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If you are looking for another technical blog, stop and check out the blog Per Henrik Lausten, a blog on Lotus Domino, IT Architecture, Technology, and Other Stuff at  The author, is an IT Architect at IBM from Denmark and writes entirely about tips and tricks on his industry. I will admit, I do not now nor ever will profess to know very much about this topic, but that does not take away from what I notice about the blog. From first glance the readership is very good, sitting at about 177 on the feed right now, and his posts are well populated with comments, s clearly his niche has found the market his blog needs. If you are interested in IT or Lotus Domino, you should take the time to check out his recent posts: Fast NSF: Domino Performance articles and tips, Dojomino: Info and Tutorials for using Dojo, New Laptop from Zepto with Intel Santa Rosa technology, Lotus Software Nordic meeting in Second Life, Podcast: Mike Rhodin on Lotus Notes 8, Join Impact 2007 in Second Life, Joost Invites, Danish Lotus Notes and Domino Job site, Lotus Notes 8 Beta reception in second life, and Blog on Lotus and Websphere in Norwegian.

Navigation on the site is very straightforward. Posts are left marginalized with a right navigation bar. Text is standard black on white background. The right navigation bar contains the profile of the blogger, RSS feed, and a recommended links menu containing recommended links from what looks like a “Show N Tell Thursday” category: Architectural Patterns and Domino (Show’n Tell Thursday), Lotus Domino and Designing for Accessibility (Show’n Tell Thursday), getItem Value String and Domino 6.5.5 and 7.0 (Show’n Tell Thursday), Sorting a Notes Document Collection by multiple field values (Show’n Tell Thursday). There is also a nice list of fellow IBM bloggers and the archive listing in the right navigation menu.

I will give this blog a 3.3 based on our criteria. This blog could use a category menu to sort and organize posts a little better. The posting is somewhat sporadic so I think perhaps a couple of more posts a week would bring the mark up a little bit. I would like to suggest pictures, just so that the blog seems a little more interesting. And it may help to add a user friendly component or definitions category to this page for those like me that don’t know much about the topic. However, overall the blog is doing well with its readership of 177 readers, and I can’t offer much more advice to help it other than adding some user friendly or “easy readability” features for the non-techies out there. I enjoy reading blogs of all niches, regardless of if I am a guru in them or not, and for others of the same inclination that stumbled on this blog a user friendly category would gain even more readership than this blog already has. Otherwise, I think this blogs readers and devoted commenters would agree when I say this blog is heading in the right direction.

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- Chrissie

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If you are a technology junky or into security related equipment, go take a look at Spy Review: The Spy Gadget Blog. I couldn’t help but hum the Mission Impossible theme song in my head when reading through this blog. This blog aims to create a community where advice and experience in the security and surveillance industry can be shared. It provides a host of information, reviews, and advice relating to the security industry. And you will find a lot of information here on some really cool gadgets. If you are not in the spy industry, that alone is worth popping in to see. Recent posts here include Hiding a Spy Camera in Clothing, Zoom Telescope for a mobile phone, A poll on what your favorite spy product is, spy reviews back to March, and the list is quite comprehensive. Related posts include creating a camera with X-Ray Vision, Hiding a Spy Camera in a Pillow?, Invisible Wireless Covert Earpieces, Color Thermostat Spy Camera, Spy Camera Hidden in Shower Mirror, and so many more. Each post is accompanied by corresponding photographs so that you can see the gadget in detail and find out how it really works. I didn’t know whether to be wowed or creeped out when seeing these things, as I was truly amazed at how many common everyday items can be turned into detective devices. It almost left me wondering how many of these things are floating around out there without our knowledge. However, the posts are well researched and well informed, and provide excellent content to the audience of 111 readers.

Navigation on this site is very straighforward. Posts are left marginalized and run down the page with standard black text on white background. On the right navigation bar you can visit the Spy Shop and purchase some of these doodads, and flip through the very well organized categories if you are looking for something specific. Categories are sorted by specific devices: audio surveillance, books, circuits, computer surveillance, counter-surveillance, covert spy cameras, DIY spy gear, interviews, location tracking, new products, self defense, spy phones, and so much more. There is also a chance here for you to register for the site if it is something you really have a vested interest in.

I am going with a 3.7 for this one. The content is very well written and the site has some appropriate pictures with each post. The site also scores well on uniqueness as this is not your every day blog you stumble across. I also found the site very easy to navigate. I was however so distracted by the AdSense that it was actually the first thing I saw when opening up the site. This needs to be toned down a bit, perhaps blended in with the right navigation bar or even just not as prevalent as it is now. Posts are also coming in every 2 or 3 days which brings the mark down a bit as well. I would suggest finding news pieces or somewhat related information if there is not enough “gadget related” content available for the site. Overall however, I found it be very cool to read and think it is a good resource for anyone interested in the Big Brother is Watching you notion.

- Chrissie

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Are you thinking about buying a plasma television? Well, who doesn’t WANT one. If you are, or do, then you need to take a look at Plasma TV Reviews UK : Compare HD Plasma Television Prices. This has to be the most comprehensive Plasma TV site out there. Plasma TV Reviews is a UK based site for Plasma TV enthusiasts. Here you will find information, reviews, and testimonials on the top Plasma TV models in the UK. All visitors are welcomed to share their Plasma TV journey’s with others. One of the most useful sections on this site is their comparison shopping links. This is not retail comparison, but brand comparison. This site literally takes you by the hand and tells you exactly what brand and model you should get for the features you are looking for. These comparisons are based on prices that the site updates daily, and they are also based on member reviews and their own research and consumer feedback. You will find out from first hand users what models are the most ideal and best value for your money. Not only do you have this wealth of information at your fingertips, but you will also find discount codes, sale information, and delivery vouchers for some of the top retailers of Plasma TV’s.

Navigation through this site is extremely easy and user friendly. Check out some of their useful links: Plasma TV News, and Plasma TV Buying Guide. You can also easily find the top 12 Plasma TV’s, and the Best Sellers of this electronic divinity. Look a little further and you will find out the top 5 sellers this month. Recent posts that come in daily largely include product reviews and overviews, as well as up to date articles on the benefits of using a Plasma TV for your entertainment use. This site is also a good source for Plasma News, and its categories list each model separately, so if you have a model specific question, it is literally at your fingertips.

I am going to give this site a 4. It is extremely user friendly, and the content is written very well and in layman’s terms. This is good because the technology behind the Plasma TV can be so jargoned it is very difficult to understand. But Plasma TV Reviews puts it in a very average person perspective to ensure you are fully informed when you make your purchase. This is definitely a specialized niche, so the blog scores for uniqueness as well. It is laid out very nicely, with plain black text white background which makes it easy to read. And the corresponding pictures are suitable enough to ensure the electronic coveter’s drool. The only suggestions I would have would be to shorten the posts a little bit. They are very technical and wordy, and though easy to understand, it distracts from the point a little bit. I would also suggest some advertising on this site to fill up some of the empty space along the right hand side. I know the authors are generating revenue through featured links, but this could enhance the monetization of their site. Other than that, it is a great site and almost makes me want to go out and buy one!
- Chrissie

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