If I Were to Use a Product...

I'll admit this right from the beginning. This blog is an attempt to make a little money by being online. I don't expect this to pay for my food or anything, but since I can't help writing, I might as well see if I can earn a little money on it as a side effect.

There are going to be a variety of opinionated entries and some downloadable stuff, as well as nerdy tips and tricks, especially in the beginning.

Later, the blog is to focus on various products that I happen to find interesting enough to write about.

Unfortunately, I'm a horrible consumer. Commercials never seem to catch on to me, probably because I'm an engineer with a penchant for data and evaluation. If the manufacturer states that their product is "10% better," I'm waiting for the end of the sentence, requiring an answer: better than what?

And if the vendor somehow is successful enough to make me buy whatever gadget he or she is presenting, chances are I'm using it dead wrong. In any event, I tend to gain a perspective on products that nobody else seems to have. With a little luck, maybe this blog will lend some insight into my marginally twisted view and anticipated use of consumer products.