Sumocat's Rambles

Apple's CarPlay looks great (if you don't have an iPhone dashboard mount)

Mark Sumimoto — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:40:00 +0000

Reading through criticisms about Apple’s CarPlay implementation, it seems CarPlay’s purpose is to allow iPhone access through the car’s built-in touchscreen, rather than a dashboard mount, which is what I use. Mount provides full access to my iPhone, keeps the screen out of the way yet still in sight and at hand, plus I have a remote control for music and backup Bluetooth audio. And it works in our 10 year-old, 2004 Prius.

Happy Polar Vortex!

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 11:05:00 +0000

How I welcomed the New Year

Mark Sumimoto — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 09:34:00 +0000

Made a fine-ass vegan pizza with spinach, mushroom, and Daiya mozzarella.

Red Lantern Sheldon Cooper

Mark Sumimoto — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:02:00 +0000

Or me in real life. Not sure which I'm going as for Halloween but they're kinda interchangeable.

Food trucks at 2013 @DCVegfest

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:24:00 +0000

Food trucks are a welcomed addition to DC Vegfest this year. Woodlands Vegan Bistro, The Randy Radish, Everlasting Life, and BONMi.

First meal at 2013 @DCVegfest

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Black bean "crab cake" sandwich and chicken fried "steak" with kale and mac & "cheese".

My first bite at 2013 @DCVegfest

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 14:34:00 +0000

Chocolate chip pumpkin vegan cheesecake on a stick. So worth the wait in line.

All systems go for #DCVegfest

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:38:00 +0000

Starbucks in one hand, iPhone in the other, and Contour Roam2 on my shoulder.

My doctor has good judgment (in PCs)

Mark Sumimoto — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:35:00 +0000

At a doctor’s appointment and noticed my doc upgraded his notebook to an HP Elitebook 2760p. Used it in notebook mode the entire visit, but felt reassured by our shared good judgment in computer equipment.

I have so few reasons to wear this shirt.

Mark Sumimoto — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:20:00 +0000

Waiting to see Herr Metal at Herndon Friday Night Live.

Spycam'd Dennis Kucinich at Poplar Spring

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:52:00 +0000

Tanya walked right past them, but I recognized the unmistakable couple.

Checking out @therandyradish at Poplar Spring Farm Sanctuary

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:17:00 +0000

If I had to lose my superpowers...

Mark Sumimoto — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:44:00 +0000

...sandwiched between two Rogues is pretty much the best way to go.

This is random

Mark Sumimoto — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:11:00 +0000

Guy with two smartphones

Mark Sumimoto — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:49:00 +0000

One for talking, other for reading. Outside a Google office.

Saw this woman U-turn in the intersection...

Mark Sumimoto — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:43:00 +0000

...to park illegally.

I see a big salad in my future.

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:22:00 +0000

Maybe a couple.

Bought a new Motherbored (not a typo)

Mark Sumimoto — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:16:00 +0000

Assume "bored" refers to holes drilled as there's nothing boring about this piece of jewelry.

I suppose that does belong in the "toy" section...

Mark Sumimoto — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:18:00 +0000

Only at Target.

FLASHBACK: iPad: Why I won't get one

Mark Sumimoto — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:19:00 +0000

“I think the iPad will prove quite popular…” – Boom.

“…as users demand more from their tablets, the innate human instinct to use tools may yet drive the mainstream back to picking up pens.” – Getting there.

FLASHBACK: iPad: Why I should get one

Mark Sumimoto — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Not only do my points still stand, but they’re even more correct three years later. Multi-touch gestures and split keyboard further distinguish the interface. App support is monstrous. Smart Cover is closer to my wedge design. iPad is now the only home computer my wife uses. Contrast that to these losers.

Macadamia Milkshake

Mark Sumimoto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:04:00 +0000

Actually a smoothie made with macadamia nut, coconut milk and other stuff. Tasted like a liquid macadamia nut. Yum.

With FreedomPop, I can work anywhere.

Mark Sumimoto — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:46:00 +0000

And still I chose to be outside in the rain under an umbrella.

So glad winter is over...

Mark Sumimoto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Heavier snowfall than I saw all winter. Happy Spring!

A bigger, cheaper iPhone? Sounds familiar...

Mark Sumimoto — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:58:00 +0000

Dan Frommer speculates a bigger iPhone could also be a cheaper iPhone by using cheaper components, kind of like my idea for a bigger iPhone that uses an older processor to keep the cost down from eight months ago.