First I couldn't stop mocking the functionality-crippled iPhone. Now I have one, and I want the latest and greatest.
The improvements on iPhone4 are all in the part of the phone I use the most - the camera and screen display.
Looks like ebay for my 3GS - or gazellit.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Graveyard of Out-of-Support Toys
Last night at dinner I got into a spirited discussion with my table mates about all gadgets in our closets gathering dust. It was like taking a trip down the memory lane of personal information management (PIM) devices.
Casio Boss anyone? It is interesting how much the iPhone now resembles my decade-old HP Jornada pocket PC.
Casio Boss anyone? It is interesting how much the iPhone now resembles my decade-old HP Jornada pocket PC.
Friday, June 12, 2009
The iPhone loometh
Finally, a version of the iPhone worth the hype? In spite of my aversion to all things Apple, I have succumbed to the iPhone 3Gs.
The first version of the iPhone did not tempt me at all. It was over-priced and under-featured. But the latest version has finally left my Chocolate and Blackberry in the the dust. Two days with the iPhone and I was hooked.
What I love about the iPhone is the interaction with the Internet, and the ability to carry less devices. Ihe browser and screen are actually functional enough
Now if they would only improve the camera (flash and zoom, please!), the audio player (fast-forward, anyone?), and the phone speaker (Can you hear now? Of course, not) then this device would rule the world. Oh yes, and battery life would be nice, though I carry my Juice Pack with me all the time.
The first version of the iPhone did not tempt me at all. It was over-priced and under-featured. But the latest version has finally left my Chocolate and Blackberry in the the dust. Two days with the iPhone and I was hooked.
What I love about the iPhone is the interaction with the Internet, and the ability to carry less devices. Ihe browser and screen are actually functional enough
Now if they would only improve the camera (flash and zoom, please!), the audio player (fast-forward, anyone?), and the phone speaker (Can you hear now? Of course, not) then this device would rule the world. Oh yes, and battery life would be nice, though I carry my Juice Pack with me all the time.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The iPhone cometh
My family can't believe it, but I bought an iPhone. My college-age daughter spotted the signature line on an email "sent from my iPhone" and immediately sent her condolences. I assured her I had not been brainwashed, or turned into an Apple zombie.
You see, I have carried a Blackberry for over four years. I loved being able to get my email, and to connect to servers at work to do urgent problem solving. There was, and is a browser available on the Blackberry. Somehow, it didn't quite put the Internet in my pocket.
Enter the iPhone. I checked out the first generation, and promptly flunked it on price and functionality. Instead I went with the LG Chocolate, as I mentioned in this post. I was very happy with my Chocolate, considering I still had to carry the Blackberry for work, and could occastionally venture out with just the Chocolate.
Then circumstances changed. I could now choose what phone I wanted to carry for both personal cals and email. I decided to check out the iPhone. (Not that there hasn't been sufficient press on the features) Looking at the 3G, I was impressed by the screen response, and the browser. I was horrified at the thought of losing a quick video camera, cut and paste, and multi-media messages. Yes, as inferior as my Chocolate was to the mighty iPhone, those features were all standard.
Enter the 3Gs. While I still had my phone on the trial period, the 3Gs with its GPS features, improved response, and video was announced. I traded my 3G for the 3Gs. Finally an iPhone with enough features to make me keep it.
At least until Droid hits.
You see, I have carried a Blackberry for over four years. I loved being able to get my email, and to connect to servers at work to do urgent problem solving. There was, and is a browser available on the Blackberry. Somehow, it didn't quite put the Internet in my pocket.
Enter the iPhone. I checked out the first generation, and promptly flunked it on price and functionality. Instead I went with the LG Chocolate, as I mentioned in this post. I was very happy with my Chocolate, considering I still had to carry the Blackberry for work, and could occastionally venture out with just the Chocolate.
Then circumstances changed. I could now choose what phone I wanted to carry for both personal cals and email. I decided to check out the iPhone. (Not that there hasn't been sufficient press on the features) Looking at the 3G, I was impressed by the screen response, and the browser. I was horrified at the thought of losing a quick video camera, cut and paste, and multi-media messages. Yes, as inferior as my Chocolate was to the mighty iPhone, those features were all standard.
Enter the 3Gs. While I still had my phone on the trial period, the 3Gs with its GPS features, improved response, and video was announced. I traded my 3G for the 3Gs. Finally an iPhone with enough features to make me keep it.
At least until Droid hits.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Holiday sites that make me laugh
Last year I was all about elf yourself. This year large corporations (including the one I work for) have deemed this an inappropriate use of Internet resources and added it to the block list. Apparently humor is bad for business. Or morale. Or something.
Here is another I found entertaining.
And this called make-a-flake. Of course I failed at my first two tries to cut. (must connect the cuts to the outside.)
And if you want to watch Christmas videos - there is this site I couldn't believe how many classics were available, including Rudolph.
Here is another I found entertaining.
And this called make-a-flake. Of course I failed at my first two tries to cut. (must connect the cuts to the outside.)
And if you want to watch Christmas videos - there is this site I couldn't believe how many classics were available, including Rudolph.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
USB or not USB - that is my question
Now that I do podcasting, using Skype, I needed to upgrade my microphone. One of my soundcards can be really unreliable when using the microphone port, so I thought I would try USB.
USB is handy - but it is easier to manipulate two separate ports. Fortunately, I don't have to choose. I got the Logitech folding earphones that have a converter from USB to standard microphone/earphone jacks.
USB is handy - but it is easier to manipulate two separate ports. Fortunately, I don't have to choose. I got the Logitech folding earphones that have a converter from USB to standard microphone/earphone jacks.
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