review – Serial Hobbyism

Diving into the history of Microsoft’s Zune line of MP3 players, the reasons that they failed, and how they compared to Apple iPods. I also take a look at Zune in the modern era and the modding scene.

The Maddening Story of the Pocket C.H.I.P. and Next Thing Co.

Mar 4, 2024

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Cameron Coward

in Electronics, Reviews, Video

I bought a Pocket C.H.I.P. almost seven years ago and it never arrived. I decided to finally figure out what I was missing and ordered one on eBay. In this video, I dive into the problematic history of Next Thing Co and Popcorn Computer, and determine if the Pocket C.H.I.P. was really as amazing as…

Is Buyee a Legit Way to Bid in Japanese Auctions?

Feb 26, 2024

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Cameron Coward

in Electronics, Reviews, Video

I recently heard about Buyee because they sponsored a Snappiness video I was watching. It’s a service that lets you bid on Japanese auctions. They act as an intermediary and ship the package to you internationally. I wanted to see if it was legit or a scam, so I bought an unusual camera (an Olympus…

Is the Light L16 the Most Bizarre Camera in History?

Feb 15, 2024

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Cameron Coward

in Electronics, Reviews

The Light L16 is so bizarre. It has 16 individual lenses and sensors arranged on its front face like some sort of demented spider. It runs Android. It technically fits in a pocket!