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March 8, 2010

The Oscars have made ME the grouch…

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , , , , — Arturo @ 10:26 pm

For many years, I had enjoyed watching the Academy Awards.  I liked the spectacle of it.  The glamour of it.  The grandeur.  Then as I got older I realized how strange it seemed that movies I thought were better than others were losing.  How actors that I thought were spectacular, lost to someone more popular.  So more and more I disliked the Academy Awards.  Not to mention most awards shows.  I whine and whine about it, but most of the time I end up watching anyway.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to watch the whole awards show, but I did see the end where Katheryn Bigelow won Best Director AND Best Movie.  I just about lost it.  I gladly admit that I did not see ALL the movies nominated this year.  But I have read a lot of reviews on the films.  I did see Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Precious, Up, Inglorious Basterds and District 9.  That’s 6 out of the 10.  From those I saw, I thought the 5 were better movies than The Hurt Locker.  And I had read RAVE reviews about Up In The Air.  Now, for some strange reason, I love war movies.  If it’s a mafia movie or war movie I will watch it.  And I usually like them.  But The Hurt Locker was NOT a great movie.  I enjoyed it.  And I’d gladly watch it again.  But it was NOT an Academy Award winning movie.  The Hurt Locker was slightly better than Jarhead, and there’s no way that Jarhead would ever win or even be nominated for  an Oscar.

I finally read about how the Academy selects movies.  Especially since I had heard and read for a while that there was a lot politics involved.  And it turns out that money plays a HUGE role in which nominees win.  And that was especially interesting to me since the company that put out The Hurt Locker, Summit, is the same company that put out those Twilight things.  Now if you think of how much money that Twilight crap has made Summit, imagine how much of that went towards promoting The Hurt Locker for an Oscar.

I am not sexist or racist in any way.  Before anyone starts with the political crap.  I don’t care if a chimp ends making the best movie I’ve ever seen, I say give him an Oscar and a banana for all I care.  But this Academy Awards thing and having seen Alice In Wonderland the day before has clouded my love of movies.  Luckily the summer movies extravaganza is ramping up and I should be able to salvage some of my movie love.

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AC

March 7, 2010

Alice in Blunderland

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , , , , — Arturo @ 4:37 pm

Unfortunately I am not much of a reader.  I have given it a fair chance, but the truth is I honestly believe I have a reading disability.  I notice that I sometimes have to read sentences more than once to grasp the content.  Where as if it is said aloud to me, I comprehend immediately.  The reason I mention this is because on top of the fact that I would love to read more, there are certain stories I would much rather experience in written form.  At the very least, before I see the movie.  Perfect example: I would have loved to have read The Lord of the Rings before seeing the movie.  I can die a happy man if I never get to read the actual book, but one that I will make a point to go back and read are the tales of Alice and Wonderland.  Before I say exactly why, even though it may seem obvious at this point, let’s get into the review.

The good:  It didn’t completely suck.  That’s the best I can say.  The only things that saved it for me, were Helena Bonham Carter and Crispin Glover.  Those two are almost to the point that they can do no wrong in my eyes.  I believe Tim Burton is pretending to be dark and gothy, whereas Carter and Glover are genuinely darkly unique people.  The best line in the movie is when Alice is told and later tells someone that basically it is OK to be “mad”, some of the bet people are.  And that is entirely true about Carter and Glover.  The only other thing I might say is good, is that it has a few awe-inspiring visuals, but I believe they could have done more with them.

