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Entries Tagged as 'Gadgetry'

Ten Best Things and Five Worst Things About the BlackBerry

January 16th, 2008 · 7 Comments · User Experience

Ten Best Things about the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition: Battery status is expressed in 5% increments, so you never have to estimate how much juice you have left “Convenience key” can be set to open any app, or can be used to lock the device (you choose!) Unlimited custom profiles give you detailed control of [...]

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I bought a MacBook Air!

January 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Gadgetry

I just purchased a MacBook Air, sight unseen. Why?! Because I’m just so excited I can’t contain myself and I need to get my hands on one immediately. It’s funny, I’m not usually an “early adopter.” I still haven’t bought an iPhone because I don’t like AT&T’s service and I’m waiting for more product functionality. [...]

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Macworld Expo 2008: Steve Jobs’ Keynote Speech

January 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Gadgetry

Here’s my wrap-up on the keynote speech, which just ended: 1- Time Capsule, wireless backup utility. New Airport Extreme base station with an internal server-grade hard drive. 2- Free software upgrade for iPhone includes: location mapping, SMS multiple recipients, customizable home screen, bookmarks sent to home screen 3- $20 software upgrade for iPod Touch includes [...]

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Why iHate This iPhone

January 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment · User Experience

As told to me by my good friend Leo Campbell of Mount Vernon, NY, a manager of a storage facility and an all-around nice, normal guy. Anything I’ve put in quotes are golden nuggets of truth right out of Leo’s mouth. 1- Touch screen keyboard. He can barely type. His “fat fingers” always hit the [...]

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