2009-02-23 Another work day, so I will expand on my hardware collection a bit more. My primary means of communication is a BlackBerry Bold. There are many reviews on the web proclaiming the superiority of this device, so look them up. I find it a bit small, though, so I have built a custom palm grip. This allows me to much more easily grasp the BlackBerry while thumb-typing. All of the pictures I send out are taken by a Pentax Optio S12. This camera isn't necessarily better than the million or so competitors out there. But it has two significant pros: First, its memory card is compatible with the Bold, allowing picture swapping. Second, this model was one of the very last point-and-clicks to succumb to the camera industry's conspiracy of remote control eradication. If you can find this camera used, you can get yourself a cheap camera with a remote. Otherwise be prepared to spend $500+ on a big SLR. I will point out that if you are getting these updates via email, you are not getting them straight from my BlackBerry. The emails first get sent to my web server where they are then parsed, formatted and sent out to you. I'm a geek so I have to do it the complicated way. Also, the pictures on the website are almost always scaled down (even the big ones). If you just gotta have a full-quality version of one of my photographic works just let me know. Also, even if the email doesn't come directly from me, you can still reply to it with your rants, criticisms and suggestions of where I can go with myself.

BlackBerry Bold Pentax Optio S12