The bad:  Where to begin?  Since I left of the good with the visuals, let’s start there.  Like I said, there are some great shots in this movie.  BUT… I found it disheartening that this movie was not shot in 3D.  It was shot in 2D and converted into 3D.  That was very obvious when seeing it.  I told my wife upon our departure that this movie cold have been for 2D, what Avatar is for 3D.  Instead, someone lacked the proverbial “testicular fortitude” to say, “NO!  We are making a 2D feature and will NOT convert it into 3D.  This movie could have accomplished do much more just being the best of the old and not trying to just “fit in”.  Which is ironic, cause that’s what I think Burton does, just tried to “fit in”.  He is not goth, he is not dark, and he is not that great of a director.  The only time he managed to not mess up a movie for me was when he told stories that were already dark.  Batman and Sweeney Todd.  Other than that, it seems like they come up to him and say, “We want you to do a movie about (insert plot here).”  And his response, “Oh oh oh, can I make it a “DARK” (insert plot here).  And with a rolling of the eyes the execs say, ” Yesssss Timmy.  Go ahead.”  He even has to go as far as to change it from Wonderland to Underland.  Really Timmy?  Seriously?  The actress that plays Alice has only two emotions: “poor little me” and “now I’m mad”.  She is very cute, but didn’t do very well.  Another thing, Johnny Depp is one of the most overrated actors in history.  he only role he knows how to play is “weird”.  He did well as Carl Jung in Blow but that’s because he played a real person and didn’t have to interpret.  He was a walking corpse in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.  Otherwise he does “weird” like no one else.  And not even a good “weird”.  Eddie Scissorhands, Crybaby, Willy Wonka, The Mad Hatter, Jack Sparrow… alll weird.  The only other role that stands out is Sweeney Todd and that’s because he didn’t play weird, he just played sinister and angry.  Just because he stepped out his comfort zone a couple times does not make him a good actor.  I found nothing to really enjoy about this movie.  For that reason, I look forward to making myself read the books so I cam wash this movie out of my head.  Edit:  I can’t believe I almost forgot.  I try not to say too much about the plot of the movie for the sake of those that read this and have yet to see the movie.  But here’s a bit of a spolier.  They keep talking about a dance that The Hatter is good at, and then they finally show it.  WTF?!?!!  It is one of the, if not THE, stupidest thing I have seen in a movie… EVER!

If you are one of these little emo punks running around, or if you’re one of the fake goths, or if you are a die-hard Timmy Burton, then MAYBE you’ll like this movie.  If you’re an Alice and Wonderland fan, I can’t say from experience, but I think you’ll be disappointed.  If you’re just a movie fan, like me, I venture to say that you’ll be disappointed.  According to my star rating,  1 star means “avoid at all costs”, and 3 stars is “watch it but wait for the DVD”.  This is right in between.  2 stars means “watch if forced, as in on a date or you lost a bet”.

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AC

P.S

I gladly admit that it might be my hatred for all things Timmy that makes my review seem biased.  BUT… I did like the 1989 Batman and I gave Sweeney Todd a try even though it was Timmy and I liked that as well.  I also liked Beetlejuice at the time, and I love Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.  So there!

March 5, 2010

Stepfather, Please Step Aside.

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , — Arturo @ 1:34 am

OK, my beloved followers, all three of you.  I apologize for leaving you without my rantings for over two weeks now.  I’m sure you were calling your ISPs(Internet Service Providers) to make sure that you weren’t getting faulty service.  But, not to fret, for I am back.  OK, so that was over dramatic, but so much fun to fantasize.  So, seriously here we go.

I have a goal set for myself to start watching more movies.  As I’ve stated before, I lost sight of my partaking in movies and I want to get back to one of my favorite activities.  I have a mental list of movies that I need to make sure to watch.  And one such movie was The Stepfather.  Upon seeing the previews, I joked that I didn’t want to see it because it looked WAY to Disturbia-ish to me.  I’ve noticed more and more lately, a sign of getting older, that more frequently I see movies being remade over and over.  Like if someone saw a movie, and said to themselves, “What if we take that movie, change _______ and ______?  We could make a fortune.”  And it comes to pass.  That is exactly what I thought of The Stepfather.  They took Disturbia and said, “Let’s pretend that the mom DID hook up with the crazy neighbor.  Let’s show what family life would’ve been like.”  Was I right or wrong?  Let’s find out.

