Continuing with the Nexus 7

I’ve been using the Nexus 7 for a couple of weeks so I  want to share some thoughts on how its been going. Over all, I continue to really like the tablet. My only nag on the hardware is the layout of the volume rocker and sleep/wake button. They are placed so close together I…

A day with the Nexus 7

This week I picked up a nexus 7. After spending a day with it I can say, “This is a slick device.” Let me share some of the ups and downs I’ve had in the day I’ve used it. The good The first thing I love about the nexus 7 is the hardware. This device…

What a way to end Summer

Shortly before I returned from vacation I received an email from my church treasurer. It had some updates on ongoing projects, nothing out of the ordinary. The last line, however, stood out. It said, “I would also like for you to be my guest at the Bruce Springsteen concert on September 2.” Accepting the invitation…

Blue Like Jazz – at last an artistic Christian film

I’ve noticed a trend of Christian films which have tried to be “edgy” over the last few years. Some, like the dreadful Fireproof, have not only failed to be edgy films – they have failed on nearly every film-making category imaginable. Other films, such as Second Chance and To Save a Life, have managed to…

Simply the Nook

I received my Father’s Day present a bit early this year. My wife let it slip that she was planning on getting me an eReader as a present, and had to pick the model I wanted. Thanks to some sleuthing I managed to track down a Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light at a local…

Mobile Suite Showdown – Importing and Exporting

Productivity apps on the iPad continue to be one of the top selling points for the device. It’s no surprise, then, that there are several office suites available in the App Store. This post is going to explore the three main “all in one” suites which are available on the iPad – Documents to Go,…