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.

10 Things Consumers Should Do to Prepare for the Verizon iPhone

Once again, rumors are swirling that a Verizon iPhone is being produced and will be released later in 2010. Conspicuously missing from Steve Jobs’ Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, an Apple iPhone for the Verizon Wireless network was one of the products that many consumers had been hoping for. It’s understandable. Unlike most countries around the […]

10 Things Apple, Consumers Can Learn from iPhone Preorder Snafu

When Apple first introduced the iPhone 4 and said consumers could start preordering the device on June 15, there was a general belief that the process would be handled properly. After all, this is the fourth-generation iPhone. It would seem that by now, Apple and AT&T would know what they needed to do in order […]

10 Things to Take Away from the E3 Gaming Show

The gaming industry’s E3 conference is under way. Like previous years, the show has delivered on its promise of showing off what gaming developers and hardware makers have planned for the next year or two. The show is once again dominated by the gaming big three-Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft-each taking the stage to show off […]

10 Reasons Why the Mac Mini Is a Worthy iPad Alternative

Earlier this week, Apple released a new Mac Mini. The device comes in two versions, including a $700 model that includes better graphics functionality and a new design. While the device is undoubtedly well-built, it comes without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. In order to use a Mac Mini, consumers are forced to buy those […]

10 Intriguing but Unlikely Mergers of IT Giants

10 Intriguing but Unlikely Mergers of IT Giants by Don Reisinger Microsoft and Yahoo When Microsoft first announced that it wanted to acquire Yahoo a few years back, the tech industry erupted. Unfortunately for Microsoft, Yahoo declined every overture. And in the process, the company had to settle for a search partnership. But a merger […]

10 Products That Shouldnt Have Been Released In 2010

10 Products That Shouldnt Have Been Released In 2010 by Don Reisinger Google Nexus One Google’s Nexus One was a mistake from the day it launched. Although some wondered if the device would be the smartphone to beat Apple’s iPhone, it never turned out that way. Google’s smartphone is failing because the company attempted to […]

10 Reasons Why a BlackBerry Tablet Won’t Succeed

A report hit the wire on Tuesday claiming Research In Motion is working on a tablet computer designed to compete with the iPad. Although RIM has yet to confirm that such a device exists and the company won’t even say that it’s considering moving into the tablet space, it’s seeming more and more likely that […]

10 Reasons Why Google Is the Only Company That Can Overcome Apple

Google announced recently that it has improved its mobile search service to allow users to find applications both online and in mobile application stores. As expected, users will be able to find apps in Android’s Market from within search. But they will also be able to find applications in Apple’s App Store, making it a […]

10 Web Companies That Google Should Acquire

10 Web Companies That Google Should Acquire by Don Reisinger Facebook Facebook will be a costly acquisition, but it’s one that Google should pursue. Not only does it have the cash (and stock) to afford Facebook, it also has the vision the company needs to ensure it achieves a positive return on its investment. Some […]

10 Reasons Why Wide iPhone Retail Availability Is Bad for Google

Apple’s iPhone 4 is coming to more than just AT&T’s and Apple’s store shelves. According to the latest reports from Apple, the iPhone 4 will be available at Walmart, Best Buy and Radio Shack, as well as other familiar retail outlets, when the device launches on June 24. To consumers, that’s welcome news. When the […]