The bad.  This movie was in fact that.  It was someone’s idea of what would’ve happened if Disturbia took that road I mentioned.  I mean down to the angsty teenager that’s a bit of a rebel.  The hottie girlfriend.  Psycho killer.  Oblivious mom.  All Stepfather needed to do was to kill the dad rather than have him divorc….. OH WAIT, they DO kill him.  Which leads me to another problem I had with this movie.  This psycho kills everyone.  If someone looked at this guy wrong, he just kills them.  Dog pees in his yard, dead.  Mailman drops off the wrong letter, dead.  Wrong order at the drive-thru window, dead.  I mean this guy kills his left foot for falling asleep on him.  OK… bad joke, but you get the point.  I even told my wife at one point that if he killed a certain character, I was going to be REALLY upset.  Not so much cause I liked the character, but because like I told my wife also, the movie leaves NOTHING to feel good about.  I believe there are two kinds of movies.  The movies that no matter how bad things get, there’s that light at the end of the tunnel and you walk away feeling OK, because it had a pretty happy ending.  Then there are those that are just hard movies, that leave you with a sense of dread.  No happy ending.  Perfect examples: Disturbia.  Psycho killer, kills a few people, but in the end he gets his due, the hero gets the girl and life looks like it will get better.  Then there’s Se7en.  Psycho killer kills some people, turns himself in, but still manages to get the best of the cops and although he dies, HE is still the ultimate winner.  No REAL happy ending.  The Stepfather seems to want to do both.  So many people died and he basically gets away with it all.

The Good.  I will admit that it had me watching intensely.  Although mostly to see who else they were gonna kill.  And how crazy this guy really was.  But mostly it just reminded me why I liked Disturbia so much and I am going to get Disturbia to watch again soon.  So that’s a plus, I guess.

In the end, if you want to see a suburban psycho killer movie, watch Disturbia.  The Stepfather was not the worst movie in the world, but there are plenty of other movies to please your craving.  According to MY rating system, 2 stars means watch only if forced by a date or on a dare.  3 stars is worth watching, but wait for the DVD.  At best, I give this movie 2 & 1/2 out of 5 stars only because if there’s nothing else at your local Redbox or Blockbuster, I wouldn’t blame you for picking it up just to scratch it off your list.  Just don’t plan your night around this ONE movie.  Get a couple of movies and watch this one first, so you can get it out of the way and end on a high note.

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AC

February 16, 2010

Thank you Zac Brown.

Filed under: Music — Tags: , , — Arturo @ 10:56 pm

When I was a wee lad, my parents had a diverse record collection.  And I’m talking actual vinyl.  That’s those big, black, plasticky thingies that mom and dad have collecting dust in the basement, for those scratching their heads.  And when I say diverse, I mean DIVERSE.  We’re talking from Mazz to Stevie Wonder.  Earth, Wind and Fire to Santana.  Van Halen to Herb Alpert.  And I went through them all.  Now I am not a music savant that’ll name dates and albums and song titles and artists like Rain Man spewing facts.  But my music appreciation is a little more developed than most people.  When my friends weren’t around, I was listening to Kenny Rogers.  And when I got older and found my own taste in music, I strayed from my roots a little.  But when I heard things like Achey Breaky Heart and people calling it Country music, I was slightly offended.  As a result I abandoned Country music as a lost cause.  Then the other night, my wife and I were watching the Grammy’s.  I have lost my faith in those too, I mean come one, Eminem was nominated at least twice for Album of the Year.  I like Eminem, but seriously?  Album of the Year?  Anyway… During the night we kept hearing about two artists in particular.  Lady Antebellum and Zac Brown Band.  So I decided just for my musical expansion, I’d see if the Grammy’s still had some credibility.  I got the Zac Brown Band album, The Foundation.

