Last week I wrote a post entitled “The iPod touch Effect”, or Why RIM Could Have Been a Contender… but Isn’t. In it I argued that even it Apple does not currently own the market they are positioned well for the long-term thanks to a little device known as the iPod touch. The Touch, I [...]
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“The iPod touch Effect”, or Why RIM Could Have Been a Contender… but Isn’t
Yesterday a post on Cult of Mac related some bad news for the Canadian-based RIM. They noted, “Realizing its failure, the handset maker is ready to surrender to Apple in the consumer ring, and focus on its business roots… an arena which iPhone is also increasingly dominating.” Their comment was, in part, based on a [...]
iPod touch Accessory Review: mophie juice pack air for iPod touch 4th Generation
When mophie first released their juice pack air for the iPhone it was a revelation. At least it was a revelation for me! For the first time I could wrap my iPhone in a case that brought with it both protection and far far better battery life. A short time later the company updated the [...]
USBFever Releases o’ the Week
Your list o’ USBFever releases for this week are a wee bit late, and I do apologize. Sometimes, even though it’s much less diverting and interesting (although it’s not too bad most days!), my day job does take precedence. (Did have a nice discussion with Carly about eBook publishers, though, which will hopefully be up [...]
iOS 5.0 Release Pushed Back to Fall? Just Proves Apple Still “Thinks Different”
The blogosphere was buzzing yesterday when word came that Apple might hold off on releasing iOS 5.0 until the fall. What does this mean? Why would Apple break such a long tradition that goes all the way to… January 9, 2007. Okay so maybe it is not such a long-standing tradition, but you know what [...]
iPad is Apple’s Third Post-PC Device? Try “Apple’s Third Totally Reliant on the PC Blockbuster”!
Apple detractors love to talk about the “Steve Jobs distortion field”. I have never much bought into that. Sure, Steve jobs is a master showman. And yes, he is most likely among the more arrogant people living today. And yes, he does like to build hype when he brings out a new product or service. [...]
The Consequences of Distracted Driving
I got into a fender bender last night. Luckily no one was hurt, and as for the damage to my car (see above), well, that’s what insurance is for. In the aftermath, though, I’ve been doing quite a bit of thinking on how easily I let myself get distracted while driving, not just yesterday but [...]
TouchTec Gloves Take Winter MultiTouch to the Extreme
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s winter time and that means it’s cold! Here today in the Philadelphia area the temperatures are in the low 20s and the wind is whirling around like a scene out of the Wizard of Oz. We’ve covered our fair share of gloves that work with touch-screen devices. I’ve tried [...]
Music Diary Notes: Apple Has a Gift Tree … I Have an iPod Tree!
In the ‘last minute gift’ email from Apple yesterday they included the image at the top, showing representations of various Apple products on the base of a Mac Pro, with different colored iPod Shuffles as ornaments. It is a cool image that immediately struck me. On reason it struck me was that while I was [...]
Apple on TV: This Week’s Product Sightings
Like any good admitted fanboy, I often find myself looking for Apple products on TV. Lately I’ve been spotting more and more iDevices popping up on many of the shows I watch. So I’ve decided to start a new weekly segment entitled “Apple On TV.” The premise is simple. Whenever I spot an Apple product [...]
Gear Deal- Apple iPod touch 8 GB (Current Generation) + $25 Amazon gift card
Over the weekend a friend of mine told me he wanted to get an iPad and was looking for the least expensive way to get started. I suggested he look at Apple’s refurbished products since they carry a full warranty and, as I explained, “That is the only way to great a meaningful discount on [...]
iSource’s Big Contest
Amidst the holiday onslaught, it’s nice to read about giveaways. You know: you’re spending money right and left, and so maybe it’s time to get something for free. And why not? The economy still stinks, unemployment is high, and everyone needs all the help they can get, right? So surf on over to the iSouce [...]
Gear Giveaway: New iSkin iPhone 4 and iPod touch Cases
iSkin has rolled out a new series of cases for the iPhone 4 and the iPod touch gen 4. All of them build on familiar and time-tested iSkin designs but bring new flair and functionality to some of the more protective and usable cases on the market. For the iPhone 4 they are offering the [...]
Misc. Gear Review: GloveTips, Make Any Pair Of Gloves Touch Screen Comptabile
In the North East, during winter, using our touchscreen enabled devices outside becomes difficult. No, not because the screens don’t function well in cold temperatures. Because we are often times wearing gloves! Imagine the situation. Your iPhone is buried deep in your pocket. A call comes in. You fumble for your phone and try to [...]
Gear Review: Mikey For iPod, Records Anything, Anywhere, Anytime
I was pretty excited when Blue Microphones announced the new version of their iPod microphone, the Mikey, at CES 2010. Unfortunately the product faced some considerable delays but as with many things good things come to those who wait. The all new Mikey 2 was released last week and I was lucky enough to receive [...]
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