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LePhone includes all docs, one phone case and one cleaning cloth inside this red paper box. This box looks like just iPhone's, except for the color.
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I am a gadget geek - I can't help it - it's in my blood! This past week has been the week of the iPad. I was so happy when it arrived on Monday I could hardly stand it. I had to wait to get home from work to get it up and running, apps transferred and etc. I only have a few iPhone apps that have been updated to fit the iPad proportions, so I have lots that are still small in the middle of my iPad screen - looks totally funny!
I went with the 32g 3G + wi-fi knowing I'll use it mostly wi-fi. I figure having the ability to go mobile with it would come in handy from time to time. The timing of my purchase could not have more critical for the 3G plans. In order to get "unlimited" 3G surfing I had to sign up the day I received the device. I did not want to do that, but my had was forced by AT&T - only days later the unlimited option was gone from their website. As I understand it, those with the unlimited plans are grandfathered in as long as they continue to renew each month. The first time I drop it, I'm out. Boo!
Anyhoo, My first week with this baby has been up and down. I find myself a little frustrated with things and that's unusual for me with a new device. I think my frustrations are that I WANT this to be a baby computer when it's really a baby iPod touch... I thought it would be a great sofa surfing device, and it is, but it's kind of awkward. Do I hold it with one hand and touch with the other? Do I sit with my knees up so I can tilt the screen and use both hands? What if I put a pillow under it, will that help??? Maybe the key is with one of the jackets that protects and provides a tilt... dunno.
So far, I am most impressed with the photo albums. I think a photographer would benefit huge from this device, having a dynamic way to show a portfolio on a beautiful screen... nice! I could even see it for designers, once they have the PDF reader ready, showing clients schematics one on one.
What I don't love is web surfing. I know! I know! I can hardly believe I'm typing this, but I don't. Websites automatically load in "mobile" mode - that's not what I want - and it's very difficult to change them back to regular web pages. I am a huge user of Google Reader for my RSS feeds. That too loads mobile, and even when changed back to regular view, does not work properly. I had to purchase an app ($7) to read my Google feed. I don't like having to purchase apps for something that should work in Safari like it does on my desktop/laptop. Grr!
I am sure I will find that magic sweet spot, but it's a little slower coming that I had hoped.
Technology is a wonderful way to make our life easier. We can stay in contact with friends all over the world. Use Facebook, Twitter or Email within seconds from the palm of our hand, anywhere and anytime! On the downside, we are also guilty of using and texting at inappropriate times such as in a meeting or during dinner, working or even while driving! Only because we have the opportunity to do it, does not mean we have to…..but we do. For example: yesterday during the Red Bull Stratos event, I saw a guy using his smartphone during the live event in the studio and that’s the reason for this project. As much as these gadgets are for helping us in our lives, they also steal our time and are putting us in our own jail.
Please keep an eye out and take the opportunity to change it!
The contents of my desk draw circa 1999. Belive me, that was some cutting edge, expensive, cool ass shit.
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A Sectorless Wimshurst Static Electrical Machine . Also in this image: one divining rod, one crystal radio, one peerless radio speaker, one sculpture by James Kopta, one small spotlight, one framed pastel called 'spring: eyes" by Tracy Salvage, one small .25 kilowatt Thordarson wireless spark transformer (in front of) large 1 kilowatt Thordarson wireless spark transformer, one small bell with an enameled flower (the enamel is radioactive) and a few other thingamadoobobhickeyjigs ...
1.State nation
2.Coïtus interruptus
3.Ideal world
4.Collapsing new people
5.The ring
6.Ad nauseam
7.Lovers rock
8.For whom the bells toll
9.Ricky's hand
10.Back to nature
11.Fireside favourite
My Little Pal is getting gray in the face, and he's losing his hearing, so now he wears a fluorescent jacket to increase his visibility. He has retained his great personality and his willingness to help me with projects around the barn.
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We just bought a bike trailer for the kids at a garage sale (a deal at $25 bucks). We then had to buy a hitch set for $40 bucks. I just got it put together yesterday and it works great. Kind of a pain to put the quick release into the tire but finally I understood it. But the kids love it. They keep saying go faster, faster than a car.