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Geek Out Blog Is Back!

Jul31
2011 Leave a Comment Written by The Geek

Yes, TheGeek is back and this time I have brought friends!

The new format will include several new writers. We will be covering a wider variety of topics but will be dropping the gadget reviews until a suitable writer can be found.  For now, the two main writers that will be featured on GeekOutBlog.com are as follows:

TheGeek: Focusing on .Net and VMWare developement

LinuxGeek: Focusing on Linux Tips and Tricks

We have several other writers lined up that will join us soon so look out for new information.  In addition you will soon see some changes to the site in general.  Each writer will get their own little corner to play with in whatever way they (and their readers) want.

So, Welcome Back!

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Return of TheGeek

Jul24
2011 Leave a Comment Written by The Geek

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TheGeek will soon return with a new blog format.

The short explanation as to why I had to disappear is that my 3 year old daughter has leukemia. My time has been soaked up with her treatment schedule. Even though her treatment will continue for another 2 years the schedule has calmed down enough so that I can spend some time on the blog. But I will have to change the format as I will no longer have the time or ability to review new gadgets.

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MacBook Pro vs. Alienware M17x, a “CASE” Study

Mar16
2011 Written by The Geek

So to begin my comparison I am going to take a look at the Cases themselves. Note that since the screens are such a huge point, I will not compare them here as they would need their own post. This is NOT a functional test, simply a basic look at the looks and “feel” of the chassis.

The MacBook Pro is an amazingly built machine, I will certainly give Apple that. Single piece of aluminum? Yes please. I love the fact that it feels cool to the touch even after running for some time. My only issue is that the edges are a bit sharp and uncomfortable after some time on the machine. This is easily fixed by getting a a separate mouse.

The magnetic latch is nice but a bit grabby, opening the Pro takes a bit of elbow grease. But again, I can live with the fact that there is no mechanical latch to break. When it comes to the magnetic power cord attachment… Simply put, Awesome. At night I can find the place to plug in all too easy.

The keyboard letters are placed very well which makes typing easier on my Pro than on my desktop. Lastly the onboard mouse is very nice but due to the aforementioned sharpness I ended up with a usb attached mouse. Oh well. By the way, light is a good word for this machine.


So the contender I have put up against the Pro is the Alienware M17x. This is a machine I have had for some time now and I can say that it is a match for almost anything out there… I am a fan of Alienware. The fact that Dell now owns them is going to just further my love of Alienware computers. Not as light as the Pro, in fact not light at all, this machine is meant for power gaming not ultra-mobility.

If artsy looks and small formfactor aren’t your thing, then look no further. This beast makes me think of medieval armor. Not a bad thing. Again, no mechanic latch which is nice. Aluminum case is great but it isn’t a single piece like with the Pro. The keyboard is nicely laid out, large enough to feel like a desktop keyboard. The mouse, well its like all the other horrible laptop mice in the world.

Overall the chassis is nice but I will definitely have to give this round to the MacBook Pro.

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Mac vs PC

Mar13
2011 Written by The Geek

Just google the words “Mac vs PC” and you have almost 9 million pages to view. This is one of the biggest Geek debates in the world right now. Why am I getting involved? I am testing my first Macbook Pro.

That’s right, the Geek has gone Mac. Or have I? Not really, so far the Macbook Pro is exactly what I thought it would be… A really good laptop but nothing more or less than my windows counterparts.

Aside from the normal debates (security, software, speed etc.), I am going to try the Mac out and see how different it really is from the PC.

My overall opinion has always been that Macs are pretty similar to PCs with the differences mostly coming from the wide variety of PC companies. Basically, since Apple only creates upper end models, they are similar to other upper end companies on the PC side (Alienware for example).

I’ll let you all know what I find out as I go, hopefully the journey will be fun!

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