Maximum Geek http://www.maximumgeek.org Two Geeks discussing gadgets, computers, comics, movies, toys and anything else that comes to mind. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:51:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 ©Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin tibbarerew@gmail.com (Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin) tibbarerew@gmail.com(Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin) podcast 1440 Two Geeks discussing gadgets, computers, comics, movies, toys and anything else that comes to mind. Two Geeks discussing gadgets, computers, comics, movies, toys and anything else that comes to mind. Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin tibbarerew@gmail.com No no http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights Reserved ©Joshua Curry and Jeff KirvinTechnology/Gadgetshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 30 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/GRNhHMq0m_I/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/12/13/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-30/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:13:40 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/?p=124 Hey, we’re back, sorta, but here’s a fresh (well recorded on December 2nd) Max Geek. Here’s what us professional underachievers cover.

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/12/13/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-30/feed/ 1 40:17 Hey, we're back, sorta, but here's a fresh (well recorded on December 2nd) Max Geek. Here's what us professional underachievers cover. Live rickroll Mines of Moria Dell 1340... ... Hey, we're back, sorta, but here's a fresh (well recorded on December 2nd) Max Geek. Here's what us professional underachievers cover. Live rickroll Mines of Moria Dell 1340... interesting, maybe. iPhone vs. Windows Mobile New Zune subscription NXE Windows 7 no graphics accelaration required. netbook amazon ownage Notebooks for life Podcasts Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin no No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/12/13/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-30/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 29 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/SlGnj8RWaKA/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/11/03/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-29/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:02:44 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/?p=81 We’re quicky approaching our 100th episode (if you combine vol. 1 and vol. 2) and our 4 year anniversary. Look for something special the week of November 17th. Anyway, here’s what Jeff and I covered.

  • NaNoWriMo
  • Microsoft News
    • Live Mesh
    • Office Online
    • Azure
    • Windows 7
    • Win Mob 6.5
  • The next step in Netbooks
]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/11/03/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-29/feed/ 2 67:13 We're quicky approaching our 100th episode (if you combine vol. 1 and vol. 2) and our 4 year anniversary. Look for something special the week ... We're quicky approaching our 100th episode (if you combine vol. 1 and vol. 2) and our 4 year anniversary. Look for something special the week of November 17th. Anyway, here's what Jeff and I covered. NaNoWriMo Microsoft News Live Mesh Office Online Azure Windows 7 Win Mob 6.5 The next step in Netbooks Podcasts Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin no No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/11/03/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-29/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 28 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/XmjAJCuPfC4/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/10/18/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-28/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:47:56 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/10/18/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-28/ Hey it’s us, we’re still alive and there’s a new Max Geek, we even kept it under an hour. Here’s what we covered.

  • Comicbook movie news
  • McCain vs. youtube
  • Google, evil or no?
  • New Macbooks
  • Netbooks
    • Jeff loves him some 2133
    • $300 EeePc
    • Netbooks for kids
  • Touch HD rumors
]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/10/18/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-28/feed/ 0 56:42 Hey it's us, we're still alive and there's a new Max Geek, we even kept it under an hour. Here's what we covered. Comicbook movie news McCain ... Hey it's us, we're still alive and there's a new Max Geek, we even kept it under an hour. Here's what we covered. Comicbook movie news McCain vs. youtube Google, evil or no? New Macbooks Netbooks Jeff loves him some 2133 $300 EeePc Netbooks for kids Touch HD rumors Podcasts Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/10/18/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-28/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 27 Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/GkuoRimxFGk/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/26/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27-part-2/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:28:04 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/26/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27-part-2/ That’s right, we split this one into two to avoid going over 2 hours. This part 2 is 45 minutes of Jeff and I discussing Cloud Computing, how far has it come and how far does it have to go before it’s viable as an everyday tool for the average user.

Stay tuned next week for the Writerly Cast when we discuss plagiarism and the line between stealing and taking inspiration from someone else’s work.

