Following the saga with the antenna on the new iPhone 4, this video was released by a guy called Jonathan Mann, and, to Apples credit, it was played at the press conference yesterday.
It's really quite funny and just about sums up the whole issue.
Have you been affected by the antenna issue?
Personally, my BlackBerry hasn't had this problem!!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
iPad
Righty ho then... review time once more.
I obtained and iPad a few weeks ago, and rather than do a spontaneous review, I've spent time getting to know it.
As many of you know, I'm not the biggest Apple fan. I own a 2Gb iPod, but decided to get a BlackBerry instead of the iPhone. However, the iPad proved too much of a temptation.
To be honest, its' something that nobody needs, but once you have one, you'll wonder how you managed without it.
So, to the review.
Starting with the aesthetics.
It looks like a large iPod. Glass front! Minimilist on the buttons front. Actually, there are just 4 external buttons. The power switch, rotation lock, volume control and 'return to menu'.
The rest of the controls are contained within the graphical user interface.
There are three sizes of memory, I have the 16Gb, without 3G - I decided, that since I have phone, I didn't need the extra connectivity. Wi-Fi is fine for me.
As for the 16Gb - that's also plenty. I have four films, a boat-load of music, and a range of books.
In fact, that was one of the main reasons for getting the iPad. I love to read, and having a host of reading material at my fingertips is really quite good.
As for the interface. It is so intuitive, you just power it up and away you go. There are a number of pre-installed apps (mail, video, YouTube, maps, calendar, notes etc).
However, where Apple have really struck gold is their App Store.
The range of applications available is staggering, and whilst many are iPhone, that don't scale too well, there are a vast number that have been re-engineered to take advantage of the iPad screen size.
I'm not going to review the apps - I'll leave that to another time; except I have one tip. Instead of using iBooks for your reading material, download the free Amazon Kindle app. Why?
Well, the books on iBooks are priced in pounds (and there really isn't a huge choice), however, the books through the Kindle app are sold in US Dollars - which makes them much cheaper to buy. And the range is massive.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours, although watching films can reduce that. The crisp, clear images and ease of use make this a quality product.
Do I miss not having 3G? - definitely not. I have books loaded, music loaded and films loaded. All I need is occasional access to wi-fi to update my news feeds.
So, am I pleased with it. Definitely yes.
In a future post, I will review some of the apps I have downloaded.
I obtained and iPad a few weeks ago, and rather than do a spontaneous review, I've spent time getting to know it.
As many of you know, I'm not the biggest Apple fan. I own a 2Gb iPod, but decided to get a BlackBerry instead of the iPhone. However, the iPad proved too much of a temptation.
To be honest, its' something that nobody needs, but once you have one, you'll wonder how you managed without it.
So, to the review.
Starting with the aesthetics.
It looks like a large iPod. Glass front! Minimilist on the buttons front. Actually, there are just 4 external buttons. The power switch, rotation lock, volume control and 'return to menu'.
The rest of the controls are contained within the graphical user interface.
As for the 16Gb - that's also plenty. I have four films, a boat-load of music, and a range of books.
In fact, that was one of the main reasons for getting the iPad. I love to read, and having a host of reading material at my fingertips is really quite good.
As for the interface. It is so intuitive, you just power it up and away you go. There are a number of pre-installed apps (mail, video, YouTube, maps, calendar, notes etc).
However, where Apple have really struck gold is their App Store.
The range of applications available is staggering, and whilst many are iPhone, that don't scale too well, there are a vast number that have been re-engineered to take advantage of the iPad screen size.
I'm not going to review the apps - I'll leave that to another time; except I have one tip. Instead of using iBooks for your reading material, download the free Amazon Kindle app. Why?
Well, the books on iBooks are priced in pounds (and there really isn't a huge choice), however, the books through the Kindle app are sold in US Dollars - which makes them much cheaper to buy. And the range is massive.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours, although watching films can reduce that. The crisp, clear images and ease of use make this a quality product.
Do I miss not having 3G? - definitely not. I have books loaded, music loaded and films loaded. All I need is occasional access to wi-fi to update my news feeds.
So, am I pleased with it. Definitely yes.
In a future post, I will review some of the apps I have downloaded.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Jelly Belly - Made to make your mouth water.....
When it was my birthday a couple of weeks ago, I got some lovely, delicious Jelly Belly jelly beans.
I wrote about them a while back, and as my mouth is watering just thinking about them, I decided to repost the article.
OK - so it's cheating a little, but, I hope your mouth waters too......
Read it here
I wrote about them a while back, and as my mouth is watering just thinking about them, I decided to repost the article.
OK - so it's cheating a little, but, I hope your mouth waters too......
Read it here
Monday, July 12, 2010
Watching the Grand Prix
In days of old, watching the Grand Prix was just a 'sit in front of the TV' affair.
There was no Internet, no red button alternative views.
Nowadays, the options are huge, and growing all the time.
Television broadcasts are courtesy of the BBC - and boy are they good! The coverage is terrific, the hosts (Jake Humphrey, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan) are relaxed, friendly and knowledgable.
On TV, on practice days, you can watch via the red button. On race day you can either watch the vanilla broadcast, or select alternative commentary, or view on-board cameras.
