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Video Email Messages--Eyejot

2008-09-01T01:34:17Z

Just when I thought I couldn't find any more techy stuff, I found Eyejot---a video email so that you can never be misunderstood. Now I won't use this for everyone, but it is pretty nice especially to send video messages to people instead of pics and just text. Here is a video about the service. Of course I am going to use it. Visit the web site at www.eyejot.com.

YouSendIt

2008-08-10T18:38:00Z

If you are like me, you are always sending large files to people. And even though high speed connects are here there are stil times when you need to send that "large" attachment. I have been a fan of senduit.com a free service that allows you to send large files to anyone with and email address. The only drawback is that you can only send up to 100MB file. While that is good, many of my files (espcially video) are larger than this limit.

One day a vendor sent me a file and used YouSendIt and I downloaded it without thinking much about it. Then I had to send a large video file to a client over 100MB and I decided to sign up for an account.

Here are the things that stood out about YouSendIt

Free 14 Trial (No Credit Card Needed)
Price plans that start at $9.95 per month (eliminating ads)
A plethora or plug-ins for Mac and PC

Overall, I am very happy with the service. The old saying goes, "you pay for what you get" and this is definitely worth the price.

Obama Video--Something's Gotta Change

2008-08-07T02:59:48Z

Ok, if you all know me well, I am an Obama supporter. My good friend R. Thierry shot and producedd the video, I just gave him my Obama footage. Enjoy, you will hear about RefleXions and this video again.

Loopt--A Social Compass

2008-07-29T04:40:09Z

Ok, I am trying it--Loopt--Your Social Compass. I downloaded it to my iPhone and I am going to see how it works. Here is the cliff notes version:

You should have unlimited SMS (text messaging) when downloading this application.

Ok, sounds scary--I know I was hesitant, but I will give it a try and I asked some friends to try with me and we will see how it goes.

Why I didn't upgrade to 3G--Guest Blog by Ken Eisner

2008-07-25T20:10:49Z

Two iPhone "killer apps" and why I didn't upgrade to 3G
I'm an iPhone advocate and early adopter, got it on the first day it was sold last year, and couldn't be happier with the product. (OK, sure I could. The software can be "buggy," as Chip points out.) I believe this product completely changes wireless, largely because it completely redefines the phone's user interface (UI) and delivers two killer apps to the phone.

Killer apps for wireless are:
1) BlackBerry email. However, they developed this experience many years back.
2) iPhone (version 1) wireless Web interace. 95% of iPhone users surf the Web regularly on their phone ... because it is a good/great experience.
3) iPhone 3G App Store, immediately loaded with 500 new apps, some useful, some not.

For this reason, I am completely happy with my non-3G version of the iPhone. The App Store is fantastic and is the 2nd "killer app" that the iPhone has delivered, but you don't need to get a second version of the iPhone to get that service; it is available in the software upgrade. If you don't believe me as to how cool this App Store is, download the Pandora app to your iPhone, create your own radio station, and start hearing your favorite music as you walk down the street or work out. The non-3G version also received access to Microsoft Exchange and Active Sync, so it is more enterprise ready, meaning your IT department can no longer use that as an excuse to shut you out from the.

There are advantages to upgrading to 3G, most prominently 3G speeds (very important, though a battery drain), GPS (though I love pseudo-GPS Google Locator on my iPhone), and improved call and spearkerphone quality and volume (wish I had that). The biggest disadvantage of upgrading is that you have to pay more on a monthly basis - $10 more for data usage and hidden $5 more for SMS, total $15 extra per month. At least for the moment, I'm happy with my OLD iPhone.

I'm back up

2008-07-24T21:46:45Z

Ok, I was done with iPhones. Sometimes I need to take my own advice--Calm down and look atthe problem from all sides. Anyway, I am at the Apple store in Columbia and all the tech did was do a hard reboot of my phone!!! He held the home button and the power button and it worked. Click here for instructions, if I would have read this I would have saved a few bucks on gas and stress. You live and learn.

White Screen of Death

2008-07-24T13:32:00Z

Ok, I have been an Apple Fanboy, yes I admit it, but I am upset. My phone is my lifeline. Ok, I am not happy because I have to go the Apple Store to get another phone. I searched the message boards and it looks like everyone is saying go to the Apple store to get a new phone. We will see, I will post another report soon.

My Faulty iPhone 3G

2008-07-17T21:21:04Z

Ok, I am going a bit overboard with the iPhone. I went to the Columbia Maryland Apple Store and I was turning my phone off and lo and behold, my button in which you turn the ringer off fell off. And of course the iPod bar was jammed packed. The first thing I did was panic, but I was here during a slow time.

Thankfully Jeff, a great Apple Store Genius helped me and gave me a new phone. I just had to pay$2.99 since I purchased the iPhone in Virginia (errr) Maryland has higher sales tax. Nevertheless, I am very happy and I can tell that this phone is better than the first one I had 24 hours ago.

An Apple Secret: They keep a stock of phones in the back that are technician only so if yours breaks chances are they will have one for you. If they don't---you will be one teed off customer and be without a phone.

Activation of the iPhone 3G

2008-07-17T10:46:43Z

I am fully rested from iDay yesterday and I have the phone for almost 24 hours. On the launch day we heard of server crashes and frustrated customers and Gizmodo named the day The iPocalypse.

Nevertheless, it is over and we all back to normal. There will still be lines of people waiting to get an iPhone but I am still testing my iPhone 3G out and I will have a review on it during the weekend.

Also, I found a great cartoon online. Visit the site here.

iWaited and iGot

2008-07-16T14:04:04Z

Ok, I am on the road now so I didn't get a chance to post the entire story, so I will come back and post later tonight with photos. I waited and I have the iPhone 3G. First thoughts--fast very fast on text and email. Was it worth the wait---yes it was! More information coming later.