Tech News Radio

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com's podcast channel examines the following topics: ComputerWorld.com IT job & skill forecasts for 2009; Aircell Internet access for airplanes; a VMWARE open source play with Infrastructure Toolkit; top displays with Samsung 245T & Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP; a short review of Tom Bihn's Checkpoint Flyer Travel Bag & Briefcase; and then a run down of some potentially interesting conferences that are coming up soon.

Other links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Software Developer Times
• MaximumPC.com
• InformationWeek.com
• Tom Bihn Absolute Strap
• The SharePoint Technology Conference
• PacDesignShow.com
• ElectronicsWestShow.com
• SANS 2009
• UCLA's 77th Technical Management Program
• RSA Conference 2009

The microbrew recommendation for this show is the Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Today's podcast is all about Tom Bihn and the awesome products they offer those that have to carry technology gear.

But we also touch briefly on our FriendsInTech.com iTunes comments competition, Podcast Academy 3, and TechNewsRadio's Frappr Map.

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Previous review of Tom Bihn gear (08Dec05)
• Brain Cell
• Brain Bag: A Big Daypack for Business & School
• The Archetype
• The Arenonaut
• Tom Bihn Blog
• Tom Bihn Forum

This podcast is sponsored by O'Reilly and Associates Safari Bookshelf online technical library.

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The flow of this TechNewsRadio.com podcast is the following ...

First we update you a little bit on the consolidation of Tech Rag Tear Outs and Tech Tidbits Daily into TechNewsRadio.com podcasts.  Content will stay the same, frequency may diminish a little, but the big change is really "branding" and "packaging."

Then we plug two of my favorite podcasts:

• Lance at the Digital Expereince Podcast
• MacReviewCast

And then we share some tidbits of interested from Wired Jan 2006:

• Gamepark Holdings GP2X Linux portable game device
• Tavo Gloves
  
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The next GotoMeeting & TechPocasts.com event is this Saturday, January 7th, 2006 live from CES!

Today's podcast is a hands-on review of a customized dual-laptop backpack bag solution from Tom Bihn.  Thanks to Brendan for coming up with the segment idea, and for Darcy for putting the package together. So this is what I got to evaluate:

• Absolute Shoulder Strap, $25
• Monolith Brain Cell: Size 2, $45 [hard shell for larger laptops, fits in vertical]
• Brain Cell: Size 5, $50 [hard shell for smaller laptops, fits in horizontal]
• Brain Bag: A Big Daypack for Business & School, $140 [has straps for Brain Cells]
• The Soft Cell: Size 2, $30 [padded sleave]

What I have been using for the last two weeks is the: Brain Bag + Brain Cell Size 5 (iBook) + The Soft Cell Size 2 (Tecra M4).  And I have to highly recommend this setup for transportation of two laptops for my situation.  I have also posted some pictures on my personal blog.

Listen to the podcast for details on a special contest from TomBihn.com for listeners of TechNewsRadio.com.

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The next GotoMeeting & TechPocasts.com is this coming Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 and will focus on Cool Holiday Tech Gifts.

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• Mobile Edge Ultra TechStyle
• Targus with two patent-pending features: Dome Protection System & SafePORT Air Cushion
• Matias Slim Aluminum Laptop Case
• Pacific Design Nucleus PC Portfolio
• Mobile Edge "Just For Women"
• HP "Signature Ladies Totes"
• Roadwired PDA/Phone Organizer
• ExtremePDA The Holster

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GotoMeeting & TechPocasts.com event for October 2005 being planned.

Today we are going to look at two quick items: ScotteVest.com and OpenOffice 1.1.5:

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