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/26/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27-part-2/feed/ 0 43:56 That's right, we split this one into two to avoid going over 2 hours. This part 2 is 45 minutes of Jeff and I discussing ... That's right, we split this one into two to avoid going over 2 hours. This part 2 is 45 minutes of Jeff and I discussing Cloud Computing, how far has it come and how far does it have to go before it's viable as an everyday tool for the average user. Stay tuned next week for the Writerly Cast when we discuss plagiarism and the line between stealing and taking inspiration from someone else's work. Podcasts Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/26/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27-part-2/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 27 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/YQ40S76ZnOk/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/24/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:22:35 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/24/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27/ Alright, Jeff and I were trying something new, we were trying to be on topic and keep the cast under 45 minutes. We failed, miserably, horribly, terribly failed. This was an epic fail if ever I’ve seen one (and I’ve seen more than one). In fact we ran so long we had to cut our main discussion. Anyway, look for a discussion on whether Googles cloud based apps are going to make choice of OS a moot point. Here’s what we did cover.

  • Windows 7 going on a diet.
  • LHC
  • VooDooPC shake up?
  • Sony Vaio TT
  • Warhammer Online
  • EA eases up on Spore DRM
  • New TV Shows – Fringe and 11th hour – can they stop shooting themselves in the foot?
  • Mobile Minute
    • Palm OS Nova delayed
    • Windows Mobile 7 delayed
    • Android

There you have it, another fine episode. Look for us next week, maybe we won’t double our target time.

     

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/24/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27/feed/ 0 88:02 Alright, Jeff and I were trying something new, we were trying to be on topic and keep the cast under 45 minutes. We failed, miserably, ... Alright, Jeff and I were trying something new, we were trying to be on topic and keep the cast under 45 minutes. We failed, miserably, horribly, terribly failed. This was an epic fail if ever I've seen one (and I've seen more than one). In fact we ran so long we had to cut our main discussion. Anyway, look for a discussion on whether Googles cloud based apps are going to make choice of OS a moot point. Here's what we did cover. Windows 7 going on a diet. LHC VooDooPC shake up? Sony Vaio TT Warhammer Online EA eases up on Spore DRM New TV Shows - Fringe and 11th hour - can they stop shooting themselves in the foot? Mobile Minute Palm OS Nova delayed Windows Mobile 7 delayed Android There you have it, another fine episode. Look for us next week, maybe we won't double our target time. #160; Podcasts,,Rants,,Technology Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/24/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-27/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 26 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/nZNROQC51C8/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/22/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-26/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:55:21 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/22/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-26/ Alright, here it is, over a week after we recorded it. I’m really sorry but I fell into a depression the last part of last week and I was busy the first part. I’m maybe hopefully starting to pull out of it and maybe we’ll get a show up this week. Anyway, here’s what we cover.

  • Google Chrome
  • New CTIA devices
  • New LOTRO stuffage
  • SPORE, HUH, WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?

The Spore portion of the show is a bit heated. Take a listen and as always feel free to tell us what you think. Of course if you’re wrong we’ll be more than willing to explain why ; )

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/22/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-26/feed/ 0 50:38 Alright, here it is, over a week after we recorded it. I'm really sorry but I fell into a depression the last part of last ... Alright, here it is, over a week after we recorded it. I'm really sorry but I fell into a depression the last part of last week and I was busy the first part. I'm maybe hopefully starting to pull out of it and maybe we'll get a show up this week. Anyway, here's what we cover. Google Chrome New CTIA devices New LOTRO stuffage SPORE, HUH, WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? The Spore portion of the show is a bit heated. Take a listen and as always feel free to tell us what you think. Of course if you're wrong we'll be more than willing to explain why ; ) Games,,Podcasts,,Technology Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/22/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-26/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 25 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/zeJU4aMvf6w/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/05/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-25/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:38:42 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/05/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-25/ Well, this is something of an odd ball episode. This is the first episode (out of the 94 episodes we’ve done between vol 1 and 2) that Jeff isn’t in. Jeff took a mental health day, he’s trying to ween himself off politics. So Rick Cartwright joins me. Rick has been a friend of ours for quite a while and he’s guested on at least one prior episode of Max Geek (back in our trying to do live shows stage). Rick was originally set to join us as the moderate conservative view for our political discussion (which he does at the end). We got kind of carried away with what was supposed to be 15 or 20 minutes of tech talk, well at least half the show ended up being about tech.