I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed.  I haven’t enjoyed listening to Country music like this in MANY years.  I always saw Country music as some of the best story telling in music.  And Zac Brown Band delivers just that.  I felt like I was hearing someone tell stories of growing up and living in rural Georgia.  I’ll admit that there has always been a small part of me that wished I had grown up a stereotypical Texan.  And this album resurrected that feeling in me.  I even joked with my wife that I want to buy a cowboy hat to wear while I drive and listen to this album.  Which I plan to do often.  This album has your typical, structured songs, but it also has the fun, knee-slappers that make this a well rounded album.  With a song title like “Sick ‘Em on a Chicken”, you have to expect something interestingly funny.

Over the past few months, I am finding a new fondness for music and one of the things I enjoyed most was finding new music that I liked.  I am SO glad I found Zac Brown Band, and I look forward to finding more music to appreciate and spread the word about.  Give the album a try, I recommend it.

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AC

Orale vato. I Like Sherlock, Holmes.

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , — Arturo @ 4:18 am

Sorry, I had to.  For those that don’t get it, it’s a cholo joke.  And not a very good one.  But it’s almost 3 in the AM and I am trying to crank this one out so I can get a couple hours sleep and go home.  I’m at work, FYI.  So… As stated here and there, mostly a couple posts back, I am not much of a reader.  I wish I were.  One of the things I’ve always wanted to read were the stories of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  Sherlock Holmes is one of those things that if I hear about it, I perk my ears up and pay attention.  So when I heard a movie was coming out I was VERY interested.  Then I found out that Robert Downey Jr was the lead and I gasped.  Not cause he’s a bad actor.  Not at all. But because I have this theory, that when actors are given great roles in movies, there is a clause in the contract that says that they have to appear in some crap movie afterwards.  That way, a movie that otherwise would bomb at the box office, will have a chance because people will want to see whatever they come out in next.  Keanu Reeves came off The Matrix Trilogy and did Constantine.  Will Smith had Independence Day and Men in Black and then did Wild Wild West.  Sandra Bullock did Speed and then The Net.  Edward Furlong did Terminator 2, then does Pet Cemetary 2.  You get the point.  So seeing how Bobby had Iron Man and The Soloist, I was a little skeptical.  Let’s see how it did.

Sherlock Holmes is directed by Guy Ritchie.  Starring Robert Downey Jr from Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, The Soloist, and Only You.  Jude Law from Alfie, Enemy at the Gates, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.  And Rachel McAdams from The Time Traveler’s Wife, Wedding Crashers, and The Notebook.  Sherlock Holmes follows the fictional world’s second best detective and his sidekick Watson as they battle a mastermind and his plan to rule the England and maybe even the world.

The bad: I don’t really like movies where the plot pulls you this way and that way, and then this way again.  You have to pay extra close attention just to keep up.  This movie felt that way for some reason.  Almost like it was trying too hard to seem intelligent.  Another thing that I kind of liked but got a little too much was all the explaining.  Yes, Sherlock is the second best detective in the fictional world(that’s right, SECOND).  Yes, he’s smarter than almost everyone around him.  And yes, we know he notices things that no one else does.  But explaining his method of deduction and overall reasoning every other scene got a little boring.  And his long-winded monologue at the end was drawn out more than it should have been.  This last one is more nit picky.  I am a big fan of everything steampunk and I was REALLY hoping there would be some cool steampunk in this movie.  But alas, my hopes were dashed.  Also, the fact that Holmes and Watson were both major ass-kickers was a bit far-fetched.  They could’ve at least given some insight as to why they both know mixed martial arts in the 19th century.

The good:  It was very much Sherlock Holmes.  I think they did a great job showing the volatile relationship between Holmes and Watson.  I like how it only introduces Professor Moriarty, setting up some killer sequels.  I like Bobby in this film although they did make Holmes seem too much like Dr. House.  I always saw Holmes as a sophisticated detective and this movie made him seem more like a shut-in, alcoholic who happened to be a genius.  Almost like Tony Stark’s great great grandfather.  Coincidence?

