm, You don't look like a porn star, though you do look a bit gay, say something funny... Nope you can't be the comedy writer, or the knob end from the uk, thats me, so you must be the game bloke. Seeing as we are at the CES, in a Gaming Lounge, stood next to a game with your name on it" You know, it's spooky, I could almost be related to Sherlock Holmes!
Now he thinks I'm a genius and I know for a fact he is a genius (read his bio).
Funny old world.
Shame he's not the writer though, I am desperate for some material!
Here's some more Chris Taylors
When I hear a voice exclaim "Not another Chris Taylor"
I said "I am aware of several Chris Taylors, one is a Comedy Writer, one is a Gay Porn star (I'm told), one is a Game Designer and the other is some knob end from the UK, which one are you?"
He said I had to guess (his show badge was reversed), "erm, You don't look like a porn star, though you do look a bit gay, say something funny... Nope you can't be the comedy writer, or the knob end from the uk, thats me, so you must be the game bloke. Seeing as we are at the CES, in a Gaming Lounge, stood next to a game with your name on it" You know, it's spooky, I could almost be related to Sherlock Holmes!
Now he thinks I'm a genius and I know for a fact he is a genius (read his bio).
Funny old world.
Shame he's not the writer though, I am desperate for some material!
Here's some more Chris Taylors
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
3rd Space FPS Gaming Jacket - CES 2008
First person shooters will never be the same, now you can feel the Bullets slamming into your body.
Doc meets Rapper D.M.C - CES 2008
DMC, as in Run D.M.C, cool huh. I was stood gawking at some new gadgets, tuned to my right and looked up, I realised it was the man himself. Well chuffed.
3rd Space FPS Gaming Jacket - CES 2008
This attractive jacket allows gamers to Feel when they have been shot, hit, stabbed and beaten. Great, play a game and come away black and blue.
It really feels as though you are being prodded wherever the damage is done in the game.
Made by TN Games, the 3rd space FPS jacket "Must be felt" to be belived.
It really feels as though you are being prodded wherever the damage is done in the game.
Made by TN Games, the 3rd space FPS jacket "Must be felt" to be belived.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Doc Strange Meets Penn & Teller in Vegas
After years of enjoying their shows on TV, I finally get to see live and meet the anarchic magicians
Penn & Teller. They have their own theatre at the Rio casino in Las Vegas.
It seats around 1000, all veiwing angles are great, no blind spots, very plush, seats are comfortable too.
I thought $85 Dollars was a bit steep for a show, but when you consider how much other shows in Vegas are, it's the norm , I'd hoped to get some kind of Perfomers discount, no chance.
I had to get in theatre an hour before the show started, their warm up guy is called Mike Jones, he's a Jazz Pianist. Very good, if not slightly mental. I wondered if he was related to Spike Jones, certainly seemed that way.
Penn & Teller started their show with Teller coming out on Stage with his head encased in a block of concrete. He must have been drinking all night and woke up with a heavy head!
All kinds of tricks and illusions happend, nothing amazed me more than their wonderful use of misdirection.
From Dancing tissue paper to cups and balls with see through cups, a Book test using joke books to their knife throwing routine.
My favorite has to be the "Magic Bullet" illusion, mind blowing everytime. I'd like to think I have gto it figured out, but it would mean paying to see them again to confirm I'm right, and to be honest I'd rather believe in the magic.
Funny, Entertaining and Teller's version of "Misers Dream" is just beautiful and very Magical. Easily the most magical, effective and enjoyable of this rountine, ever.
Pay $95 for a VIP ticket (non left when I went) and you get a Program (worth $10!) and you get picked on to help in the show.
8/10
PS: Rio do a great Carnival World buffet too ($13.99 Midweek, $23.99 Saturday + TAX).
Make sure to get the "Whats on" magazine beforehand and theres a coupon for a Free 10oz Matured Aberdeen Angus Steak. Best steak Ive had since the one at the Luxor two years ago (that cost me $65!!)
Penn & Teller. They have their own theatre at the Rio casino in Las Vegas.
It seats around 1000, all veiwing angles are great, no blind spots, very plush, seats are comfortable too.
I thought $85 Dollars was a bit steep for a show, but when you consider how much other shows in Vegas are, it's the norm , I'd hoped to get some kind of Perfomers discount, no chance.
I had to get in theatre an hour before the show started, their warm up guy is called Mike Jones, he's a Jazz Pianist. Very good, if not slightly mental. I wondered if he was related to Spike Jones, certainly seemed that way.
Penn & Teller started their show with Teller coming out on Stage with his head encased in a block of concrete. He must have been drinking all night and woke up with a heavy head!
