Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 6
Posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 7:03am by E. Phil Haley in Computer Tips, Podcast
In this episode I discuss three entertainment related gadgets, the Haier Ibiza, the Slingbox Solo and the Wallace Technologies VuQube, along with a GPS device that’s very different from any I’ve seen previously. I also offer a security related tech tip along with a commentary regarding some of the misinformation that seems to be floating around regarding truck stop Wi-Fi. In a couple of days, probably Saturday, I’ll post a transcript of the podcast on the Trucker Tech blog so, if you’re interested, you can check it out.
By the way, if you like this podcast, or even if you don’t and you want to see if they’re all this bad, you can find Episode 1 here at Life on the Road and Episodes 2 through 5 at Trucker Tech:
I’m tremendously interested in your comments; especially those that include topic suggestions, constructive criticisms or corrections. There’s lots of ways to get in contact with me and I list them at the end of this podcast.
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Here’s where I list as many of the links relevant to the podcast as I possibly can. If I miss something, just leave a comment and I’ll dig it up.
Haier Ibiza:
Slingbox Solo:
Wallace Technologies VuQube:
NavStar Voice Navigator:
- Navigadget Voice Navigator Blog Post
- NAVTEQ Voice Navigator Press Release
- NavStar Voice Navigator Demonstration Video
Tech Tip:
Linux Is Now A Little Easier With Wubi
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I have both cellular and wifi, not because one is better than the other, sometimes one works better than the other depending on the situation and that situation is always changing.
If I’m at a dock, I’m not going to have wifi. If I’m at a truckstop in a small town, cellular will be the slow kind. In a major city, nowadays, it might be a toss up with Verizon’s new network they’re putting in.
Yep, that’s kind of the point I’m making in the commentary - I look at all this stuff as a tool that has the potential to make my life a little bit better and my work more efficient. Every tool has its positive and negative attributes along with optimum uses. I’ve always used both cellular and Wi-Fi but for different reasons and in different situations. All I’m trying to do with this podcast, and probably the next, is clear up a bit of misinformation that, because it seems to get repeated over and over, and often in the form of misguided advice, might keep drivers from taking advantage of all the tools they have available to them. Once an individual knows the facts it makes it a whole lot easier to come to valid conclusions about the types of technology they can use and the circumstances in which their use can be most efficient and effective.
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