There is another milestone, this is the first to be continued Max Geek. Rick and I just ran out of time and we were just getting started on politics. Next week sometime Rick and I will do a mini Max Geek Political cast to wrap things up. Without further ado I bring you the Max Geek 25 show notes.

  • Does Google Chrome shine?
  • XBox 360 price cuts, does this mean the XBox is ready to be replaced?
  • Spore, it’s coming and it’s going to rock
  • Politics
    • National conventions, do we need them?
    • Attack ads
    • Palin, we start in on the discussion but have to stop halfway through.

So, stay tuned next week, we should have a regular episode and a mini episode on politics with me and Rick.

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/05/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-25/feed/ 6 78:48 Well, this is something of an odd ball episode. This is the first episode (out of the 94 episodes we've done between vol 1 and ... Well, this is something of an odd ball episode. This is the first episode (out of the 94 episodes we've done between vol 1 and 2) that Jeff isn't in. Jeff took a mental health day, he's trying to ween himself off politics. So Rick Cartwright joins me. Rick has been a friend of ours for quite a while and he's guested on at least one prior episode of Max Geek (back in our trying to do live shows stage). Rick was originally set to join us as the moderate conservative view for our political discussion (which he does at the end). We got kind of carried away with what was supposed to be 15 or 20 minutes of tech talk, well at least half the show ended up being about tech. There is another milestone, this is the first to be continued Max Geek. Rick and I just ran out of time and we were just getting started on politics. Next week sometime Rick and I will do a mini Max Geek Political cast to wrap things up. Without further ado I bring you the Max Geek 25 show notes. Does Google Chrome shine? XBox 360 price cuts, does this mean the XBox is ready to be replaced? Spore, it's coming and it's going to rock Politics National conventions, do we need them? Attack ads Palin, we start in on the discussion but have to stop halfway through. So, stay tuned next week, we should have a regular episode and a mini episode on politics with me and Rick. Podcasts,,Politics,,Rants,,Technology Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/09/05/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-25/ Writerly Cast Ep. 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/Uawl5rPizUg/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/27/writerly-cast-ep-3/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:39:02 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/27/writerly-cast-ep-3/ Alright, it’s that time of the month again, this is the Writerly cast. Before I get down to the show notes though I wanted to mention (to those of you just following the podcast feed) that I’ve started doing a lot of actual blogging on Maximum Geek. I’m trying to cover a range of topics like we do on the podcast, so put the full feed http://www.maximumgeek.org/feed/ into your RSS reader and check it out. Now down to the show notes. This was a pretty simple cast.

Part 1: Where Jeff and I ad-lib trust me, it gets interesting once we get the silly out

Part 2: Jeff and I discuss marketability and what it’s place is in the writing process (hint: Jeff is wrong)

Along the way we also talk a bit about motivation and why Jeff isn’t writing any fiction lately. Good stuff, take a listen and give us some feedback, we actually are interested in what our listeners think, honest. And I know you’re out there, we use up plenty of bandwidth each month. So come on down and tell us what you think. Also spay or neuter your pets (a mention in next weeks podcast to the first person who can explain that last line email me).

