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Need Tech Tutoring? Check Out Tutorial Blog
Posted by Derek Walter in Technology, iPhone on August 18, 2009
I am now writing for Tutorial Blog, a great how-to site for anyone that wants reviews and advice on software, web design, and social media. My first post is about the never-ending quest for the ultimate smart phone. You can check it out here.
iPhone, Verizon, to finally join forces?
Posted by Derek Walter in Technology, iPhone on April 28, 2009
For some it would be the ultimate marriage: Verizon and the iPhone. The gossip raged today about the supposed talks between Apple and Verizon. It is an intriguing scenario – the best mobile device with what is arguably the best wireless network.
It is an intriguing scenario. While I love my iPhone, AT&T’s network is mediocre at best; downright unacceptable at worst. I was along the Embarcadero in San Francisco recently trying to have a conversation and spent 15 minutes wandering the streets to get a signal. At one point I simply shut the 3G radio off because my iPhone kept bouncing between 3G and EDGE, which furthered my connection woes. Read the rest of this entry »
iPhone vs. Blackberry, day three
Posted by Derek Walter in Technology on July 10, 2008
The iPhone 3g reviews are rolling in across the web, and are generally positive. Except for one in PC World, but it should be taken with a grain of salt considering this person held onto a Treo for four years. An iPhone would probably be sensory overload for him.
After my previously published pleasant experience in wireless phone stores, I spent a bulk of time playing with a Blackberry Curve. it is a phone I had toyed with before, and I remembered it gave me a sold, reliable experience. The first app I went straight for was the email. It had a simple user interface that allowed me to scroll and open emails with the trackball.
I spent quite a bit of time working with the QWERTY keyboard. I could see how with enough practice, BlackBerry aficionados are able to touch type. The keys are well-positioned and offer the right amount of resistance. I could see myself e-mailing sources, clients, maybe even a friend or two if there is time after the work I need to get done. It is no wonder that the Blackberry is the king of the business world.
It wasn’t all positive though. I was surprised that I actually felt cramped trying to hit all those plastic keys. While I understand for some the tactile feedback is important and even lets some people touch type on a Blackberry, I found it kind of annoying. And after 15 minutes of scrolling and typing, my thunbs were a little sore.
It could be that I just need to hit that Blackberry gym some more. Which leads me to the next post, the trackball. Stay tuned…
iPhone or Blackberry? day one
Posted by Derek Walter in Technology on July 8, 2008
It’s time for some hands-on device toying today. I have tinkered around with both a Curve and iPhone before, but in order to make a solid product eval you can only read so much on cnet or endgadget. And with the 3G model only going to be on display in the store on an “as needed” basis, a current one will work just as well. Then it’s off to a Verizon store to mess around with a Curve. This should add up to being asked “can I help you with something?” only 749 times today. I’ll keep a tally.
No Bold is available yet, but it is definitely on the watch list. Today should also shed some light into what features I am looking for and will need for a cool, yet productive, device. I’m pretty much in the middle right now, so it could go either way.
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