Over all, I liked the movie.  I know I seemed to complain more than I praised, but I’m weird like that.  I would recommend it to almost anyone.  At the very least as a “worth checking out” flick.  I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

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AC

P.S.

And I don’t care how silly I sound, but Batman is THE greatest detective in the fictional world.  Ask any one.

Daybreakers? More Like Daybroken.

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , — Arturo @ 3:38 am

This is part two of my movie review trinity.  I’ll transition in to this review by stating, as I did briefly in the intro to my New Moon review, I have had a bit of a fascination with werewolves and vampires since I was a kid.  I try my best to try all things vamp or wolfy when it comes my way.  I even watched Twilight for crying out loud.  So, When I heard about Daybreakers, I was somewhat interested since it was coming off as a different take on the vampire lore.  Let’s use that as our springboard and jump in, shall we?

Daybreakers is directed by the Spierig Brothers.  Starring Ethan Hawke from Training Day, Gattaca, and Alive.  Willem Defoe from the Spiderman Trilogy, Shadow of the Vampire, and Platoon.  And Sam Neil from Jurassic Park, The Piano and The Hunt for Red October.  This is an alternative look at a world where vampires exist.  They no longer live in the shadows like animals, but are actually the dominant species on the planet.  They farm humans for blood and are running short.  As a result, they are looking for alternative food sources and possibly a cure.  Let’s go.

The bad:  When I first thought about writing this review, I thought I was gonna have a lot to say in this section, but I now realize there isn’t much.  The main thing is the constant nudges like, “Get it?  Cause they’re vampires living human lives?”  There’s a few instances, but I don;t care to remember, but the perfect example is they put blood in their coffee.  The story isn’t that great.  They should have used the talented actors they have in it, but fell short.  The ending seemed like they were trying to hard to MAKE you feel something, not sure what.  In the end, I was wishing I could have my 100 minutes back so I can watch something else.

The good:  It has good actors in it.  It’s shot pretty well.  There is a decent car chase scene where they’re trying to get away while avoiding the sun.  The premise behind the cure is a nice touch.  I think that’s the best part about this movie.  It was just outweighed by crap surrounding it.

In the end, if you want to see vampires living among us, watch True Blood.  It’s hard for me to say cause I really don’t like that show, but it certainly is better than this movie.  If I have to say one good thing about Daybreakers, I’ll gladly watch this over any Twilight film.  Yeah, I said it.  F Twilight in its A.

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AC

I Just Won The Superbowl, I’m Going To Zombieland

Filed under: Movies — Tags: , — Arturo @ 3:02 am

Over the past week or so, I have managed to get in some good TV time.  I’m sure my wifey is chuckling while reading this because she’ll say I spend TOO much time in front of the TV.  But I really don’t watch TV.  I put on movies all the time, but I rarely watch them.  I do, however, spend too much time on my Macbook.  The only time I don’t have it in my hands is when I am asleep, eating, or playing a video game.  But I think I’ve done pretty good lately with watching some TV.  I should be reading more, but it is difficult for me.  I think I have a reading disability, no joke.  So anyway, I will be hitting you with three, yes three, reviews.  The first of which being Zombieland.

Zombieland is a comedy horror directed by Ruben Fleishcer.  Starring Woody Harrelson from such movies as No Country For Old Men, Indecent Proposal, Natural Born Killers, and White Men Can’t Jump.  Jesse Eisenberg from Adventureland and The Village.  Emma Stone from The House Bunny and Superbad. And finally, Abigail Breslin from My Sister’s Keeper and Definitely Maybe.  It is a prototypical zombie movie.  The plague has already happened and this is a funny look at how to survive in a zombie infested world.

