Dave's new toys

Got a couple of new toys this week!

First up is the scala-rider FM bluetooth headset. It works really well -- I was riding around Seattle last night listening to NPR on the FM radio (which only goes in one ear, so you can hear traffic noises and such), when Laurel called. The bluetooth kicked in, auto-answering the phone call, we talked, she hung up, and it switched back to FM radio. Totally hands-free, I was able to concentrate on driving the entire time and didn't have to fiddle with any buttons at all. Nice!

Next, Guitar Hero II for XBOX 360. Man, this game is fun!!! You don't need to know how to play guitar to enjoy it, but you sort of do need to be a fan of "guitar music" ... Laurel likes the game but isn't too thrilled with it because there is "too much Alice in Chains." First of all, you can never have too much Alice in Chains. Period. Second, there is like ONE Alice in Chains song in the game (so far). Sheesh.

I'm sure she'll be happy when "Hair Gelled Pajama in the Daytime Wearing Thinks No One Can Tell He's Gay but Come On Synth Pop Hero" ships.