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/27/writerly-cast-ep-3/feed/ 3 58:54 Alright, it's that time of the month again, this is the Writerly cast. Before I get down to the show notes though I wanted to ... Alright, it's that time of the month again, this is the Writerly cast. Before I get down to the show notes though I wanted to mention (to those of you just following the podcast feed) that I've started doing a lot of actual blogging on Maximum Geek. I'm trying to cover a range of topics like we do on the podcast, so put the full feed http://www.maximumgeek.org/feed/ into your RSS reader and check it out. Now down to the show notes. This was a pretty simple cast. Part 1: Where Jeff and I ad-lib trust me, it gets interesting once we get the silly out Part 2: Jeff and I discuss marketability and what it's place is in the writing process (hint: Jeff is wrong) Along the way we also talk a bit about motivation and why Jeff isn't writing any fiction lately. Good stuff, take a listen and give us some feedback, we actually are interested in what our listeners think, honest. And I know you're out there, we use up plenty of bandwidth each month. So come on down and tell us what you think. Also spay or neuter your pets (a mention in next weeks podcast to the first person who can explain that last line email me). Podcasts,,Writerly,Cast Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/27/writerly-cast-ep-3/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 24 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/MhiEYIoRlV0/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-24/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:53 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-24/ Hey, we’re up early this week, woohoo. We cover a lot and in the end I lay the smack down on Jeff. Here’s what we cover.

  • Intel Nehalem, 4 cores, 8 threads
  • 6 core Xeon server processors
  • AMD kicks some Atom ass link
  • Toshiba upscaling DVD player, but is it really a surplus HD-DVD player with new firmware? link
  • Hong Kong Lego User Group makes 300,000 brick Olympic complex link
  • Vista gets no loving, as many as a third of PC still ship with XP link
  • Mobile way more than a minute
    • Sprint Airave, The Good, The Bad and the WTF.
    • Sprint being a dumbass, part deux… Diamond $100 more than the iPhone link
    • HTC Dream approved by FCC, T-Mobile to carry first Android phone this fall link
    • Treo Pro leaked, redacted, leaked… link
    • Intel has something up its sleeve link
    • Game changing hardware link
]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-24/feed/ 0 73:08 Hey, we're up early this week, woohoo. We cover a lot and in the end I lay the smack down on Jeff. Here's what we ... Hey, we're up early this week, woohoo. We cover a lot and in the end I lay the smack down on Jeff. Here's what we cover. Intel Nehalem, 4 cores, 8 threads 6 core Xeon server processors AMD kicks some Atom ass link Toshiba upscaling DVD player, but is it really a surplus HD-DVD player with new firmware? link Hong Kong Lego User Group makes 300,000 brick Olympic complex link Vista gets no loving, as many as a third of PC still ship with XP link Mobile way more than a minute Sprint Airave, The Good, The Bad and the WTF. Sprint being a dumbass, part deuxhellip; Diamond $100 more than the iPhone link HTC Dream approved by FCC, T-Mobile to carry first Android phone this fall link Treo Pro leaked, redacted, leakedhellip; link Intel has something up its sleeve link Game changing hardware link Podcasts Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-24/ Maximum Geek Vol. 2 Ep. 23 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MaximumGeek/~3/LucPNSImx2o/ http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-23/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:29 +0000 Josh Curry and Jeff Kirvin http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-23/ OK, we recorded this last week but I’m a big wuss and didn’t post it until today. Here’s what we covered.

Stay tuned this week for us talking about stuff or something.

]]> http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-23/feed/ 0 36:56 OK, we recorded this last week but I'm a big wuss and didn't post it until today. Here's what we covered. iPhone kill switch Flock http://www.flock.com Star Trek ... OK, we recorded this last week but I'm a big wuss and didn't post it until today. Here's what we covered. iPhone kill switch Flock http://www.flock.com Star Trek Online Link Stay tuned this week for us talking about stuff or something. Uncategorized Joshua Curry and Jeff Kirvin yes No http://www.maximumgeek.org/2008/08/19/maximum-geek-vol-2-ep-23/ Josh Curry and Jeff KirvinnonadultTwo Geeks discussing gadgets, computers, comics, movies, toys and anything else that comes to mind.