A while back the SanJose newspaper asked for new possible names for Silicon Valley. I suggested Technocrap Valley. One does not have to be a luddite to feel disgust for the new, then instantly obsolete gadget which does just above zero to simplify or enhance one's life. I guess you can call it revenge of the nerds as they "innnovate" their way to gadget heaven, but I like technocrap better.

Sent by Ed Von Ruden | 3:19 PM ET | 01-09-2008

In response to window's media center program. This is a horrendous program that immensely slows down your computer. I have a computer hooked up to my tv in the living room. It is exponentially easier to just use windows media player for videos and winamp for music via the wireless keyboard and mouse or a laptop with a VNC connection.

Sent by Brent from Cincinnati | 3:28 PM ET | 01-09-2008

Thank you for talking about windows media center I've have this program I have a new laptop and have never used I didn't know I could record live tv! Thanks again!

Sent by Coco Suma | 3:37 PM ET | 01-09-2008

As I was listening to the show, there was talk about consumers not purchasing some of the new technology. As a consumer one of the solutiions I think is important, is the fact that it is very difficult to understand the hook-up procedures that are involved in the new stuff. The engineers who disign the manuals for this stuff should be shot, or better yet get the engineers out of the process.

Sent by John Pallesen | 3:42 PM ET | 01-09-2008

A while back I read about the CES and loved it. I just have a question. Does this stuff actually end up in the market? I am working to become a lawyer. So I want to be in the know of everything I have any misunderstanding.

Sent by Chelsea Lyons | 7:56 AM ET | 01-11-2008