Walter Mossberg's New Web Site

For about a year (mostly in 2006), I had a free subscription to "Wall Street Journal." If you don't read it on a daily basis, you probably aren't aware that this publication goes way beyond just being a financial reporting publication. There are any number of in-depth articles about very interesting subjects that have nothing to do with stocks or financial matters.

One of the columnists I looked forward to reading was Walter Mossberg, who focuses on today's high tech issues. From computers to software to cell phones to MP3 players, Mossberg always gives us the "straight dope," praising when it is deserved and being strongly critical, also where deserved. I like that, and it is sometimes hard to find these days where publications fear to criticize products made by their biggest advertisers (case in point being the Editor-in-Chief of PC World magazine who resigned a few days ago for that very reason).

Walter Mossberg did not live under that kind of edict and it was always good to read his articles and know that you were getting his honest opinions. Anyway, he now, after many many years, has put up his own Web site, aptly named, "All Things Digital." And, it is a good one. The site delivers a combination of commentary, news analysis, product reviews, and video. Instead of following the model of a traditional blog or the multistory approach of other content sites like CNN and The Wall Street Journal, the site plays up its editors' reputation and personality. It delivers a mix of new and old features that should appeal to Mossberg fans.

Mossberg is not alone on this site. He is joined by Kara Swisher, reviewing partner Katherine Boehert, ex-San Jose Mercury senior editor John Paczkowski and others...and has financial backing from The Wall Street Journal. His partners are all seasoned veterans of high tech journalism and worth reading. For years, I read Paczkowsi's satirical daily newsletter "Good Morning Silicon Valley" and missed him when he left. I am glad to see him back on line with Mossberg.

I think this is a good Web site worth bookmarking in your browser and I encourage you to head on over and take a look. Who knows, maybe you will stop reading this blog after you visit "All Things Digital."