OK, I personally am not into reading on a screen. I enjoy holding a book and not worrying about whether my PG Tips spills on the pages, however, this Apple tablet looks extra sexy. Like I’d be reading Toni Morrison’s “Mercy” in outer space with this playing in the background.
I’ve been a Mac since elementary school, when my geeky gifted class had the distinct pleasure of taking apart an Apple IIe just to see what was inside. But my dad is a computer tech from way back, so I grew up using PCs at home until I was flush enough to buy my own Mac after college. That said, I can understand some of the reasons folks give for sticking with PCs—especially the price issue. Hell, I haven’t replaced my five-year-old PowerBook G4, mainly because I can’t afford to buy the system I really want. (That and the fact that it’s still going strong, and how many PC users can say that?) (more…)
Check this out. Josh Clark did all the work that I never felt like doing, even as an excited iPhone user—he waded through the water of a gazillion iPhone apps and assembled a 228 page of what he deems the best for the “discriminating” downloader. The folks over at BoingBoing gave it a go, but I just don’t know if I can drop $20 on a book or just dedicate a night, and a spliff, to searching the net on my own—especially since there is a new app released about every 15 minutes it seems. I love how they chose to use the SitorSquat application as an excerpt from the book, it’s a city girl’s DREAM:
SitOrSquat
Free
Version: 3.0
Densebrain
When nature calls, it’s SitOrSquat to the rescue. The database of public restrooms steers you to the closest porcelain oasis, including photos and ratings from a network of concerned citizens. That includes you: Update listings with photos, store hours, and ratings, or add new toilets as you explore your town’s powder rooms. A blog of toilet humor provides bathroom reading, too. It’s a full-service porta-potty for your mobile phone. (more…)
They say that everything happens for a reason…so when I finally made the decision to trade-in my Blackberry Bold for an iPhone 3gs AND found out that my contract was up so I didn’t have to pay extra for it, I was amped. And then I went on the internet.-Damm you internet.
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This beauty to your left is the Hero phone from HTC and from what I have found, is the ultimate challenger to the reign on the iPhone:
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“Three years in the making, HTC’s Hero notably adds HTC Sense, the first fully customized version of Google’s Android mobile phone operation system. It’s a setup that packages powerful capabilities in a distinct design, which alone makes for some impressive competition to the smart phone market.
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Featuring an angled bottom and beveled edges, the Hero’s contours fit nicely in one hand, offering comfortable access to main navigation buttons with just a thumb. The shape also positions the mouthpiece closer to the mouth when held to the ear. An anti-fingerprint coating prevents screen smudges and the white version includes an industry-first Teflon coating, resulting in a durable white surface that’s soft to the touch. For added functionality, the design incorporates a trackball in addition to the touch screen.”
Its soooo pretty. Oy vey. What do I do? The Hero won’t even be available until later on this year!
Read and watch more about it over at Cool Hunting.
I hate T-Mobile. Almost as much as I hate the Giants and the Mets. It wasn’t always this way, like every bad relationship, this one started out as nirvana and enjoyed six years of sunshine and happiness.
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They offered me a free phone, and a much lower bill than I had with Verizon, so I bolted. I couldn’t have known at the time how things were going to turn out, and for a long time things were great. Why? Great customer service. Even when they are lying through their teeth like they did to me towards the end, the people who work there are just as shiny and happy and friendly as the wanna be. I like that.
The friendliness is what makes the system so easy to pimp. Under the guise of them bending over backwards to provide great customer service, you can get that $500 Blackberry for less than $200, and if you’re still under warranty, or just plain cheap-you can get one for free by following some very simple steps. (more…)
This USB powered, portable microwave is the world’s smallest…and proof that we really are a society committed to working to death. What’s so wrong with that break to the company kitchen? I could see the point in this though, sometimes you really just don’t want to get up! For about $160 it can be yours, and it even has its own brand of food – if you are into beans, lol!
x cruziiie