Online, all practice sessions, qualifying and the race are viewable, plus there is now the driver tracker. This gives you real-time views of where the cars are, on the track. It's what the teams use on the pit-wall, and now it's available to us.
Also, on the Formula 1 website, you can view live timings of the cars.
It's a feast for any fan, and the picture below is of my laptop, with the two online systems, which I was watching, as I watched the race unfold on TV.
OK - So it might be a little geeky!! But, it does allow you to get involved more in the racing, instead of just watching the cars go round and round.
So, whether on the internet, the radio or just on the TV, there are plenty of ways to watch Formula 1 racing, and to understand more about the strategies of the teams.
There was no Internet, no red button alternative views.
Nowadays, the options are huge, and growing all the time.
Television broadcasts are courtesy of the BBC - and boy are they good! The coverage is terrific, the hosts (Jake Humphrey, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan) are relaxed, friendly and knowledgable.
On TV, on practice days, you can watch via the red button. On race day you can either watch the vanilla broadcast, or select alternative commentary, or view on-board cameras.
Online, all practice sessions, qualifying and the race are viewable, plus there is now the driver tracker. This gives you real-time views of where the cars are, on the track. It's what the teams use on the pit-wall, and now it's available to us.
Also, on the Formula 1 website, you can view live timings of the cars.
It's a feast for any fan, and the picture below is of my laptop, with the two online systems, which I was watching, as I watched the race unfold on TV.
So, whether on the internet, the radio or just on the TV, there are plenty of ways to watch Formula 1 racing, and to understand more about the strategies of the teams.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Silverstone - Shaping up nicely
It's mid-July, which means the Grand Prix circus arrives in town.
The British Grand Prix is one of the oldest on the F1 Championship calendar, and one of the most controversial (from Bernie Ecclestone's point of view)! It has been held at Silverstone (near Towcester in Northamptonshire) continuously since 1987.
In 2008 Silverstone lost the rights to stage the race, however, due to financial problems, Donington Park failed to have their circuit ready, and Silverstone re-negotiated a 17 year deal to host the Grand Prix from 2010.
This new contract means that major upgrades will have to take place at the circuit, to bring it up ti the standards expected by Bernie and the teams. This year will see the introduction of a revision to the track layout, now called the Arena circuit.
With more twists and turns, and long straights, the new layout is 3.666 miles long. The new section cuts into the centre of the circuit, introducing Farm Curve, The Loop, Village Corner, Aintree Corner and Wellington Straight.
I've been to the British Grand Prix for the last few years, unfortunately, this year I won't be there, which is a shame for two reasons:
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
Lewis won the British Grand Prix in 2008 (last year was won by Sebastien Vettel).
Jenson has yet to record a win at home. Both of them will be aiming for the top step of the podium.
The home race, for the most recent World Champions, promises to be a humdinger!! McLaren have said that the latest upgrades for their cars will be available to their drivers, but it is up to the individual to decide if they want to race with them!! Wow! No pressure then!
Red Bull will be on the charge again, on a circuit that is well-suited to their car, and also with Mark Webber keen to score something after his crash two weeks ago. Fernando Alonso, in his Ferrari, will also be looking for retribution following his verbal spat with Lewis Hamilton.
Finally - let's not forget the bet I have for Jenson to win 5 or more races this year, and for McLaren to win the Constructor Championship. Since they have won the most times at Silverstone (14 times) joint with Ferrari; they have a good chance. I'll have everything crossed.... hope you will too!
All in all, it is shaping up to be an exciting weekend.
The British Grand Prix is one of the oldest on the F1 Championship calendar, and one of the most controversial (from Bernie Ecclestone's point of view)! It has been held at Silverstone (near Towcester in Northamptonshire) continuously since 1987.
In 2008 Silverstone lost the rights to stage the race, however, due to financial problems, Donington Park failed to have their circuit ready, and Silverstone re-negotiated a 17 year deal to host the Grand Prix from 2010.
This new contract means that major upgrades will have to take place at the circuit, to bring it up ti the standards expected by Bernie and the teams. This year will see the introduction of a revision to the track layout, now called the Arena circuit.
With more twists and turns, and long straights, the new layout is 3.666 miles long. The new section cuts into the centre of the circuit, introducing Farm Curve, The Loop, Village Corner, Aintree Corner and Wellington Straight.
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
Lewis won the British Grand Prix in 2008 (last year was won by Sebastien Vettel).
Jenson has yet to record a win at home. Both of them will be aiming for the top step of the podium.
The home race, for the most recent World Champions, promises to be a humdinger!! McLaren have said that the latest upgrades for their cars will be available to their drivers, but it is up to the individual to decide if they want to race with them!! Wow! No pressure then!
Red Bull will be on the charge again, on a circuit that is well-suited to their car, and also with Mark Webber keen to score something after his crash two weeks ago. Fernando Alonso, in his Ferrari, will also be looking for retribution following his verbal spat with Lewis Hamilton.
Finally - let's not forget the bet I have for Jenson to win 5 or more races this year, and for McLaren to win the Constructor Championship. Since they have won the most times at Silverstone (14 times) joint with Ferrari; they have a good chance. I'll have everything crossed.... hope you will too!
All in all, it is shaping up to be an exciting weekend.
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