Hello Everyone!
The warm, breezy air last night tricked me into leaving my bedroom and living room windows open, and I woke up to a freezing cold reminder that October is unpredictable. This weekend is what I would consider peak photographic fall atmosphere. Although most of the leaves have fallen, I love the tumbling leaves on the sidewalk and the dramatic skies that October brings. Before I get started, I have to thank one of our Tech Tails readers, Dennis. He replied to a recent edition where I had mentioned instant film, and informed me of Polaroid’s return to the market. Somehow this news had not appeared in my world yet, and I must admit I initially doubted the accuracy of this claim. Since the discontinuation of Polaroid, I have patiently waited for this announcement. After receiving my first box of the new Polaroid 600 type film, I dusted off my “Cool Cam” and made some great memories. The nostalgia of adding 600 type prints to my collection for the first time since High School was surreal and exciting. Now that Polaroid is back in the game, I think I’ll be watching some more advanced Polaroid camera models on eBay!
In Apple news, I’m happy to report that the Apple Watch craze has only grown at our South Burlington store. As I’ve reported in the past, we all seemed to be carried away by the “world’s most popular watch” and continue to find new benefits of wearing one. Personally, my average mile running speed has improved about 1 whole minute, something I never imagined to be possible. In fact, I never really knew what my average mile speed would be, but the Apple Watch monitors every inch, every step, and every heartbeat. I’ve enjoyed tracking my progress, but more importantly, I’ve improved my running frequency simply because the watch reminds me every day that I should be moving more. It may sound funny, but have a fitness coach strapped to your wrist goes a long way!
I hope you enjoy this edition of Tech Tails and be sure to write us with your feedback. Have a great week!
Patrick McCormack
patrickm@smalldog.com