The bad:  I don;t have too much to complain about.  I did not particularly like the cameo in this movie.  Many will disagree, I’m sure.  But I have never really liked this actor and wasn’t too thrilled when he made his appearance.  At least it was a short appearance.  No reason to ruin it for those who haven’t seen it, so I’ll leave it at that.  The other thing of note was a joke that they bring up pretty frequently and I believe had a couple mentions in the trailers.  But they just seem to abandon it towards the end.   And I think there was a good place for it to come to a head.  Other than those two things the rest is open to criticism.  It’s pretty straight forward and doesn’t try too hard.

The good:  I think the “Rules to Surviving Zombieland” approach was a great idea.  It sets it apart within the genre.  And let’s face it, there are TONS of zombie movies as of late.  I really enjoyed watching Jesse Eisenberg.  I think he pulls off this character better than Michael Cera does in EVERY single role he plays.  Granted I have not seen Youth in Revolt, but he plays the same exact character in every movie, and it’s not even a great character  to boot.  I can’t stand the kid, I’m sorry.  Great for him that he’s making a career out of it.  But Jesse Eisenberg pulls it off WAY better, IMO.  Woody Harrelson is always a pleasure to watch.  And his character is funny as hell.  Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin pull their weight nicely, making this a well-rounded movie.  It has just enough gore, just enough laughs, and even just enough touching moments to make it not just a good zombie movie, but a good movie in general.

It may not be for every one, but if you like zombie movies, comedies, or both… I think you will enjoy Zombieland.  I say 4 out of 5 stars.

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AC

February 10, 2010

Happy St Valentine’s Day? Bah Humbug

Filed under: Personal Thoughts — Tags: , , — Arturo @ 2:24 pm

Valentine’s is upon us once again.  The holiday that has no true origin and is not in honor of any ONE man or woman.  As you can plainly see from this intro, I am opposed to this holiday and in true RandomMuch fashion, I will explain why in boring length.  ;)

First off let me say that I am not, in any way, against romance.  I know you might have read my other post, How unrealistic can romance really be?, and think that I am.  Let me say that I do make every effort to make sure that my wife knows I love her and not just on holidays and special occasions.  But I fail to see why Valentine’s Day has become a woman’s holiday.  A romantic holiday should not be only about women.  Women should be putting in just as much effort on this day.  And making sure you’re wearing sexy underwear or even lingerie is not enough.  That’s like having a treat in your pocket for a “good dog”.  We men have to make the plans.  We men have to make the reservations.  We men have to go buy the jewelry and chocolates, and flowers, and cards, and teddy bears.  We men have to go out of our way to make it a special day FOR YOU.  what do you women have to do?  Try your hardest not complain about the little things we men might have gotten wrong.  This should be  shared holiday.  Men deserve just as much attention and consideration in the relationship.  And this holiday is just solidifying the idea that relationships are purely for women.  It seems more and more that men are simply another accessory for women to manipulate to make them look good.  Women don’t want a date, they don’t want to show up alone.  Women don’t want a partner, they want to seem desirable.  Women: Do not treat us like objects and then turn around and complain that men objectify women.  You want equal rights?  Learn the concept first, decide if you are willing and/or able to accomplish selflessness and then talk to us about equality.  And sadly, since Valentine’s is all but a lost cause, women are moving on to anniversaries.  What’s next Christmas?  In typical woman fashion, birthdays aren’t enough.  They have one day that is ALL about them, but noooooooo… They want MORE.

Oh, and here’s a word of advice to men.  If you are still willing to participate in this bastardization of an otherwise romantic holiday, may I suggest not blowing your wad on one year.  Women are incapable of regression.  By that I mean, you absolutely cannot give a woman champagne for a week and then tell her you have to downgrade to wine coolers the next.  THey’ll smile and say it’s OK, but inside they will cussing you out and planning your death.  So, if you plan to be in a long relationship, take it slow.  Each year, add on to the last, slowly.  Cause if every new thing is compared to the last or the best.  And if the first year you dated, you went all out, every subsequent year after that will be held up nest to it and compared with that same little magnifying glass thing that jewelers use to inspect diamonds.  Trust me when I tell you that women are just as shallow, and just as clueless as ot what TRUE romance is.  Be yourself, and if they like you?  Great.  Otherwise, stop trying to impress a woman that has her eyes focused on the shiny things.  She’ll never see you for what you’re worth… Unless you’re bedazzled in REAL diamonds.

