Comments for Ryan Block http://www.ryanblock.com Ryan Block Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:08:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on 30-inches: too much screen? by notpeter http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/30-inches-too-much-screen/#comment-111409 notpeter Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:54:18 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=753#comment-111409 Oh if you've got strong pixel lust consider a pair of 20"-22" displays rotated. 2100x1650 is 50% more real estate than 1920x1200, but without the horizontal head flapping of a 27-30" display; and considerably cheaper than a 30". Two full pages side by side can open quite a few doors to your workflow options. Oh if you’ve got strong pixel lust consider a pair of 20″-22″ displays rotated. 2100×1650 is 50% more real estate than 1920×1200, but without the horizontal head flapping of a 27-30″ display; and considerably cheaper than a 30″. Two full pages side by side can open quite a few doors to your workflow options.

]]> Comment on 30-inches: too much screen? by notpeter http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/30-inches-too-much-screen/#comment-111407 notpeter Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:29:17 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=753#comment-111407 A friend of mine who worked with Google usability shared an interesting study they had done. Basically the gist was that users were 25%+ faster navigating a 24" display than a 20" one, little gain between 24 and 27 inches and a reduction in efficiency between 27 and 30in displays. I didn't see the details, but I imagine it has to do with field of view. Depending on your distance to the display, 27/30 inch displays may in fact cross a threshold where you have to turn your head/move your eyes, whereas you can see everything on a 24" 1920x1200 display. A friend of mine who worked with Google usability shared an interesting study they had done. Basically the gist was that users were 25%+ faster navigating a 24″ display than a 20″ one, little gain between 24 and 27 inches and a reduction in efficiency between 27 and 30in displays.

I didn’t see the details, but I imagine it has to do with field of view. Depending on your distance to the display, 27/30 inch displays may in fact cross a threshold where you have to turn your head/move your eyes, whereas you can see everything on a 24″ 1920×1200 display.

]]> Comment on PR people: you’re not blocked, but do your homework by Stop arguements with your flatmates with expensure | Indie Startups http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/10/pr-people-youre-not-blocked-but-do-your-homework/#comment-111405 Stop arguements with your flatmates with expensure | Indie Startups Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:41:31 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/10/pr-people-youre-not-blocked-but-do-your-homework/#comment-111405 [...] * http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/10/pr-people-youre-not-blocked-but-do-your-homework/ [...] [...] * http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/10/pr-people-youre-not-blocked-but-do-your-homework/ [...]

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Peter Yan http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111403 Peter Yan Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:38:15 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111403 I wanna join you Ryan! Pete I wanna join you Ryan!

Pete

]]> Comment on An open letter to friends and colleagues on keyword popovers by Jay http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/08/an-open-letter-to-friends-and-colleagues-on-keyword-popovers/#comment-111399 Jay Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:38:53 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/2007/08/dear-every-site-advertising-with-keyword-popovers/#comment-111399 funny thread about this exact thing over at the cnet forums... obviously Willzsales works for Vibrant. :P funny thread about this exact thing over at the cnet forums… obviously Willzsales works for Vibrant. :P

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Shon Dempsey http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111395 Shon Dempsey Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:28:18 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111395 I'll miss your work with Engadget (and the podcasts too!). I can honestly say I've read engadget every day for the last few years because of you and Peter. You built that shit! Love ya man! hit me up if you're looking for a graphic/web designer/amature blogger! It would be an honor to help you with your new adventure! I’ll miss your work with Engadget (and the podcasts too!). I can honestly say I’ve read engadget every day for the last few years because of you and Peter. You built that shit! Love ya man! hit me up if you’re looking for a graphic/web designer/amature blogger! It would be an honor to help you with your new adventure!

