Archive for July, 2009
Monday, July 27th, 2009
I got to thinking about some of the sites I used to check out all the time. One of them was Phone Scoop. I used to LOVE phonescoop.com. Checked it out all the time. Loved seeing all the new phones. Then came the iPhone. Since then, there’s no reason to look at anything else. Nothing else is even close. Game over.
I loved my old Nokia smart phone even after it died until the minute I got my hands on my first iPhone. I forgot about the 6620 pretty fast, despite the many years of service it gave me. Despite the fact that I had been through 3 Nokias and had positive experiences with all of them.
It’s funny how one product can change things so much. It’s that good. If only AT&T didn’t suck so bad.
I can’t wait for Apple’s next game changing product. Maybe it will be a tablet. Though I’m also waiting for the CrunchPad (do a search for it on TechCrunch). But I’d really love for them to do something cool with the AppleTV. Hopefully mostly in software so that my older model can benefit.
I think this officially makes me an Apple fanboy. But they earned it, so I’ll wear the tag with pride.
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Imagine listening to this everyday.
The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
I have no doubt it’s all true and in everyone’s best interest, but I don’t want to hear about it everyday.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
The Apple Store verified my iPhone was dead. They said it was likely a battery issue. They gave me a new phone (refurb?). And I went home that night to spend hours setting it back up the way it was – downloading apps, syncing music, and configuring settings.
They certainly took care of me well, but I’ll never get that time back. From what I can tell, you can’t back up your apps, so I’m going to have to go through this again the next time it dies. And based on the battery problems that iPhones have, it probably will happen again. I’m really glad I bought Apple Care to extend my warranty. Now I should probably write down all my apps.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
It worked one minute, it was dead the next. Going to the Apple Store on Monday to get it fixed/replaced. Major bummer. I’m glad I kept my old iPhone.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Went to the grocery store and loaded up. No problems on the way there or on the way back, though the bike was real heavy and tougher to control on the way back. I also cut my finger unleashing the bungee cord with the S hook that was holding on the panniers. That thing is tight and snaps back fast if you don’t have a good grip on it.
On the way to the store I took little detour and cruised along the coastline for a bit looking at the fog overtaking San Francisco. Better weather is definitely a perk of being in Alameda versus the city. I might also point out that it’s 101 in Dallas right now versus sunny and 65 in Alameda. I do not miss the Texas summer.
With all that said, I like the bike and enjoyed taking the bike out rather than the car.
As of now it’s been 3 weeks since I’ve driven the car. Let’s see how long I can go.
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
This is a really cool bike that’s fun to ride. I’m going to use it to cruise around the island. I’m tired of driving a mile or two. I’ve already decked out the bike with a front basket and panniers on the rear so I’m ready to hit the grocery store. WooHoo!
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Yep, the battery in my new iPhone 3GS isn’t so great. It’s usually needing a charge before I go to bed which means having to keep a charging cable next to my recliner or making sure to give it some juice during the day at work. Here’s what the LA Times had to say:
IPhone 3GS owners bemoan its battery life. The many capabilities of Apple’s iPhone 3GS are also a drain on the device’s battery. Buyers are finding that the device has trouble making it through a workday without a rest stop at the electrical outlet…
…Repair company IFixit.com, which specializes in Apple products… dismantled the 3GS on the day it was released and found that the phone’s battery was about 15% smaller than the one in the original iPhone.
The new model is smaller and sleeker, however, and Apple may have sacrificed some battery capacity in favor of a lighter phone, analysts said.
Considering the fact that my old iPhone’s battery was dying is the reason I upgraded, this bums me out. But I still think the 3GS is a great phone.
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Well, evidently it was. At least until this week when AOL shut it down.
The original CompuServe service, first offered in 1979, was shut down this past week by its current owner, AOL. The service, which provided its users with addresses such as 73402,3633 and was the first major online service, had seen the number of users dwindle in recent years. At its height, the service boasted about having over half a million users simultaneously on line.
I remember Compuserve (and Prodigy, and eWorld, and AOL). I ran up some huge monthly bills on these services. But they were great for their time, except for Prodigy which sucked.
Farewell CompuServe.
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Let’s celebrate the 4th with another great pic from Microsoft’s Bing.
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
I really enjoyed my first trip to Betlnut this week. They have great Asian food. You can read my review on Yelp. Thanks for the recommendation Steve.
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