Noted: Google Earth comes to the iPhone

I saw notice today in my RSS feeds that Google has brought Google Earth to the iPhone.

You can find the application in the iTunes Application Store.

I must say it is amazing to see such a powerful program on something as small as the iPhone.

Very cool...and free to boot.

Elsewhere Online: Quicken Online Drops Subscription Fee, Now Free [Quicken]

While many people get a Free copy of the Quicken financial software with new computers, here is a truly free option for Quicken Online. The inclusion of an iPhone application actually makes this a bit interesting to me, too. That would help me in tracking those little expenses throughout the day while I am on the road.

Quicken Online Drops Subscription Fee, Now Free [Quicken]

Quicken Online, the web-based version of the popular personal finance software which we reviewed back in January, is no longer charging a monthly usage subscription fee; like its competitors Wesabe and Mint it's now available for free with an iPhone app on the way.

(Via Lifehacker.)

Audio: LIVE from the Library - October 9, 2008

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Listen: Live from the Library - October 9, 2008

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Elsewhere Online: SkyScout Personal Planetarium

When I first heard about this product I thought it would be a very cool toy to have. After reading how this person uses it, I am even more intrigued. I did not know that the SkyScout included audio tours as well as directional prompts. How cool is that?!? I am adding this to my Amazon Wish List today. (SMILE)

SkyScout Personal Planetarium

The SkySout is an interactive guide for exploring the heavens with or without a telescope. When you point it towards a certain spot in the sky, the built-in GPS receiver identifies a particular constellation and stars -- and you can then opt to hear an audio tour about the celestial items that have been identified.

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(Via Cool Tools.)

Replacement iPhone charger

Replacement iPhone charger
Originally uploaded by dewelch

Today in the mail I received my new iPhone wall charger to replace the one that was recalled a few weeks ago. The enclosed letter states that you MUST return the defective charger or your credit card will be charged for $30.00. I don't remember giving them a credit card for this particular transaction, but I planned on returning the unit anyway.

The packaging for the charger seemed a little large for the small charger. It seems it could have been shipped in a much smaller envelope and saved a considerable amount of packaging and weight.