Geeks Life

Here's part 2 of our kayak hunt. We started looking the weekend before the 4th of July, and found them to be sold out of the one that I initially wanted. But after much looking and discussion, we found one, and made it out to the lake for a nice paddle.

https://www.facebook.com/GeeksLifeNet/videos/1083383711763559/

So...what about you? Do you like going out on the water? If so, what is your vessel of choice?

So far, I am loving this camera. So much so that I am already prepping the sony a6500 to sell. There are many things I love about it, one being it's smaller form factor. It is small, yet fits perfectly in the hands.

I also have to say, that I didn't think the flip up screen was going to make that much of a difference, but it does. It makes it so much easier to know if I am getting a good shot. I now see what all the fuss is about with daily vloggers.

So, this vlog is nowhere near a review. That is coming. I will be playing with it over the weekend to see just how much I REALLY like it, and then next week (Monday) will make my decision.

https://www.facebook.com/GeeksLifeNet/videos/1080680255367238/

Are you a camera person? If so, do you use mirrorless, or DSLR's? Let me know in the comments below!

Here's the unboxing of the camera...

https://www.facebook.com/GeeksLifeNet/videos/1079395755495688

And here's the drone flight where I crashed!

https://www.facebook.com/GeeksLifeNet/videos/1078731755562088

Hey [am4user var=name_f], just an update on the kayak hunt. We have been looking all weekend, but realized that we need to wait until after July 4th now. They are sold out all over... [am4show have='g4;g5;g6;g7;' ]If you see this text, then there is more for you below...[/am4show]

https://youtu.be/hMYRN_gRdls

Are you a kayaker?

[am4show have='g4;g5;g6;g7;' ]$10+: Here's early access to the vlog that will post on the site tomorrow. Enjoy!

https://geekslife.cachefly.net/GEEKSLIFE2017/VLOGS/vlog6-itunes.m4v

[/am4show]

The workstation is coming along nicely! Still have a few things to do, but I am really enjoying it. Moved my Sonos down here, and can now JAM and work, while not bothering the people upstairs. And by people, I mean Luria and Abbey. :)

https://www.facebook.com/GeeksLifeNet/videos/1075487625886501/

Like it?

I got a chance to grab one of the Galaxy S8+'s for review, and will be doing that soon. I am putting this thing up against my iPhone 7+ to see which one wins...now...this does not mean that it will win the battle between Android and iOS...this just means it wins for ME. For my needs on a day to day basis...which could be your same needs...so come along on the journey!

https://youtu.be/xspuYauCP8I

What do you think initially? Like the design? Are you Android or iOS?

https://youtu.be/H-35Aq_ShuM

Do you have a voice activated assistant gadget like Amazon Echo or Google Home? I'm testing both of those head to head and we talk about what I'm finding and what I'm using them to do in this episode. Also, weighing Apple Music against Spotify and why our shows may start to look even better on your screens!

Airbus is getting into the flying car business with an unusual concept showing at the Geneva Motor Show. Volkswagen introduces Sedric, a driverless car with no controls or instruments. And Nintendo's Switch has hit the big wide world - and while some people love it, there are complaints about connectivity and dead pixels. And we've got a whole lot more, all in this week's Geeks Life LIVE!

https://youtu.be/LlfrUKygSH4

Let’s go underwater! There are two things I LOVE. My pen and paper. And water. Today the two things go hand in hand with the AquaNotes water proof paper notepad!

Now, I won’t be taking these AquaNotes with me when I go stand up paddleboarding, but I COULD…

These things aren’t new, but they’re probably new to you. It’s a waterproof notepad you can keep in the shower. I use it in the bath. Sometimes when I relax in the tub, my mind starts going crazy with ideas! If I didn’t CAPTURE those ideas, the world just might end! We can’t have that happen, can we?

To be honest, I’ve done a lot of research and while the AquaNotes aren’t the only option out there, they do seem to be the only option that works great and has long term success!

So, you get a pad with suction cups for securing to a shower wall, and a pencil. It can handle splashes of water. Or being dunked entirely in the bath. Literally - you can write underwater!

The pages are perforated so they tear off quite easily.

I will say… I tend not to reuse pages. For two reasons. One it does take a little extra work to erase, and I’ve found that erasing while it’s wet seems to work slightly better than when it’s dry. It just doesn’t wipe away as easily as it does with a normal pencil and paper. And I get lazy - not wanting to erase an entire sheet of thoughts.

But also, I tend to remove sheets and put them in my office - because I’ve just captured some brilliant thoughts and I need to take action on them! So then they just never make their way back.

I love these things. If you ever think in the shower or the bathtub… and you wish for a way to capture ideas. Or if worse… you risk your phone or laptop over the water… these things are for you! They’re $7 per pad. There are a couple options on Amazon from different sellers that cost more - so be sure to follow this link so you don’t pay more than you need to.

So tell me - leave a comment below - where do you do some of your best thinking?

https://youtu.be/U3bcUALSkyQ

Last week saw a major internet outage on sites that use Amazon Web Services in some way. We'll tell you how that happened, plus a look at YouTube's move into TV (cordcutters - what are your thoughts?), and a look at the teched out Prius Prime we'll be reviewing soon!

https://youtu.be/16KQuBH_Nyo

We're taking a look at the 2017 Prius Prime Advanced Edition. At first we were just going to do a review (Toyota provided us with one to drive for a week to review), but after I started researching this, I just fell in love with it and we wound up trading in our Jeep Cherokee for a beautiful red Prius Prime with white interior! So for the next week, we'll have two to check out. And we're keeping one! We're working on a full review to be coming your way soon, but for now we're taking you on a drive around the neighborhood to give you a feel for what it's like.

Quick Specs

Range (electric and gas): 640 miles on 1 tank of gas

Range (electric only): 25 miles

MPGe (electric mode): 133

MPG hybrid mode (city/highway/combined): 55/53/54

Charging time: 5 hours 30 minutes from standard outlet; 2 hours 10 minutes from charging station