Time to be Geeked (Time Geeks)

Remember wayyyyy back when there used to be books published that would stick a random object in a collage of different objects and make you find that ONE object?  Confused?  Pretty much.  While I usually managed to find said object after a long period of looking, it always used to bug me that I had such a hard time finding those stupid little things. By now, you might be wondering why I just went on a monologue cursing the very existence of search and find books.  The answer is pretty simple -- Time Geeks is just one big search and find book, app style.  Is this a bad thing?  No.  If you are one of...

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The Atomic Web Browser

Safari has generally been one of the better mobile browsers that I've used over the last few years.  It does its job decently well, is pretty fast in most situations, and provides an easy way of creating browser apps for your homescreen.  After reading that, you can imagine my skepticism when one of my friends recently came up to me and recommended the Atomic Web Browser.  Why would I ever pay .99 cents for an app when I already have a serviceable browser to begin with? Because the Atomic Web Browser rocks, that's why. After downloading the little sucker (5.8 MB makes it a rather light app), there was little doubt over...

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Fantasy Sports News at its Finest

Back when I got my first iDevice forever ago, I downloaded a few apps, including the Fanball Fantasy News app.  It was kind of an impulse download, and for the record, I never thought that several years later I'd still have it sitting in a prominent place on my iDevices.  But it is there, and for good reason.  Throughout my time owning Apple's line of portable goodness, I have never come across a better app that allows users to check up on trends in fantasy sports like this one.  Even if you're not a huge fan of fantasy, this app is still great for even checking up on regular sports, because most of the (albeit...

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Otterbox Defender Series Case Review (iPod Touch 4G)

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It's Cookin Time (Diner Dash Review)

For anyone who has ever been a waiter before (or waitress), you probably realize the rigors that naturally come with the job can sometimes be a bit stressful.  From people who don't like the food that's been served to idiots who can't keep their "hyper" children under control, things can be a bit rough.  Which brings us to Flo.  Once trapped in the everlasting agony of corporate America, Flo has decided to leave her job for the greener pastures of being a waitress.  Sounds fun, right? For those of you who have never played Diner Dash before, the basic concept of the game is to get through  a day of being a...

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Some Random Thoughts About the New Mac App Store

As many of you Mac owners probably know, Apple decided to finally release the much ballyhooed Mac App Store yesterday as a software update (10.6.6 IIRC).  Being the curious one that I am, here are a few random thoughts and musings from my quick overview of it. 1.) Angry Birds has come to the Mac... ...but it's crazy expensive for the game.  Don't get me wrong -- I love Angry Birds.  But $5 for it?  I think I'll stick to the mobile version. 2.) My condolences to the people who decided to buy the iWork bundle again thinking that it was the '11 version.  Apparently there's a bug in the software that...

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Join the Elite (NBA Elite 11)

Usually, the sweet spot for app pricing is around .99 cents.  Once you start going above that price, app sales tend to dip a bit.  Once you get up to around five bucks, as is the price with NBA Elite 11, you hit a really dicey area that forces the person in question to really consider whether or not they want the app.  NBA Elite 11 is, in a way, the spiritual successor to the console games that never were released.  The app has all of the official licensing that goes with being an NBA game, so no half-brick players are present.  Is it really worth the money, though? Maybe. NBA Elite 11 is the only true basketball game...

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Happy New Year from TheAppNook!

Happy New Year!  Regular posting activity will resume as of tomorrow.  Than...

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