Don Reisinger

About

Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.

Google TV, Apple TV: 10 Reasons Why They Want to Control Your Living Room

Google confirmed recently that its entertainment platform, Google TV, will be made available this fall on several devices, including the Logitech Revue. The company remained relatively tight-lipped on all the details of the products running the software, but it made it clear that it plans to take the Apple TV head-on. That’s a good thing […]

iPad, Android, Samsung: 10 Reasons Why the Tablet Market Is Competitive

The tablet market is an interesting space. It gets all kinds of attention, but the vast majority of folks have yet to buy one of the devices. Over time, that’s expected to change as the Apple iPad and its competitors, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, start attracting more and more consumers. But for now, […]

Apple’s Ping Won’t Work: 10 Reasons Why

When Steve Jobs took the stage on Sept. 1 and started talking about Ping, the company’s new music-based social network, some wondered exactly how it would be implemented. After all, there are several social networks already in the wild. As Apple has shown time and again, iTunes is a place to buy content and consume […]

Droid 2 Is Verizon’s Best Smartphone: 10 Reasons Why

Droid 2 Is Verizon’s Best Smartphone: 10 Reasons Why by Don Reisinger It’s All About Value Value means the difference between success and failure in todays highly competitive smartphone market. And the Droid 2 offers the most value of any Verizon phone right now. The device retails for the same as the Droid X—$199.99—but it […]

Amazon.com Will Challenge Google: 10 Possible Ways

Amazon.com is making plans to add a subscription-based video streaming service to its list of offerings and is trying to drum up support for it among media companies, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. The publication said that the service would compete quite well with Netflix’s Instant Streaming option, as well as Google’s recently announced […]

Tablet Design Specs: 10 Weak Features to Avoid

Tablet Design Specs: 10 Weak Features to Avoid by Don Reisinger Small Displays When Dell released the Streak, it unveiled a 5-inch display. The company contends that it’s the perfect size for road warriors. But with the iPad, the gold standard in today’s tablet space, sitting on store shelves with a 9.7-inch display, it’s clear […]

Apple’s Consumer Product Plans: 10 Things Steve Jobs Will Reveal

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking the stage on Sept. 1 to unveil several new products. Based on what the industry has heard so far, Jobs will be discussing music. Exactly what that entails, and how that will impact current products, is unknown. And as expected, Apple isn’t willing to talk about it. But that […]

Apple’s Fall Product Plans: 10 Things It Won’t Announce Sept. 1

Apple plans to hold an event on Sept. 1 that many believe will focus on the company’s music efforts. Although Apple hasn’t said what it will talk about, speculation abounds over the possibility of a new iPod, the release of a new Apple TV, and much more. But there are also some rumors flying around […]

Motorola iPhone Killer: 10 Ways to Create It

Motorola iPhone Killer: 10 Ways to Create It by Don Reisinger Stick with Android OS First and foremost, Motorola cannot ditch Android OS in any iPhone killer it offers. Apple might have its own operating system, but as recent sales figures have shown, the market is extremely happy with Android OS. The last thing Motorola […]

Google’s VOIP Challenge to Skype: 10 Reasons It’s a Serious Threat

Google unveiled a new VOIP service on Wednesday that integrates directly into Gmail. The feature is quite simple and allows users to place free calls to phones in the United States and Canada. For now, few folks have been able to fully test out the service, so there’s no telling if there are any bugs […]