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No iPad For Me (For Now)
Feb 2nd
It’s been a hot minute since the iPad was announced. I’ve given the device some thought, and I’ve come to a choice: I don’t want one. At least, I don’t want one yet. Truth be told, yes, it’s a neat little device. Yes, I could use it to read books, listen to music, watch movies and the like. Unfortunately, there are a few things wrong with the device, that prevents me from wanting to go out and splurge on it. Let me explain further. More >
Apple Blues
Jan 9th
Tuesday’s announcements from Apple were… a bit disappointing, to say the least. Not even a mention of a standard refresh of their products was announced. (At their last Macworld, no-less! Oh, and Macbook updates don’t count!) I’m really starting to become incredibly frustrated at the computer market these days. It seems like companies are either tailoring things to the high or low ends, with nothing in-between. More >
Windows 7 Preview Is Kind Of Dissapointing
Oct 31st
(Original article HERE on CNN.)
So Microsoft gave us all a small taste of what’s being cooked-up with Windows 7. Is it just me, or are you unimpressed? I was expecting something a little more revolutionary, or at least flashy. Instead, Microsoft seems to be following Apple’s, “Underwhelm with previews, overwhelm on delivery.” Well, except Apple generally both shows-off flashy features, which they deliver on, AND surprises at the end. More >
Do I Want The New iPhone?
Jun 10th
Haven’t heard about the new iPhone Apple released yesterday? (Where you in a coma?!) Pretty much fixes all of the flaws in the original iPhone, added 3g speeds, gps, etc. Most importantly, the base model is $199 with a two year contract. I think I wet myself a few times yesterday tracking the announcement! Do I want one though?
I think the hardest thing for me is that I just got a new phone not too long ago, and if my track record holds, I’ll have it for a good while. Never the less, with the price tag, the features and now the right speed, I’m absolutely drooling over the new phone. (And yes, I’d even be willing to spend a little more on the service plan for it.) So, what’s stopping me from getting the phone of my dreams?
Primarily, it’s the deposit I’ll have to end up paying for the service. Well that, and I’m trying to save money for a few other plans down the road. Truth be told though, I’m kind of interested to see what the G-phone will look like when that’s finally released. In the mean time though, I’ll dream what it would be like being able to surf the net, no matter where I am, and using the GPS navigation at the same time.
Who Wants Mobile TV?!
May 14th
I read THIS little gem on MSNBC this morning. Basically, it asks if people are truly ready for TV on their portable devices yet? I’m thinking yes, but not the way it’s currently being offered. I think the closest company that I would really start buying episodes from would be Apple, who offers individual shows for about $2 a pop. (With some network shows going a dollar or two more.) Still, that’s kind of expensive, isn’t it? Considering that you can get the entire season for about the same price, better quality, I’d rather get the DVD set and rip it on my own, without any DRM restrictions. In other words, it’s the restrictions of what you can do with the shows that turns me off buying them in their current form.
It’s kind of the same with other media. For example, Apple and many other carriers charge you twice for music in some cases. Once to listen to it as an MP3, and charged again for the ‘privalage’ to use it as a ringtone for you phone. A lot of times for phone carriers, the music you buy for your phone is often tied to the carrier, limiting how you may port that music to use on another device. Consumers are being punished left and right, while being charged up the ass for content they want. It just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, especially with TV shows, since they are offered free anyways.
As a consumer, I’d love to have a device that I can watch TV shows on. It would be great for those times when I have literally nothing else to do. Yet, I don’t want the restrictions and degradations that often come with current offerings. Networks and device makers are going to have to realize this, or websites like YouTube will only get more popular, because they are freely available, and free of limitations.
Bill Gates Says Windows 7 ‘Coming Next Year’
Apr 4th
Original Article From Engadget HERE
Well, well, well… Bill Gates may be talking about a ‘beta’ version, but he’s saying that Windows 7 will arrive “…in the next year…” and he’s “super-enthused.” Really? Well, considering how much Vista sucks, maybe we all shouldn’t be so surprised. I know personally, there is absolutely nothing that has convinced me to upgrade to Vista, even with the recent service pack. Especially lately, I’ve considered making my new computer an Apple. (Though truth be told, I don’t want an iMac, but I want something more powerful than the Mac Mini that’s cheaper than a Power Mac.) More >
2nd Generation Zunes Arive, But Will Anyone Care?
Oct 3rd
It’s Here (Again)
Today Microsoft released their second generation of Zunes, and although there may be a lot of buzz for the devices, I imagine it will be like the last time, and die down fairly quickly. At first glance, it looks like they are at least a little more pleasing to the eyes, but I’m wondering if anything else has been improved on it? The first Zune looked like a colored brick with a screen, the software to manage the device was awful, and trying to use the actual software on the Zune wasn’t as easy as it should have been.
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The Aftermath Of iPhone “Bricking Day” II
Oct 1st
Original Blog (Open Letter) HERE On Engadget: A Note To Both Apple & iPhone Customers On The v1.1.1 Update
First, if you’re reading this blog posting, I’m assuming you’re at least half-way interested in the on-going drama that is the iPhone Bricking Day. Second, read Engadget’s blog. No, don’t just skim it, read it all the way through. I’ll wait, don’t worry… Read it? Great! Let’s get started!
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The Aftermath Of iPhone “Bricking Day”
Sep 28th
The iPhone, before everyone know everything about it, sounded like a device that we were all waiting for. Touch screen phone with iTunes integration. There’s a reason why people started calling it the ‘Jesus Phone.’ It’s because people were just going nuts over it. I remember the official launch day where you saw media coverage plastered everywhere, and everyone was talking about it. For me, it was OK. I remember playing with it at an Apple store and not being totally impressed. Without WiFi, the device is too slow for my tastes.
Then came the hackers. Not only did they unlock the phones, but also started putting really neat apps on them. Everything from GPS, games, custom ring tones, etc. Actually, I think most people expected this kind of thing to happen. People were excited at the prospect they could really customize their phone however they pleased. Now, of course, with what I will call ‘Bricking Day,’ perhaps thousands of people are realizing the phone is a POS without being unlocked and customized.
Here’s the thing for me though… even with the applications available, it doesn’t change the fact that the device, primarily, runs on a dirt-slow cell phone network. That’s my personal problem with it. I can’t believe Apple agreed to put the device on a network that’s not even as fast as the slowest form of DSL that’s out there. Sure, you have WiFi, but when you’re in your car, stuck in traffic, where are you going to get that? I pray for the day it moves to WiMax, since Nashville already has it here anyways.
All of that being said though, I have to admit that I think Apple needs to be careful here if they are wise. True, I have no doubt that fixes will come within the next week or so, but I’m sure people will think twice about updating their software again. Remember though, most people rely on the geeks that know the ins and outs of gadgets to convince them to get their own. If we don’t approve of a device, you can imagine we’ll speak our mind, like Gizmodo did today. They have officially made the iPhone a ‘Don’t Buy.’ I have to say, I agree with them!
Update! (10/02/2007)
See my comments about an Engadget open letter HERE