All kinds of tricks and illusions happend, nothing amazed me more than their wonderful use of misdirection.
From Dancing tissue paper to cups and balls with see through cups, a Book test using joke books to their knife throwing routine.
My favorite has to be the "Magic Bullet" illusion, mind blowing everytime. I'd like to think I have gto it figured out, but it would mean paying to see them again to confirm I'm right, and to be honest I'd rather believe in the magic.
Funny, Entertaining and Teller's version of "Misers Dream" is just beautiful and very Magical. Easily the most magical, effective and enjoyable of this rountine, ever.
Pay $95 for a VIP ticket (non left when I went) and you get a Program (worth $10!) and you get picked on to help in the show.
8/10
PS: Rio do a great Carnival World buffet too ($13.99 Midweek, $23.99 Saturday + TAX).
Make sure to get the "Whats on" magazine beforehand and theres a coupon for a Free 10oz Matured Aberdeen Angus Steak. Best steak Ive had since the one at the Luxor two years ago (that cost me $65!!)
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Late Night, Early Start...
didn't take to long to get to the airport, I should have gone to bed early though. still, I should sleep on the plane. ha ha, I say that every time. plenty of geeks knocking round the place, wonder where they're going?
Friday, January 04, 2008
CES 2008 Pictures & Movies
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Gadget Bag Packing, two days to go til Vegas
OK, I'm still testing everything here, making sure I don't take more than I need.
Last time I went to Vegas I had a massive suitcase full of crap I didn't need.
This time I.m just taking hand luggage. No big case for me.
Heck I travelled the world with nothing more than a rucksack, what the hell is wrong with me lately, I pack everything I need and more.
I've had enough, this time I'm going light.
One bag, barely full.
What have a decided on thus far?, thanks for asking, I'll tell you.
My MacBook, Pentax Optio S5i (getting on a bit, but works a treat), Kaiser, AV500 (well I love my movies), Fenix P2D 100 & L0D 80, Jeans x 2, T-shirts x 3, Jacket, Boots, Socks x 3, Boxers x 3, Spare Glasses & Contacts (disposable), Memory cards, Reader, Charger, Powermonkey, travel adapter, tolietries (toothbrush, paste and smelly stuff) & a good book (preferably a lightweight paperback.
Looks a lot written down, Im sure it will be fine...
Hmm...
I know I'll come back with more though!
Last time I went to Vegas I had a massive suitcase full of crap I didn't need.
This time I.m just taking hand luggage. No big case for me.
Heck I travelled the world with nothing more than a rucksack, what the hell is wrong with me lately, I pack everything I need and more.
I've had enough, this time I'm going light.
One bag, barely full.
What have a decided on thus far?, thanks for asking, I'll tell you.
My MacBook, Pentax Optio S5i (getting on a bit, but works a treat), Kaiser, AV500 (well I love my movies), Fenix P2D 100 & L0D 80, Jeans x 2, T-shirts x 3, Jacket, Boots, Socks x 3, Boxers x 3, Spare Glasses & Contacts (disposable), Memory cards, Reader, Charger, Powermonkey, travel adapter, tolietries (toothbrush, paste and smelly stuff) & a good book (preferably a lightweight paperback.
Looks a lot written down, Im sure it will be fine...
Hmm...
I know I'll come back with more though!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Hydrogen Technology
Imagine using water as a means to power your car.
Just water, nothing else. WTF?
Check this out, I am slightly lost for words.
Check out the website, tell me its true, I just can't seem to get my head around this one.
Just water, nothing else. WTF?
Check this out, I am slightly lost for words.
Check out the website, tell me its true, I just can't seem to get my head around this one.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
The Start of somthing Beautiful
Breathe in deeply and enjoy the stale smell of beer, farts & fireworks.
Wonderful, the DT's are finally settling down and the head is starting to clear.
So this is 2008 eh?
Bring it on
(after I've had a lie down)
Wonderful, the DT's are finally settling down and the head is starting to clear.
So this is 2008 eh?
Bring it on
(after I've had a lie down)
Happy Newt Year
Yesh I am quite drunk, so what has it to do withh youu?
I am just wishing you an vwey happy newt yeat and and a lovely something.
How mushc did I have do tdink>?
Fyck iyt, I am goinmh yo bed, you lut gave domne my head it an finys time for a sleep, goodnighty.
Love Doc,
XXx Mwa Mwa Mwaa Xxx
I am just wishing you an vwey happy newt yeat and and a lovely something.
How mushc did I have do tdink>?
Fyck iyt, I am goinmh yo bed, you lut gave domne my head it an finys time for a sleep, goodnighty.
Love Doc,
XXx Mwa Mwa Mwaa Xxx
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