Sep 9, 2009
in Gadgets and Gizmos
The last time I bought an iPod was well over two years ago. I bought my 80 GB back when they were still called video iPods, I can't even remember what generation it is supposedly from. My iPod has served me well and I didn't show it the same courtesy when I dropped it and broke it a couple weeks back.
I created a poll between the 120 GB Classic and 32 GB Touch, but that poll is useless after Apple's iPod announcements today. I now have three choices I'm considering.
Things to consider while voting...
- My current 80 GB is full of music and I have more not on it.
- I have the T-mobile G1 phone therefore I already have a camera/camcorder, web browser and games.
- I also usually have my point and shoot camera on me at all times as well.
- I would probably end up with a neutral color (silver or black) if I bought a nano.
- I like the idea of having the latest and greatest technology.
So tell me, which iPod is right for me?
May 20, 2009
in Gadgets and Gizmos
I know that there are many, many, many iPhone and Blackberry fans out there that would never consider parting with their phone. I used to be one of them. Then one day my sister @pjsteph and I were in a T-mobile store so she could upgrade her phone.
She fell in love with the G1 on my brother's recommendation.
As she fell in love, so did I.
Being jobless I knew it would be a long time before I could dream of upgrading from my Blackberry Pearl. However, my sister could see the love in my eyes and she was kind enough to purchase the phone for me. (Not to brag or anything, but my fam is pretty stellar!)
My G1 and I are madly in love.
Above all the obvious functions that a phone like this has, I love the applications the most.
I'm not sure how many Kaboodlers out there may be thinking of getting a G1 or may already own one, but this is sort of for you. I want to discuss apps.
Here are some of my faves from the Android market:
Calorie Counter - The name is pretty self explanatory. It makes use of the barcode scanning technology to scan in food items, but you can just search as well. There are also trackers for exercise as well as weight.
Coloroid and Friction Mobile - My two favorite games to play. Very simplistic.
Facebook Sync - Syncs your phonebook with your facebook friends' photos.
Last.fm - I love being able to access my music without having to put any actual music on my phone.
Locale - You can set up instances when you would need a silent phone and it automatically detects and activates.
Shazam - Find out the title and artist of a mystery song in no time at all.
ShopSavvy - Scan a barcode and find the best local and web prices.
Toddler Lock - This app is sort of fun if you have an infant or toddler to be entertained. It locks your screen and allows your child to be entertained by shapes, colors and sounds without accidentally calling anybody. My 5-month-old niece loves it.
Twidroid - This is the only Twitter app I have even tried, but I quite enjoy it.
Where - This app sort of eliminated a few other apps for me. It has weather, news, yelp, movies, gas prices, traffic and even a starbucks locater. Love it.
Those are a few of my faves.
G1/Android users - What are yours?