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IBM Model M keyboard – a timeless classic

Tristan — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:26:03 +0000

This is a bit geeky but I couldn’t resist. I recently picked up at a tag sale a nearly new condition old IBM Model M ‘clicky’ keyboard (this particular one is from 1991) and it’s the best keyboard I have ever typed on:

Since this keyboard comes with a PS/2 plug, you can use a special PS/2 to USB adapter to connect it to your current computer, whether it be a Mac (like me) or a Windows or Linux machine. Re-map the Alt/Control/Caps Lock keys in your keyboard control panel to work how you like them and it works like a charm! And it evokes a certain caché with a cool yet familiar old-school retro look and feel:

This keyboard has a real cult following and I can see why-the keyboards that come with computers these days feel like total mush. I would highly recommend this keyboard (or the modern day roughly-equivalent one from a company called Unicomp in Lexington Kentucky), to anyone who writes, programs or just uses their computer a lot, which is practically everyone these days isn’t it? You can find them on eBay, and at thrift and computer surplus shops. If you want one with USB built in or one in black, Unicomp would be the place to get that although the build-quality is not quite as good and sturdy as the originals.

The IBM Model M is the best keyboard ever!

For more, check out to this NPR radio story.

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Post tags: apple, computer, keyboard, mac, tech

Make lemonade out of lemons

Tristan — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:56:05 +0000

Marketing piece for AAA

Tristan — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:44:15 +0000

A while back, AAA commissioned my Golden Gate Bridge in Fog picture for a large corporate conference with a ‘Building Bridges’ theme. Here are a few pictures of one of the finished products, an announcement card; front, back and the envelope. It may be a bit difficult to see in the picture, but the image is printed directly on the card with embossing around it. I think it turned out quite nice!

AAA also purchased over one hundred framed matted prints of my photograph. Yes, I sell those! Please inquire if you’re interested.

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Post tags: aaa, commercial work, corporate, design, san francisco

A Mini Cooper and a house

Tristan — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:20:47 +0000

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Post tags: cars, exteriors, modern living, street

Now on the Kindle

Tristan — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:22:16 +0000

(screenshot) This site now available on the Kindle!

Hey folks! You may now subscribe to this site and get updates delivered wirelessly to your Amazon Kindle! Here’s the link.

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Post tags: amazon, kindle, website

iPhone pictures

Tristan — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:29:01 +0000

The best camera is the one that’s with you. I always have my iPhone with me because it’s not practical to have a DSLR with you constantly. I enjoy the limitations of the iPhone camera in perpetuating a ’snapshot ethic’ much in the same way Polaroids did in the past.

This is an ever-changing (and updated regularly) gallery of some snapshots I’ve taken with my iPhone 3G.

Great image sequence of a girl receiving a new puppy for her birthday

Tristan — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:56:32 +0000

I stumbled across this great sequence of pictures by someone on by the name of Jill Johnson on Flickr.

This really shows how even a short sequence of photographs can sure tell a compelling story! (click on the thumbnail to the right to view.)

Business Card Observer website

Tristan — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:44:59 +0000

The Business Card Observer website is a nice source of inspiration for business card design. [via Mike's blog @ Mike Industries].

I’m having fun paging through all the card images (be sure to click on the ‘Older Cards’ as well) and thinking about some of the design elements that work well, and ones that don’t.

Court Des Anges at Disneyland

Tristan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:58:38 +0000

I was at Disneyland last week and snapped this quick shot of The Court Des Anges there. This is a good place for engagement or wedding photos, or to just get some peace and quiet while at the park.

Located near the exit to Pirates of The Caribbean, I understand the relaxing courtyard and staircase is soon to be converted to more retail space. That’s a shame because it really is ‘off the beaten path’ and a bit secluded, and one of the only truly quiet (and less-traveled) spaces at Disneyland.

Special limited edition White Leica M8

Tristan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:31:02 +0000

Leica announced a special limited edition White M8 camera today. What do you think of it? [¹]

Footnotes:

Personally, I think it looks very cool-modern yet classy and something a Stormtrooper from Star Wars might carry . And yes, I'm testing a newly installed footnotes plugin.