That said, if I had an extra $3k in my pocket, I'd probably be itching to get one, that is, if I hadn't seen a 2.2-lb tablet already (it must chap Jobs' hide that Gates can write on his computer, but Jobs is stuck using a keyboard). Hey, Steve, it's 2003. Lugging a 6.8-lb monster through security isn't my idea of fun. Oh, wait, you have your own personal jet and don't deal with security lines, do you? Can you even open that thing up in coach class?

You know, I gotta hand it to Steve Jobs. He's the only one who can make a six-point-eight-pound $3300 laptop seem like it's better than getting laid. Any wonders why Apple has only 3% of the market share? On the PC side of the fence there are more powerful laptops (with USB 2.0 ports, even) for about $2000. Hey, some people call it getting laid, others call it...

Another Incredible Website. Ever wished your PDA had more memory? Maybe a new, longer lasting battery? A new screen? It's all possible now, thanks to Pocket PC Techs. Their website is incredible! It's complete with upgrades, do-it-yourself kits, and more. Hey, for $500, they'll upgrade your PDA to 256 MB RAM! That's pretty... [Lockergnome's Bits and Bytes]

Hey, on the theme of making 2003 the year when we all get jobs again: my wife just got a part-time job putting in lead-retrieval systems at conferences for Customer Solutions. Actually, I need someone to help me with lead qualifications. Now I know who to call! Heh.

Here's my bit for the economy: NEC has a sales associate position open for the southeast United States. More details to come, but if you're a hot salesperson and want to sell Tablets and PocketPCs, among other high-tech toys and solutions, let me know.