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ChannelFlip Web: From the Vault Special

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Kick back this week with a special episode of ChannelFlip Web. We’ve dug through the archives to find all kinds of outtakes and stuff that is downright embarrassing.

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Caffeine

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Right now, I’m on day 2 or 3 on a reduced caffeine intake diet. We ran out of Coke Zero (my preferred cold caffeine delivery mechanism) probably because I was going through many 20 ounce bottles per day. Yep, I still have coffee in the morning (50/50 caf/decaf – although I should cut back).

Right now, the morning coffee has worn off and I’m down. I’m not depressed, just relaxed and a bit slow moving. I did an experiment like this a long time ago and most people were quite surprised how nothing really bothered me when I was without caffeine. 
Not sure if I’m a fan of the lack of caffeine, although it is pleasant. </end pointless communication>

Lots of excitement in Google Reader

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Nice ad placement, Google. Are they using Google Goggles to match the energy of the pictures in the RSS feed to avoid inappropriate ad placement? Probably not. 

Additionally, I like the message here: If you're reading about video games in an RSS reader, you're probably lonely. 

My take on the iPad

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A lot of people are trashing the Apple iPad already. I think it’s a good first step, but the second revision will likely be a vast improvement. However, I expect the iPad to become a lot more useful in the next couple of months. The iPhone was a cool idea, but the thing that made the device was apps. 

Developers, Developers, Developers

Developers will definitely be able to make use of that large screen to make all sorts of applications that you could never fully achieve on the smaller iPhone and iPod Touch.

Way back when I used to write for TheAppleBlog.com, I wrote an article hoping for a GarageBand-like app on the iPhone. Some commenters thought that was crazy. For you folks, there are music recording apps for the iPhone. 

The iPad is just the beginning

The musical applications for the iPad could be intriguing especially if appropriate hardware is created around the dock connector. Accessory makers have a golden opportunity – who do you think will be the first to put together a folding keyboard for the non-MacBook or a real dock to make it a laptop or desktop? (Yes, I’m aware of the Apple offering of its keyboard-dock, but it’s surprisingly uninspired. I hope third parties can find a more elegant solution.)

Why I’m waiting

As much as I’m intrigued by the iPad, I can’t bring myself to buy a rev A Apple product after my experience with the first gen MacBook Pro. I’m looking forward to rev B.