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AC

P.S

I forgot to mention, if you REALLY want to celebrate Valentine’s Day properly, consider that the holiday is more of a collection or orgy of saints being honored.  So in reality participating in an orgy or maybe just enjoying many different partners is a better way to keep in the tradition.  Naughty Catholics always find a way to make it sexual.  </sarcasm>

February 4, 2010

Google: with them or against them? Choose soon.

Filed under: Tech — Tags: , , — Arturo @ 9:04 pm

I’ve read the comments for a few years now, how Google may be the NWO(New World Order) in its infancy, but this is the first time that even I got a cold chill.  This is big.  This may sound like a whole lot of blah blah blah to most, but quantum computing is a major deal.  Beware the Google.

http://www.physorg.com/news184533633.html

Could Google be the codename for Skynet?  (Sorry for the tacky Terminator reference, LoL)

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AC

January 31, 2010

Open Challenge to Google: Please take Apple and it’s iPad down.

Filed under: Tech — Tags: , , , — Arturo @ 11:19 pm

So now that the hoopla is simmering down a little, let’s take a look at the iPad.  Plain and simple, it is an iPod Touch for sasquatches.  Rant all you want that iPhone OS is OSX Light, but the iPad is NOT a tablet PC competitor.  No way, now how.  I read an article about how tablet PC makers are concerned that they cannot compete with Apple’s price point for the iPad.  They can’t put out a tablet PC cheap enough to compete with the iPad.  I say, “WRONG”.  If I see the iPad sitting next to a Sony Vaio tablet PC and the difference is $200 more for the Sony, I’m going with the Sony.  Come on!  A tablet PC or a huge iPod Touch?  Hmmmmm?  Easy choice for me.  IF they can make it only $100 more, even better.

Then it hit me.  If Google can put a decent alternative to the iPhone(I did NOT say iPhone killer), then why can’t they compete with the iPad.  Think about it.  They went to HTC for the hardware to run their Android software and we got the Nexus One.  IT is in no way an iPhone killer, but spec for spec, it hangs with the iPhone really well.  Honestly the ONLY advantage that wins for Apple is the App Store.  Other than that, they match up well.  Now, what if Google goes to some smaller PC hardware company like Asus or MSI and works something out to put the Chrome OS on a tablet?  How awesome would that be?  Forget the higher price for putting Windows on it.  I think they could manage to make it for $100 more than the iPad or even match the price.  I believe that tablet will KILL the iPad.  I will GLADLY pay an extra $200 even, just to have a Google Chrome tablet.  I’m sure they’ll have a camera.  I’m sure it will have and SD card slot or USB slot.  Can you say movies a la carte?  No more being tied down to iTunes.  And the coup de grace, at least for me, this hypothetical tablet will support Flash.  So rather than Internet Light, we get the FULL web.  Apple can paint as pretty picture as it would like, but tons of people noticed the blue lego icon when Steve-O pulled up the New York Times website.   For those of you who don;t know what that means, that’s what you’ll get on you iPad every time you go to a website that has a video which requires Flash to play.  Which is A LOT of them.  Not a problem for the Google tablet running Chrome OS.

PLEASE Google, hear my cries.  If anyone can bring Apple to its knees, It’s you.  I will gladly drop my Macbook and iPhone if you put out a tablet.  I’ll get the Nexus One.  I’ll get the Google tablet.  I’ll buy a desktop PC running Chrome OS.  I swear it.

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AC

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