About this blog
I would not have ever though of myself as a 'blogger'.
I enjoy a number of things and believe that I have learned and grown in my experiences over the years so in the spirit of sharing, I thought a blog would be an interesting way to give my thoughts and views on all things I find interesting.
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![So, it’s been almost five years since my last post on the whole TELUS vs. Shaw topic. You’d hope that five years later, both companies would be now offering consumers […]](http://fengstad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ShawLogo-115x115.jpg "TELUS vs. Shaw – So Much Has Changed – NOT!")
TELUS vs. Shaw – So Much Has Changed – NOT!
Posted on March 14, 2016 | No CommentsSo, it’s been almost five years since my last post on the whole TELUS vs. Shaw topic. You’d hope that five years later, both companies would be now offering consumers […] -
I Keep Finding Myself Wanting to Hear – “And Now, Just One More Thing”
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsWhat a year it has been! Three major Apple events, two Google events, an Amazon event and the introduction of a new tablet player, Microsoft. -
Do You Really Need a Case for Your iPhone?
Posted on September 22, 2012 | No CommentsOne of my biggest pet peeves and frankly, one of the craziest things to do in my no so humble opinion is to put a case on your iPhone. Seriously, you really think a case adds any value or protection to your iPhone? -
My First Experience with the Tesla Model S
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsMy wife and I were recently on a road trip vacation that had us visit Bellevue, Washington this past weekend. We visited the Bellevue Shopping Center and to my surprise, there was a store inside showing the new Tesla Model S sedan. -
Apple Wins Big! Samsung Infringes on Apple Patents – Jury Awards $1B in Damages
Posted on August 24, 2012 | No CommentsIn what was stated to be the biggest patent trial in history, Apple has a clear win against Samsung in a California trial today. Samsung has been ordered to pay damages of over a $1B to Apple. -
Apple vs. Samsung – Trial of the Decade
Posted on August 8, 2012 | No CommentsYou know that you have achieved notoriety when you garner the attention of the late night talk shows. Well, in the case of the Apple vs. Samsung patent trial currently underway in California, Conan O'Brien has indeed taken notice. -
The New iPad – First Impressions
Posted on March 17, 2012 | No CommentsApple is a logistics and marketing machine. The new iPad went on pre-sale the day it was announced, March 7th 2012. It become available to the general public on March 16th. Apple made sure, at least in my case, to have my new iPad delivered to me on the same day it was released. While this may be subtle, the pure logic of this does not escape me. -
Apple Wins Appeal on ‘263 Patent Ruling Against HTC / Android
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsApple has won its' appeal against HTC with United States Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner issuing an interpretation of Apple's '263 Patent that is likely to result in a jury finding HTC (and Android in general) of infringement of a key 'realtime API' case previously passed over by the ITC. -
RIM Finally Reacts – But is it Enough?
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsResearch in Motion today announced that Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two co-CEOs and co-Chair's on the board have resigned. A company insider, Thorsten Heins, who prior to joining RIM four years ago was with Siemens. -
Apple Gains on Android Based on iPhone 4S Sales
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsApple made significant gains on Android over the Oct / Nov 2011 period primarily based on iPhone 4S Sales according to research firm NPD.