Monday, April 28, 2008

APPLE IPHONE 8GB



Finally got my iphone. I bought 2 from ebay, one 16gb and one 8gb, but the 16gb iphone seller disappeared after I paid (more on that story later). I was previously using a Dopod 810 PDA phone with GPS running Windows Mobile 6. Still can't totally move to the iphone cos the iphone has no GPS. A lot of time was taken getting it to work with the local phone operator with all features enabled. Apple did a good job for its first phone.




Common problems:






  • No 3G, GPS


  • Got to get used to the SMS text input


  • still don't know how to call the number in the SMS view


  • can't copy an paste


  • not as many 3rd party applications as my WM6 dopod


  • can't record videos, take photos only


My favourite things:





  • You got an ipod in your phone


  • Great screen


  • Responsive (except when launching sms application)


  • Full browser


  • Full youtube access


  • Easy multiple mail access

Sony Vaio Dual Core 1.6ghz, 200gb, 2gb, 15.4" LCD




Needed a desktop replacement and always wanted a Sony. Decided to get the cheaper option Vaio VGN-NR240E. Won't be be bringing this out much, so the battery hungry dual core cpu won't matter. The 15.4" screen is big enough and displays great photos and movies. You need to upgrade to at least 2gb to run Vista. Fast enough for basic computing work, definitely not for gaming.


The Vaio looks clean and has a good design. This basic model is not quite up there with Apple's designs but their other models are comparable to Apple's, albeit more expensive.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite 120gb HDMI


Hooked this up to my 42" Philips LCD 1080i TV and got awesome graphics which much better than Wii. Although Wii is more fun for the family.


The hardware for the Xbox looks more for serious gamers. You should get it online which will let you download demos and short movie clips from the latest games.




Go to my ebay site for this and other items on auction->
http://search.ebay.com.sg/_W0QQsassZebarang2