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by 一只为理想奋斗的猪 http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111391 一只为理想奋斗的猪 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:17 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111391 <strong>[故事]瘾科技Ryan将开启新篇章...</strong> 知名消费电子网站瘾科技（Engadget）的总编赖安·布洛克（Ryan Block）将离职创业。布洛克将与自己的前任、瘾科技前总编彼得·罗杰斯（Peter Rojas）共同创业。罗杰斯于2007年辞职，后来创建了数字音乐服务公司RCRD LBL.2006年初，布洛克开始执掌瘾科技，2007年6月被正式任命为总编。 [ALIGN-CENTER][IMG=500,375,peter rojas&Ryan Block]upload/people-engadget-1.jpg[/IMG][/ALI... [故事]瘾科技Ryan将开启新篇章…

知名消费电子网站瘾科技（Engadget）的总编赖安·布洛克（Ryan Block）将离职创业。布洛克将与自己的前任、瘾科技前总编彼得·罗杰斯（Peter Rojas）共同创业。罗杰斯于2007年辞职，后来创建了数字音乐服务公司RCRD LBL.2006年初，布洛克开始执掌瘾科技，2007年6月被正式任命为总编。

[ALIGN-CENTER][IMG=500,375,peter rojas&Ryan Block]upload/people-engadget-1.jpg[/IMG][/ALI...

]]> Comment on 30-inches: too much screen? by TheAfricanNerd http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/30-inches-too-much-screen/#comment-111389 TheAfricanNerd Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:31:43 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=753#comment-111389 I have the Dell 24 inch monitor and am not going higher than this. I assumed with the 24 inches I will have ample screen real estate since I multitask a lot and work in the Flash authoring environment frequently. But switching daily between the Macbook air and this monitor, what I have really come to find out is that there is never enough space at the end of the day. Within an hr of use, the 24 inch screen is just as cluttered with windows overlaying each other. So for me there is no need to go to 30 inches I have the Dell 24 inch monitor and am not going higher than this. I assumed with the 24 inches I will have ample screen real estate since I multitask a lot and work in the Flash authoring environment frequently. But switching daily between the Macbook air and this monitor, what I have really come to find out is that there is never enough space at the end of the day. Within an hr of use, the 24 inch screen is just as cluttered with windows overlaying each other. So for me there is no need to go to 30 inches

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Fubiz http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111387 Fubiz Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:20:39 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111387 Congrats for your work. Congrats for your work.

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by simon http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111383 simon Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:19:07 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111383 Oh no, that really puts the nail in the coffin as far as me wanting the Engadget Podcast to return :) Good Luck in the future, looking forward to what you come up with next Oh no, that really puts the nail in the coffin as far as me wanting the Engadget Podcast to return :)

Good Luck in the future, looking forward to what you come up with next

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by John B. http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111381 John B. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:32:06 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111381 Ryan, I wish nothing but the best for you. You've clearly done an incredible job at Engadget's helm, and I have no doubts that whatever venture you jump into, you'll meet the challenges and succeed. I only wish my application to Engadget didn't suck and I had a chance to work with you. ;) Good luck! I'm super-excited to see what's coming next. Ryan, I wish nothing but the best for you. You’ve clearly done an incredible job at Engadget’s helm, and I have no doubts that whatever venture you jump into, you’ll meet the challenges and succeed. I only wish my application to Engadget didn’t suck and I had a chance to work with you. ;)

Good luck! I’m super-excited to see what’s coming next.

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Ryan Block http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111377 Ryan Block Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:15:53 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111377 Well, I did move out to SF two years ago, Avi! You'll be seeing us around, we're not through with the gadget world yet! Well, I did move out to SF two years ago, Avi! You’ll be seeing us around, we’re not through with the gadget world yet!

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Avi Greengart http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111375 Avi Greengart Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:13:30 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111375 Good luck, Ryan. Hope your new gig keeps you in attendance at all the usual press/analyst events; it's always fun running into you, and I haven't seen Peter quite as much since he moved over to the DRK SD. Come to think of it, I haven't seen you much, lately, either! Where've you been? -avi Good luck, Ryan. Hope your new gig keeps you in attendance at all the usual press/analyst events; it’s always fun running into you, and I haven’t seen Peter quite as much since he moved over to the DRK SD. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen you much, lately, either! Where’ve you been?

-avi

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Brad Mays http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111371 Brad Mays Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:28:44 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111371 See you on the other side. Good luck to you and Pete. See you on the other side. Good luck to you and Pete.

