Why have companies abandoned the inline remote?  Have MP3 players gotten so small that a remote is unnecessary?

If you just can’t get enough JustPlainTech, you can now follow us on our Twitter account.  A link is also available in our blogroll.  In addition to our posts, we will “tweet” short thoughts that aren’t worth a whole post.

Last week’s announcement of the Kindle 2 means that the first-generation Kindle is no longer being sold.  While the original Kindle had its flaws, its design was quite unique and will be missed by some.

Last week, Evan compiled a list of mission-critical apps for his Windows XP install.  While I am not wiping my Mac anytime soon, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of applications that I consider crucial for the Mac.

How quickly the sands of time move to cover up the past.  Rio, the company that invented the MP3 player, has disappeared from the public consciousness.  Let us remind you of its past greatness.

Meet the world’s best selling cellphone.  Over 200 million of these phones have sold all over the world.  While it may not look like much, the 1100 has a simplistic charm to it.

I am a sucker for any alternative user interface, especially if it involves additional screens and touch.  The LG Rhythm has both those things covered.

So I finally decided to get my slow copy of Vista off my laptop and replace it with a clean install of XP. Now it’s time to put some applications back on my computer. Read on to find out what apps I can’t live without.

If you have been considering a netbook, right now is a great time to make a purchase.  With the impending introduction of next generation models and the general economic decline, companies have been slashing prices.

As many computer users know, sometimes you’ve just installed and uninstalled so many programs that your computer just isn’t as speedy as it once was. I started my Vista experience experiment roughly 2 years ago and I can say there have been some good times, but I can’t deny that there were some rough spots too. It’s come to the point where I have four options for my clean install: XP, Vista, Windows 7 (Beta) and Ubuntu. Read on to find out which way I’ll go and why…comments might …