October 2006 - Posts

• Digital Life '06: Let's talk

  By Dave Lee
  Friday, Oct 20 2006, 02:18 PM

  "MKE is a weekly lifestyles/entertainment publication in Milwaukee, Wisconsin." I blurted out those words over and over again to dozens of exhibitors and press folks at Digital Life. Even though my official title is copy editor, I told almost all of them... Read More >> With 1 comment(s)

• Digital Life '06: The show floor

  By Dave Lee
  Thursday, Oct 19 2006, 02:08 PM

  When I stepped onto the show floor at this year's Digital Life conference, my eyeballs were flooded with two types of technology: high-definition displays and media centers. After all, living the digital lifestyle shouldn't be confined to your den or... Read More >> Comment on this post

• Livin' the Digital Life

  By Dave Lee
  Wednesday, Oct 18 2006, 02:22 PM

  The last time I took a vacation, I flew to the West Coast to attend my first -- and likely last -- Electronic Entertainment Expo. This time, I headed East for the Digital Life Conference in New York. I arrived in the Big Apple a day early so I could make... Read More >> Comment on this post

• Wii preorders on Oct. 13

  By Dave Lee
  Wednesday, Oct 11 2006, 09:36 AM

  It's been confirmed: Gamestop/EB Games will take preorders for Nintendo's new system on Friday, Oct. 13. Unfortunately, I will be in New York. Granted, I'll be having a great time in the Big Apple, but I'll be mentally kicking myself in the head because... Read More >> Comment on this post

• I'll pass on PlayStation 3

  By Sonya Jongsma Knauss
  Tuesday, Oct 10 2006, 11:32 AM

  This morning I stopped by my local EB Games, the morning the retailer was taking preorders for the PlayStation 3. Why is today such a big deal? Because only 400,000 units will be available nationwide on launch day, Nov. 17. That figure is just a little... Read More >> Comment on this post

• Does 'Heroes' have the strength to carry on?

  By Dave Lee
  Wednesday, Oct 04 2006, 05:26 PM

  I became excited a few weeks ago when I saw the promos for "Heroes," the new NBC series about six ordinary folks who find out they've got super powers. As a rule, I'll give a new TV series five episodes before I pass judgment. But that doesn't mean I... Read More >> Comment on this post