]]> Comment on Who would you rather sit next to on a bus? by Clayton http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/who-would-you-rather-sit-next-to-on-a-bus/#comment-111369 Clayton Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:50:28 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=899#comment-111369 I have to say Bill. I'm a happy Mac and iPod user through and through, but Steve just seems like kind of an a-hole to me. Bill on the other hand is just a nerd like the rest of us. A really, really, generous nerd whose donations and charity organizations have probably saved millions of lives around the world. If nothing else I'd like to thank him for that and giving nerds around the world a great poster boy. I have to say Bill. I’m a happy Mac and iPod user through and through, but Steve just seems like kind of an a-hole to me. Bill on the other hand is just a nerd like the rest of us. A really, really, generous nerd whose donations and charity organizations have probably saved millions of lives around the world. If nothing else I’d like to thank him for that and giving nerds around the world a great poster boy.

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Greg Duckworth http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111367 Greg Duckworth Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:23:51 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111367 Ryan, Good luck on the new gig. I will miss the witty posts during Macworld hiccups, insanely indepth product reviews, the classiness you showed during Gizmodo's little IR scandal, and your personal touch to the coverage of CES. I know that the Engadget staff will continue to keep Engadget Enterprises on top of the breaking-news-shiny-things-are-epic-win dept, and can't wait to see what you have in store. Ryan,

Good luck on the new gig. I will miss the witty posts during Macworld hiccups, insanely indepth product reviews, the classiness you showed during Gizmodo’s little IR scandal, and your personal touch to the coverage of CES. I know that the Engadget staff will continue to keep Engadget Enterprises on top of the breaking-news-shiny-things-are-epic-win dept, and can’t wait to see what you have in store.

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by James http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111363 James Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:45:48 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111363 Best of luck, Ryan. To make a decision like that you must have something awesome in the works, can't wait to see what you're up to! Best of luck, Ryan. To make a decision like that you must have something awesome in the works, can’t wait to see what you’re up to!

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Ari http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111361 Ari Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:44:57 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111361 Good luck Ryan. I felt your "non-denial denial" sounded like a non-denial, but regardless i am sad to see you go. If you contribute anything in writing to Engadget, please let it be your in depth reviews. No one, and i mean no one (not Walt, not the Apple guy, no one) can review an item with such depth and clarity as you do. You know exactly every feature as it should work and can spot shortcomings better than anyone. Keep up the good work and an keep rockin in the gadget world. Good luck Ryan. I felt your “non-denial denial” sounded like a non-denial, but regardless i am sad to see you go. If you contribute anything in writing to Engadget, please let it be your in depth reviews. No one, and i mean no one (not Walt, not the Apple guy, no one) can review an item with such depth and clarity as you do. You know exactly every feature as it should work and can spot shortcomings better than anyone. Keep up the good work and an keep rockin in the gadget world.

]]> Comment on 30-inches: too much screen? by Sean Blake http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/30-inches-too-much-screen/#comment-111359 Sean Blake Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:37:38 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=753#comment-111359 Before you mock me about my set up, I have to say, its amazing.. Especially from a graphic design point of view. I do have to admit, it is quite excessive, BUT I think under my circumstances of working with high res photos, its needed. And I also think it really depends on what you use your computer for. So with that said.... Dual 37 inchers from Westing house. That's right, compensation at its BEST! Before you mock me about my set up, I have to say, its amazing.. Especially from a graphic design point of view.

I do have to admit, it is quite excessive, BUT I think under my circumstances of working with high res photos, its needed. And I also think it really depends on what you use your computer for.

So with that said….

Dual 37 inchers from Westing house. That’s right, compensation at its BEST!

]]> Comment on Yep, I’m leaving Engadget by Kurt Brockett http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/07/yep-im-leaving-engadget/#comment-111357 Kurt Brockett Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:24:14 +0000 http://www.ryanblock.com/?p=913#comment-111357 Congrats. Starting a new venture has to be exciting and nerveracking all at the same time. Good luck! Kurt Congrats. Starting a new venture has to be exciting and nerveracking all at the same time. Good luck!

Kurt

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