Monthly Archives: June 2008

What is the Best Windows Mobile Twitter Client?

I’m trying to figure out what is the best Windows Mobile Twitter client for me. I wonder if touch (Professional) vs non-touch (Standard) WiMo phones have different best clients? The Twitter Fan Wiki has a bunch listed under…

Mobile Apps

Any opinions out there? What is the best Twitter client for a WiMo smartphone (non-touch) or Pocket PC (touch) in your opinion?

Feeling Retro: PC World Disassembles the Awesome TRS-80 Model 100 Ultraportable

There was a time that mere mortals (people who couldn’t solder or code in assembly language) had two basic choices for a personal computer: The Apple II or the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 1. Somehow, in these ancient days, there emerged an device that was a great ultraportable before the term ultraportable was even coined: The TRS-80 Model 100. It also has the distinction of being the last product that Microsoft’s Bill Gates worked on in depth. PC World disassembled this 25 year old masterpiece in design and presents the photos at…

Inside a Classic: The TRS-80 Model 100

I definitely want to go find mine this weekend, throw 4 AA batteries in it and see if it powers up. Will post the video on YouTube if I find it and it powers up for a demo.

Plurk: A Disturbing Twitter Wannabe


Plurk is another Twitter wannabe, though a somewhat interesting one. I found its headless animal mascot to be a bit disturbing. You can change it to something somewhat less disturbing in your profile though. They have a mobile friendly web interface at…

plurk.com/m

You can find my account at…

plurk.com/user/toddogasawara

I’m not sure how often I will use it (despite its problems, I still use Twitter). But if you want to test it with someone, point to the account above.